THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Lawrence Frederick Greer, Served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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 Lawrence Greer,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Yesterday was your 50th anniversary, sad. 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.

A young life cut short too soon that carried a huge impression in my life. We were all so young and thought we were invincible. His death brought home the fact that we weren't. Thank you so very much for your service.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
Third Battalion
Platoon 376

Commenced Training: 14 June 1968
Completed Training: 16 August 1968

SDI - SSGT C.E. Morrill
ADI - SSGT W.G. Meyer
ADI - SGT S. Paynter

PFC Greer was the only member of Platoon 376 to be KIA in Viet Nam.