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 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 never die...

First Lieutenant William Curry Ahouse, Served with D Troop, 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

1LT William C. Ahouse was an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander serving with D Troop, 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry, 1st Aviation Brigade. 1LT Ahouse died in Vietnam from pneumonia and renal failure secondary to burns he received while burning grass in Vinh Long Province, RVN, when the fuel he was using exploded. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

DEAR LT. AHOUSE,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ARMORED RECONNAISSANCE UNIT COMMANDER. YOU WERE BORN ON THE 6TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, THAT IS SPECIAL.
REST IN PEACE.

Dear 1LT William C Ahouse, 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