THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

Robert Raymond (Nick Name: CID) was a dear friend and squad member.
Robert was KIA on 2-6-68 during a rescue attempt of another Marine Platoon.
Although mortally wounded (head wound) I as able to briefly talk to him prior to his passing. He will always be "with me" as long as I am able recall.

Dear PFC Robert Raymond, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The 57th anniversary of Gulf of Tonkin Incident is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Private First Class Robert Kenneth Raymond, Served with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

On 2/6/68, Robert's platoon engaged in a battle to protect the ARVN Phong Luc Combat Base near Danang. Following the battle, more than 320 NVA were killed as well as 19 Marines, including Robert- US Marines in Vietnam: 1968, The Defining Year, pg. 160.