THE WALL OF FACES

Semper Fi, Marine.

My name is Frederick M. Bobbitt and I was Andy's platoon commander on April 29, 1969 when he was killed.

I remember Andy to this day. Whenever I'm in Washington DC I always have the taxi stop at the Vietnam Memorial so that I can pay my silent respects to all those who died, who were were wounded and who served and came home to resume their lives.

I always visit Andy's name on the wall because he represents to me the ultimate sacrifice that Marines and Corpsmen gave to their country. Perhaps it's because of the circumstances of his death.

I have two photographs of Andy before he died, but neither show his face because he was sleeping during a rest break while on patrol.

I know it's him because I noted it on the back of the photograph.

Rest in peace Andy. I will always remember you and the others who were killed, who were wounded, and who served their country honorably.

Regards,
Fred Bobbiitt
LtCol, USMC (Ret)

Andrew is buried at St Charles Memorial Gardens, St Charles,MO. PH

"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8

I served with Andy in 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. Andy arrived in country a couple of weeks after I did. He was killed by a mine while I was still recovering from wounds at the Naval Hospital in Guam. I learned of his death while moving through Okinawa back to Vietnam. Andy always felt he would never leave Vietnam alive. Despite his trepidation, he served with honor and bravery. He was a Marine. If any of his friends or family would chose to contact me, I would be honored to speak with them. I have sought out his family for many years.

Semper Fi brother.