THE WALL OF FACES

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die....

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Robert.

DEAR PFC ANDERSON.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ARMY GRUNT. REST IN PEACE.

On May 21, 1967, Private First Class Anderson distinguished himself while serving with B, 2/35th Infantry as it was conducting a search and destroy operation near Duc Pho. Private First Class Anderson's platoon was making a sweep and he was acting as pointman. It was his responsibility to check the forward area to insure safe passage by the main body. As the platoon moved through the potentially dangerous area he conscientiously checked every suspicious site, alert for any sign of the enemy. Unhesitatingly he moved forward clearing the way for his comrades, when he tripped a concealed mine planted in the platoon's path. Private First Class Anderson was fatally wounded in an effort to protect the lives of his fellow soldiers. His painstaking devotion to duty and abiding concern for the welfare of his fellow man are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Private First Class Anderson distinguished himself while serving with B, 2/35th Infantry as it was conducting a search and destroy operation near Duc Pho. Private First Class Anderson's platoon was making a sweep and he was acting as pointman. It was his responsibility to check the forward area to insure safe passage by the main body. As the platoon moved through the potentially dangerous area he conscientiously checked every suspicious site, alert for any sign of the enemy. Unhesitatingly he moved forward clearing the way for his comrades, when he tripped a concealed mine planted in the platoon's path. Private First Class Anderson was fatally wounded in an effort to protect the lives of his fellow soldiers. His painstaking devotion to duty and abiding concern for the welfare of his fellow man are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. [Taken from PFC Anderson’s Bronze Star citation on cacti35th.org]

Dear PFC Robert Gary Anderson, 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