THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Horacio D. Carranza, Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace PFC. Carranza, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

Dear PFC Horacio Carranza,
Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Why if your name is Horace, I called you JIM.Today is Memorial Day, but to me memorial Day is every day.I send you a hug not a salute, As many trips to Cosmo school, I ended up working and retiring for Att, the telephone company after 40 years.Thank you again for the rides my friend.Remember Roland Soliz is up there with you.Amil Jackson jr was a classmate and he passed 1-25-69,