THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

You'll never know, Robert, the impact your death has had on my life, and we didn't even know each other. No easy way to say it: I was the Marine that pulled you from your fighting hole the morning of June 12, 1968. The image is burned into my mind and soul. Thanking you for your sacrifice means so much more to those of us whose lives you helped save that night, and that certainly means mine as well. I think of you often, Sir, with much reverence and with much respect. Rest In Peace, Brother - Semper Fi, Marine.

Private First Class Robert Sheehan Castelot, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

We worked at Sylvania the summer of '66, evening shift. You were such a nice young man. I still remember saying goodbye to you in the parking lot on our last working day, and now special you were. I think of you often.

Dear PFC Robert Castelot,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. 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 strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.