THE WALL OF FACES

Denny, I have a belief that you are in the Good Hands of our Lord. He admires Patriots, as do I. Our treasured Flag flies for you today, old friend. Foley

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.

As long as you are remembered you will never die...

Thinking of you and remembering the honor of knowing you. Hope to see you on the other side.

Petty Officer Third Class Dennis Wayne Allen, Served with the Public Works Operations, United States Naval Support Activity (DaNang), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

EO3 Dennis W. Allen worked in the taxi service division for the Public Works section of Naval Support Activity in Da Nang, RVN. On the evening of July 10, 1968, EO3 Allen was on duty at the Da Nang Compound when a sentry, probably a Marine MP, accidently discharged his .45 pistol. The round reportedly hit the ground and ricocheted upward, striking Allen under the chin. He stumbled forward into the arms of the Marine when another round was discharged, hitting Allen a second time and fatally wounding him. A Navy investigation into the incident ruled it an accidental homicide. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and information provided by John M. Foley (January 2019)]