THE WALL OF FACES

I ran around with Bobby, his brother Jimmy and several other guys we did a lot of roller speed skating together. Bobby was older by three years so he drove for us. Had some great times together. His brother is still my best friend. Say hi to Bo he joined you a couple of months ago.

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.

As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Specialist Five Robert William Benson, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR SPEC 5 BENSON,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MEDICAL NCO, THANKS FOR THE LIVES YOU SAVED. IT IS 2017, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.

Dear SP5 Robert William Benson, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter