THE WALL OF FACES

I still remember receiving my bracelet and sending a letter to the family, despite not knowing what to say and not expecting a response. Not long after, I received a beautiful response, making the experience personal. The bracelet is in my hand as I type this. God bless.

I wore Lt Col Newk Grubb's POW bracelet for years and years and kept it stored where I would see it daily and continued to pray for him. I have the bracelet if there is a family member who would cherish it.

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.

CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Wilmer Newlin Grubb, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Pilot of an RF-101 Voodoo reconnaissance aircraft with the 20th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia in 1965/1966. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat "V" to Major Wilmer Newlin Grubb (AFSN: AO-2211784), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an RF-101 Voodoo reconnaissance aircraft with the 20th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia in 1965/1966. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Grubb reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.