THE WALL OF FACES

I visited your Grave today, and as a two tour Vietnam Veteran, you are my Brother. I cleaned and restored Honor to your Marker as it should be. A Flag was placed, TAPS were played, and a Slow Hand Salute rendered. RIP my Brother, may you never be Forgotten. Mission Restore Bronze Indiana

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to our country. May you rest in eternal peace.

On July 18, 1966, SGT Robert H. Butler Jr. was a Squad Leader in Company, M, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, on search and destroy operations against the North Vietnamese Army in the Quang Tri Province, RVN. Company M landed by helicopter and immediately came under intense enemy automatic weapons and small-arms fire. SGT Butler, spotting an enemy machine-gun emplacement, maneuvered his squad in an attempt to destroy the vital position. Due to dense vegetation, he lost momentary contact with his squad. Unhesitatingly, he single-handedly continued the attack, exposing himself to devastating fire, and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, engaged the machine gun position at close range and succeeded in destroying it. Shortly thereafter, SGT Butler was mortally wounded by sniper fire. His daring actions in the face of almost certain death served as a great inspiration to the men of his squad. By his heroic initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, he upheld the traditions of the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. [Taken from SGT Butler’s Silver Star citation]

Dear Sgt Robert Butler,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. As we celebrate Labor Day, and enjoy our freedom, 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.

I was young when you went away but I remember how you always did everything for your family and how you always cared about us. You were a geat brother and a great man. I miss you so much and I wish we could just sit and talk. I love you Bobby!