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.

Mary Frye – 1932

Marine Dies 10 Days After Viet Arrival

Mrs. Louise Piotrowicz received a letter this week from her son, David, 19. "Have arrived in beautiful Vietnam," he wrote.
The Defense Department said Marine Pfc. Piotrowicz, who lived at 3343 N. 5th st., stepped on a mine December 15 and was killed. He had arrived in Vietnam on December 5.
Piotrowicz, a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School, was the fiance of Joanne LePiere, of 3746 N. 7th st., and they had planned to marry when his tour of duty was completed next December.
Besides his mother, Mrs. Louise, he is survived by a sister, Carol, 21, and a brother, Richard, 18.

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

David is buried at Beverly Nat Cem.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you David Piotrowicz, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC David Piotrowicz, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Photo was taken from the Philadelphia Daily News of October 26, 1987. The special supplement entitled, 'SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY,' was published in conjunction with the dedication of the Philadelphia Viet Nam Memorial.

Semper Fidelis, Marine!