THE WALL OF FACES

Many years have past from the time I first met Curt at Montana State University. We became friends and shared many experiences together. Curt and his family sacrificed life and liberty for their country. The Ando name is proud reminder of what an America is.
Curt touched the hearts of everyone he met and he continues to elicit a proud memory in this friend. Another friend of Curt’s, Tom Christie, Silver Star and Bronze Star, Vietnam veteran, passed away in December 2007. Tom and Curt are missed but never forgotten.
“For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never know” (Unknown Vietnam Solider)

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

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine....and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Curtis Tadashi Ando, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC Curtis Tadashi Ando, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED