THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

Private First Class Terry Lawrence Boyce, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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.

Every Memorial Day I think of you Terry, I’m just one month older than you, but you did not get the chance to be 71. My memories are stuck in 1958, so you’ll always be a funny fellow kid to me.

I remember all the good times we had in scouts. I was in Nam when I heard about your death and felt both pain and sadness. But you will always remain a good friend. I visit you at JB and also at the Wall and always shed tears followed by a salute. M Jahn