THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Trevor Dupuy is moving and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Roy, One of my greatest memories is going with you to visit your family in Hawaii for two weeks between our West Point Yearling and Cow years. Your family is one of the most talented, generous and patriotic families I have had the privilege to know. You were in the 1st Infantry Division and were killed while clearing the area for the 25th Infantry base camp in Cu Chi, to which I deployed some weeks later. Thank you for your friendship, service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice for your nation and its principles.

May America never forget your sacrifice and the sacrifices of so many others!

Captain Roy Shigeru Kobayashi was a 1962 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. A younger brother, Ted Miyoshi Kobayashi, was 2 years behind him at West Point and was graduated in 1964. Both selected Corps of Engineers as their Basic Branch and served as Combat Engineers in Korea before assignments in Southeast Asia.

Dear Captain Roy Kobayaski, Thank you for your service as a Combat Engineer Unit Commander, and for graduating from West Point. Your 54th anniversary is soon, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy New Year in heaven. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.