Gabriel Baca
Private First Class
A CO, 3RD BN, 60TH INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
August 03, 1942 to October 06, 1967
GABRIEL BACA is on the Wall at Panel 27E, Line 57

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Gabriel Baca
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I have heard a lot about you.
I am sorry I don't remember you.
I was only 11 months when you passed over.

I know that you prayed hard, early in the morning,
and you were the official wood chopper.
I know that I have curly hair like you.
I know that you were a quiet man,
in fact people say that you let them run all over you.
I don't believe that.
I know you were just nice, and of a gentle spirit.

I look at Grandpa Baca and I see you,
for he is the same way.
I often hear that I am the same way.
I don't think that is bad.

I remember one time at a family gathering,
I was about 4 or 5 years old, every one was crying,
I did not know why,
I just remember my aunts talking and crying about Gabriel.
I miss not knowing you,
I know it was hard what you did, and I know you had no choice to go.

I know that you never wanted to hurt anyone,
I think sometimes, that it was a blessing you left early.
I know that a lot of people saw a lot and suffered a lot.
I know that you are in heaven waiting for us.
I know that Grandma Baca joined you a couple of years ago.
I kind of think Grandpa wants to go,
I know he misses Grandma and you.

I don't know much more, except that you were loved.
Give Grandma a kiss for me,
And touch Jesus,
I am sure we will see you soon.

Your nephew
Tom Brown


 
A memorial from
Pastor Thomas E. Brown

Veterans' Day 2000


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