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 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.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die....

Private First Class Ronald Dale Albertson, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Wore your MIA bracelet throughout high school and long after. Left it at DC memorial in 97 but still you remain close in memory.

Hardly a day goes by when you are not thought of. Same unit, same place, B 2-506, 101 Airborne. A stroke of luck sent me home early, and, Tom Mcclear sent me a letter telling me of your demise. Met your family. Lovely people, and, they, too, miss you. RIP, my friend. BTW, photo of you taken by me, while on patrol.

We just had our 50th class reunion and your picture was there with other classmates that have passed. We will never forget you and only wish you could have been there with us all.