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 Howard James Anduha, Served with the 1st Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR STAFF SERGEANT ANDUHA,
THANKS FOR BEING AN ARMY GRUNT. REST IN PEACE.

Although you were in another platoon, we knew each other. I was not there when you were killed. I know that you were hit by a sniper. I did some research and the best sniper in the Cu Chi was a female who survived the war and is living in the Tan Nin area. It just does not seem right. To this day, I still think about those times.

Dear SSGT Howard J Anduha, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter