THE WALL OF FACES

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.

MY FELLOW CLASSMATE, FRIEND AND ONE WHO WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICE FOR OUR COUNTRY. AS A VIETNAM WAR VETERAN. WHO WAS DEVASTATED BY THE NEWS OF YOUR SACRIFICE WHEN MY MOTHER WROTE ME WHILE I WAS STATIONED IN THAILAND. EVERLASTING PEACE AND ONE DAY I WILL JOIN YOU TO REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES IN HIGH SCHOOL. IMUA KAMEHAMEHA !

Dear WO Wayne Hedemann,
Thank you for your service as an Attack Helicopter Pilot. Your 49th anniversary is soon, sad. 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.

Warrant Officer Wayne Howard Hedemann, Served with the 334th Assault Helicopter Company, 145th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

I was in country with the 101st airborne when you left us.your still remembered after all these years . Aloha brother