THE WALL OF FACES

In your picture you look like such a serious young man. I never met you but thank you for your service. I've gone through many names on the wall, and haven't posted before. For some reason your picture stood out. I know that a lot of good men were killed in Vietnam including my cousin. I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Never forgotten.

HOOAH

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...

Private First Class Edwin Charles Allen, Served with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

I missed it by a couple of days but uncle Edwin I want you to know your family still loves you and misses you. You will never be forgotten.