Marine Corps identifies casualty from Thornton
July 2nd, 2010
Cpl. Larry D. Harris Jr. perished on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Afghanistan. God rest his soul.
It is with great sadness that I must report that Corporal Larry Harris of Thornton died yesterday in Afghanistan. The 24-year-old was struck by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol in the Garmsir district of Helmand Province.
From the Associated Press: “The Marine Corps said he was a mortarman assigned to the Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Harris joined the Marines four years ago and was serving on his second combat deployment. He also served in Iraq in 2007. He won several decorations, including a Purple Heart, a Combat Action ribbon and a National Defense Service medal.”
There is little that can be said at a time like this but I am reminded of an extraordinary quote:
Some people wonder all their lives if they’ve made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem.
~ President Ronald Reagan
Please say a prayer for Corporal Harris and his family – May God watch over them.
The Thornton Veterans Memorial Foundation is asking that anyone with more information about CPL Harris or his family contact them so they can ensure he is properly honored. If you do, please email info@thorntonveteransmemorial.org.
- On the net: DoD Press Release
R.I.P. Cpl Harris. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family.
Mobley household
Father of a 3/1 Marine
May he rest in peace. We should all be grateful for his service.
Prayers for Cpl Harris’ family and friends. Thank you is not enough for Cpl Harris’ sacrifice to this great company.
R.I.P.
Parents to two Marines. One now serving in Helmand Province and one back from Helmand Province
Words are not enough to express the sadness of the loss of Cpl Harris. He was a true Hero, giving his life to save others. May be rest in peace and may God guide and comfort his family and friends in the days to come.
Parent of a 3/1 Weapons Marine currently serving in Helmond Province
As a parent of a Navy Sailor, I extend my gratitude for his service to our country and pray that his mother be comforted in knowing he is with the Lord.
God Bless the family of Larry Harris. I honor him for his service, keeping our country safe.
Lord we ask you to comfort Larry’s family and are grateful for his sacrifice for our freedom.
I have a nephew who just went over there a few weeks ago.
Kaarl Hoopes
http://KH32.com
May God bless your family. Larry Harris is a True American Hero. I am eternally grateful for his service to our Country. You’re in my prayers.