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 Captain Eugene McKinney, Thank you for your service as a Tactical Aircraft Pilot. 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.

CAPT Eugene P. McKinney was a USAF pilot assigned to the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Phan Rang Air Base in Ninh Thuan Province, RVN. On March 23,1968, CAPT McKinny’s F-100D (#56-3152) was hit by ground fire near An Nhon, 8 miles southeast of Phu Cat Air Base, and crashed. McKinney was fatally injured in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear Captain Eugene Phillip McKinney, 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

Eugene is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole County, MO.