THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

Dear SFC Robert Cooper,
Thank you for your service as a Combat Engineer. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

SFC Robert L. Cooper was a combat engineer assigned to Alpha Company, 86th Engineer Battalion, until he was moved from Dong Tam to Binh Phuoc in November 1968, when he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Delta Company, 86th Engineer Battalion. SFC Cooper was in charge of all bridge building on Route 108 between Tan An and Binh Phuoc. His unit had constructed a pontoon bridge on May 20th which was later destroyed by insurgents. While cleaning up the wreckage using gaff hooks, there was one piece that that they couldn't hook to. When SFC Cooper went to hook it by hand, the piece moved a little and a booby-trap detonated, destroying his lower body. Despite the best efforts of medics, he only lived for about 10 minutes. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and information provided by Ganard Lance at findagrave.com]

Dear SFC Robert Lee Cooper, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter

You gave your life for your country and for this we Salute You.