THE WALL OF FACES

Rest in peace my fellow classmate

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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 always be with us....

CPL Cobbie J. Bentley was a mortarman serving with 1st Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. On September 16, 1967, CPL Bentley was bathing in the Cau Lau River, two miles southeast of Dien Ban in Quang Nam Province, RVN, when he went missing and was presumed drowned. His Commanding Officer requested a Marine Reconnaissance Team to search for Bentley. The team was dispatched, and Bentley’s remains were recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division Command Chronology, September 1967]

Cobbie and I went to Lewis Elementary, Graduated from Carver High together. Enlisted on buddy plan with seven others, in Platoon 3029 together, there upon completion we separated, each on his way to their destiny.