My brother Michael was born on February 12, 1915 and was killed in action on March 20, 1945. I was only 15 years old when this family tragedy occurred. Michael was a Sergeant with the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion which participated in several battles across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Czechoslovakia. His Battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. 

The entire LaRiche Family is proud of Michael's military service and continue to celebrate his life.

- Lou LaRiche