THE WALL OF FACES

I am the Curator of the POW/MIA Bracelet Display in the Vietnam Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, California where we now have over two thousand bracelets honoring POWs, MIAs and KIAs and would be honored to include your bracelet in our Display should you have one. If you no longer have your bracelet or wish to keep yours or are an immediate family member (spouse, fiancé, sibling, child, grandchild, cousin, niece, nephew, or close friend) I can order one for the Display in your name with funds donated by our Museum visitors.
https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/vietnam-pow-bracelet-display/
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 760-464-6843 [email protected]

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 sunlight 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.

Sergeant First Class Richard Alexander Crosby, Served with the 48th Assault Helicopter Company, 268th Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

My mother was related to Richard and lived with him for a time when they were children. I was told stories about him growing up, including my favorite story of my mother's when she got lost in a mine with him as children. (Well I'm 90% sure it was him not David. I remember sending back rubbings to his adopted mother in Washington. Coming from a multigenerational military family on both sides means hearing a few war stories as you grow up.

After visiting Senator McCain as he lies in state I plan to pay my respects again at the wall.

Godspeed and thank you to Richard and all those who have served and given their all for our freedoms.

Dear Ssgt Richard Crosby,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. You were born on my mom's birthday, say hi to Rose. I am glad you were found in 2001, welcome home.
It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.