CAPT ROBERT H SIGHOLTZ

ROBERT H SIGHOLTZ

Delsie Paulson
Raeosunshine2003@aol.com
George Squirrel Gaguzis served with
1642 NE 71st Place Ocala FL 34479 U
George Squirrel Gaguzis “Georgie” D 2/503d Inf, 173d Airborne Brigade (SEP) Will Be With You Again
My cousin George Squirrel Gaguzis “Georgie” D 2/503d Inf, 173d Airborne Brigade (SEP) served with you while in Viet Nam. I was able to read the comments he wrote on your wall and know that you touched his heart. It was obviously hard for him to search for your name on that massive Black Reflective Monument Wall in Washington DC. I have been there and I have seen it and still cannot imagine what you saw, what you experienced what George saw or experienced. You are special to George and I am making a promise to you both. Next time I am in Washington DC I will go to the wall and touch your name. I will ask you then to tell George that I was there. You see God called George away from us here on Earth just a few days ago and I found his comments to you on your wall. I know he will find you and be happy to share with you again. You were taken from your loved ones so early in life, George came home but suffered terrible with Agent Orange and all the health related issues that came with it. A daily reminder to him of what he experienced while fighting for our freedom and the freedom for the people of South Viet Nam. George was so proud that his gift to me was a tiny lapel pin of the State of Alaska that made me stop to think how wonderful and I wore it proudly knowing my cousin found a wonderful, beautiful place to settle. George moved here to Florida and that is where he was called home by God. I know that George is no longer suffering but joining the many men in Heaven to guard those Golden Gates. I know George was known by our family as the finest man you would ever want to meet. I know he has a son Marc that is a very decorated Military Man carrying on as a tribute to his Father. May you both Rest In Peace
Jul 23, 2010

Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ With Profound Gratitude ~

In Humble Tribute and with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Young Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest in Peace, Capt Robert H Sigholtz and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young Hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam 1967.....REST YOUR HEAD NOW, WEARY SOLDIER. CAST YOUR WEAPONS TO THE GROUND. CLOSE YOUR EYES AND FEEL THE PEACE, THE LIGHT OF JESUS FOLD AROUND. HEED NOT OUR EARTHLY BATTLE CRIES, THERE IS NO POST FOR YOU TO STAND, SO REST NOW AS HE CARRIES YOU WITHIN HIS LOVING HAND. DO NOT LOOK BACK UPON US, DISREGARD OUR SELFISH TEARS, WALK IN THE SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT, FREE OF WAR OR PAIN AND FEAR. YOUR DUTY HERE IS DONE NOW, AS OURS WILL SOMEDAY BE, SO GO HIM NOW TO PLACES ONLY HEROES SEE. ~Author Unknown~
Dec 19, 2008

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!!!

Dec 19, 2007

Howard Goldstein
hagboulderco@aol.com
Attended OCS with Bob, Class 49-67,
6760 Auburn Hills Drive, Windsor CO 80550 USA
We will Never Forget
I met Bob Sigholtz as we entered the OCS facility at Ft. Benning, GA.

We were to start the 24 week course and we wanted to be together. However, as it would be, the platoons were built in alphabetical order and we did not get to share the same platoon.

We did however, during breaks and "off time" spend time together. Bob's dad, Col. Sigholtz, came to Ft. Benning on one occasion and I had the privledge to meet him.

I did not know where Bob was assigned after graduation, 1st year as 1 LT., and was suprised to see that he was assigned to the 173 rd Airborne Brigade when he was KIA. I was also assigned to the 173 rd Airborne Brigade, but did not cross pats with him. I did see his name listed on a casuality report and was very sad that I did not get the chance to see him.

Each time I see the WALL, I take a moment to find his name and remember the MAN.

Howard Goldstein
1 LT,1/50(INF)Mech,173 rd ABN Div
(Aug. 1968 - Aug 1969)
Jul 9, 2007

michael graves
Fellow sky soldier in his company
1801 Lowell
Butte, MT 59701 USA
Greater love hath no man
Bob did not have to return to the field with his platoon but felt they needed him during this time so he did. Bob was leading a night ambush when his ambush came under heavy enemy attack. I was in the hospital that his wounded platoon members were sent to and each of them cried hard upon learning of his death. His platoon loved him and he loved each one of them. Hero may not be strong enough but it is all that I have to honor him with. I will never forget him or his courage and caring for others.
Monday, January 11, 1999

George Gaguzis
gAlaska@alaska.net
Soldier's Soldier
I originally posted this to another virtual wall on AOL in 1995. I took the liberty of editing it down a bit. In those days I felt I had to get a few things off my chest. That done, I needn't repeat it. It is nearly four years later.Ive been back to the wall, but I haven't been able to part with my drive-on rag. That, a few pictures, my waterproof wallet with the herd patch, and a few memories are all I have left of that time. 19 Aug 95 I've been to the wall twice and saw the replica displayed in Alaska a couple of times. The last was about a month ago. I took a picture of my son in front of the panel which held your name the last time I was in D.C., but with four visits to the wall I couldn't bring myself to look at it. I knew it was there but I couldn't look. There are many names I did see. Friends from home, ones I served with in other units, and guys from our own unit. There are names of those that, no matter how hard I try, I can't remember. But I remember you. I remember you because of the person that you were to everyone that you met. The grunts in your platoon thought more of you than a hot meal, cool drink, clean socks, or 3 days R&R in Vung Tau. I remember you most because you were the last one I saw taking his last ride back to the world and, ultimately, to a place on the wall. Some time after being stateside I was assigned as a black hat at Benning. Saw your picture on the wall at jump committee. Almost looked like you. The Sigholtz I remembered was bent over at the waist from the weight of his ruck, steel pot on backwards, and drive-on rag displaying the herd patch draped down to the front. Smiling. Always smiling. I still have my drive-on rag. One of the few things that has survived the years. I can't remember if you had yours with you when you went home. The next time I'm in D.C. I will look you up. If I remember I'll lend you my drive-on rag in case you didn't take yours with you. If you have yours and don't need it, hang on to it for me till I get there. I'm sending this message out into the ozone hoping that, If you haven't been reading my thoughts over the last 25 plus years that maybe this letter will fall out with the twigs, leaves, and stones when you shake out your chute. You'll then know that in the middle of that dark area that was once first platoon that there were a group of guys that, for a short time, shared the best and the worst of everything, and who paused for a quiet moment near an empty pair of boots that would be forever hard to fill. Here's hoping that heaven is an eternal thermal inversion during a hollywood. I'd be proud to jump with your stick, anytime. George Squirrel Gaguzis, D 2/503d Inf, 173d Airborne Brigade (SEP)
Tuesday, March 02, 1999

Carolyn Culbreth
cncjedi@aol.com
Fayetteville, NC USA
Bob, left behind many friends not only in the military but also in the civilian world. He grew up in Fayetteville, NC and will not be forgotten. The impact he had on the lives he touched was deeper than any ocean can ever dream to be.
Wednesday, October 17, 2001