THE WALL OF FACES

Ray, we remember you always. Our time training the Company for Vietnam in 1966 was a hard task but we got them ready and took them into combat. I will always remember that battle at the "Pike" where you gave your all, we were overrunned but we fought back hand to hand and won but not without casualties. We both can still see it clearly when we were attacked by VC Main Force Battalion. We will always remember you. So long!

SFC Geraldo Gapol, 3rd Platoon Sergeant and SFC Al Meno, Mortar Platoon Sergeant.

Co A 3rd Bn 39th Infantry 9th Infantry Division.

It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. 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 hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die

“Old soldiers never die as long as we remember them!” I am participating in the Gridley High School Posting Project. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Raymundo for the courage and determination he showed in Vietnam. You will always be my heart as a true hero.

Sincerely,
Jen Steffen