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U.S. Army – Special Forces
GWOT
Brookfield, WI
Saturday, September 3, 2016
SSG Matthew V. Thompson, a Green Beret, died last week in Afghanistan while on patrol. Matthew was involved in Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and was serving as a Special Forces medic helping to train Afghan soldiers. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This was his first deployment to Afghanistan, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, but had previously served in Iraq supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Matthew has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device, Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (numeral 2), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Basic Parachutist Badge and Special Forces Tab and the Combat Infantry Badge.
A Celebration of Matthew’s Life
Saturday, September 3, 2016 4:00 p.m.
Brookfield Lutheran Church
18500 W Burleigh Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Staging 2:30 p.m.
Critical Notes:
Due to expected turnout, please follow the RC’s direction for parking.
All PGR Members:
There is a strong media interest in this mission.
This is a MEDIA BLACKOUT MISSION.
No one is to respond to any media inquiries or answer any questions.
No media equipment is allowed on the grounds or in the church.
At the request of the family, black clothing is forbidden and Red, White, and Blue are to be worn in Matthew’s memory. Patriotic apparel encouraged. Black vests, jackets, chaps are to be stowed at your vehicle.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Ride Captain is
John Curran
jcurran516@aol.com
Assisting
Steve Jensen
Mark Gehl