Mason Vanderwork

Lance Cpl. Mason J. Vanderwork, age 21, from Hickory, North Carolina, died in the line of duty, on March 18, 2013, in Hawthorne, Nevada.

Mason was the victim of a mortar shell explosion at an army depot during a training exercise.

Mason graduated from St. Stephen's High School in 2010. He played football there. His coach describes Mason as pure tenacity - work ethic - and desire. He did everything at 100 miles per hour. 

He had previously served in Afghanistan. 

His loved ones describe him as a remarkable person, who will never be forgotten. 

Angels of God, pray for Mason

Mason is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife, Taylor. 

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next. Amen.

Thank you for serving, Mason.

Let us pray that Mason is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.