Harry Harigan
harryhartigan47@gmail.com
Twin Brother
4720 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis MN 55406 United States
Time Marches On Tears Remain
45 years have passed and times have changed but the price of war, any war, is extremely great and painful. Tears still come and no one will ever know how deeply your death has impacted me. I was your military escort and that was the hardest things I have ever done in my life. The clock is ticking down and before long we will be united once again as The Twins. I know your spirit is with me daily as is mom's spirit. I better understand today what I didn't totally understand 45 years ago.
Nov 7, 2013 |
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Harry Hartigan
harryhartigan47@gmail.com
Twin Brother
4720 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis MN 55406
Time Goes By...
Another Memorial Day is upon us. I am sitting with your great nephew Nathan Michael. You would be so proud of all the nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. I know you know you have 16 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews. Matthew is a great, great nephew
Time is marching on and the questions remain. Retirement is around the corner and hopefully it will be a long fruitful time for me. Hoping that the decisions I made are correct. You know you are loved and missed each and every day. Your passing never gets any easier.
May 26, 2013 |
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Harry Hartigan
hah47@aol.com
Twin Brother
4720 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis MN 55406 USA
Time Goes By 43 Years
Dear Larry,
43 years have passed since you were killed in Nam. Millie and I talked tonight and it certainly doesn't seem like that much time has passed. The events of that time live on in our hearts and memories. You are truly a Hero and your courage will never be forgotten. Spring is coming and the garden will be improved in memory of you. Love, Harry
Feb 23, 2012 |
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Bill Estabrook
bestabrook@op-f.org
Hospital Corpsman Class mate
355 Pebble Creek Drive Dublin oh 43017 USA
Remembering
Larry and I were classmates in Hospital Corpsman School Co.67-41 graduated 11/02/1967. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Harry Hartigan
hah47@aol.com
Twin Brother
4720 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis Minnesota 55406 United States
In Loving Memory
Dear Larry,
Thinking of you on this Memorial Day and everyday. Hoping and praying that our world will someday be peaceful and respectful of all people and what they believe. My prayers and thoughts are with all service people now serving to make this world a more humane and safe place to be. Amazing how history repeats itself.
Love,
Harry
May 30, 2011 |
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ruth syson
ruth_syson@yahoo.com
second cousin
thank you
Thank you for your service. I am going to the wall today with my family. I was there as a child with my dad (jim zazula) right after it was dedicated and now, we are going there again today, together. I have heard many stories and your memory clearly lives on in your family...even the next generations.
Apr 23, 2011 |
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Harry Hartigan
Brother
42 Years
Dear Larry,
42 years ago you were killed while serving you country in Nam. You and I were very young sailors who served proudly and bravely. Life changed for the family the day you were killed. Nothing was ever the same. We have gone on but you have never been forgotten. You guard us now as we move in this world and I feel your presence each and everyday. It is said that time heals but that doesn't really seem to be the case. I often wonder what life would be like for you today maybe you are truly in a better place. My only prayer is that God loves surrounds you and all of the family who have gone before you and after.
You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Harry
P.S. This Wall is certainly a way to honor you and remember.
Feb 22, 2011 |
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Harry Hartigan
hah47@aol.com
Twin Brother
4720 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis MN 55406 USA
Happy Birthday
Dear Larry,
Today is our 63rd Birthday Happy Birthday!!
Love,
Harry
Nov 28, 2010 |
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Harry Hartigan
hah47@aol.com
Twin Brother
4720 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis MN 55406 USA
Memorial Day 2010 - Remembering All Our Men and Women
Dear Larry,
Today the country slows the hectic pace of day to day living to remember all the men and women who have served our country. With two wars currently being fought and the after math of 911 these heroes are receiving the honor and respect they deserve. Times they are changing, which is good and hopefully our world will become a better world with love and understanding of all people. We are all God's people and deserve to live as God truly wants us to. My gardens (St. Francis and St. Anthony)are dedicated to you and all you loved.
Rest in Peace.
May 31, 2010 |
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Harry Hartigan
hah47@aol.com
Twin Brother
4720 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis MN 55406 USA
The Twins
Dear Larry,
Soon it will be 41 years since you were killed in Viet Nam and no one will every know how painful and lonely those years have been for me. You were my best friend growing up and as Dad's poem said 'so very much alike since their days of scooters and bikes'. I was your military escort home and that was the hardest assignment I ever had in my military career. I stood watch at your wake from morning till night and did all that I could to ease the pain of the family. The family was never the same after your death.
I honored you by naming my son Larry Anthony and each and everyday I think of you with love and wonder. November 28th is our day, Christmas and Thanksgiving and Memorial Day and Veterans Day all keep your memory alive for me.
Recently a wonderful man that I work with gave me a gift when he found out that I lost you in Nam. His name is Gary Summerville ( a Marine) and his gift will create a memory box for the future. His gift is a beautiful quilt that states 'Land of the Free Because of the Brave' and you certainly proved that.
Lar I will always love you and the tears will not stop until we are joined together again.
Love,
Harry
Jan 30, 2010 |
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