Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Sgt Benjamin Larabee, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 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.

Dear Uncle Ben,
I saw your name on the Veterans plaque at Marquette's Lower Harbor. I thought I would I would look you up to see if we were related. I didn't get a chance to meet you. You died before I was born. I don't know anybody in the family anymore. My dad, your brother, died when I was 2 months old. Since then the family kinda lost contact with mom and I. I went to Grandma's funeral a few years ago. I talked to your brother Bobby a couple times in the last 30 years. He has grand kids now. I see pictures on Facebook. I just wanted to let you know that I am very proud of you and what you have done for our country. Wish I could have told you in person.
Your Niece, Tricia Larabee Pepin

Dear SGT Benjamin Carlton Larabee, 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

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