THE WALL OF FACES

Semper Fi, Doc

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....

Leslie was one of three Navy Corpsmen KIA in the action in which I, Lima 3-3's senior squid, was wounded. I remember a very competent medic who had plans to emigrate to New Zealand when he got out. Quiet, calm, and devoted to his Marines. A good guy.

Hospitalman Leslie Morgan Aly, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Thank you Doc Aly for your courage and for your devotion to your Marines.