THE WALL OF FACES

Dear CWO Robert Gotthardt,
Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot with the 1st Cavalry. 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.

We grew up next door to each other on Warner Ave. You were five years older then I but you were always friendly. I remember your room at an early age... decorated with model planes,helicopters and military items.,Yes ,you lived your dream Bobby- flying and fighting for our country. On this Memorial Day,2017, I salute you. You will not be forgotten. The next time I get there to Bayview Cemetery,I will visit your grave.God bless you Bobby Gotthart in,heaven with God and your family.

We were 7 years apart in age and lived in different cities, so I don't have any memories of you. My grandmother, Gladys Caughy, was close to you and your Mom and Dad as she also lived in Jersey City.

We were second cousins on my fathers side, I believe, although I don't know the exact relationship.

On this Veterans Day, 2016, I proudly remember you and thank you for your service and sacrifice on behalf of myself and my entire family.

I remember your coming to our house around dinner time to say hello to my brother. You were excited to be going back for another tour of duty in Viet Nam. How brave and patriotic you were. Rest in peace.

When we started PS 34 we use to meet on the corner and walk to the courtyard together. K to 8th grade we shared the same classroom - we were "special friends" at the 8th grade dance. Our first formal took place when we were only 13 (we share the same birthday) when he began to study to be a Mason. I remember his father and I going to watch him take flying lessons. As I did my chores on Wade Street he use to sit in t.e kitchen and wait for me - when I moved right down the block on Warner Ave. we would sit on the porch together. For a short time in Snyder High School we dated other people but we were sure we would end up together. He left this life too soon to really make a life.