Bill Cloughly
Arty FO D, Co. 2/12 and Friend
Gloucester VA 23061
Lt Bob Byrnes was an excellent officer,gentleman,and above it all a "Christian".
1.st LT. Robert S. Byrnes ( Bob ),the Lord took you home in 1968 40 years ago.
You and I were just becoming friends, I called you the "White Knight" because you ran so fast no one could catch you. I think of you often and remember your smile and laugh your leadership,kindness. Until I went to the National Archives I didn't know your real name I thought of you as Bob Burns from Carmicheal Ca and it has always bothered me. I HAD TROUBLE HOLDING BACK THE TEARS to your family and friends: Almighty God, through the death of your Son on the cross, you have overcome death for us. Through his burial and resurrection from the dead you have made the grave a holy place and restored us to eternal life. We pray for those who died believing in Jesus and are buried with him in the hope of rising again. God of the living and the dead, may those who faithfully believed in you on earth praise you for ever in the joy of heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen Rest in peace my friend. Bob you are not forgotten!
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Andrea Mary Chaples
Our Lady of the Assumption
Carmichael CA 95608 USA
Thank you Lt Bob Byrnes Our Lady of the Assumption class of 59
Bob I would like to thank you for serving our country. I would also like to share a Bible verse that your life has demonstrated,"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
I would also like to let your friends and family know that I have prayed for them.
Mar 5, 2008 |
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Jim Doyle
lieutenant Bob Byrnes
Everest Ks 66424 USA
It looks like you graduated about the same year I started High School. What a coincidence to discover
Today I was going through a lot of "stuff" that has been stored for many years. Amongst the Viet Nam era "stuff" was your obit from the February 1968, 40 years later! I guess I cut the article out but the article never came to my attention until yesterday. Anway, I just wanted to dedicate a few moments to your memory from one who knew you as the fine man and a great officer and dedicated patriot that you were! . God Bless you Bob and your family too! It was an honor and priveledge to serve beside you.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Eugene Ogozalek
Scranton, PA 18510
Bob Byrnes Not Forgotten
We served in Viet Nam in different locations and different services but during the exact time frame, me in the marines and you in the army. I survived my wounds sustained a few days after your death occurred. I am able to tell my children about great men like you. I know that they will speak proudly of your sacrifice to all that follow.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Jessica, Brittany, Megan
Sacramento County Carmichael Ca 95608
Remembering Bob Byrnes
The students here at High school respect the men who honored our country by serving in this terrible war. Thank you for giving your life for our freedom.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Christopher P. Marshall
Remembrance for Lt Robert Scott Byrnes of Carmichael Ca
Having learned that Robert died at such a young age shocked me. I can't picture myself dying in 5 years. Right now I am 17 years old and I would like to think that I have a long and successful life ahead of me. Another fact that is saddening is that Robert died while in war. He never had the chance to have a family. Though I didn't know Robert personally, I feel that I have grown close to his spirit. I am proud that he fought for my country and my people.
Christopher P. Marshall Burrillville High School
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Annie Croff
Your the greatest!!
Bob Here is a little poem that I made up for you.
D ependable
A ttentive
L oyal
L ovable
I ntelligent
S uper
These are some of the words that I think others would use to describe you. I know you are a great person to sacrifice your life for so many others, and we thank you for that.
God bless America
Annie Croff
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Richard Campbell
,WA 98003 United States
before I rotated back to the world in January, '68. Bob was killed a month later ,. He was a good man and an outstanding officer.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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David Naillon
Oxnard, CA 93033 USA
We lived 3 blocks from each other in Carmichael and we played together from the 4th grade on. It was a very cold day when he was killed. He was proud, strong and will be remembered.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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sarah dambach
syracuse, ny usa
Im a senior at syracuse high school in new york state and im writing to this hero as part of an english project.although i did not no this young man since i am only 17 i am very thankful that he fought for our country! My father also fought in Vietnam as well as the gulf and i know what a scarfice it is to yourself and your family to be involved in war. To 1 LT. Robert S. Byrnes family thank you for another hero
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