THE WALL OF FACES

Although we were first cousins (my mother & your father were siblings) we hardly knew each other because our families lived in different cities. Mine stayed in Cincinnati while your dad married a Louisiana lady & moved to New Orleans. You were 4 years my elder & I remember meeting you a time or two when we were kids. I was in college when I heard about your tragic death in the line of duty. Ironically, several years later I was drafted out of law school and myself served as an Army infantryman in Vietnam, so I saw first hand the folly and carnage, the crazy spilling of blood and treasure. I was fortunate to come back in one piece & resume my civilian life but I will never forget those like you who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Charlie Doan

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....

GARRYOWEN

Lt. Earl Dubois Aull was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as an Infantry Unit Commander and was assigned to C CO, 2ND BN, 7TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV
See http://www.virtualwall.org/da/AullED01a.htm

Second Lieutenant Earl Dubois Aull, Served with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.