THE WALL OF FACES

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace SGT. Elston, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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.

Sergeant Robert Franklin Elston, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sgt Robert Elston,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. 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.

SGT Robert F. Elston was an infantryman serving with B Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. On April 30, 1970, SGT Elston was at Quan Loi Base Camp in Binh Long Province, RVN, when a grenade accidentally exploded. Elston was fatally injured in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org; obituary courtesy of the Indiana Room, Huntington City Township Public Library, Huntington, IN]