THE WALL OF FACES

Landing Zone (LZ) Uplift was a forward operating base of the 1st Cavalry Division in eastern Binh Dinh Province, RVN, along National Route QL-1 seven miles southwest of Bong Son. In the late spring of 1967, elements of 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry were at Uplift. At a quarter after midnight on May 31st, the Tactical Operation Center at Uplift received a message that an enlisted man (EM) had been shot in an apparent friendly-fire incident. Reportedly, PFC David L. Adams from A-1/8, went outside the perimeter of the LZ for reasons unknown. While coming back in with his weapon in his hands, another EM on guard duty challenged him but evidently fired before he had a chance to respond. Adams was fatally wounded in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

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.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die....

Private First Class David Lee Adams, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR SPEC 4 ADAMS,

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE IN THE ARMS OF THE ANGELS.

Dear PFC David Lee Adams, 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