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.

My name is Patti and I work in the office of New York State Assemblymember Kevin Cahill. Our office is planning an event to honor those who were killed in Vietnam that were from our district, which encompasses most of Ulster County and Northern Dutchess. As such, we are hoping to get in touch with any of the surviving family members or close friends of this individual. Should anyone that reads this know how to contact them, we would greatly appreciate it if, with the family or friend’s permission, we could be given a means of reaching out to them. Our office can be contacted by phone at 845-338-9610 or email at [email protected] Thank you.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
Second Battalion
Company 'K'
Platoon 242

Training Dates:
18 February - 15 April 1966

Four other members of Platoon 242 were KIA in Viet Nam.
Also KIA, was Senior Drill Instructor, GSGT Nathaniel Weathers.
LCPL Robert M. Dwyer - Troy, NY
LCPL Thomas W. Fisher - Allentown, PA
PFC James L. Jenkins - Jacksonville, FL
LCPL Gregory J. Kellogg - Watertown, NY

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Dear Lcpl Paul Lewis, Thank you for your service as an Antitank Assaultman. The 52nd anniversary of the start of your tour is next week. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy Spring! It is Good Friday, and Passover. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

My name is Krysteen Wescott and I am the daughter of Sgt 1st class Robert H Wescott Jr. It meant a lot to me to find your picture.Your friend Ruth sent it to me. You are remembered.