THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We were born on the same day and year. You died at 19 years of age. I am now 74 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear Lcpl John Tanney, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Independence Day is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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.
Both born on 2/19 /1949 you, too, would be 72 now.....

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Tanney, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

Semper Fi, Marine.