Name: Army Pvt. Matthew T. Zeimer Age: 18 From: Glendive, Mont. Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. died Feb. 2 in Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when he came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. Also Incident: Army Pvt. Matthew T. Zeimer was killed was Spc. Alan E. McPeek. Died:
February
02, 2007 Soldier and replacement die fighting together
By Michelle Tan
Staff writer
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq Spc. Alan Eugene McPeek was just days away from completing his 14-month tour in Iraq. Pvt. Matthew Thomas Zeimer had been at Combat Outpost Grant for less than two hours.
Close to 1 a.m. Friday, on what was supposed to be his last night at Combat Outpost Grant in central Ramadi, McPeek and his fellow soldiers came under attack. It was an intense and coordinated attack launched by insurgents from nearby buildings and streets.
McPeek, 20, and Zeimer, 18, ran together to the roof to fight back.
McPeek took Zeimer, a member of the 3rd Infantry Division unit set to replace the outgoing soldiers, under his wing. He coached him...
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on Jul 06, 2012
nobody will ever know the truth about that day it's been 5 yrs 5 mths and 4 days so far since u have been gone but it seems like yesterday you are greatly missed we love ya mutt
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on May 31, 2011
Ummmm......not the story I heard.....hmmmmm...But anyway. RIP cuz. We never met but from what I have been told, you were an outstanding young man.
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on May 30, 2011
as much as I respect what is written, it is not fully accurate, but I wont be the one to correct. Thank you Matthew "Mattchu" Zeimer. All of us miss you very much
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on May 30, 2011
we miss you Matt, than you for what you gave up for us. We love you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on May 30, 2011
if only the world was ready for the truth about this so called war and what really happened to a lot of our fallen soldiers.everybody misses u and says this should never have happened but its been 4yrs already and it still seems like today and everyday we love you and miss u r always with us
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on Nov 21, 2009
Happy Veterans Day, to one who gave all.
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on Jan 06, 2009
It was an honor and a pleasure to finally get to visit your resting place. God bless you.---Bob and Angela
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on Jun 15, 2008
Matthew, it's military appreciation week, but you are always appreciated, no matter the time of year. Watch over your family now.
---Angela and Bob
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on Dec 25, 2007
We think of you and your family often and hope you are with them this holiday season and always to comfort them. ---Angela and Bob
Prayers & Condolences For: Matthew T Zeimer BY Anonymous on Aug 12, 2007
Matthew, such a brief but honorable life. You are in our thoughts often. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will always be remembered. ---Angela and Bob