THE WALL OF FACES

Corporal William Prescott Arthur was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as a Rifleman and was assigned to the 3RD PLT, F CO, 2ND BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/da/ArthurWP01a.htm

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...

On the remembrance of your 70th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Corporal William Prescott Arthur, Served with the 3rd Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

DEAR CORPORAL ARTHUR,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MARINE GRUNT. SEMPER FI AND REST IN PEACE.