Robert Lewis was born September 8, 1964 in Anahuac, Texas and passed away March 5, 2011, at the age of 46. Robert enlisted in the United States Army on January 8, 1985 and was on active duty at the time of his death. His first assignment was as a Tank Armor Crewman. His duty assignments included Germany, Korea, Kuwait, and three deployment tours in Iraq. His many military decorations and awards include the Bronze Star Medal, multiple awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal, and eight Good Conduct Medals. He was awarded the Ordnance of Samuel Sharpe and was a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Robert was also a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a B.A. degree in Business Administration. – submitted by family

Robert’s son honored his father by participating in the 2015 Teen Expedition.