THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Robert Romo, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. I researched you on your 74th birthday, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today we celebrate Columbus Day. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

I knew Bobby from elementary through High School. To those who knew Bobby, he was always respectful, mindful of other people’s feelings. I have been to visit with Bobby, our other brothers at The Wall many times over the years. Brother you are remembered.

I also went to EHS with Bobbie. You all are right - he was a gentle soul who gave his all for his nation. I hope that flights of angels bore you to your rest.

Private First Class Robert Allen Romo, Served with the 1st Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Division, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division.

On the day that Robert passed the 1st platoon came under fire from the north side of Cua Viet river. Robert and I laid side by side returning fire across the river when Robert was hit.
Not a day goes by that I don't think that if he wasn't next to me I wouldn't be here now. We suffered heavy casualties that day, but I came home and some of my brothers didn't. That pain never goes away.