THE WALL OF FACES

Semper Fi, Doc. Thank you for your service to our Country and to your Marines.

Lawrence is buried at Saint Antony's Cemetery, Geistown, Cambria County,PA.

Rest in Peace "Doc"



"I'm the One Called "Doc…"


I shall not walk in your footsteps,
but I will walk by your side.
I shall not walk in your image,
I've earned my own title of pride.
We've answered the call together,
on sea and foreign land.
When the cry for help was given,
I've been there right at hand.
Whether I am on the ocean
or in the jungle wearing greens,
Giving aid to my fellow man,
be it Sailors or Marines.
So the next time you see a corpsman
and you think of calling him "squid",
Think of the job he's doing
as those before him did.
And if you ever have to go out there
and your life is on the block,
Look at the one right next to you…
I'm the one called "Doc".


Harry D. Penny, Jr. HMC(AC)USN
Copyright 1975

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Never forgotten, always in our thoughts and prayers, you and your family's kindness is truly a gift from God. Fair winds and following seas, Larry!

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

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

Again, thank you Doc Peruso, for a job well done!

FAIR WINDS, AND ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND