THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

Dear Sp4 Larry Taylor, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Independence Day weekend. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

You are honored and remembered on the Heartland Youth for Decency Vietnam Memorial. The Vietnam Memorial was built by a group of high school and college students from the La Mesa area called Heartland Youth for Decency back in 1970. The memorial park is dedicated to veterans who were living in Southern California's Heartland area (consisting of the communities of La Mesa, Spring Valley, Jamul, Lemon Grove, El Cajon, Santee, and Lakeside) when they accepted the call to military service, during which service they gave their lives in the Vietnam War.

Larry, I think of you often. I can still see you when you came down to Chu Lai to welcome me to the Nam. I still remember the letter I wrote you, that was returned to me, along with the letter telling me of your passing. I also remember our time together in AIT at Fort Ord, the drive back down to San Diego after we graduated. You are always in my prayers, even 46 years later. You were my Brother in Arms. I finally found your resting place at Greenwood Cemetery and it's nice to finally be able to stop by to sit with you for awhile. You were the 196th and I was the 198th. We were both Americal - 23rd Infantry Division

I remember leaving San Diego airport with Larry and Mike Murphy on our way to the Nam. I learned of Larrys passing when I returned in Nov 70. What a loss I felt. I pray often for both of them .