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Wildchild45 User is Offline

Posts: 217
Marion, Ohio

06 Apr 2008 1:04 AM	Alert
Our thoughts and prayers have been with this family for the last few years and will continue to be in the coming months. We are forever indebted to this brave soldier, SSG Maupin, for his service and sacrifice on our behalf. Matt, your return is long overdue and we will be comforted to know you are back home. We will be honored to stand for Matt .

Riding in honor of our nephew, Hospitalman Apprentice Gary T. Frost, U.S. Navy, 05/16/74 - 12/04/94 -------- What Heroes Gave Each donned their uniform to be Defenders of our liberty Their mission sure, their spirits bright Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight One final day each faced their call Each gave their best enduring all We’ll never know what they went through But know they loved this country true Deep down inside we should all feel What heroes gave, their cost so real We must stay thankful, grateful of The gift of freedom through their love Their loved ones bore the gravest pain What we can’t know, some now sustain To God I pray their pain will cease And each will find long-lasting peace Remember this from year to year What heroes gave – shan’t disappear We’ll never let their special day Their time for honor slip away These brave fought for a nation free If not for them, where would we be? by ©2001Roger J. Robicheau (Sp 5, US Army) The Poetic Plumber ----------

navygunner User is Offline

Posts: 80
Shepherdsville KY

06 Apr 2008 7:26 AM	Alert
I'll be there and try to bring some people with me.

Ezekiel 25:17: The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the Valley of Darkness; for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children. Whatever I do will be insignificant, but it is very important that I do it. (Gandhi)

stillpath

Posts: 2

06 Apr 2008 7:48 AM	Alert
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it" Daniel Webster Our prayers are with you, although Matt has gone to be with our Lord he will always be in our hearts. A true American Hero !

MichJen

Posts: 6
Belleville, Michigan

06 Apr 2008 9:16 AM	Alert
I've always felt a connection with SSG Maupin because I was born and raised in Batavia, Ohio and graduated from Glen Este High School (a decade before Matt). He and his family have been in my prayers for the past four years and will continue to be. I'm proud that my hometown and my alma mater can claim such a hero. I would love to come home to Cincinnati for the funeral, but I'll be only four days away from having a baby. I will be there in spirit and in prayer. May God grant the Maupin family every comfort and peace and let perpetual light shine upon Matt. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

My little patriots:

catbrooks

Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL

06 Apr 2008 9:50 AM	Alert
My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. Please know that you are not alone in this terrible time, our hearts and prayers go out to you as you walk this most difficult path... We too lost our hero in this war against terrorism and know what this terrible outcome feels like. Our path was much shorter and I cannot imagine what you have gone through to finally reach this point. Matt has become your very special strong guardian angel and he knows how much you love him and have fought for him and his fellow commrades. I can picture him greeting our Johnny and all their fallen brothers and sisters in arms up in heaven, and this gives me great comfort that a hero such as Matt was there to welcome our loved one. We now know that the love and memories we have of our dear loved ones will remain in our hearts forever and we will never forget their courageous sacrifice. The legacy of honor that they have given us will be taught for generations to come, and I promise my children will be taught the meaning of their brave sacrifice. We will never forget! SSG Keith Matthew Maupin, our world is a better place because of brave and selfless warriors like you. We thank you for making this world a safer one for ALL our children, rest in peace...

Cat "To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is never to die" ~Robert Orr~ In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq

Nonni

Posts: 351
Hampstead, NH

06 Apr 2008 1:24 PM	Alert
Words are never enough. To the family of SSG Maupin, my deepest condolenses. May the very happiest of memories always make you smile. Matt, rest in peace. Job well done! You are a true American Hero and I salute you. You will never be forgotten!

Arline Grant USAF Veteran (1983-1991) Riding in honor of Hampstead's Fallen Heroes: PFC Matthew Bertolino and Capt Jonathan Grassbaugh "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it"

oldmanneighbors User is Offline

Posts: 116

06 Apr 2008 2:17 PM	Alert
Standing by in Houston. My condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Maupin. I honor Sergeant Maupin, and remember Kamisha Block, Dan Nguyen, Kristen Manchaca, Lori Piestewa, Jason Cooper and all who have sacrificed. Alan Neighbors USAF, 6930 Radio Group Mobile Freedom through Vigilance

vpb40165

Posts: 28
Shepherdsville, KY

06 Apr 2008 5:38 PM	Alert
Our prayers are with the family of SSG Maupin. We pray that the Lord will continue to bless them strength as he has these past four years. The wait is over and he is going home and the angels will be welcoming just as so many other brave soldiers that have gone before him will be waiting for him. God bless the family and friends. RIP Matt.

Proud Parent of U.S. Army Sgt Buckler - OIF Veteran Proud Daughter of WW II Army Veteran Lake Cumberland Blue Star Mothers Chapter 6 Lifetime Member VFW Post 5710 Ladies Auxiliary Honored citizen of the United States of America Honoring all soldiers who have dedicated their lives to preserving our freedoms and to honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless Our Troops.

dwj

Posts: 520
" DJ "
Danny Jordan
Camino, CA.

06 Apr 2008 5:40 PM	Alert
SSG Keith Matthew Maupin ,I Have been carrying your picture from the run for the wall in 2005 (Love Never Loses It's Way Home) Our heartfelt condolences go to your family and friends. Your Brothers-in-Arms, who have gone before you, are welcoming you now. Your fight is over. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!!

Danny W. Jordan, SFC, US Army, Retired 1973- 1985 American Legion Rider - President ALR Post 119 Area#1 Vice President Northern CA. Run For The Wall Family. Greater Love Has No One Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends.

Danes02

Posts: 188
Midland, Michigan

07 Apr 2008 8:58 PM	Alert
SSG Maupin. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice to this great nation. You and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will always be remembered as our American Hero. To the family, thank you for sharing your son with us. Rest in peace Soldier.

In SUPPORT of the 1/24th MARINES, bravo company

lighthouseseeker User is Offline

Posts: 83
Fremont, Michigan

08 Apr 2008 6:17 AM	Alert
Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSG Matt Maupin.

Cheryl (Lighthouseseeker) Hoosier by birth, Michigander by location. Proud to be a patriotic American.

pggentrup

Posts: 68
Rising Sun, Indiana

08 Apr 2008 8:46 AM	Alert
It's a very sad time for us here in the tri-state area and around OUR great nation after hearing the news about Sgt. Matt Maupin. We all had hoped and prayed for the best but now we know we'll be paying tribute to a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with the Maupin Family and I ask God to continue to give them the strength to carry on as they continue their efforts to SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. We'll never forget Matt and what he has meant to all of us. I had the honor of standing on stage with " Aunt Charlotte " in Rising Sun, Indiana this past Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the dedication of our Veterans Tribute Tower. She told the crowd how much they appreciated everyone for supporting their family and asked for our continued support. I gave her a big hug and told her that Rising Sun was standing with the family during this difficult time and that we'll continue to SUPPORT THE TROOPS !! Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. Sammy Davis was in Rising Sun for the dedication and we had a nice chat about Matt Maupin and what he stood for. Sammy was very touched by the support being shown for Matt. I know people will turn out and pay their last respects to Matt and support his friends and family. We'll have those AMERICAN FLAGS flying and the world will know that the USA stands behind its VETERANS & HEROES !! I know Matt is in heaven and he'll now continue his duty of looking over OUR TROOPS. It's young men like him who are willing to go and serve OUR nation and to try and make this a better world who are the true backbone of the USA. He has accomplished so much in his short life and has had an impact on so many. May he rest in eternal peace !! P.G. & Paula Gentrup Rising Sun, IN 25th Inf Div Cu Chi, Vietnam 1967-68

mburton

Posts: 558
Orono, ME

08 Apr 2008 1:04 PM	Alert
I offer my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Maupin. Thank you SSG Maupin for your service to our country - may you now rest in peace. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Kat_Orr

Posts: 4416
Loganville, Georgia

08 Apr 2008 1:06 PM	Alert
My heart cries with yours.... we will NEVER, ever forget his service and sacrifice. We love you and hold you close in prayer, always. Hugs, love and prayers from Loganville, Georgia.

Luv to all, "Momma Kat" <>< *IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!* *IN HONOR OF JAMES I. GREEN, US ARMY, VIETNAM VETERAN -- WE WILL NEVER FORGET! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!* *IN HONOR OF SSG NORMAN H. CURRIN, 101st AIRBORNE RANGER, VIETNAM VETERAN - HERO AND FRIEND* *IN HONOR OF DELTOID ~ IT'S ALL GOOD!!* "Taps echoes thru the air The folded Flag is clutched tight… America mourns." Send some love from home to our deployed heroes!: Operation Love From Home Facebook - ADD ME!- www.FaceBook.com/MamaKatOrr My blog: http://crazynightinga.blogspot.com MY CELL: 404-201-4139 GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!

markmab

Posts: 29
Sunland, CA

08 Apr 2008 2:46 PM	Alert
To the family of SSG Keith "Matt" Maupin: Few can comprehend the depths of your pain. I hope that being able to bring Matt home will help to cope with your loss. Along with the nation, I am grateful for Matt's service and courage. I am proud to wear a dogtag with Matt's likeness, and the testimony of his sacrifice for his country. Thank you for having brought up a fine man and citizen. His legacy will live in those of us who will never forget him.

Chatter

Posts: 202
Derby City

08 Apr 2008 3:13 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Matt, may he rest in peace. It's been a long time coming, welcome home Matt. Standing by in Derby.

dreamcatcher User is Offline

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TN State Captain Antioch, TN

08 Apr 2008 5:15 PM	Alert
Staff Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin, R.I.P. In April, of Two thousand-four Ambushed, just outside, Baghdad Private First Class when he was captured The beginning of a War story, so sad. The years of hope have ended With, confirmed, remains found The ending, not what we wanted Another haunting, of “Taps”, sound. The Family Proud, amidst the pain Closure, of having him come home Another Gold Star Family added He joins his Brothers, where they roam. One more, of many stories told Since we have been going to War And there's countless, POWs, MIAs We fear lost, forevermore. Some, will return to loved ones As we still search, for those still lost For all of those still Missing In that Action, War can cost. But, “Leave no one behind!” MUST BE, our Country's way Until we find each and every one And welcome them, back home, one day. Del “Abe” Jones 04.08.2008

Annette Robeck aka Dreamcatcher Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008 "Optimistically pessimistic about life" PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008 "It's all good" A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET

Wags

Posts: 0

08 Apr 2008 6:46 PM	Alert
Bumped for updated information

hmosack

Posts: 1

08 Apr 2008 6:56 PM	Alert
Is there going to be a service in Peoria, IL? I thought there was going to be one on 4/9, but haven't been able to find any information.

jerry farley User is Offline

Posts: 44
lancaster ohio

08 Apr 2008 8:17 PM	Alert
MY SON MIKE AND I WILL BE PROUD TO STAND ON THE FLAG LINE TO HONOR AN AMERICAN HERO. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO MATTS FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WATCH OVER HIS BROTHER. SEMPER FI JERRY FARLEY LANCASTER, OHIO ROD FOLEY WILL BE MY CO PILOT

mregan

Posts: 83
PEORIA, IL

08 Apr 2008 10:19 PM	Alert
I had mixed feelings when I heard that Matt had been found. I have rode in the vigil rides here in Peoria, IL from the beginning. We are riding tomorrow for Matt, I would not miss the chance to honor him. I have kept a dog tag on my vest all these years with his name and date of capture. At the bottom it says "NEVER FORGET". I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT MATT AND HIS GREAT FAMILY HAS BEEN THROUGH. The tag will be wrapped with a black ribbon and I will continue to wear it on the rest of my missions. Mike Egan Road Captain Peoria, IL

"For when we come home, either standing or dead, to know you remember we fought and we bled, is payment enough and with that we will trust, that we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

RLitle

Posts: 3

09 Apr 2008 1:25 PM	Alert
To the family and friends and to our mutual friends of Matt I am truely sorry for your loss. I am glad Matt is finally being returned to you.

Richard "Ghost" Litle CW4, US Army All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing - Edmund Burke The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war -Douglas MacArthur

DIEGS

Posts: 23
Lebanon Oh.

09 Apr 2008 1:46 PM	Alert
Matt, Thank you for your service and your sacrafice. I have prayed for you for the last four years and I will remember you forever. Kieth, Carolyn, Micah, Family and Friends. Although this is not the outcome we prayed for, Matt is home. Matt is a Hero, A Patriot and he will be remembered forever by Thousands of Americans thanks to your hard work. God Bless You. Tom Diegel, Lebanon Oh. It will be a Honor to stand for Matt. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine that would attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot reframe from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our heavenly father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid down so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln

Tom Diegel

FAT FRED

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09 Apr 2008 4:52 PM	Alert
KEITH YOU ARE AND WILL BE (MY BROTHER) FOREVER & EVER WE WILL MEET AGAIN RECON CLASS 67-68

SFC Rod

Posts: 361
Weston, Michigan 49289

09 Apr 2008 5:38 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sergeant Matthew Maupin. Matt, You will Never Be Forgotten... Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my brother. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell.... SFC Rod, Riding in Honor and Respect... SFC Paul Ray Smith, CMoH(P), OIF CPL Jason L. Dunham, CMoH(P), OIF www.jasonsmemorial.org LT(SEAL) Michael P. Murphy, CMoH(P), OEF PO(SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor, CMoH(P), OIF MSG Woodrow Wilson Keeble, CMoH(P), Korean War. www.cmohs.org wwwandyyost.com www.jonmartinfoundation.org www.daddywaskilled.com www.ourfallensoldier.com www.neverforgetourfallen.com www.fallenheroesmemorial.com www.andrewnelsonmemorial.com www.familiesunitedmission.com www.mathewtaylorwwo.com www.guymadison.com Spencer Karol SFC Gary L. Collins, OIF LCPL Matthew Snyder, OIF www.leonderaps.net 22 from 1/24 Marines SSG Keith Mattew Maupin, OIF

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