THE WALL OF FACES

War drew us from our homeland
In the sunlit springtime of our youth.
Those who did not come back alive remain
in perpetual springtime -- forever young --
And a part of them is with us always.

We were ambushed that day. I was to the right of the main fire coming our way. We were ordered to move forward and I asked someone to send Dave forward. They sent a different David forward. We moved forward but were taking too much fire and were ordered to retreat under protection of air-support. We found David the next day. David and I were friends, it was a terrible lost, he was really a good guy. I pray for him and his family.

Alumni from Bishop Amat Memorial High School remembered the ultimate sacrifice of Corporal David Hugh Lalich, Bishop Amat Class of 1964, on Memorial Day 2020. Pictured is California's Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Sacramento, CA.

Dear Cpl David Lalich, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Leap Year Day. For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) celebrated a Memorial Mass on the Sunday of Armed Forces Weekend (20 May 2018) for members of the U.S. Military from all eras who died on active duty, are presently serving or who are deceased veterans. The AMS Archbishop, Archbishop Broglio, celebrated the Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The Bishop Amat Military Memorial Steering Committee submitted the name of Corporal David Hugh Lalich, United States Army, in addition to the names of the ten other Bishop Amat High School Fallen Heroes, for this Mass. The Military Vicar’s office confirmed that CPL Lalich’s name was on the altar at the Shrine for the Memorial Mass. Shown is a picture of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. on the grounds of Catholic University.

Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, Amen. May he Rest in Peace, Amen. May his soul and all the souls of the Faithful Departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace, Amen.