THE WALL OF FACES

PFC John Ainsworth, Jr. is buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Stonington, Connecticut.

John was known as ‘Tank’ growing up in Stonington, CT. He was particularly rugged and tough which got him his well-deserved nick name. I’m sure he was a especially good Marine because he seemed made for the Corps and likely would have progressed far in it. I don’t doubt he led point on patrols. That was the type of guy he was.

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.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. You gave everything you had to give. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

DEAR PFC AINSWORTH,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MARINE GRUNT. REST IN PEACE AND SEMPER FI.