THE WALL OF FACES

Steve and I enjoyed many lunches and great conversations on the Excelsior High School quad "Flight Deck." A true gentle man. I grieve our loss in your passing. Rest In Peace my dear friend.

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...

Corporal Stephen Richard Barkley, Served with the Headquarters and Service Battery, 6th Battalion, 29th Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Fond memories of our growing up together in the 50's.Playing baseball in the vacant lot behind your house to riding our bikes in brush creek shooting at pigeons with our slingshots at pigeon bridge on the way to the plaza.
Then hitting our teenage years living in your upstairs bedroom for the summer and you fixing me up with a blind date (Deedee) Diane B.
I have missed you terribly over the years. Terry.

DEAR CORPORAL BARKLEY,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A FIELD ARTILLERY BASIC. I SHALL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR ARTILLERYMEN. WATCH OVER OUR NATION. VETERANS' DAY JUST PASSED - SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER AND HONOR ALL OF YOU. THANKSGIVING IS APPROACHING. WE GIVE THANKS FOR YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS GUIDE YOU. REST IN PEACE.