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Cantrell, Robert Owen, SP 4.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Panama City
Last Address Panama City
Casualty Date Feb 11, 1966
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Vietnam, South (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Evergreen Memorial Cemetery - Panama City, Florida
Bob Whaley r.e.whaley@att.net
Platoon Leader
Memorial Day, 2008
The memory of “my guys,” is, in the back, of my mind, daily, but days like today, the thoughts are, “front and center.” We the lucky, live on, because of your sacrifice and we will not forget. God rest, your soul.
May 26, 2008
Manuel Pino B/2/8th Cav 68-69 mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Vietnam Army Vet
B/1/5th Inf Rgt, 25th Inf Div
Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers, You left behind your sisters and your brothers. Leaving your beloved children and wives, You put on hold your dreams, your lives. On foreign soil, you found yourself planted To fight for those whose freedom you granted. Without your sacrifice, their cause would be lost But you carried onward, no matter the cost. Many horrors you had endured and seen. Many faces had haunted your dreams. You cheered as your enemies littered the ground You cried as your brothers fell all around. When it was over, you all came back home, Some were left with memories to face all alone Some found themselves in the company of friends As their crosses cast shadows across the land. Those who survived were forever scarred Emotionally, physically, permanently marred. Those who did not, now sleep eternally Beneath the ground they had given their lives to keep us free. With a hand upon my heart, I feel The pride and respect my reverence is revealed In the tears that now stream down my upturned face As our flag waves above you, in her glory and grace. Freedom was the gift that you unselfishly gave Pain and death was the price that you ultimately paid. Every day, I give my utmost admiration To those who had fought to defend our nation. ~Author Unknown~
Oct 21, 2007
Willa Talton
Friend
Never Forgotten
You are indeed a hero to me. You were the first casualty from Bay County. You will never be forgotten by me. May you rest in peace.
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Denis McDonough Denis1146@aol.com
Fellow Bobcat
If anyone knows, this brave soldier, who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Photo was courtesy of Marcea Clive
Monday, August 02, 2004
DOUG SNYDER C2555D@VERIZON.NET
FELLOW, 25TH, INF., DIV., BROTHER
2555, MIDDLE WAY, EASTON, PA., 18040, USA
NOT FORGOTTEN HERO
JUST, TO LET YOU, KNOW, THAT YOU, ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, HERO. THANK YOU, FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. DOUG, CO., A, 222ND, MECH., INF., 25TH, INF., DIV., 1968.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Do not stand at my grave and weep
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.
Mary Frye – 1932
Posted by: Bob Ross Relationship: Vietnam Veteran Monday, December 19, 2005
We Remember
Robert is buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Posted by: Robert Sage Email: rsage@austin.rr.com Saturday, May 21, 2005anama City, Bay Co,FL
Thank You
Dear Robert Owen Cantrell, I am a sophomore at Gridley High School in Gridley, Illinois. I am posting this remembrance as part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. I am taking a portion of my time to honor you and your sacrifice. Thank you so much for your loyalty to our country. Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice to help your country and ensure a bright and opportunity filled future for me and our fellow Americans. You can not be thanked enough, soldier. May God be with your family and those who were close to you. Humbly and respectfully, Marie Shank
Posted by: Marie Shank Email: meshank06@yahoo.com Thursday, February 26, 2004
