THE WALL OF FACES

Robert Edward Rocky was born in Carteret on November 11, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rocky. His home of record is Lincroft, NJ. He graduated from Carteret High School where he achieved high academic honors. After high school, he went to Penn State University where he earned a bachelors degree in psychology. Rocky, through outstanding academic performance, was inducted to Kappa Phi, a national honor society. Rocky was also a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a social fraternity.
Rocky served with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing. He flew 207 missions over North and South Vietnam in the F4-C Phantom Jet. He attained the rank of Captain (CAPT).
On September 17, 1966, Rocky was the rear seat pilot in the lead aircraft in a flight of three F4C aircraft that landed at Da Nang Air Force Base after a combat mission where they successfully provided air cover for a downed helicopter crew. The aircraft returned and were re-serviced and checked and headed back to Cam Ranh Bay. The first two aircraft were in close formation and the third aircraft was several miles behind as they approached the field. At this time, both ground and air observers saw an explosion in the air and both aircraft crashed into the South China Sea, one mile north of the base.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Thank you so much for your service! It's hard to understand the sacrifice of veterans and the current military but I will always appreciate the sacrifice made to give us out freedom. I greatly appreciate everything you did for our country sir. Thank you.

Dear Cap. Robert Rocky, Thank you for your service as a Tactical Aircraft Pilit, Your 55th anniversary just passed, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Autumn. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

From a TKE Brother at Penn State remembering all our good times. God Bless.