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 die...

Dear Petty Officer Third Class Andrew A. Alderman, I wanted to thank you for your courageous service and sacrifice made by you to protect and defend your country as well as your fellow marines. Though I never knew you it was incredibly inspiring to learn a little about your life and service to our country. Thank you again and rest easy Doc Alderman.

Thank you Doc Alderman for your courage and for your devotion to your Marines.

DEAR PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS ALDERMAN,
THANK YOU FOR BEING A HOSPITAL CORPSMAN. THE MARINES YOU SERVED WITH NEEDED YOU, AND YOU WERE THERE FOR THEM YOU WERE TAKEN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY. I HOPE HE WAS THERE TO GREET YOU.
REST IN PEACE.

Petty Officer Third Class Andrew Albert Alderman, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.