THE WALL OF FACES

Specialist Four Mark Leo English, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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 Sp4 Mark English,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified 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.

Never met Mark Leo English, but knew him well through the many stories of his childhood and his big heart through my mom, Mark's sister, Beverlee English Valant, and my grandmother, Mark's mom, Helen English. We honored Mark by giving our first son his name - Christian Mark Scott. It's hard to believe our son is only a couple years away form being Mark's age when Mark died in this war. Drafted. Stories that came home from Mark were that he never shot and killed anyone. He now rests with both his parents, Leo and Helen, in peace.

Dear SP4 Mark Leo English, 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