RedTrk 
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Liberty Twp. Ohio
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| My condolences to the Maupin family. I know this isn't the outcome that you hoped for but Matt served proudly and he will remain in our hearsts forever. He is and American hero and is now blessed with the gift of eternal life in Gods great heaven. Thank you Matt for your service and for leading the way. May God be with you and may he be with Keith and Caroline at this difficult time. Peace be with you. |
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Stand proud my soldier
For my armed forces I proudly stand, thankful for their sacrifice flag in hand.
They gave their life so mine could be free, they held the line just for me.
Their lives were given for God and country, not for the glory or for the money.
Their shift was long and their pay was short, they proudly stand now in Gods court.
He smiles upon them and takes their hand, at attention in heaven they proudly stand.
You’ve done your job and I ask you in, at ease my soldier you’re now among friends.
Here above you can watch and see, that old glory still fly’s and your country is free.
So many like you are here and their lives they gave, so their family’s can be free and your flag can wave.
There is a flag draped coffin just for you, the colors upon it are red, white, and blue.
For awhile your family may take it hard, but for you and for them stand the Patriot Guard.
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Moaninliza
Posts: 35
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:15 AM |
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I was just starting our annual display for our Healing Field when I heard the news yesterday. Matt's picture has been proudly displayed every year, so all could pray for him. My deepest sympathy to the family of Matt Maupen. God bless you all.
Mona L Blake
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Snoodel
Posts: 173
Akron Ohio,
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:18 AM |
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Be at Peace Maupin family. Our hearts break over this news
of Matt. We have shed many tears over the last 4 years and my
heart is hurting. Ohio, and our Nation cries with you..
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USS Inflict MSO-456
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06Coop
Posts: 23
Cincinnati,Ohio
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:19 AM |
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| Keith and Carolyn, You are in our Prayers. God Bless You and your family.We will always keep Matt's picture on our motorcycle.We will never forget. |
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Doug Cooper (Coop)
Served in US Army 1982-1990 Hawk Missiles
It is the VETERAN , not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN , not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN , not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN , not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN , not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN , not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag, It is the Veteran who serves under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
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mailman
Posts: 12212
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:20 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSG Keith Matthew Maupin. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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RenegadeBkr
Posts: 95
Waldorf, Maryland
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:25 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Maupin family and friends. Matt I salute you for your bravery and your sacrifice. Rest In Peace hero for your mission is complete. If not for brave soldiers like you and all the others our freedom would be in jeopardy. You will never ever be forgotten. I will be there with you in spirit along with the rest of my Patriot Guard Brothers and Sisters |
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Dusty "Renegade" Cassidy
" If I leave here tomorrow, Would you still remember me "
"You will never be forgotten " |
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Lisajan
Posts: 1260
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:25 AM |
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Our sincere condolences for the Matt's mom and Dad. Thank goodness they will be able to bring you home Matt...
We will never forget you...Now you will be able to rest in peace...
Lisa and Gary.. |
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Lisa (Lisajan) Hinson
AKA Chop and or Sassy
There is good and bad in everything...swany
SSG Paul "swany" Swanson
Freedom Isn't Free....Just Ask Any Soldier, Any Marine, Any Airman, Any Sailor....
www.anysoldier.com
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macduster
Posts: 97
NE Ohio
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:25 AM |
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It is with a heavy heart and tears that I extend my sincerest and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Maupin. I never had the honor of meeting any of you but feel as if I know you from following the news on Sgt Maupin. It's difficult to find the words to express my gratitude for Matt's bravery and sacrifice. I wish I could stand the flag line to honor your young Hero. I will be there in my heart and will keep all of you and Micah close in thought and prayer always. Rest in peace Sgt Maupin and God Bless
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Wife to Navy Veteran
Daughter Korean War Veteran
Soldier's Angels, Ohio Community Team Leader
American Legion Post 58
VFW Auxiliary
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jim1948
Posts: 262
grove city,pa
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:26 AM |
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| THANK YOU Matt for your service to our country and ultimate sacrifice. May the soul of Matt Maupin, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace. May your family and friends find Peace and Comfort in the times ahead and rest now that they know he is coming home. |
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jjmutti
Posts: 263
Cedar Rapids, IA
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:26 AM |
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Our hearts ache with Matt's family and friends...we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Matt, thank you for your sacrifice. Rest in peace, young man, you are an American hero. |
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Land of the free, because of the brave.
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"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
Gen. Robert E Lee
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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Jan Lucas
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jgoll
Posts: 106
Cincinnati, Oh
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:26 AM |
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My wife and I would like to express our condolences to the Maupin Family and Friends.
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Ride Captain
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HDRyder
Posts: 135
Ohio District Captain - District 4 Greenville, OH.
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:26 AM |
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| As prepared as we could be this news still results in a heavy heart... waiting for orders... |
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USAF 1981 - Present
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation."
- George Washington
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." - General George S. Patton
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bclark1227
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:27 AM |
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| It is difficult to put into words the grief I felt when I read that Matts remains had been found. God be with the family of this brave young man and be it known that he is a hero to me. |
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T-Bone
Posts: 2044
Georgia
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:27 AM |
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| To Keith and Carolyn Maupin and all of Matt's friends...........We are truely sorry to hear the sad news about Matt. It is not what we've been praying for and hoping for. Please accept our deepest sympathies and our sincere condolences. We continue to pray for all of our MIA's and POW's, but right now, our thoughts and prayers are with you that God will help you through this very difficult time. Matt will be remembered as a Great American Hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our Freedom. His Heroic Service and his memory will live on in our hearts. May God bless you all, and comfort your hearts as only He can.
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Rondawg
Posts: 247
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:30 AM |
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Thank you, SSG Keith Matthew Maupin for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a Nation grieve with you in the loss of one of our Nation’s best. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
Warant Officer Brandon Leggett (7th Calv. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom) Son-in-law (returning to Iraq in July 2008 with 6/17 calv)
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, PGR Member George Griffith, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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Blind Bat
Posts: 223
Marysville, Ohio
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:32 AM |
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Just read the tread and my heart is broken. I have no idea what to write. I will pray. May God bless and hold your family in this great time of sorrow. If called it will be a great honor to be involved in the service. God Bless.
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Kat_Orr
Posts: 3935
Loganville, Georgia
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:34 AM |
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| I am so deeply sorry to hear of this news... I was praying for a happier outcome... I am thankful that they are able to bring Matt home and he can rest in peace, but I am so very sad ~ I can't put it into words. Every day since the day he was captured, we've prayed for him. I wore a pin/button on my coat that has his photograph on it... frequently, people would ask me about it and I'd tell them about Matt. Last May, when I was fortunate enough to go to Washington, DC, I bought a POW/MIA bracelet and it has never left my arm since the minute I bought it. All that to say, he's been a part of my daily life for the past four years... his loss HURTS and my heart truly goes out to his family and friends. Please know that you remain in our hearts & prayers..... we love you and grieve with you. |
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Luv to all,
"Momma Kat" <><
***IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!***
***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
My MySpace - ADD ME!- www.MySpace.com/Kat_Orr
My blog: http://crazynightinga.blogspot.com
MY CELL: 404-201-4139
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
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Andrews
Posts: 102
Hamilton, Ohio
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:37 AM |
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| There's not a lot I can say that has not already been said. But Today, I can say that I feel sadness in my heart for Matt, his Family, the Patriot Guard Riders who have held on to hope these many years and for America. Someday, if I make it to Paradise, I hope to shake Matt's hand and give him a snappy salute. The Andrews Family will be praying for the Maupins, and from my Family to yours and to everyone who reads this post, God Bless you, the United States Army and the United States of America. |
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-It's God's job to judge the enemy.
It's a U.S. Army Ranger's job to arrange the meeting.
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Charger
Posts: 3495
Golden Colorado CO Ride Captain Retired CO SC
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:44 AM |
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My second ever mission was a Vigil for Matt Maupin in Morrison, CO. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends, especially now that they finally know for sure and can now know that he has moved on to a better place.
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
COLORADO RIDE CAPTAIN
AND A PROUD SHEEPDOG
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~
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Russ
Posts: 465
Morrow, OH
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:46 AM |
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Not the homecoming that we had all hoped beyond hope that we would be able to have, but a homecoming.
My heart goes out to Keith, Carolyn, Micah and all of Matt's family and friends. May God comfort all of them. Let's step up patriots and ensure that the Maupins and Matt know beyond any doubt the gratitude we have for his service and the respect we have for them for their dignity in bearing such a terrible burden these long years.
We look forward to your return Matt. If only it could have been a happier event... |
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ww2_100thbombgroup
Posts: 43
Rockford, IL
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:49 AM |
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May the family of SSG Matt Maupin find much Peace in this time of Sorrow. God Bless you all.
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Michelle
Proud Daughter of
Kenneth A. Lemmons
WW2 100th Bomb Group 351st sq |
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oldhead
Posts: 177
New Castle, Pa.
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:49 AM |
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We would like to extend our condolences to the family of SSgt. Keith Matthew Maupin. His courage in giving his service to his country will be remembered and honored. You are in our thoughts.
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The most precious commodity with which the Army deals is the individual soldier who is the heart and soul of our combat forces.
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Schmidtrock
Posts: 2532
Huntsville, AL
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:53 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and condolences to friends and family of SSG Maupin. I've been hoping against hope this day would never come. Rest in Peace Soldier, stand down. |
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Schmidtrock
American Legion Rider Post #8
Riding with Respect
"Look back, but don't stare."
Riding IN HONOR OF Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good"
<--------------------------> RIP Deltoid I miss you
John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis..."Optimistically pessimistic about life"
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scotty033173
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Cincinnati, OH
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| 31 Mar 2008 7:54 AM |
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My deepest condolences to Keith and Carolyn. I have meet and known Keith (father) on many occasions, and have gotten to know both of them. I also have worked on my events with Matts family. He was a true HERO in every sense of the word. He will be truly missed and honored. Keith and Carolyn are always in mine and my families prayers.
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Grow up, Grow old, DIE...never Grow Up!
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wintergreencourt
Posts: 1222
Marietta GA
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| 31 Mar 2008 8:00 AM |
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Rest in peace, Matt. Our prayers have been for your safe return, but the Lord wanted you more. Our sincere condolances to Matt's parents and family on this very sad news. Now that it is confirmed that Matt's place in heaven as an American Hero is secured, we will continue to pray for healing and comfort and strength for the family. God bless you all.
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R.G. "Bobby" Byrne
GA Ride Captain
770-364-4393
Date Joined: 5/14/07
Member #96634
Blue Star Parent
Lcpl. Justin Schultz
3/14 Mike Battery, USMC
Riding in memory of
Lt. Cmdr. Charles A. Byrne, USN
1911-1990
"...and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."
dona nobis pacem ... Give us Peace
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