THE WALL OF FACES

He gave his life helping his friends on May 2, 1971. He will live forever in the hearts and minds of his fellow soldiers. We will honor his memory until we meet again at the final roll call.

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.

Mary Frye – 1932

Brent, you will always be a very special friend. We spent many hours telling of our feelings about various things, laughing, and dreaming of what our different futures would bring. I believe I saw the real you--a kind, caring and religious person. You are missed and thought of often. I know you are in a better place, doing a more important work. Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice for your country and being my friend.

Dear Sir, I am a Gridley High School student in the town of Gridley Illinois. As a class we are doing a Gridley High School Posting Project to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the freedom of the people living there. I thank you so much for the bravery that you had in making this decision in your life. We cannot express the gratitude that we have for you and the role that you had in the history of this country. Again I thank you for your great decisions, God Bless.

I'm from Gridley High School and in my world history class we get to write a remembrance for a soldier who doesn't have one. We want everyone to be remembered. I just want to say thank you for fighting for our country and for sacraficing yourself in bravery and courage. May God Bless and rest in peace.
Sincerely,
LeaAnn Ringger