THE WALL OF FACES

I was stationed at LZ English in Binh Dinh province on June 6, 1967 ( 57 years ago today (June 6, 2024) when the ammo dump there was destroyed. Darrell Heatherly had been hit by shrapnel. Another soldier and I got to him and carried him into the bunker entrance. Only Darrell and I could not get into the bunker proper, just in the entry way. Darrell was unconscious by the time we got him settled in the entrance. I sat with him until he died of his wounds. May God rest his soul and Peace be with his family.

Sergeant Darrell W. Heatherly, Served with the 541st Transportation Company, 34th Supply and Service Battalion, 8th Transportation Group, United States Army Support Command (Qui Nhon), 1st Logistical Command, United States Army Vietnam.

Darrell's MOS was 64C, mobile transport operator, not 54C, smoke operations specialist. citing Coffelt Database.

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 Sgt Darrell Heatherly,
Thank you for your service as a Smoke Operations Specialist. It's the 44th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, sad. The war was years ago, but we all need 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.