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...

Corporal John Craig Arnold, Served with Battery G, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

DEAR CORPORAL ARNOLD,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A FIELD RADIO OPERATOR. SEMPER FI AND REST IN PEACE.

My family has never met you or any of your family however, we honor you everyday in our home. Eight years ago my son came home from school with your name and picture. His class was remembering veterans and his teacher had given each of them a name to look up. We as a family looked you up and in some way you have been a part of every person that enters our home. We have an entire kitchen wall that is a chalk board. On that day your information was written on that wall and it has not been removed. People come in and ask about it. So we tell what we know of you. As I spoke to my father yesterday, who is also a Vietnam Veteran, we spoke of you again. I just wanted to let you, and your family know, how honored to know of you and grateful we are to you.

Thank you Sir,
Amanda Ulrich- Chicago IL