THE WALL OF FACES

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

CPL FREDERICK L. ALLUMS, It will be my privilege to read your name as part of THE READING OF THE NAMES on 11/09/2022 at 5:04am in Washington D.C., as is done every 5 years to honor and thank you (and your family) for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

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.

Corporal Frederick Larry Allums, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Freddy was a first cousin of my father. I clearly remember him from my early childhood. I lived on adjacent property - just across the street from the old Corner High School in Jefferson County. Freddy was a great guy and is not forgotten.