US Army SSG Shawn Henry McNabb of Terrell, Texas passed away while protecting our nation’s freedom in Afghanistan on October 26, 2009. He was born on May 14, 1985 in Dallas, Texas to David and Ann McNabb. Shawn attended Terrell Public Schools and graduated from Terrell High School in 2003. While in school he was active in sports, but his bravado, talent and his love of both music and of the Terrell Tiger band was demonstrated when he won many awards and was also selected to the All State Band. Shawn had a thirst and passion for medicine and was preparing to attend Physicians Assistant School. He was also a very proud Texan.
Stationed at Hunter Army Air Field in Savannah, Ga.; SSG McNabb was a soldier in the 160th Special Operations Air Regiment (SOAR) serving in the Third Battalion as an Airborne Combat Flight Medic. He has been awarded numerous awards for his heroism, dedication, and meritorious service receiving the Bronze Star, the Air Medal x 1OLC, the Army Commendation Medal with Valor posthumously. He was credited for saving the lives of two other men while serving in Afghanistan.
Shawn is survived by his loving parents: David and Ann McNabb of Terrell; sister: Heather Gray and husband Josh of Waxahachie, TX; fiancée: Sarah Jane Kirk of Savannah, GA; grandparents: George and Teresa Rock of York, PA; aunt and uncle: Sharon and Gordon Bennett of Athens, TX; plus numerous other aunts, uncles, as well as a host of friends and family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: David Henry and Virginia McNabb.
SSG Shawn H. McNabb's arrival with military escort will be at Majors Airfield in Greenville, Texas.
Funeral service with full military honors will be 10:00am, Friday, November 6, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Terrell, Texas, 403 N. Catherine, Terrell, Texas, 75160 with interment to follow at D/FW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. The family will receive friends from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, November 5, 2009 at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home, 301 W. Nash, in Terrell.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Shawn's name may be made to Night Stalkers Assn., 11304 Bell Station Rd., Oak Grove, Kentucky 42262.
ETA to Majors Air Field in Greenville will be 11:55 AM
ETA to Terrell will be 12:45 PM
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Service Information
Visitation
November 05, 2009
4:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home
301 W. Nash
Terrell, TX 75160
Funeral Service
November 06, 2009
10:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Terrell
403 N. Catherine St.
Terrell, TX 75160
Interment
Friday November 06 2009
Dallas/Ft. Worth Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211
ETA for SSG McNabb's Flight
November 04, 2009
11:55 AM
Majors Air Field
Greenville, TX
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I'm very sorry to hear about Shawn... He was a amazing guy and will be missed dearly.
Posted by: Jennifer (Leach) Evans - Friend Dec 27, 2009
Ann, May God bless your family as you continue to remember the great things your son has done for our Country. He truly was a great man and I'm sure he'll be forever missed.
Though we just met today, I will think about you often. Again, may God Bless you and your family always.
The Tyree family, Crandall, Texas
Posted by: Terri Tyree Nov 26, 2009
Ann and David,
I've never met your son, but I worked with you Ann in the hospital years ago. My mother told me about a military procession in town and how it touched her heart as she saw it pass infront of her, she told me how it made her cry to see the out pouring of love for the young soldier, little did I know until I read about the tribute today on the internet that it was your
Ann and David,
I've never met your son, but I worked with you Ann in the hospital years ago. My mother told me about a military procession in town and how it touched her heart as she saw it pass infront of her, she told me how it made her cry to see the out pouring of love for the young soldier, little did I know until I read about the tribute today on the internet that it was your son.
I am so very sorry for your loss. There arent magic words to say to heal the hurt ya'll are going through, but I just wanted to say we are praying for you and your family. I loved looking through the pictures, and know how proud you must be. Thank you to your son for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! We will never forget!
Our prayers and love to you both and your family,
Dianna S
On behalf of all of the DUSTOFF Association and the thousands of Shawn's brothers and sisters who lived the DUSTOFF mission, we grieve with you in your loss. I watched again the film made by Arrowhead Films with the 57th Med Co was inactivated several years ago. Shawn was in that film. It touched my soul to see the passion for our mission that he demonstrated. A link to the film clip is below:
Click on the
On behalf of all of the DUSTOFF Association and the thousands of Shawn's brothers and sisters who lived the DUSTOFF mission, we grieve with you in your loss. I watched again the film made by Arrowhead Films with the 57th Med Co was inactivated several years ago. Shawn was in that film. It touched my soul to see the passion for our mission that he demonstrated. A link to the film clip is below:
Click on the "DUSTOFF Legacy" clip.
If you will get in touch with me, I will see to it that a copy of that is made available to you.
We all lost a brother. Our hearts are with you in your sadness. God bless you with His Grace and His Peace - a Peace that passes our understanding and can see us through all the tough times we face.
God bless you
Dan Gower
Executive Director
DUSTOFF Association
I am truly sorry for your loss, I know that there are no words that will ease your pain or make dealing with the loss of your son any easier, but please know that he was one of the most selfless, brave, and heroic people there is. Shawn is with out a doubt a true hero, an angel sent from above and will never be forgotten. You are in our hearts & prayers.
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