THE WALL OF FACES

Sergeant Kenneth Robert Bird, Served with the 1st Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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....

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

On this Thanksgiving Day, one f the things I am grateful for, is the privilege of knowing Ken while in school together.

On behalf of the 173rd Airborne paratroopers who served with you and have followed, we offer our remembrance and admiration for you sacrifice in the Central Highlands. And we hope your family has found consolation in their loss and pride for your gallant service.
I was with the 3rd Battalion when Bravo Lima platoon was attacked and decimated. At the time I was working in the S-1 office and we helped arrange for the bodies of the 11 KIAs to be respectfully placed in a new platoon tent with individual cots for each so the Graves Registration staff could process them to go home. Then we had a memorial service at Camp Rock near Bao Loc.