THE WALL OF FACES

Hill 34 was located approximately five kilometers (3.0 miles) southwest of Da Nang in Quang Nam Province, RVN. A sprawling complex, it was the battalion headquarters for several 1st Marine Division units including the 7th Communication Battalion. At 1:40 AM on March 4, 1968, twenty-five 122mm rockets impacted in the 7th Communication Battalion cantonment area. Three Marines were killed and another eight were wounded. The lost “commo” men included LCPL Alan D. Carson, LCPL Voyd E. Tidwell, and PFC Richard E. Windbigler. One of the wounded, PFC Gregg R. Fourmentin, was medically evacuated to the Navy hospital ship USS Repose (AH-16) with multiple shrapnel wounds to the body. He died of his injuries on April 3, 1968. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “7th Comm Bn Logistics Summary Report for March 1968” at ttu.edu]

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.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace PFC. Fourmentin, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

Private First Class Gregg R. Fourmentin, Served with the 7th Communications Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear PFC Gregg Fourmentin,
Thank you for your service as a Wireman. 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.