[$tinkle]

Ohio Soldier's Remains Found in Iraq

BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin's parents vowed to never let the U.S. Army forget about finding their son.

Their efforts included trips to the Pentagon and even meeting with President Bush, but they ended in disappointment Sunday: An Army general told them the remains of Maupin, a soldier who had been listed as missing-captured in Iraq since 2004, had been found.

i gave him a passing mention about a year ago in the women in combat thread, and every few months i'd check the news for an update.

and so now we have one.

 

[N8 v2.0]

saw that last night..

RIP.

 

[X3pilot]

While no great relief, at least his family has closure.

RIP to another fallen Warrior.

 

[LordOpie]

...every few months i'd check the news for an update.

Why?

Extended family?

 

[$tinkle]

Why?

Extended family?

if there were dozens of MIAs, i'd probably not notice or take the time to care. when it's only one...i don't know...the name sticks & you just check.

not exactly "never forget" i realize. maybe a touch obsessive?

 

[JohnE]

I've been watching the Maupin story since the inception. RIP Matt, I hope this brings closure to your family.

 

[DRB]

All any soldier wants to do is come home. One way or the other they want to come home. Welcome home Sargent. May peace be found.

 

[$tinkle]

and now his killer sucking satan's cock*: Iraq raid kills suspect in kidnap-slaying of GI

The U.S. military says Hajji Hammadi, a top-ranking al Qaeda in Iraq militant, was killed in a November 11 operation in Baghdad.

i thought that name was just a johnny quest thing


*for defenstrated