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 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.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace SP4. Davis, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Clifford Morris Davis, Jr. , United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company E, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Davis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 7 March 1970, near Phouc Long Province in the Republic of Vietnam. When his unit encountered intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from an undetermined size hostile force, Specialist Fourth Class Davis immediately moved forward through a barrage of fire to bring his wounded comrades back to safety. After his unit had pulled back to set up a defensive perimeter and call in artillery rounds, he again exposed himself to the enemy fire to crawl outside the friendly lines and retrieve ammunition and smoke grenades. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/141809

Specialist Four Clifford Morris Davis Jr., Served with Company E, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

I worked at a grocery store in Independence with Clifford and remembered him getting his draft notice. I think he had a forboding sense. He went off to war and as I recall died not long after his entry. He was a nice, quiet young man who obligingly went
to serve his country. Thank you Clifford, for your sacrifice. I was never able to tell you in person.

Tim VonEngeln