THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Robert Charles McAndrew, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 11 June 1970 while serving as a Vehicle Commander with Troop C, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, while searching a bunker complex with other members of the troop, he came under intense enemy small arms fire. Immediately, Sergeant McAndrew fired on the enemy with his individual weapon and started to maneuver towards their position. When one of the other members of the patrol received a serious wound Sergeant McAndrew attempted to aid the soldier, at the risk of his own safety. The enemy continued placing heavy fire upon them, yet he initiated an assault of the bunkers using his individual weapon. After eliminating numerous enemy soldiers, Sergeant McAndrew continued to maneuver toward the injured man. While attempting to accomplish this task, it was necessary for him to cross another enemy position. As he did so he received fatal shrapnel wounds from an enemy mine. Sergeant McAndrew's actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/84916

On the remembrance of your 70th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Dear Sgt Robert McAndrew, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Time passes quickly, but our world needs help. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

I thought of Bob as I spend Memorial Day in my hometown of Waterville, Maine. I saluted the flag in the parade in memory of Bob and other gallant veterans who served and sacrificed for all of us.