THE WALL OF FACES

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.

I’m a student at Virginia Beach Middle School. Today we learned about the Vietnam War Memorial. I wanted to thank you for serving your country and giving your life for my freedom.