THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Captain Tschann Scott Mashburn, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say 'thank you'; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Rest in peace with the warriors.

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

40 years and we still think of you. You are a grandpa now and I know you are proud.



I named my son in honor of you.



I will never forget, Tschann.

The Archdiocese of the Military Services celebrated a Memorial Mass on the Sunday of Armed Forces Weekend (17 May 2009) for members of the U.S. Military from all eras who died on active duty. The Military Vicar sent out a request to parishes for names so that they might be included in this Memorial Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The “Friends of Rocky Versace” submitted the name of Captain Tschann Scott Mashburn, United States Army, a Roman Catholic, in addition to the names of the sixty-six other men from Alexandria, VA whose names are on the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, for this Mass. The Military Vicar’s office confirmed that CPT Mashburn’s name was on the altar at the Shrine for this Memorial Mass. Shown above is a picture of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. on the grounds of Catholic University. CPT Mashburn’s final resting place is Arlington National Cemetery.

Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, Amen. May he Rest in Peace, Amen. May his soul and all the souls of the Faithful Departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace, Amen.