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 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.

As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

First Lieutenant James Estrem Bousquet, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR LIEUTENANT BOUSQUET,
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN INFANTRY UNIT COMMANDER. SUNDAY IS MOTHER'S DAY. 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.

Jim,

The George Washington High School class of 1965 will soon have our 50th reunion, and oh how I wish you could be there. High School was a time of the last of our innocence, and our unknown fates lay ahead. But we didn't know that then. We all shall miss you and please know that we haven't forgotten you.

Sleep in peace brother, we'll meet again.

Dear 1LT James Estrem Bousquet, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter