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.

Dear Dennis Magrie, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was the original Memorial Day, and it is important to remember you. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear SP4 Dennis Louis Magrie, 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

Dennis is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County,PA.

Mother Given Son's Award

Sp-4 Dennis L. Magrie, son of Mrs. Joseph F. De Haven, of 6 N. Belfield ave., Havertown, who was killed in action in Vietnam on January 30, was awarded posthumously the U. S. Army Commendation Medal with the V device, it was announced Tuesday.
Specialist Magrie who was a grenadier with an infantry division near Dak To ran through heavy fire during an intense mortar and automatic weapon attack to aid wounded comrades and carry them to an aid station.
He then provided cover fire with his grenade launcher for American soldiers returning to their bunker until he was mortally wounded.
The commendation presented to Mrs. De Haven and her husband read:
"Specialist Four Magrie's personal bravery, professional integrity and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the Unitied States Army."
Before his death, Magrie also had been awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign ribbon.