THE WALL OF FACES

I served with Robert, we called him hollywood. He always had a big smile on his face. He was killed as we were coming to the aid of a Marine company that was pinned down by the NVA on the DMZ. He gave his life trying to help his fellow Marines. I miss him. We served together with the 4th Marines.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Robert Walter Cromwell, for your courageous and valiant service, your years of faithfully contributing, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you LCPL R.W. Cromwell, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

I have never heard your name before but I feel everyone here needs some acknowledgement of their ultimate sacrifice for our country. You died much too young. You most likely were just out of school. You had a life that deserved many more years. You left behind people who loved you and who, I imagine still feel
the pain of your loss to this day. I hope they have comfort in knowing you are at rest and that they will someday see you again in a much better place.

Your courage and efforts in Viet Nam will never be forgotten in my heart and in a multitude of others who have the utmost respect and honor for the soldiers who lost their lives there.

In peace always
December 11, 2002

Mr. Cromwell,
I would like to take this time to thank you for your service and sacrifice. Thank you for giving up all that you had so that myself and others could keep all that we have.

My thanks to you and my prayers to you and your family