HONORED ON PANEL 5W, LINE 57 OF THE WALL
ROBERT PAUL MARSDEN
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ROBERT P MARSDEN
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5W/57
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LEFT FOR ROBERT PAUL MARSDEN
POSTED ON 5.4.2010
POSTED BY: Kent F. Gunther
A Grateful Heart
On the eve of what would have been your 59th Birthday. You are in my thoughts and prayers and have been many times on the occassions of remembering our veterans who served and paid the Supreme Sacrifice. I remember tagging along with you and Richard as a young boy at Robert Rd. Dedham. Most importantly I remember your Dad was never the same after losing you. Eternal Rest to you and THANK YOU!!!!
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POSTED ON 10.17.2007
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
CITATION FOR AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR TO THIS HERO OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
CORPORAL
MARSDEN, ROBERT PAUL
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Robert Paul Marsden (012404784), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company K, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 20 January 1971, Corporal Marsden's squad was pinned down by intense enemy fire from North Vietnamese Army soldiers occupying well-concealed emplacements in a tree line. Observing two wounded Marines fall in dangerous proximity to the enemy positions, Corporal Marsden unhesitatingly left his relative secure location behind a rice paddy dike and, with complete disregard for his own safety, ran across the hazardous terrain to the side of his companions. Using his own body as a shield for his comrades, he delivered intense fire into the tree line then, seemingly oblivious to the rounds impacting around him, he fearlessly dragged one of the stricken men to a covered location. Aware that the hostile fire had greatly increased, Corporal Marsden directed two of his fire teams to provide covering fire while a third executed an encircling movement around the tree line. However, realizing the dangerous position in which the second wounded man lay, he elected to rush to his aid before the maneuver was completed, but, when halfway to his objective, was seriously wounded by an enemy round. Resolutely determined to save his fellow Marine, he fought desperately to remain alert and, despite suffering extreme pain and loss of blood, continued to crawl toward his comrade until he succumbed to his wounds, just short of reaching the casualty. By his indomitable courage, selfless concern for his fellowman, an unfaltering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, Corporal Marsden inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly have his life in the service of his country.
~~~ SEMPER FIDELIS ~~~
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
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POSTED ON 11.20.2005
POSTED BY: Bob Ross
Do not stand at my grave and weep
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.
Mary Frye – 1932
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.
Mary Frye – 1932
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POSTED ON 1.20.2004
POSTED BY: Donald Lytle
Thank you Corporal Robert Paul Marsden
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Robert paul Marsden, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you Corporal Robert Paul Marsden, for a job well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you Corporal Robert Paul Marsden, for a job well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
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POSTED ON 3.21.2003
POSTED BY: Lindsey Wagner
We will remember Robert Marsden
Hi, my name is Lindsey Wagner and I am a Gridley High School student. For our History Class, we are doing a project, and write remembrance for people that do not have them. This is for Robert Marsden and I just want to tell you thanks for giving your time to serve our country.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Wagner
Sincerely,
Lindsey Wagner
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