Larry Taylor:  

It¿s been quite a ride. I've loved, and I've lost, and made some great friends along the way. I can count my true regrets on one hand and my greatest achievements on the other. This all becomes easier as you get older and begin to feel mortal. I¿m a man of simple tastes and pleasures, which makes me pretty boring by most peoples standards. I have however gained great pleasure from my family and friends, listening to good music, reading great books and working with my hands around the house. So, what have I been doing? I joined the army straight out of high school with fellow classmates and great friends Bobby Trautman and Gregg Cooke, (help me here) I believe Jimmy Stoneking and Jim Luney joined a few weeks later and was also at Ft. Ord for basic training at the same time. Bobby and I went on to Ft. Sill for additional training and wound up at Ft. Bliss in the 3rd Armored Calvary as diesel mechanics working on tanks for the reminder of our enlistment. Gregg joined us in Texas and became a helicopter mechanic in the 3rd armored Air Calvary. I remember that Bobby was one if not the best mechanic the unit had and Gregg was also one of the best in his unit. We eventually all resided in the same apartment complex off base and either shared an apartment or lived above or below one another where some great times were had by all. Bobby and Patsy Burrows were married during that time period and lived there as well. I do recall that their wedding was one of the best I ever attended and I believe I became intoxicated at the reception. After we were released from the army I moved back to Sunny southern Cal where I eventually roomed with Jimmy Stoneking and Gregg at va...Expand for more