THE WALL OF FACES

You will always be remembered. Sandy Alexander USMC

There is a place
Not far from here
Where spirits walk
And heroes live
And honor still resides.

It is a wall
With names inscribed
Of those who served
When they were asked...
The brothers of my youth.

I go there still
To walk and think
About my life,
And what I've done since
And things that might have been.

There is a debt
I can't repay
Too many lives were spent.
And one man's life cannot suffice
To make their deaths worthwhile.

But there is hope
In the memory
Of those we leave behind
Who know the price that freedom brings
Who can carry on in kind.

I send you now
To touch a name
So the vision can be passed
Remember there is honor still
It is for you to see it lasts.

They are not dead
And have a wish
As all old soldiers do
The reflection you see before you now
Is their wish to live in you.

I didn't know you Doug, but Jim Holzier said you were the best spotter he ever knew, and that he thinks of you often. I told Jim I would keep you in my thoughts and prayers with my other friends. Jim and I went over with Golf Company 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, until Jim went to the Sniper unit where he met you. You are remembered and will be until we see you again.

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.

Semper Fi, Marine.