I'm Epsilon-Xi # 937 from Florida Southern College.
Epsilon-Xi #938 is Charlie Rubado. He was in my class, as we both joined in Spring of 2001 (along with 7 other guys). His awesome wife (now remarried) was one of my chapter's sweethearts. He was a great buddy, and served as High Beta (among other things). He was killed on August 29, 2005 in Tal Afar, Iraq when his Abrams Tank came under small arms fire. I always think of him, especially when Memorial Day rolls around. Here are some ways he has been remembered (not just by LCA):
There's a bunch of websites and newspaper clippings that tell his story (such as this one):
http://www.militarycity.com/valor/1073171.html
He was a member of the school's ROTC program, and now they host an annual golf tournament, and there's also a Scholarship Fund, in his name.
LCA Headquarters sent a flower arrangement to his funeral service (maybe because I was on staff at the time and chose to visit a struggling Zeta instead of flying home for his memorial service).
I believe there was a mention of him in the Cross and Crescent, but I can't find it now.
There is a "reflection bench" and plaque in his honor on our campus, and was designated as such during a memorial service just after his death.
There is a memorial table at the chapter house with his story and a photo in the chapter meeting room.
And, of course, we'll always have our stories and thoughts of him during our reunions and in our quiet moments.
I'm not sure if Headquarters has a shrine (or even a list) of the members that have been lost in war (or those that served). I think it would be difficult to generate that list, and some families might not want that to be created for their loved one. I don't know if the fraternity would actually create that kind of memorial structure at the national level. I'm not saying I personally oppose it...I think it's a good idea. I just don't see it happening unless someone were to volunteer to do the work to create it. Yes, patriotism is one of the four values represented in the Associate Member ceremony, and fervor for country is discussed, but that specific project (I'm guessing) is a bit too time-demanding for the staff of our Office of Administration. You could try asking them, though. Happy Memorial Day, Chuck.
Yours in Z A X ,
Sorry, T La Rock, LL killed it. 
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