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.

As mom promised she kept your memories alive and all you have sacraficed for us. I thank you. I know mom is with you and at peace. Put your wedding bands back on and be happy. I know you will watch over us. Always in my heart. Lotsa love.

Dear SSgt Charles McGovern, Thank you for your service as a Cannon Crewmember. Your 84th birthday just passed, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Time passes quickly, but our world needs help. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Charles, I am the caretaker of the Monterey County Vietnam Memorial. It is there where I met your wife Resi. She attends every Memorial Day event, and every week she puts new flowers near your name on our Wall. She is really quite a lady, and she is truly devoted to you (with her love) even to this day. She always gives me a hug, I in turn, make sure the Memorial site is always looking great all year long. It is not a place to forget someone, it is a place to remember those that didn't make it home from a place called Vietnam. I was drafted in 1968, was seriously wounded in 1969, so I got to be partake in all of the aspects of combat and a first hand view of the great doctors and nurses that put me back together again. Resi is a big part of our Memorial. She lost a very special person in her life, and she still remembers you as though it was yesterday. Time truly doesn't heal everything, love stays with many till the day they pass from this life. She has dedicated her life to preserving your memory. I wish I could have met you, through her I almost think I do know you. From a combat soldier, 9th Infantry division, Sept.68-May 17,1969.

Dear SSGT Charles Manley McGovern, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter