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.

51 years ago today. My memory of you never fades.

Dear Sp4 Aaron Lowe, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Your 51st anniversary is soon, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 45 years ago today, the president declared it the end of the war. It was not. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

For those who read these and are curious, Aaron was with the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), and was killed at the battle of Marble Mountain. My father, SFC Claude Koger, was with the 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Infantry Division in An Loc, South Vietnam at the same time. He was asked to escort the body home but was unable to leave his duty station for such an extended period.

Dear SP4 Aaron Harvey Lowe, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter