THE WALL OF FACES

We built one hell of a bunker we named Mad Hatter,s Castle. I went to Phu Bai in May of 1967 and Bob had gone on to Khe Sahn. That,s when i heard of Bob getting killed on that ambush on June 7th along with my other friend Ron Crooks 18 Marines were killed that horrible day. I think of them often. Sempre-Fi my Warrior buddies.

Bob and I lived in Danville, Illinois. We went to high school together. I was a year ahead. We were on the school swimming team together. He was an excellent swimmer and competitor. We would hang out a lot during high school. In the summer we started on own business - odd jobs, painting, washing windows, etc. We were washing windows at a neighbors house, he was on the ladder and I'm on the ground. He fell off the ladder, grabbed the gutter and yelled at me. I saw him dangling and asked him why he was doing that, we both laughed. I picked up the ladder and he climbed down. I got him in Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. We were roommates. We drove my dad's VW Beetle to the Indy 500 and slept on the infield.
Bob was one of the best friends I ever had. Loyal, honest, hard working and just the finest example of a young man there ever was. His initials RFE are engraved on my military items. I'm retired Army, also Vietnam. I loved Bob like a brother and always will. I hope to see him again. Thanks for being a special part of my life.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from fellow marine Robert Falk and others are moving and attest to their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Dear Lcpl Robert Enderby,
Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time 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.

Lance Corporal Robert Francis Enderby, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.