THE WALL OF FACES

Think about you a lot .

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 sunlight 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.

I didn't get to RVN until late November 1967 and Mark died Dec 27, so I didn't know him long. I have attached a photo of Mark and me likely taken in December 1967. He and I were playing a game of gin rummy when the horn went off on Dec 27 for a scramble mission to provide gunship support. A very sad day as an entire crew of 4 was killed. Mark deserved a better fate for his service to our country, but war is not fair. RIP.

Dear WO Mark Schmidt, Thank you for your service as an Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot. Your 54th anniversary is soon, so sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Christmas is soon. Merry Christmas. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

"See remembrance to Howard D. Anderson"

Charles Allen, Historian
101st Airborne Division Vietnam Veterans Org.