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.

As long as you are remembered you will never die...

Specialist Four Kent Leon Amerine, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

Thank you for standing your watch, cousin. I stood mine after you as did many other family members. The Amerines have always stood in defense of this nation as your sacrifice demonstrates. You are not forgotten.

DEAR SPEC 4 AMERINE,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MEDICAL CORPSMAN WITH THE 1ST CAVALRY. SOMEONE KNEW BROTHER WAS 1ST CAV. I HOPE YOU GREETED HIM WHEN HE ENTERED PARADISE. IT SEEMS FITTING, YOU SAVED LIVES.
REST IN PEACE.

Barton County has a Veterans Memorial. A recent donor asked that we engrave the names of Barton County / Vietnam vets that were KIA / MIA. There were only six. We would be honored to have the family members review the proposed engraving.