THE WALL OF FACES

I was a member of the CDHS band as a freshman the year that Tommy was a senior.
He was my mentor in band camp 8/64. I was crushed when I found out that Tommy
was KIA on 11/2/66. I went to his mother’s house for his wake and left being barely
able to breathe. To this day I do not forget him and never got over his death. He happens to buried next to my grandparents in same cemetery. During my non-profit career as the Director of Veterans Programs I honored Thomas by dedicating the very first federally sponsored labor and housing programs for homeless veterans with special needs in Philadelphia. For me Tommy left an indelible mark on my heart
that will keep him as part of who I am until the day the angel also comes for me.

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

I remember Tom playing that clarinet with us in the Dougherty Band. Always a gentleman and class act to everyone he ever came in contact
Rest In Peace my friend

Remembering your passion, gregariousness, and awesome positive spirit as a fellow bandsman in CARDINAL DOUGHERTY HS CHAMPIONSHIP BAND.
THX for giving your last full measure for us.

We were at CDHS together, in the band where you played clarinet.