THE WALL OF FACES

Patrick is buried at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, AL.

Uncle Pat, I never had the pleasure of meeting you, as I was born many years after you gave the ultimate sacrifice to this Country. I think about you often and wish I could have known you. Please know that your family loves and misses you and always has you in our thoughts. I am very proud to have been named after you Uncle Pat.

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.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Patrick Edward Duffy, for your courageous and valiant service, many years of faithfully contributing, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!

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

Again, thank you Major Duffy, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Major, I was there the day they carried you to the chopper and talked to abuddy who unloaded you on ship,if i can help in any way let me know.I`am sorry i didn`t know you better but i remeber you talking to the C.O. in the comm bunker the day we got hit."Semper Fi" Tom