THE WALL OF FACES

Dear CPL Thomas Lloyd Larson, 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

I remember Tom as being a big shy kid, good of heart and always ready to smile. He is missed at our high school reunions.

CORPORAL

THOMAS LLOYD LARSON


was a graduate of the

UNIVERSITY of ILLINOIS

in the Class of 1968


who served with the


11th LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE

AMERICAL DIVISION


" JUNGLE WARRIORS "


was a posthumous recipient of the


PURPLE HEART

NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL


and was entitled to wear the


COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE

Thomas, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we enjoy today.

Thomas is buried at Rock Island Nat Cem.