Coming Home
Sgt. Matthew Maupin’s remains found. Cincinnati Enquirer:
After waiting nearly four years, the family of Army Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin of Batavia learned Sunday that he had died in Iraq after being captured by insurgents.
An Army general visited Keith and Carolyn Maupin on Sunday and told them their son’s remains had been found.
“Matt is coming home. He’s completed his mission,” Keith Maupin said.
Enquirer’s photo essay here.
No details as yet on where, when, in what condition his remains were found. A little more detail at CNN, with the names of the other soldiers still missing in Iraq.
Malkin with a tribute and some related vid.
Posted by Jules Crittenden at 8:26 am on Monday, March 31, 2008
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March 31st, 2008 at 9:41 am
Vale, SSG Maupin. I’m glad you’re finally home.
March 31st, 2008 at 9:42 am
Where to go to find out what’s happening in Iraq
Certain areas in Iraq have seen an increase in fighting and violence over the last couple of weeks, and as a result, of course our mainstream media, in concert with liberal pundits and bloggers, have jumped on board with enthusiasm, thinking the surge …
March 31st, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Condolences to the family. At least now they know. I’d wish bad things for SSG Maupin’s murderers, but they’re probably dead by now as well.