THE WALL OF FACES

I had the good fortune of serving with Bill in Alpha Company 1st Battalion 4th Marines, Vietnam (1969). I meet once a year, 50+ years later, with my Marine brothers who served in Alpha 1/4 in Vietnam. I think of Bill often during the year when events trigger it. I have an etching of his name from our Memorial in DC. Bill is also remembered by the rest of his A 1/4 brothers at our yearly event.
I am sorry for your loss!

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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...

Private First Class William Calvin Avery, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

We still remember you and talk about you
God Bless You Billy
RIP Marine