THE WALL OF FACES

Remember to save for them a place inside of you, and save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go...

We knew each other and our mothers were friends; we were both Marines, I often ask the age old question.....

Dear Lt Robert Lavender, Thank you for your service as a Naval Flight Officer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Robert Edward Lavender
Date of birth: August 22, 1942
Date of death: September 20, 1969
Home of record: Montgomery Alabama
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Distinguished Flying Cross

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Robert Edward Lavender, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.

General Orders: Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

Action Date: September 20, 1969

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: First Lieutenant

Dear 1LT Robert Edward Lavender, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter