THE WALL OF FACES

I believe I was with your son when he died on May 2 1968 in the village of Dai Do - although I did not know him prior to that day I still think of him often.

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....

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....

LCPL David Richard Bingham is buried at Jordan Cemetery in Waterford, CT.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Lance Corporal David Richard Bingham, Served with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.