THE WALL OF FACES

It’s been a very long time since that night you died, I thought I was gonna die too, I will always remember you my Friend.

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....

He died while serving with C/3/187 inf in March 1971 during Lam son 719, I was there with him that day, He was a young man and a good soldier, I’ll never forget that day.

Private First Class Reginald Joe Abernethy, Served with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Remembering our childhood and the great experiences we had together growing up is a time etched in history I shall never forget. Who would have ever thought during those times we would both be patriots of our Country?

I know you fought bravely and courageously for our Nation. You deserve all the accolades bestowed upon you. Thank you for your service.

I hope when I reach Heaven we can hug each other and continue our hope for eternal freedom and happiness.

A PROUD civilian salute to my friend. Jim