I know much more about Bobby's service than I do Rusty's, mainly because Bobby is still here to be able to relate some of it. Bobby deserves more than just appreciation for generic service. He was a "tunnel rat", partly due to his short stature. I can only imagine what it was like to be dropped down a spider hole with a flashlight and a .45, and hear the footsteps of retreating VC going through the tunnels ahead of him, as he chased them. He talks of it with self defacing humor. But he, and Rusty, and all the others on the wall, have my undying appreciation.

Thank you for your service, all.


May God bless America and those who defend her.