HONORED ON PANEL 8W, LINE 38 OF THE WALL
JAMES ROBERT KALSU
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JAMES R KALSU
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POSTED ON 6.12.2023
POSTED BY: Michael J. Goldinger
I was stationed on FOB Kalsu on my last Deployment to Iraq 2011
In 2011, I was assigned as a Combat Engineer with the 1stSpecial Troops Bn of the !st Calvery Division. Our Mission was Route clearance and improvement of the Infastructure of the Roads and area's in Iraq. We were assigned to work out of FOB Kalsu. I had never Heard the Story of Bob Kalsu till I got to the FOB, but On the main sign of the Base was his story. It was truly Inspiring how, before Pat Tillman, Bob Kalsu had given up an NFL career inorder to serve his country. I wanted to provide the memorial photo's of the base that had his name. The base was closed up in 2011, but his memory will always live on.
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POSTED ON 4.6.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Clay Marston is moving nad reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….
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POSTED ON 9.15.2021
POSTED BY: J FARR
FIREBASE RIPCORD, VIETNAM- LT. ROBERT KELSU- RIP WITH GREAT HONOR
I SERVED WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE, PATHFINDER PLATOON AT CAMP EAGLE IN VIETNAM. WE WERE IN AND OUT OF FB RIPCORD OFTEN, AND BOB WOULD GREET US WITH HIS BEST JOHN WAYNE IMPERSONATIONS, LIKE- "WELCOME PILGRIMS, COME ON IN" ETC. HE WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TIME THERE. BEST SMILE EVER & SUPER HERO TO ALL.
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POSTED ON 8.5.2021
POSTED BY: Don Waterhawk
Lt. Kalsu
He was the best LT. I ever knew. He was always doing the work that we would do. I remember him carrying 2 155 rds, one on each shoulder, up from the helipad to the gun crews. He always acted like one of the guys. Always smiling. I was the medic for the 2/11 Arty, 101 st. Ripcord took a lot of guys, but when he got killed it hit all of us big time. Will never forget him, he was a true hero and friend!
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