THE WALL OF FACES

Larry is buried at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker,GA.

Did not know Mike very long. Seems like he enlisted soon after we met. I remember a tall sweet guy. He wrote me a few times from Viet Nam. I wish I still had them.

Mike Allen was a classmate friend of mine at Druid Hills High School - was a great, funny guy. We used to skip Biology class and walk to the Dairy Queen on N. Decatur Rd. for lunch - we only got caught by the principal once. Rest in peace Mike and know that I appreciate your service during those days when returning soldiers were ridiculed instead of honored, you will not be forgotten...I will see you again one day my friend...

Mike and I share the same birthday. We were both born on July 20, only he was born 39 years before me. I had the privilege of traveling to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this past week, and Mike was the Veteran I chose to write a short biography about and to rub his name.

While at first, Mike and I only had a birthday in common, after researching this remarkable man's life, I found that we are similar in many ways. For instance, his brother posted that he was not-so-hot of a driver, and well, I too am not the best behind the wheel. We both like the Beatles and I also, love to make people laugh.

I am deeply saddened that Mike was taken away at such a young age. However, I value his honor to our nation, and deeply appreciate his ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you Larry Michael Allen for everything you did for our country.