THE WALL OF FACES

SP5 Joe Lynn Avant's final resting spot is located in Water Valley, MS.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Sp5 Joe Avant is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Remembered this Memorial Day.

Specialist Five Joe Lynn Avant was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Airborne Qualified Welder and was assigned to the 59TH ENG CO, 39TH ENG BN, 45TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG CMD.
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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 truly die....

Specialist Five Joe Lynn Avant, Served with the 59th Engineer Company, 39th Engineer Battalion, 45th Engineer Group, 18th Engineer Brigade, United States Army Vietnam Engineer Command, United States Army Vietnam.