MICHAEL NICHOLAS MASUEN
MICHAEL N MASUEN
19W/88
REMEMBRANCES
Honor and Remember
Final Mission of WO1 Michael N. Mausen
Thank You
Remembering An American Hero
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
El Cajon Valley High School Salutes You
Michael Nicholas Masuen was born April 20, 1950 to Francis and Nellie Masuen in Spring Valley, California. He had one sister Michele Masuen who described him as a “typical guy.” He attended Monta Vista high school where he ran track. He was also very family orientated and had a high degree of respect for other people’s opinions of him. He never failed as a big brother by protecting and mentoring his little sister Michele. Throughout high school he had a lot of friends and earned a reputation as a ladies’ man. After high school, he attended Grossmont Community college in San Diego, California where he aspired to be a dentist.
After a year he was inevitably drafted into the army where he served as a helicopter pilot for two years before entering Vietnam. He served with Bravo troop, 1st squadron, 9th cavalry regiment, 1st Calvary division. He entered Vietnam in August 20, 1969 and died while trying to pick up his fellow soldiers from the battlefield, his helicopter was shot down causing his death in August 21, 1969. He is now buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California
It’s because of men like him that we are able to enjoy the freedom that many take for granted. Michael‘s sacrifice for our county will never be forgotten, and we would like to pay our deepest respects to him and his family.