HONORED ON PANEL 1W, LINE 23 OF THE WALL
MICHAEL JOSEPH BLASSIE
WALL NAME
MICHAEL J BLASSIE
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1W/23
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR MICHAEL JOSEPH BLASSIE
POSTED ON 12.2.2009
POSTED BY: Col. John Marshall, USAF(Ret)
Squadronmate and a Friend
I flew A-37B's with Mike in the 8th SOS, a great pilot and a good guy. He was shot down at An Loc trying to keep the NVA from overrunning the town and it's defenders. Three aircraft were lost there that few days, Mike's A-37, a USAF 0-2, and a VNAF A-1. The NVA did not take the town! You are not forgotten....
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POSTED ON 10.20.2007
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR TO THIS LOST HERO OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
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
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POSTED ON 5.11.2005
POSTED BY: Bob Ross
Do not stand at my grave and weep
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
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
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POSTED ON 12.4.2004
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Michael is buried at Jefferson Barracks Nat Cem.
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POSTED ON 10.19.2003
POSTED BY: Donald Lytle
Thank you Lieutenant Blassie
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
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
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