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.

I also served with Pat and was saddened to here of his accident. I considered him a good friend. My Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends.

Specialist Four Patrick G. R. Bridenbaker, Served with the 41st Engineer Company, 92nd Engineer Battalion, 159th Engineer Group, 20th Engineer Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

SP4 Patrick G. R. Bridenbaker was a crane operator assigned to the 41st Engineer Company. On July 5, 1967, SP4 Bridenbaker died in Vietnam after suffering a fatal injury when he fell from a loading crane he was operating. He was reportedly found lying next to the crane with a head injury. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Viet Accident Kills Soldier From Stockton.” Buffalo Evening News (NY), date unknown]

Dear Spec 4 Bridenbaker,
Thank you for your service as a Crane Operator. This is Independence Day weekend, and it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.