THE WALL OF FACES

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

First Lieutenant Robert Elwin Griffith, Served with the 2nd Platoon, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

I was Officer Candidate Griffith's Tactical officer in class OC-61. Recently I went to an OCS reunion and decided to track candidates from my class and those that I was their TAC. I was saddened to find Lt Griffith among those names on the memorial. I remember him well from OCS--I referred to him often as candidate "slim" and know he was prepared to do his job in Vietnam and gave the ultimate sacrifice for it. I honor him on the Memorial Day. May God continue to bless him and his family. Les Witmer, LTC, USAR, ret.

Bob and I were in OCS and the Ranger Department together. I remember his pride when his son was born and what plans he had. Hope he and his mother were able to deal with the tragedy of loss and often wonder how they are doing..

Dear Lt Robert Griffith,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. 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.