THE WALL OF FACES

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 sunlight 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.

Dear Sp4 Robert Kroptavich, Thank you for your service as a Heavy Vehicle Driver. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is President’s Day Weekend. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Specialist Kroptavich Died at Valley Forge, PA. Specialist 4 Robert Kroptavich, of R.D.4, Tunkhannock,, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania died Tue., Sept. 10, 1968 in Valley Forge General Hospital, where he had been a patient since May 27. Born in Scranton, the son of Joseph & Anna Azarski Kroptavich, he entered the Army in 1967 & served for 10 mos. in Vietnam, where he was wounded twice. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. A graduate of Tunkhannock High School Class of 1961, he was a member of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tunkhannock. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are 3 brothers, Joseph, Daniel, & David, a sister, Rose Ann, all at home. The funeral was held Sat. morning at the Harding Funeral Home, on Bridge St., followed by a requiem mass in the Church of the Nativity. Interment was in Pieta Cemetery, Tunkhannock. The Rosary was recited at the funeral home Fri. evening.

Robert,
Although we never met, you were my brother. Your sacrifice was a great loss to your family as well as, our great nation. I pray that you are in the Arms of the Lord. Thank you Brave Soldier.

SP4 Robert Kroptavich , please know that you are not forgotten, and that this nation is very grateful for your sacrifice. May you rest in peace.