THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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.

Private First Class Harry Gene Bloomfield, Served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Platoon 378. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on July 28, 1967.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.

LOCAL YOUTH IS KILLED IN VIETNAM

Pfc. Harry G. Bloomfield, 19, a native of Jacksonville, was killed Thursday in Vietnam while serving with the Marines, the Defense Department announced Tuesday.
Pfc. Bloomfield, who attended Lee High School, was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
Estes-Krauss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pfc. Bloomfield is survived by his mother, Mrs. Amy L. Bloomfield of 2577 Forbes St.; three sisters, Mrs. Kleve Record of Farmington, Minn., Miss Amy Bloomfield and Mrs. Chares Jeffers, both of Jacksonville; and four brothers, Maj. John Bloomfield, serving in Saigon, Vietnam; James W. Bloomfield of Greenville, S.C.; Robert Bloomfield of Melbourne; and Frank William Bloomfield, serving with the Navy.

Semper Fidelis, Marine!