HONORED ON PANEL 14W, LINE 76 OF THE WALL
ROBERT JOSEPH PANEK SR
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ROBERT J PANEK SR
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14W/76
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LEFT FOR ROBERT JOSEPH PANEK SR
POSTED ON 3.25.2021
POSTED BY: Laura McCann
His Bracelet
My dad, also in the Air Force one evening in 1970, when we lived in the Philippines (Clark AFB) brought home six bracelets for everyone in our family... my bracelet was Robert Panek, Sr. I have had the bracelet since 1970 and visited Wash. DC Memorial Wall. He has never left my memory. I have a special file on him...glad to know, I wasn't the only person. Always in my heart. Laura
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POSTED ON 3.19.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear LTC Robert Panek, Thank you for your service as an Electronic Warfare Officer. I am glad you were identified in 1988. Welcome home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Lent, and the last day of winter. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 9.18.2020
POSTED BY: Robin Campo
LT. COL Robert Panek Sr.
I have had Lt. Col. Panek's POW/MIA bracelet since 7th grade. I am now 60. About 10 years ago I purchased a newer bracelet with his upgraded rank and status. I will never take it off. I am forever grateful for his service and his families sacrifice. My son is soon to be promoted to Major university the USAF. Last spring I visited the Viet Nam memorial in D.C. and got a picture of his name on the wall. I never knew him but he lives in my heart and on my wrist every day.
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POSTED ON 11.23.2017
POSTED BY: Michael keenum
Vivid Memory
I was the crew chief that launched this man and his pilot on this their last mission. Haunts me to this day. At the time I had no idea he too was from Chicago. Empty feeling
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POSTED ON 5.17.2017
Always in my thoughts
I have Major Panek's bracelet as well since high school. I am wearing it as we speak. I am proud to wear it and honor his memory every year at this time. My future husband was also destined to be an Air Force veteran, joining three years after we married in 1986. I am grateful every day for the service of our military. So very proud to be an American! Thank you all for your service.
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