THE WALL OF FACES

I met Larry when we were 8-9 years old at Mt. Carmel CME church on Chicago's Southside and we attended Tilden Tech. While we weren't the best of friends we had a lot in common. We served in Vietnam at the same time though not in the same unit. Larry was killed a month after I got home. A plaque was placed in his memory at Mt. Carmel church. He was loved by his church family and all who knew him.

than that man lay down his life for a friend."

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

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.

Today, 12/18/21, I learned that you were killed in action in South Vietnam. I was one of over a hundred volunteers pacing wealths at the markers in the Fort Sheridan Cemetery. I read the words of each maker before placing the wreath. Tears filled my eyes when I saw you were with the 173rd, as I was. Rest well Sky Soldier.

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers