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.

I lived with my grandparents for three school years and met Robert in elementary school. I moved away after 6th grade but returned every summer to reconnect with those friends made in elementary school and Robert was always present with his laughter. Life happens and adults move into different seasons still I often wondered about my friend, how he was doing. Many years later, I returned with my mother for a church reunion. We visited Caldwell and parked next to the courthouse square. I noted a monument and walked over to it. The first name I saw was Robert's name and my heart broke. Once, while in D.C., I found his name on the Viet Nam War Memorial. Thank you for your friendship, Robert, and continue to rest well.

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Dear Sgt Robert Oldham, Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Presidents’, and Valentine’s Days just passed, and Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Robert Oldham…..Sorry to hear that you had perished on
July 10, 1970. We were not aware of your demise in that place
called Vietnam….we did not get the chance to thank you
for your efforts to allow us to return home. We thank you!!!
May perpetual light shine upon Robert…may you rest in Peace!
Until we meet again….Sam Brown, Jim Connor, & Mike Moreno.