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.

As long as you are remembered you will never die....

Corporal William Raymond Adams, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment. 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Bill, It has been nearly 50 years since that fateful day. I will never forget talking to you minutes before the crash. I got on one helicopter and you got on the one behind me. I got the news when landing on the Fire Support Base. We became good friends as you were from Ramsey, Illinois and I was from Brownstown. I remember you singing to us and you really did sound like Elvis. You loved to play the guitar and sing Elvis songs. I have not been to the Wall but hope to get there one day soon. Until then, buddy, rest in peace. I will always remember you.

Billy,

After so many years I was the first one in the family to be able to go to the Wall and find you. I remember crying there for a long time, feeling like I owed that to you. Now, here in Afghanistan, I get it. Our family will never forget you...

We need your help! Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School in Northwest Indiana have been researching men and women from the State of Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. We are the researchers for the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Of the1621 Vietnam casualties, we have located 1100+ families as of the date of this entry. We are now researching the men and women from the State of Illinois who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. If you have any information or photos that may help please contact us at the following: [email protected]