THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Dear Cap Alexander Ward, Thank you for your service as a Basic Infantry Officer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart . Halloween is tomorrow. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you American Soldier. You gave all. We will never forget what you did. Your sacrifice was too much but you live on forever as a hero. Never forgotten.

Thank you, my last name is the same as your middle name. You now have another name: Soldier. We honor your memory and thank you for you service. Never forgotten.

I served with Al as we were among the Marine Officewrs to become Plank Owners of 3rd Force Recon Company. Al was a "hard charging" Marine Officer who placed the mission and his Marines ahead of all else. Al was a "great friend" and "had the backs of all" at all times.
I think of you often and have missed you over the past half century!!!! SEMPER FI my Friend!!!!!