THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

HOOAH

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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...

Corporal Gus Allen was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary courage under fire. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to A CO, 2ND BN, 506TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/da/AllenGx02a.htm

I never got to meet Gus. He was an in country transfer as his unit was sent home. He was on FSB Ripcord awaiting a chopper into the jungle to join Alpha company. On the day the firebase was being evacuated, he was hit by a mortar round and killed. Rest in peace!