THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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.

Private First Class Joseph Carlisle Andrew, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

On the remembrance of your 73rd birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

DEAR PFC ANDREW.
THANKS FOR BEING A MARINE GRUNT. I HATE THAT YOU DIED THE DAY BEFORE YOUR BIRTHDAY. IT IS THE 9/11 WEEKEND WHEN WE HONOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES, IT IS A GOOD TIME TO HONOR YOU TOO. REST IN PEACE. SEMPER FI.