THE WALL OF FACES

LT Robert Leroy Anders is buried in section IF3607 of the Itasca Calvary Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fortis

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.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die....

Lieutenant Robert Leroy Anders, Served with the Coastal Surveillance Center (Vung Tau), Coastal Surveillance Force, Task Force 115 (TF-115), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

In searching the Wall web page, I typed in the date of my birth (Feb 2, 1969). Robert Anders name came up first. I read about him and was amazed to see he was a surface warfare officer. I too was a surface warfare officer (in the 90’s), as well as my dad who also served on a Destroyer during the Vietnam years.
My life began the day Robert’s ended. It’s weird to acknowledge this, and it pains me to realize how much he missed out on with his family/friends. I salute you sir for your sacrifice, and may you rest in eternal peace.

I hope the nation is worthy of your sacrifice. We'll keep the faith.