THE WALL OF FACES

I was in first grade, and our family lived in the house right next door to your family. I can remember watching you and your brother throwing a football in back of your house. My Daddy was in Vietnam that same year, serving with the USMC. I can remember when I heard that you had been killed. I just wanted you and your family to know you touched my heart forever, and will never be forgotten. I didn't know you very well, but do remember how kind you always were to all of us kids in the neighborhood.

Dear SP4 Robert Eugene Gardner, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Robert is buried at Old Weogufka Cemetery, Weogufka,AL. BSM AM PH

Dear Soldier,
I am writing to you on behalf of our Gridley High School Posting Project. Our high school is posting remembrances to Vietnam Veterans. Some of us have done 200 postings a semester. My name is Amanda Kinney, and I am 17 years old. You were close to my age when you fought for our country and gave the Supreme Sacrifice. You died fighting for the country you and I believe in, the United States of America. I sit here and wonder would I have the courage to do what you did, and I honestly don’t think I could. I would be so scared to go through what you soldiers went through, not knowing if you would live to see another day, not knowing if you would get to accomplish all that you had planed on accomplishing after high school and college, but you were strong and brave! I just want to thank you for your Supreme Sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Never Forgotten,
Amanda

It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. 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.