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SPC Mathew P. LaForest

May-29-2007 » Filed Under: 4/2 SBCT

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Mathew P. LaForest, 21, of Austin, Texas, died May 25 in Taji, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.


Comments For "SPC Mathew P. LaForest":

My heart felt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. God grant you peace and comfort. Spc LaForest will not be forgotten. God bless you all

Posted by: Maggie [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 29, 2007 7:27 AM

May God bless this family of this brave young soldier now and always. You are surrounded by prayer.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

Posted by: armymom54 [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 29, 2007 8:40 AM

My heart goes out to you in this your great time of sorrow. No words can ever comfort you enough when you have lost a child that was so young. May God comfort you and know that my prayers are with you.
Josh's mom 1-23 INF 3/2 Stryker Brigade

Posted by: TexasStrykerMom [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 29, 2007 9:11 AM

We suffer with those in suffering, we cry with those in pain for the loss of a love one. May God give you the peace and strengh that you need in this difficult time. We pray for the family, friends and fellow soldiers.
SPC Laforest Godspeed! Thank you for your service to our country!

Eddie's dad A 5-20 3/2 SBCT.

Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 29, 2007 2:51 PM

I send my condolences to the family and friends of SPC Laforest. You are in my thoughts and prayers. This brave, young man is a true American hero.

Posted by: J. Taylor [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 29, 2007 5:52 PM

To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working with SPC Mathew LaForest, may God give you the strength you need each and every day without Mathew. Mathew will always be remembered as a True American Hero. I am forever in his debt as well as the Heros that went before him. You gave the ultimate to keep my family safe.
May your family find comfort in God, until you meet again.
Condolences,
Linda
Joes' Stryker Mom

Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 29, 2007 9:49 PM

so very sorry for your lose this has come closer to home to us i have a newphew there now

Posted by: tap [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 31, 2007 8:47 PM

It pains me deeply every day to read about the loss of someone's loved one. My youngest son is in the same unit as Matthew and I almost don't want to read the Stryker Brigade News for fear of seeing his name. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Matthew's family, freinds and loved ones. I can't say anything that will ease the pain or feeling of loss that they are experiencing. But know that I am thankful for Matthew's bravery, loyalty and sense of duty that he has shown. He has helped to keep terrorism from our shores and made the ultimate sacrafice. For that, I will be eternally grateful.
Adam's Dad--B Co.,4-9 INF,4BDE, 2ID

Posted by: shooterjim [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 5, 2007 7:38 AM

I miss you brother.I remember when I first came to this unit.You were the one that took me in,showed me a friend.I will never forget that,nor the crazy nights we've had.I miss you so much,but we both know I need to keep fighting.And I will,for you.I pray you've been watching over us.And if you have,I know you're proud.Thank you for always being my friend and brother.Your memory will always be with me.
--Sandefer

Posted by: PfcSandefer [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 9, 2007 9:46 AM

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