THE WALL OF FACES

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt

We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LTJG. Moinester, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Fair seas and following winds Sir!

Dear LT - JG Robert Moinester, Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer - Surface Warfare. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Veterans’ Day is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

I was one of Lt. Moinester's crew at Hue Ramp and was present when he was killed. I was the Mechanic for the crew but spent a lot of time driving him around especially to the Orphanage that he supported. I got to know him quite well and he spoke about attending Catholic school, Flight training and just BSing.I wrote to his Mom after his death to share in her sorrow and share how good of a Man he was. Glenn "Pineapple" Morichika

I served aboard the USS MOINESTER FF 1097 in the early 80's , All the crew still talk about the Whole Family, Great Patriots All