THE WALL OF FACES

1st LIEUTENANT

MICHAEL JOSEPH BLASSIE

8th SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON

377th AIR BASE WING

7th AIR FORCE

CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF

THE SILVER STAR

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Michael Joseph Blassie (490-52-6882), First Lieutenant, United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force during an air mission in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Blassie distinguished himself by intrepid actions while serving with 8th Special Operations Squadron, 377th Air Base Wing, 7th Air Force. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 7th Air Force, and the United States Air Force.





- CITIUS - ALTIUS - FORTIUS -





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE





18 June 2001

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Frye – 1932

Michael is buried at Jefferson Barracks Nat Cem.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Michael Joseph Blassie, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Lieutenant M.J. Blassie, for a job exceptionally well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND

"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8