THE WALL OF FACES

Have kept his POW/MIA bracelet all these years. Will return it to his sister, Bevery, and will continue his memory in sharing his story with my family.

I live in CA and I received your POW bracelet when I was in the 8th grade. Now I'm 42 and my daughter is in the 8th grade and will be visiting the Wall on her school DC trip. She will touch your name for me. Today your bracelet is kept in a special place and at Christmas time, placed on our tree in remembrance of you. I wish I could have met you, but you are always in my heart. God bless you "Newk".

In Memory of Lt Col.Wilmer Newlin Grubb
Earth Day 2002

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

Thank you "Newk" for being the man you were and serving our country. Your time served and the dedication you gave are admired. I will personally say "Thank You", to you, at the Wall and return your bracelet to the archieves. Knowing the history of your service, I can only shed tears not knowing all that you endured. May your wife be reassured you are not forgotten! THANK YOU!

Wilmer Gubb was a Cadet in AFROTC when he attended Penn State University. A plaque will be dedicated in his honor along with all of the other Penn State AFROTC graduats.