On Saturday April 17, 2010 at 11: 00 a.m. Pacific Park was officially renamed the Larry L. Maxam Memorial Park in honor of the City of Burbank only Medal of Honor recipient. Cpl Maxam was killed in action on 2 February 1968 at Cam Lo District Headquarters, Quang Tri Province. Vietnam. This is the new sign and memorial quad welcoming people to the park.
In the center is Larry Maxam's brother Robin with the suit and tie, standing along with the men who served with his brother in Vietnam and who were there the day Larry was killed.
Chairman of the Burbank Veterans Commemorative Committee, Micky Depalo, Burbank High Class of 1964 welcomes everyone to the ceremony.
A black and white photo of Cpl Maxam with a folded American Flag.
Guest Speaker, Marine Veteran, Film Star and T.V. Host - R. Lee Ermey
A Marine speaker acknowledges the Maxam family.
Burbank Mayor Gary Bric, Burbank High Class of 1970 presents a certificate to John Muir Middle School Essay Contest Winner, Samantha Morales. Larry Maxam attended John Muir Junior High as it was called back then when Larry was attending the school.
A Marine bugler plays Taps!
A close up of part of the entrance sign telling a little about Larry Maxam attending the local schools in Burbank.
Here yours truly Linda Mustion, Burbank High Class of 1967 had her photo taken in front of the sign.
Linda Maxam, sister of Cpl Maxam clutches one of two American Flags presented to her and her brother Robin.
Robin Maxam, Linda Maxam and an unidentified Marine have their photo taken.
Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Burbank High Class of 1967 stands next to Larry Maxam's photo as she knew Larry Maxam at John Muir Junior High.
A Marine holds a banner with Larry Maxam's image on it. The Marines in Larry's unit had several of these made along with T-Shirt's and cards and they are posted all over the Marine Corp Base to inspire the new and upcoming Marines.
Members of the Maxam Family and members of the Burbank Veterans Commemorative Committee and members of Cpl Larry Maxam's unit gathered at the Elks for one last group photo.
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I was looking up info about as Marine MOH winner from WWI, when I saw the picture of Larry Maxam. I had no trouble telling that the picture was Vietnam era. I was born in 1954 and most people my age weren't that close to what was going on over there. I was, though, because my father was a career Marine. Dad was between Vietnam tours at the time Larry was killed, in Quang Tri province, but arrived there a year later. I'm so happy to see how well your home town is honoring him and keeping his memory alive! I'm sure you had a lot to do with it, as I know that towns tend to forget, unless someone calls it to their attention. It must be very gratifying to know that generations to come will know his name and what he did!
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