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.

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

CPL Harry L. James Jr. was a driver serving with Headquarters & Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division. On the evening of February 7, 1967, CPL James was in the vicinity of Camp Carroll, southwest of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province, RVN, when he was critically injured after a M14 rifle accidentally discharged. He was admitted to the Naval Support Activity Station Hospital in Da Nang with a gunshot wound to his chest. He expired the following day. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear Cpl Harry James, Thank you for your service as a Motor Vehicle Operator. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the end of summer and yesterday was Labor Day. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

A early birthday wish to cousin Harry James Jr.

From cousin Bernard
GYSGT USMC Ret'd