j O'Donnell
Marine Vet
To Honor This Great MARINE
This man has given of himself so that his brother marine's and the people back home could go on. This Gift of his life shows the GREATNESS of this HERO. For each day as it goes by we must take the time to REMEMBER what he gave. Thank you! You are not forgotten
nor will you be. SEMPER FI! Thank you Bobby!
Feb 26, 2014 |
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Wayne Byers
Cousin
430 E Scott Dr. Saraland Alabama 36571 United States
You have not been forgotten
Bobby, Even though i was a small boy, I remember the night I got to sleep with you in your room. The bear skin rug was the most amazing thing i ever saw. I also remember when my mother picked us up that day at school and told us of the worst news someone at my age could hear during those days. I was not able to go to your funeral but have learned a lot more about you. A lot of the stories told by Aunt Kathleen were enlightening to hear, a movie should have been made of your short life. After your death, we received some of your marine gear. A tent i remember the most because we use to camp out in the back yard. I always wondered if you ever slept in that tent that had your name on it. Bobby, your death was a life changing event for the whole family. You are still missed and I visit your resting place along with other family members when i get to go home. Thanks for making your family proud.
Dec 29, 2012 |
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LArry MUse
larrymuse690@sbcglobal.net
Fellow Marine
10914 Mayfield Road Houston Tx 77043 USA
Hand Salute To An American Hero
Robert, I hope all of 'your tomorrow's' after the tomorrow that you were called, were special! RIP Marine aand Semper Fi!
Feb 26, 2012 |
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John Maguire
jrmrunningman@yahoo.com
Fellow Marine - Very Good Friend
20876 Prince Lowes Terrace Potomac Falls VA 20165 USA
Bobby, You Are Remembered
- We were recruits in May 1963 - Platoon 128 Parris Island.
- Bobby returned home for a couple of days during boot camp to be with his family for his Father's funeral.
- Bobby always had fun and the drill instructurs had fun with Bobby, if you know what I mean.
- Bobby was honored at the conclusion of boot camp by receiving the promotion to PFC and a set of dress blues, an honor reserved for the top recruits.
- At the conclusion of infintry training at Camp Gieger I was assigned to Headquarters Batallion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune and Bobby went to Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, DC.
- Bobby was at Headquarters Marine Corps for a short period before being reassigned, at his request, to 2nd Batalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2-6)Camp Lejeune.
- We crossed paths again at Camp Lejeune when I was attached to 2-6 for deployments to the Mediteranian in 1964 and the Caribean in 1965. Needless to say we enjoyed liberty during those deployments, lots of stories.
- In late 1965 Bobby told me he was headed for Viet Nam. I told him good luck and keep his head down.
- I did not learn of his death until sometime in the Spring of 1966 from another former recruit from Platoon 128.
- I regret that I never met any members of Bobby's family.
- Rest in peace Bobby, you are remembered. In fact, you have never been far from my mind over all of these 45 years.
- One other thing Bobby, do you remember that time in Platoon 128 when we were drilling the manual of arms in the barracks because of weather conditions and the platoon went to left sholder arms and I was the only one that went to right sholder armes? The DIs never noticed my mistake but they noticed that you were cracking up over something. Thanks for not telling them what was so funny.
Nov 11, 2011 |
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Tommy Johnson
tjohnson2983@cox.net
Friend/Fellow Marine
4307 Warner Lane Chantilly VA 20151 USA
I was with Bobby on his last patrol..... he was up front and I was rear guard.... we all heard the gunfire... I lost a dear friend that day.... His heart was bigger than his frame! He always reminded my of 'Hoss' on Bonanza! On his last night prior to our patrol mission, he said 'Tommy... tomorrow will be a special day'..... Maybe he had a premonition that he would be 'called Home by our Father'...... I will NEVER forget you Bobby!!
May 30, 2010 |
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Michelle Baugh
jandmmarket@bellsouth.net
Niece
884 Murphy Hill RD Toney AL 35773
Uncle Bobby
You have been fogotten by our family. Even though I was born after you gave the surpreme sacrice for your country I feel that I know you. I named my son after you. I love you and I know that our loss of you in our family was larger than you will ever know.
Nov 20, 2008 |
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Malcolm Kirby
mlkdrk@earthlink.net
USAF Veteran - 191st photo recon.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 785
Rest in Peace, my Brother. You will not be forgotten...
Aug 21, 2008 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
Feb 26, 2008 |
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Garnet Jenkins
Grand Junction Co
~ Never Forgotten ~
In Remembrance of Cpl. Robert D. Williams, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967..... "AND GOD SHALL WIPE AWAY EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES, THERE SHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NOR SORROW, NOR CRYING, THERE SHALL BE NO MORE PAIN. FOR THE FORMER THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY." ~ Revelations 21:4 ~
Feb 26, 2008 |
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J A
THANK-YOU ROBERT
THANK-YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE THAT YOU MADE FOR ALL OF US. R.I.P.
Saturday, February 26, 2005 |
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