THE WALL OF FACES

John is buried at Gavilan Hills Cem, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. His military stone says Co A,2 BN,501 INF.

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

John, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well and thank you.

Enlisted in Army R.A. Armor 6-26-61 Prt. E1
Service # R.A. 19698543
Honorable Discharge 6-25-65 E-5

Enlisted HHC 82nd Abr. Div. 2-26-65
Honorable Discharge 2-25-68

Enlisted Abr. Div. 509 5-2-70 (Germany)
#570-58-6314
Sent to Vietnam by request 6-17-70 101 Arn.

Killed on April 12th, 1971

The Bronze Star Medal - Republic of Vietnam - From Jlu 1966 - April 27, 1967
Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces

The Bronze Star Medal - Republic of Vietnam - August 27, 1970 - Dec. 29, 1970 (Heroism in ground combat)

The Army Commendation Medal - In the Republic of Vietnam July 1, 1970 to Nov. 30, 1970 for exceptionally Meritorious Achievement

The Bronze Star Medal - Republic of Vietnam, June 7, 1970 - April 1971 Meritorious Achievement in ground operations against hostile forces

The Bronze Star Medal - Republic of Vietnam June 1970 - April 1971 Outstandingly Meritorious service

The Silver Star - In Republic Vietnam April 12, 1971 for Gallantry in Action

Purple Heart - April 12, 1971
Vietnam resulting to his death

Good Conduct Medal
1960 - Vietnam - Chein Dich Boi-Tink
National Defense
Republic of Vietnam Service
Good Conduct Medal 1970 - 1971
Rifle Sharp Expert
Qualification Parachutist Badge
Conbat Infantry Badge