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.

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.

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Frederick.

PFC Frederick L. Allums was an infantryman serving with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. On March 7, 1968, PFC Allums died as a result of metal fragment wounds he received while in his unit’s base camp in Dinh Tuong Province, RVN, when it came under a hostile mortar attack. Allums was awarded a Purple Heart and posthumously promoted to corporal. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]