THE WALL OF FACES

Sergeant Robert Almasy, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Jan '71. Dear Bob, I have only just had the courage to reread your letters. As you probably know, I not only cared for you as a close friend but also with that special love that I feel for my own son. In this letter you ask if there is anything you can do for me. To have known you as you grew from a small boy to a fine young man is ample payment for me. You are surely one of the brightest spots in my life. I am unable to accept the fact that I won't see you again. On the archery course the memories of you come flooding back and I have to leave. My heart is broken. Has God turned his face from us? I shall never forget you Bobbie. Love Joseph S. Swansey

We had some good laughs, rest easy brother

You were friends with my mom dee dee Mayberry and my uncle Russell Mayberry. Russell maybeery made it back but was never the same. Thakou Bobby

DEAR SERGEANT ALMASY,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ARMY GRUNT.
I HAD A FRIEND WHOSE BROTHER WAS 1ST CAVALRY, AND DIED IN PHUOC LONG. I HOPE YOU GREETED HIM IN PARADISE.