THE WALL OF FACES

John served with my father in Vietnam with Dco 2/12 Cav. They used to walk point together on most occasions. My dad always used to talk about his redheaded friend from Vietnam who unfortunately didn’t return home.

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.

Specialist Four John Morrison Mahoney, Served with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam. Montani Semper Liberi !

Never forgotten.

HOOAH

Dear Sp4 John Mahoney, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.