THE WALL OF FACES

I will always remember Mike as a scrawny fifth-grader at St. Joe's Catholic School in St. Johns Michigan. We were buddies and a scrappier friend who always had your back, except when we were wooing the same girl at the same time in our class couldn't be found. And I missed him greatly back then when he left for who knew where being a foster kid, a not so secure life style. And I can imagine he was that same scrappy way serving his Country. But I know this, if there is a God, I'm sure Mike is well taken care of. Rest in Peace, Mike.

Private First Class Michael Patrick Gallagher, Served with the 281st Assault Helicopter Company, 10th Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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.

Dear PFC Michael Gallagher,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Today is All Souls, today we think of you. 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.

We have found that Michael is really buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit,MI.