THE WALL OF FACES

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.

As long as you are remembered you will never die

STAFF SERGEANT

IVY THOMAS ANDERSON


served with distinction in


COMPANY A

4th BATTALION

503rd INFANTRY REGIMENT

" THE ROCK "

173rd AIRBORNE BRIGADE

" SKY SOLDIERS "


who became a
posthumous recipient
of the following
military decorations
and service medals


BRONZE STAR MEDAL with " V " for VALOR device

PURPLE HEART with Oak Leaf Cluster

ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH 3 Knots

NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL with 2 Bronze Service Stars

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM MILITARY MERIT MEDAL

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM GALLANTRY CROSS with PALM

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL


and was entitled to wear the


COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE

and the

ARMY PARACHUTIST BADGE



Today he rests in
honored glory in the


WHORTON BEND CEMETERY

WHORTON BEND ROAD

ETOWAH COUNTY

GADSDEN, ALABAMA




YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE




WHO SHALL SPEAK FOR THE UNSEEN DEAD ?




R E M E M B R A N C E



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The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

On behalf of those who served with you in the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) and all who followed, we offer our respect and remembrance of your ultimate sacrifice. May you never be forgotten and your family and friends take comfort in your valor in serving.

DEAR STAFF SERGEANT ANDERSON,
PLEASE, SOMEONE, POST HIS PHOTO! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AS AIRBORNE QUALIFIED GRUNT. TODAY IS LABOR DAY - WHAT BETTER DAY TO THANK THOSE OF YOU WHO MADE CELEBRATING POSSIBLE - REST IN PEACE.