THE WALL OF FACES

MAJ Gerald Francis Ayres is buried in Section 34 Site 4591 of the Arlington National Cemetery.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

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I am the Curator of the POW/MIA Bracelet Display in the Vietnam Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, California where we now have over two thousand bracelets and would be honored to include your bracelet in our Display. If you are an immediate family member (spouse, fiancé, sibling, son, daughter or grandchild) I can order one for the Display in your name.
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 [email protected]

I was a young sophomore in high school and wore Major Ayres MIA bracelet. I read the paper every day as POWs were returned and servicemembers names Under KIA were posted, looking. I still have the bracelet. It was not until May 1995 that through my research I learned the end of his story. His service and sacrifice are never forgotten.

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.

Major Gerald Francis Ayres, Served with the 16th Special Operations Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force.