THE WALL OF FACES

SP4 Michael O. Lund was an Airborne-qualified Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic serving with D Company, 36th Signal Battalion, 2nd Signal Group, 1st Signal Brigade, U.S. Army Republic of Vietnam. On the afternoon of January 5, 1970, Lund was recreational swimming in the waters of the South China Sea at RMK Beach (named for the construction consortium of the same initials), an authorized swimming area three kilometers (1.8 miles) southeast of Cam Ranh Bay Air base in Khanh Hoa Province, RVN. He reportedly became caught in the undertow and drowned. His body was pulled from the surf and transported to the emergency room at the 12th U.S. Air Force Hospital at Cam Ranh Bay where medical staff declared him dead on arrival. His remains were released to Graves Registration personnel and transferred to the U.S. Army Mortuary at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon before processing and return to his family in Denver, CO. Lund was 20 years old. An investigation was conducted by the Army following his death regarding custody of Lund’s remains and personal effects. The inquiry determined that guardianship would be released to his mother, Mrs. Norma J. Fouts, after it was determined that his parents divorced on July 3, 1952, in Ventura, CA, with the presiding judge ruling custody of Lund going to the mother. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

It's been 55 years since we served together in 1968 at Ft. Bill, TX during BCT but you are still remembered as my best friend from BCT. RIP Mike.

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.

Dear Sp4 Michael Lund, Thank you for your service as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 45 years ago today was the last day of battle – Mayaguez Incident. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Specialist Four Michael Orson Lund, Served with Company D, 36th Signal Battalion, 2nd Signal Group, 1st Signal Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.