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.

Dear PFC Antonio Hernandez-Soto, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. It is almost Memorial Day when we honor you. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your courage. Rest in peace with the angels....

LCPL William R. Burnett, PFC Donald J. Callison, PFC Antonio Hernandez-Soto, and PFC John L. Strickland served with L Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On January 11, 1967, they comprised a four-man daytime observation post on Hill 22, two miles southeast of the Tuy Loan Bridge in Quang Nam Province, RVN. At approximately 2:00 PM, their position was attacked by an estimated squad or larger size enemy force. The four Marines were killed in the engagement and the enemy made off with their individual weapons and a PRC-25 radio. A reaction force from L Company pursued the attackers but contact could not be regained. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear PFC Antonio Hernandez-Soto, 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

Semper Fi, Marine.