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.

We walked to school together talking of favorite comic strips. You excelled in track and Field. You made your mark. Our tours over lapped. Me Aug 69 to Sept 70. You Dec 69 to Jun 70. Both us turned 22 in 70. I was with 1st Cav A Btry 2/20th Arty ARA (Blue Max) Wish I would have known you were there. Brother let me set the record straight. You earned the Bronze Star with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, an Airmedal and the Purple Heart. I think of you every Memorial Day and leave a flag at your grave. My 22nd birthday was spent in Australia, wish you could have been there. RIP Bob Geiger PS; I still love, Peanuts Only you and I know that. Charles Shultz LOL

Dear Sp4 Stephen Klein, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the 9th Day of Christmas, Merry Christmas and happy New Year in heaven. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

SP4 Stephen L Klein is resting at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King County, WA

Dear SP4 Stephen Louis Klein, 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, Sir

Curt Carter