THE WALL OF FACES

Still think of you often, and have kept in my memory our last conversation before you left for Vietnam.

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....

I am the son of your brother. You were and are still my fathers hero. I never got to meet you but know your name very well. I'm Keith D Allen named after my fathers hero. It was a difficult but I was determined to take Dad to the wall in D C and have him see,touch and cry with him as he hade never been there to do so. It showed him that he hade more brothers than just family to the left and right of his name edge in stone. I'll never forget that day watching my Dad staring at his heroes name.

DEAR CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER ALLEN.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ATTACK HELICOPTER PILOT with THE 1ST CAV.
I HOPE YOU SHOOK THE HAND OF ANOTHER 1ST CAV MEMBER WHO DIED ON 10/11/70.
REST IN PEACE.

Chief Warrant Officer Keith Dobson Allen Jr., Served with A Troop, 7th Squadron, 1st Calvary Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade.