THE WALL OF FACES

John is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa,AL.

GUNNERY SERGEANT

JOHN MARK AVERY

Service Number 1518220


who served with


1st AMTRACS

3rd MARINE DIVISION

FLEET MARINE FORCE, PACIFIC


was a posthumous recipient of the


SILVER STAR

PURPLE HEART

MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL

NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL





~~~ SEMPER FIDELIS ~~~





THE PROUD YOUNG VALOR THAT ROSE ABOVE THE MORTAL
AND THEN, AT LAST, WAS MORTAL AFTER ALL





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE





10 AUGUST 2000

"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8

Facta Non Verba

It's said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for family, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers.
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 hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush of
quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you John Mark Avery, for your courageous and valiant service, many years of faithfully contributing, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Gunnery Sergeant Avery, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND