THE WALL OF FACES

Captain William Alexander Griffis III, Served with the United States Marine Corps Advisory Unit, United States Naval Advisory Group, United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV). He was assigned as an advisor with the 4th Republic of Vietnam Marine Battalion, When He was Killed in Action.

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 Captain Griffis,
Thank you for your bravery and service to our country. It is people like you who made and make America what it is. Thank you

Dear Captain Griffis,
Thank you for your bravery and service to our country. It is because of people like you who make America what it is. Thank you.

I was Lt Griffis 's Corpsman In 1965-66 in 2/6 Marines . HE WAS ONE OF MY BEST MEMORIES WITH THE MARINES. He recuted me from a other company to run in a track and field day. We went through Land Mines warfare school. It was a pleasure knowing him. We(our platoon) went to the Island of Viegas and played war games against 2 battalions of Marines. The Marines never found us. (WE PLAYED VIET CONG). We would run at night and strick quickly a d run and hide durning the day. He was a great leader and good friend. 5/28/2021 I still think of him often.