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 sunlight 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.

Dear Sgt Dennis Wegner, Thank you for your service as a Communications Center Specialist. Your 54th anniversary is soon, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

SGT Dennis R. Wegner was a Communications Center Specialist assigned to D Company, 14th Engineer Battalion. While serving in Vietnam in late 1967, SGT Wegner became ill and was medically evacuated to the United States. On December 10, 1968, he died at Fort Lewis, WA, from complications of acute lymphocytic leukemia. Wegner was 21-years old. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Sergeant Dennis Ray Wegner, Served with Company D, 14th Engineer Battalion, 45th Engineer Group, 18th Engineer Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear SGT Dennis Ray Wegner, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter