Fallen Soldiers and Heroes

"Master Sergeant Robb G. Needham of Vancouver Washington. Assigned to 1/356th, 4th Brigade, 91st Div(TS). ON September 20, 2006. Robb was killed as he exited his Hummer to begin house searches with the Iraqi National Police. He was shot by a sniper and died instantly. What made Robb so special was his love of people. He didn't care if they were Iraqi, he only cared about people. Robb would always volunteer to go visit an elderly person or anyone in the hospital. He would help out single parents with their cars (he was a great mechanic), and he treated everyone with dignity and respect. While he was in Iraq he got to know a family that lived next door to where Robb was imbedded with his team. He called home one day and asked for some money to help the family move. He later gave the money to the family and the father told Robb this is only a loan, but Robb knew that once you give money away, not to expect it back. People tell me that Robb impacted people where ever he went. I'm sure that is true. Over 700 people attended his funeral and the procession to Willamette National Cemetery was over 2 miles long. I, for one, will forever miss him. As his wife I knew him as a loving, caring, and kind man. His impact on me was huge, and I saw him as a man of integrity and honor. He loved me like no other, and to me he was the love of my life. Robb will forever be in my heart." -In His Mighty Grip, Cait Needham