THE WALL OF FACES

I was stationed with Bob Bridges in two USMC commands stateside. He was a great friend and one of the funniest guys I have known. He kept us laughing.
He was an
outstanding Doc and he loved his jarhead buds and fellow Docs. I was in Nam in ST 1, when I heard he died in a copter crash he had volunteered to rescue a Marine.
His friendship and his bravery will never be forgotten.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die

On the remembrance of your 78th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Doc.

Petty Officer Second Class Robert Jan Bridges Jr., Served with Company C, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear HM Robert Bridges,
Thank you for your service as a Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class with the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. Semper Fi. Thank you for the lives you saved. 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.