THE WALL OF FACES

Taken from The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT), August 4, 1983, courtesy of Amber Wyzik, Director of Library Services, Granby Public Library, Granby, CT.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Airman Second Class Robert Earl Bridges, Served with the 3rd Security Police Squadron, 3rd Combat Support Group, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force.

Dear A2C Bridges,
Thank you for your service as a Security Policeman. This is Independence Day weekend, and it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

A2C Robert E. Bridges was a security policeman serving with the 3rd Security Police Squadron, 3rd Combat Support Group, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force. On June 17, 1967, A2C Bridges was fatally injured when he was struck by lightning while on guard post at Bien Hoa Air Base, Bien Hoa Province, RVN. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and vspa.com]