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.

Dear PFC Normand Martel, Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Father’s Day just passed, and it’s summer. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Normand, Sgt. Billie Joe Like, Cpl. John Almoney & myself served together in 3rd squad of Echo Co. 2nd Bn 3rd Marines 2nd Platoon. Normand was M79 man, Sgt. Like was Squad Leader & Cpl. Almoney was Fire Team Leader of which I was a member of that Fire Team. Cpl. Almoney & I occupied foxhole together & Normand & Sgt. Like a few yards behind us in another foxhole I was wounded on 01 May 1967 & evaced. On 03 May 1967 the NVA launched an all out assault on the position of Normand, Sgt. Like & Cpl. Almoney on Hill 881N. Sgt. Like was severely wounded & Normand & Cpl. Almoney were KIA. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of these great Marines!!!!!

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Dear PFC Normand Richard Martel, 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, Sir

Curt Carter