Captain Hindsight Posted July 28, 2012 Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I woke up today to a Facebook post from a former teacher at McQuaid Jesuit in Rochester announcing that a former classmate of mine was killed yesterday while giving medical aid to another soldier. He was 23 years old and just married in May. Out of a class of 153 students, we have lost another young man far to young. He was a great kid and always a good friend to me. Just in shock today Edit: heres the story about him http://rochester.ynn.com/content/593205/local-soldier-killed-while-serving-in-afghanistan/ Edited July 28, 2012 by Captain Hindsight
Fan in San Diego Posted July 28, 2012 Posted July 28, 2012 Sorry to hear about your friend. May he RIP
JoeF Posted July 28, 2012 Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Sorry for your loss. Prayers to Matt's family. No matter the view on the war and our country's role in the world -- our soldiers face tremendous danger from an unorthodox and fervent enemy every day. I feel a great sense of indebtedness to our soldiers every day. CH--if Matt was a Bills fan I am sure the team would do something to honor him at his funeral -- the Bills seem to be very supportive of Western New Yorkers who serve. The Jersey unveiling last year using soldiers injured in battle was just the latest demonstration. Its so tragic that I feel the team would want to recognize Matt, his new bride and their family. Edited July 28, 2012 by JoeF
boyst Posted July 28, 2012 Posted July 28, 2012 I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Those who serve our country are special people.
ieatcrayonz Posted July 28, 2012 Posted July 28, 2012 sorry to hear about your friend. It sounds like he was the kind of person the world needs.
BuffaloBill Posted July 29, 2012 Posted July 29, 2012 Best regards to you and Matt's family. May he RIP.
Captain Hindsight Posted July 30, 2012 Author Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. I learned today Matt saved 5 soldiers before he was fatally wounded. A true man for others until the end.
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