THE WALL OF FACES

Dwight, thank you for your sacrifice. Saying a special prayer for you upon seeing your name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall, Johns Creek, GA on this Memorial Day. Scott Michaels/Alpharetta, GA

When I was 6 in 1968, I wore a bracelet for a service member in Viet Nam. I now live in Nashville, Tennessee and am a 2nd Vice Commander for American Legion Post 290 in Hendersonville, Tennesse. I searched for a Viet Nam veteran who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I was assigned Dwight Adams PFC. I am learning about him and his family. Thank you for sacrifice. Dwight is in always my thoughts and prayers.

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 always be with us....

On the remembrance of your 71st birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
Third Battalion
Platoon 3069

Commenced Training:
15 November 1967
Completed Training:
15 January 1968

SSGT C.W. Johnson - Senior Drill Instructor
SGT B.E. Van Dusen - Assistant Drill Instructor
SGT D.D. Moorman - Assistant Drill Instructor

Five other members of Platoon 3069 were killed in Viet Nam.
PVT Samuel B. Schwartz - Philadelphia, PA
LCPL Robert E. Sherlock - Pittsfield, PA
PFC Raymond P. Santora - Cleveland, OH
PFC William H. Waidman - Berkshire, MD
PVT James J. Wiley - Chickamauga, GA

Semper Fidelis, Marine!