THE WALL OF FACES

PFC Edward Eugene Anderson is buried in the Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

PFC Edward Anderson is buried at Myrtle Grove Cemetery.

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....

Private First Class Edward Eugene Anderson, Served with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323), Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), Third Marine Amphibious Force.

PFC Edward E. Anderson was an Avionics Technician and LCPL James C. Lambert Jr. was an Aviation Ordinance Trainee. Both Marines served with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323), Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW). On October 17, 1966, they were crossing the East Field runway at Chu Lai Air Base at night where a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was conducting a takeoff roll. The two Marines reportedly did not see the aircraft and were killed after being hit by the jet. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]