THE WALL OF FACES

This is my great uncle, I have never met this man however I am also a service member so I feel as if I know him completely! He was part of the legendary black horse unit! Here's a photo of him in country, he was an armed tracked vehicle commander. Man amongst men.

Specialist Four Francis Ray Addis, Served with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, United States Army Vietnam.

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.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die.

Thank you Francis for your sacrifice

DEAR SPEC 4 ADDIS,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ARMOR RECON SPECIALIST. I HATE THAT YOU WERE LOST SO CLOSE TO YOUR BIRTHDAY. REST IN PEACE,