THE WALL OF FACES

we appreciate everything you did and what the other guys did to, you sacrificed your life for this country. We can't thank you enough for what you done.

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.

It's hard seeing your name and so many others on this wall while I and so many others walk by. I was there, but now I'm here by some fate you were not given. I'm so very sorry to my soul, no one will ever know. But I will live my best for you in your stead. Pray you are looking down with pity on our lives because now you are blessed. May you rest in a place less cruel.
Marklin

Lance Corporal Charles Nick Bondi, Served with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

DEAR LANCE CORPORAL BONDI,
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A RIFLEMAN. SEMPER FI. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. IT WAS JUST EASTER - GOD'S BLESSINGS ON YOU.