I'm not sure if anyone here has followed the story of Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin.  He was captured in Iraq in 2004... his family had held out hope that he would be found alive.  News came out today that his remains were found and identified in Iraq.

During the time that Matt was missing his family became heavily involved in setting up their own organization to send care packages to the troops overseas.  

Very sad news... my thoughts and prayers are with his family.  

I just saw it on the news. I am glad that the family finally has closure but so sad that he was not found alive.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family

I  just saw it on the PGR website, breaks me heart. Not the outcome we all prayed for but maybe the family can find closure now. I will not fogret this hero.

A true hero is never forgot...and i am glad to hear they found him, very sad it had to be this way...many prayers go out to his family from our family..

Shane

You can leave a message here http://www.mattmaupin.us/.

Thank you, CaliGirl, for posting this.  The bitter final news is still hard to swallow. Such a tragic loss of a beautiful,

wonderful young man.  My heart and prayers goes out to his family.

 here is the story in the Dayton Daily News

http://www.daytondailynews.com/search/content/shared-gen/ap/National/Iraq_Soldiers_Remains.html

Our deepest sympathies are with this family.  Thank God for soldiers like Matt.  May his soul rest in peace.

Best, 

I saw it on the news this morning as well. I was so disappointed - I had hoped he would be nd alive and well. I am so sorry to read this.

I still have those 4 soldiers from Ft Drum in my heart and prayers. I hope that outcome is a happy one. Let us not forget them.

 I read this when I got to work. I feel for his family, but at least his mommy knows where he is now. I think I would rather know than not know. I think not knowing would drive me insane.

My dad was in Transportation in the Army and the 724th was one of his companies. He has been following this story and has always held Matt in his heart. He retired long before this young man was in the Army, but he still takes in intrest in his companies. I just talked to him and he is saddened at the outcome, but as everyone has said, at least his family knows now. They can bring him home.

Heidi