THE WALL OF FACES

He was the youngest of six children. We often roller skated together in the basement of our home. On one of these occasions we decided to give each other nicknames and that is how Tom became "Pete". He is still with us in our hearts.

Dear PFC Thomas Erwin Matush, 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

Tom is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Section 8, west side off Franklin St., 2nd row in from the west & service road, 13th column in from the south.

Thomas is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane County,WI. BSM PH

Thomas was assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse) at the time of his death. 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia are attempting to locate relatives of all of our Troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Please contact us at: [email protected] or through our website: http://www.11thcavnam.com