In Memory

Ellie Taurick

Ellie Taurick

Email from Ellie's brother, Rick:

I'm also deeply sorry to tell you that Ellie passed away in 1971 shortly after she was diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 21. I had recently returned from a tour in Viet Nam and we were quite close in the months preceding her passing and I still adore her for the support she gave me during those difficult months of readjusting to life after war. Her photograph remains on the desk in front of me as I write this letter as it always has where ever I've been.
      I'm sorry to write those words if you were not aware of her passing, just no easy way to reply. But I thank you for bringing me back to those times as my memories although sometimes are still sad, but mostly these days loving and warm. As you may recall, my family had moved from New England to Whittier when I was a sophomore in high school and therefore we did not have a long history in Whittier and I've not kept in touch with folks from that time in my life. If you have any recollections regarding Ellie I would very much like to hear from you. Please feel free to email me at rick2409@verizon.net, be assured any memories would be welcome.
      Regards, Rick Taurick
Rick Taurick
Email rick2409@verizon.net
Cell # 760 902 9533