THE WALL OF FACES

Michael attended Barbour Hall, Milwood Elementary, St. Joseph's and graduated from St. Augustine in 1964. At the time he enlisted in the Army he was attending Kellogg Community College and working part time at Borgess Hospital in the Radiology department. His intent upon completion of his Army duty was to finish school and pursue a career as an X-ray Technician.
Mike was in a vehicle accident in Saigon on July 11, 1967. He died there on July 13, 1967 as a result of multiple injuries from the accident. He had been in country for 30 days.
Mike was engaged to Barb Kreling at the time of his death. Surviving family members include his stepmother, Emma R. Wetherbee, his dad, Francis B. Cassidy and his brother, Thomas E. Cassidy.
Michael Patrick Cassidy is buried in Mt. Everest Cemetery in Kalamazoo.

Local GI Dies In Vietnam
Victim of Saigon Traffic Accident

Army Pfc. Michael Patrick Cassidy, 20, of Kalamazoo, died Friday from injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Saigon, Vietnam.
Cassidy arrived in Vietnam about three weeks ago, according to a member of the family.
He was the son of Francis P. Cassidy of 229 W Walnut.
Details of the accident were not immediately available, but the accident reportedly was not caused by hostile action in the war-torn country.
Cassidy graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1964. In 1962 he attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
Cassidy had been stationed at Ft. Knox, Ky. before being assigned to Vietnam.

Mike is buried at Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Mich.

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

Mike and I shared a couple of boring classes in high school. He was a real good friend and a special person.

Mike, you are always remembered and prayed for...Thanks for your ultimate sacrifice.