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...

Sergeant Louis Broward Arnold, Served with the 552nd Medical Service Flight, Advisory Team 81, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV), United States Army Vietnam.

Lewis was a good man. Only knew him a short time. Small arms fire is BS. Read about the battle of Loc Ninh. The world was coming down on those guys. He did not make it to the TOC. The NCO that lived was calling air and artillery on top of his position. My best friend Sgt. Ernest Miller took his place. Rest assured Lewis was giving of himself to the villagers and especially the children.
Ret SMSGT Raymond Marlowe
910-991-5313

On behalf of all the paratroopers who served with you in the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) and all who followed, we offer our respect and remembrance of your ultimate sacrifice. May you never be forgotten and your family and friends take comfort in your valor in serving.

Sgt. Louis B. Arnold (Service Years 1964 - 1967) arrived in Vietnam on 5 January 1967 and was assigned to the 552 Medical Services Flight Advisory team 81. He was killed in action by small arms fire on 29 October 1967 in Loc Ninh, Binh Long Province South Vietnam. Sgt. Arnold was a medic (Primary AFSC/MOS 90250-Medical Service Specialist) and attached to a MACV team US Army, though his primary unit was 552nd Medical Service Flight. He was a lay minister in his Christian denomination, and was known for his desire in helping the local Vietnamese children where he served at, seeking to get toys from America to give them the upcoming Christmas of 1967. INFO: https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=79505