OH-The body of Keith "Matt" Maupin has been found.

[Pandora]

BATAVIA, Ohio - The father of a soldier listed as missing-captured in Iraq since 2004 said Sunday that the military had informed him that his son's remains had been found.

Keith Maupin said an Army general told him DNA testing had identified the remains of his son, Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin, or "Matt" as he was commonly known. He said the Army didn't say how or where in Iraq his son's remains were discovered, only that officials found a shirt similar to the one his son was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

"My heart sinks, but I know they can't hurt him anymore," Maupin said, speaking in the soldier's hometown near suburban Cincinnati.



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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23871813&GT1=39001

[MsPooh]

BATAVIA, Ohio - The father of a soldier listed as missing-captured in Iraq since 2004 said Sunday that the military had informed him that his son's remains had been found.

Keith Maupin said an Army general told him DNA testing had identified the remains of his son, Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin, or "Matt" as he was commonly known. He said the Army didn't say how or where in Iraq his son's remains were discovered, only that officials found a shirt similar to the one his son was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

"My heart sinks, but I know they can't hurt him anymore," Maupin said, speaking in the soldier's hometown near suburban Cincinnati.



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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23871813&GT1=39001


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd238/MsPooh321/Allgavesome.jpg There are just no words. God Bless this wonderful Soldier and his dear family.

[Tranaice]

Amen MsPooh!

[barb0301]

Amen ! Prayers to his family and loved ones. Such a sad story, but I am so glad they will finally be able to bring him home.

[sunrise]

A real hero. RIP Matt.

[Waterlily]

Thats so sad. Prayers to his friends and family. I'm glad they can finally bring him home and lay him to rest.

[SeriouslySearching]

RIP Sgt. Maupin

[bigbuck]

RIP Matt.

As an old Army vet who passed away last month and was a very dear friend of mine would always say. "Home of the free at the expense of the brave"

Hey Bull, when you run into Matt up there shake his hand for me will ya.

[2XL]

RIP Matt.

As an old Army vet who passed away last month and was a very dear friend of mine would always say. "Home of the free at the expense of the brave"

Hey Bull, when you run into Matt up there shake his hand for me will ya.



Hey Bull, give Matt a hug and a kiss from an Army mom.

[curious1]

:(
Thank you Matt...RIP.

[JP76ER]

One of my good friends served in Iraq with Matt. He had given me a button to keep Matt's memory alive. I have yet to speak with him, I'm getting the courage up because I know he is upset.

RIP Matt.

[sunrise]

Matt will be laid to rest this weekend. Thanks Matt! My prayers are with your family and friends.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080425/NEWS01/804250392

[Pandora]

Thousands honor Staff Sgt. Maupin at Memorial Service Sunday. . . .

Yesterday:

At a private ceremony with his family on Saturday, the Army awarded Maupin the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, the POW Medal and other commendations.




More at link:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/27/maupin.memorial.ap/index.html

[RR0004]

Bless you, Matt.