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 truly die....

Lance Corporal Vincent John Anastasio, Served with Company B, 3rd Amphibious Tractor Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Sorry, I was not there for you. I was in Okinawa during that time.
In 1976 your mon tried to give me your drums.
My first tour as you know was in April 66 to April 67.
2d tour Nov 69 to Nov 70. I was fortunate as I was a Surgical Technician.

DEAR LANCE CORPORAL ANASTASIO.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ASSAULT AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE CREWMAN,
REST IN PEACE AND SEMPER FI.

Dear LCPL Vincent John Anastasio, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter