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<p>That voice. That singing voice. If there is one thing, we all remember about Shannon, it was her singing voice. She graced us with her beautiful voice through many talent shows while we were cadets: Lake Frederick, Camp Buckner, the Gospel Choir, and an amazing acting performance in the 100th Night Show. Whenever I hear a Whitney song on the radio, I don’t think of Whitney, I think of Shannon. </p>
<p><em>Shannon Roxanne Johnson Abercrombie</em> came to West Point from Albuquerque, NM. She was a great friend and teammate in C-4 and I-3, majored in political science and branched Ordnance Corps. </p>
<p>The following words were written about Shannon by her classmates in her yearbook, the 1993 <em>Howitzer</em>: “Shannon has been a great friend for the last four years. Her cheery smile and love for the Lord have always shone through her personality. She has helped many a fellow cadet through depressions and gloom periods. May God bless you always my sister.” </p>
<p>She was known for her big smile and ability to bring sunshine to any gloomy situation. Shannon came to West Point and embraced the cadet experience whole-heartedly. Coming from a family with a strong military background (both of her parents were NCOs in the Air Force), Shannon was undaunted by the rigors of daily cadet life. She struck a balance right away of cadet duties, academics, and fostering her faith through the Navigators Bible Study group. Her energy, grace, and enthusiasm were inspiring to behold. Her outward focus was exemplified by the many organizations and activities in which she participated. Most people in the Class of 1993 can reach back and find a memory of encouragement from Shannon. Who could forget her beautiful voice as she belted out a gospel tune for the Cadet Gospel Choir or her hilarious turn as leading lady in the 100th Night Show? </p>
<p>Even as a plebe, Shannon could not walk by a cadet in need. One night at Ike Hall, she noticed that the cadet on duty (an upperclassman) was sitting alone. Shannon immediately set him up with someone she knew. This small act of kindness would not be forgotten by the upperclassman. Years later, John and Shannon would meet up again while she was in Ordnance OBC. This time Shannon brought him happiness, and they married in July 1994. Together their 12-year marriage would produce three beautiful boys, two who would become West Point cadets themselves. </p>
<p>“Well Done; Be Thou at Peace,” these are the words on Shannon’s tombstone. They are fitting words for a life that, although taken too soon, was lived well. At 35, Shannon had already amassed an impressive list of accomplishments. But life is more than a list of accomplishments. Shannon’s spirit of optimism, her love of family and God, her ability to bring out the best in others, those are the things that earned her the epithet “Well Done; Be Thou at Peace.”</p>
<p>Somewhere in the heavens, we can still hear Shannon’s singing voice. That voice.</p>
<p><em>I hope life treats you kind</em><br /><em>And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of</em><br /><em>And I wish you joy and happiness</em><br /><em>But above all this I wish you love.</em></p>
<p><em>— Veronica Robertson Noble and Charina</em></p>
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