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 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 truly die....

Specialist Four Jerry L. Allen, Served with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

DEAR SPEC 4 ALLEN,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. A FRIEND'S BROTHER ALSO SERVED WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 12TH CAV, 1ST CAV. I HOPE YOU GREETED HIM IN HEAVEN.
REST IN PEACE.

Dear SP4 Jerry L Allen, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter