Robert Joseph TurnerSergeant374TH FLD MAINT SQD, 374TH TAW, 7TH AF United States Air Force 10 May 1945 - 13 February 1969 Thomasville, North Carolina Panel 32W Line 029 |
 
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I never knew my father, I was not quite 2 when he died. But I do know he was funny. He had a great sense of humor. My mother said he was always goofing around. I know he had dark hair and brown eyes. He liked cars and dogs. He was a good ole' Southern boy. He was 23 years old, not nearly old enough to leave this world. I know he saw me - maybe twice. But I also know that he did not get to see me grow up, get married and raise his 2 grandsons. I hate the Vietnam War for that, but I admire and respect the people who served there. God bless all of them - never forget.
Tamara R. Gilbert Where Did You Go?So you never returned, did you Joe?Makes me wonder what your eyes saw last Was there a moment of clarity? Did you close your eyes into nothingness? Or perhaps open them upon infinity I didn't know you Were you even acquainted with me? Sometimes I am angry with you Like you had some say in the matter How dare you leave! You got off too easy Like Vietnam was some excuse American Hero and all - What about me, daddy? What about your little girl? God Bless America
* How many children have to write these lines
From his daughter, 19 May 2007 Daddy, I finally have some closure. I spoke to the man who was with you the evening you died. He told me everything that happened and he remembered it like it was yesterday. I know you didn't suffer and that was a blessing. I can finally say goodbye to the ghost of you that has followed me around for the last 38 years. To anyone searching for answers regarding their loved ones - keep searching. I hope you are lucky enough to find the kind of closure I have found. It was painful and yet it provided an eerie sense of calm. I feel my father is finally at peace now that he has helped to provide the answers I was looking for. To Sergeant Richard Lenzie, I thank you for your candor and hope your life has been and will continue to be a happy and fullfilling one. Funny how things can come full circle, isn't it? Thank you, Daddy, for leading me in the right direction. I will meet you again someday, until then..
Your daughter, From his daughter, Tamara Gilbert tamarag67@aol.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 10 Oct 2004
Last updated 08/10/2009