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 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.

I remember oh so well the day the you died. It was 53 years ago today.
You were right on the other side of the brush from where I was. I remember Ozzy coming through the brush and telling us. You and Oz were good friends. Less than 2 months later we lost Ozzy as well.

Larry...Honoring you on your birthday.....You will always be remembered....God Bless.

Sergeant Larry Wayne Barnard, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division United States Army Vietnam.

Although I did not know you, I honor your name. Although I did not know you, I honor your history. Although I did not know you, I honor your service, because without you, I would not be free. I was 7 years old when you honored your country with your life. I am now 58 years old, because you were a citizen of the Home of the Brave.