THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

Semper Fortis

Cdr. Ankrum was Operations Officer on PHIBRON 12 Staff in 1967. He supervised and wrote the recommendation for my application for a commission in the Navy. Because of his faith in me I received my Commission in June 1968. Thank you Sir.

Ronald Powell Lt. USN Ret.

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 die...

Commander Glenn Eugene Ankrum, Served with United States Naval Support Activity (Saigon), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

My father served aboard the USS Olney-PC1172 under Commander Ankrum. My parents Randolph and Mary Sykes were married in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 10, 1954. Glenn stood up as one of the witnesses for the ceremony. Mom spoke of the high regard that her and my dad had for Glenn. She said he was a wonderful and she was so sorry to find out years later that he died in Vietnam. RIP