THE WALL OF FACES

Steven is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA.

A portion of Sepulveda BoulevardState Highway Route 1 in El Segundo near Los Angeles International Airport has been dedicated to the residents of Los Angeles County who served in Vietnam. This section of highway is now designated the Los Angeles County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Adopted by the California State Legislature in 2000, the highway honors the more than 350,000 California veterans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 5,822 killed or missing in action. Los Angeles County has the largest number of Vietnam veterans in California and 1,857 of its residents were killed or missing in action during that war. This memorial corridor provides a fitting and proper way for the residents of Los Angeles County to express their gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices these Vietnam veterans have made for their country.

I was there when he was killed and saw his name in
The Stars and Stripes news
letter. His father worked for my father. I still remember reading his notice that day. My heart sank.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Steven Craig Patterson, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you LCPL S.C. Patterson, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

During the time of war soldiers take many sacrifices. I would like to thank and recognize Steven Craig Peterson for giving his life for the United States. He will never be forgotten for what he gave up.