THE WALL OF FACES

A fellow platoon mate

Pictured second man in back of Ron Bethel, a fellow Texan

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.

Specialist Four Larry Douglas Fralicks, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sp4 Larry Fralicks,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. It is Columbus Day, and another national holiday has arrived. 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.

Larry, I think of you daily, you were one of five that gave there life for are freedom on that very sad day. We were in the same platoon and both were riflemen. I wish things could have been different on that day. Rest in peace my friend and brother.