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 sunlight 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.

Military show that Sgt. Burkhart was awarded the Silver Star.
Rest in peace.

Although I did not know you, I honor your name. Although I did not know you, I honor your history. Although I did not know you, I honor your service, because without you, I would not be free. I was 7 years old when you honored your country with your life. I am now 58 years old, because you were a citizen of the Home of the Brave.

Ronald and his brother johnny jr. and I grew up together In bledsoe ,Kentucky,harlan co..i was in Vietnam in 66-67..rest in peace my friend....abe bailey jr.

Sergeant Ronald Wayne Burkhart, Served with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.