THE WALL OF FACES

Growing up not knowing my Dad has brought me alot of tears, but I have family that has told me about my Dad and what a great man he was. I am proud of his service to our country and his ultimate sacrifice. I am honored to be his daughter.

SAIGON (UPI) – A U.S. Army captain and two sergeants were killed Wednesday during a furious battle in which communist gunners shot down five American helicopters in the Plain of Reeds south of Saigon. Their deaths raised to 30 the number of Americans killed in action since the United States began aiding the Republic of Vietnam in its war with communist rebels. The Army captain was hit while serving as an advisor to a Vietnamese Army battalion taking part in an assault. He was hit in the chest and neck by a burst of automatic weapons fire while helping lead the attack. He was flown back to the airfield here by helicopters but died while undergoing emergency treatment. “He was one of the best we had,” said one comrade of the unidentified captain. “Like most battalion advisors he was out front trying to help move them on when he got it.”

On Silver Wings
They Flew The Skies
These Brave Young Men
Who Fought And Died
When Duty Called
They Went So Brave
Now Families Mourn
Beside Their Grave
Who Can Forget
What Courage They Had
Some Have,Some Did
And That's So Sad

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.

Mary Frye – 1932

Donald is buried at Knoxville Nat Cem,Knoxville,TN. His unit listed is the 53 Trans Co.