Errold Rufus FarrarSergeantDET A-401 (4TH MSFC), D CO, 5TH SF GRP, USARV Army of the United States 09 July 1947 - 23 December 1969 Mattydale, New York Panel 15W Line 086 |
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The database page for Errold Rufus Farrar
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Thornton-Farrar AMVETS Post 729 in North Syracuse, New York, is named in part for this young hero.
From a friend, |
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Errold Farrar was a fun and laughing son. He put my car up high by using build-ups under the front part and if he couldn't use the car he would take the riding lawn mower down to the gas station making believe it was a car to ride around. He sold newspapers, delivered to homes early in the morning. One morning he didn't come home. We found him lying on the ground having a severe appendix attack. He was a Boy Scout and played in the Central Square, New York, band. He blew Taps for the American Legion for funerals while in high school. After graduation he said "I would like to go in the Army". When 20 he enlisted. I remember taking him down. On the way I told him "You are my only son. I live alone with your sister. I need you." He said "Mom, I really want to go" so I didn't want to stop something he really believed in. So he became a Green Beret. His first visit home I cried when he arrived as his red hair was shaved off and it gave me a message of what was to come. Before he left he said "Mom, do you have a cemetery lot?" My eyes filled with tears as I said don't talk about that. He told me he wanted to be in Arlington Cemetery and that is where he is buried. I miss him as he came home at night and would call "Mom, I am home." Those days are gone, only memories. What a short life. Two months after he was in Vietnam I saw a soldier in uniform coming to the door. One of the worst things to hear - "I am sorry to inform you your son was killed in action." That is why we have an organization called Gold Star Mothers. There are so many of us. God bless all who are gone and those remaining.
Errold's Mother, |
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In honor of every name and those missing on this memorial: may God bless each and every one of you and your families. Hats off to the Gold Star moms who lost a son or daughter and continue to let their souls live on!
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is his mother, Mary C. Burgen 400 Sandra Lane, North Syracuse, N Y 13212 g0ldstar58@peoplepc.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 27 May 2006
Last updated 11/07/2007