THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

Dear SSgt Robert Wilkes, Thank you for your service as a General Vehicle Repairman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the Epiphany. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

SSG Robert L. Wilkes was a mechanic serving with the 723rd Maintenance Battalion, Americal Division, U.S. Army, Republic of Vietnam. On August 31, 1968, SSG Wilkes died in Quang Tin Province, RVN, after suffering a heart attack. He was 37 years old. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Staff Sergeant Robert Lee Wilkes, Served with the Combat Training Center, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear SSGT Robert Lee Wilkes, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter