THE WALL OF FACES

KEN AND I WENT TO FORT POLK FOR OUR 11B10 TRAINING. WE WENT HOME ON LEAVE TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS 1966. WE TRAVELED TO OAKLAND TOGETHER WITH 2 OTHER GUYS FROM MICHIGAN. LOOKING OUT THE PLANE WINDOW IN DETROIT HIS BROTHER WAS HOLDING A BABY AND KEN SITTING NEXT TO ME SAID THAT WILL BE THE LAST TIME I WILL SEE THEM. KEN WENT TO THE BIG RED ONE AND I WENT TO THE 1ST CAV. HE WAS A GREAT GUY ,BUT DIDN'T BELONG IN THE INFANTRY.

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.

Dear PFC Kenneth Edwards,
Thank yo for your service as an Infantryman. We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear PFC Kenneth Miles Edwards, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Kenneth is buried at Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood,VA. PH