THE WALL OF FACES

Lance Corporal Ray Ernest Alwine, Served with the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

All these years of remembering all the things we did together. Why didn't you ask me to go with you? I enlisted a couple of months before you left us. I am still so angry at you. Maybe I might have been there for you. We never got to tell stories of where we went, what we did, how many whatevers. We never got to share a beer together. I miss you buddy and I guess I always will. Rest in Peace my friend. We will meet again.

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

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.

It’s been 52 years since that day in February 1968. Rest in piece brother