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Name: Army Spc. Mathew P. LaForest

Age: 21

From: Austin, Texas

Assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash

Incident: Army Spc. Mathew P. LaForest died May 25 in Taji, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations.

Died: May 25, 2007

Fort Lewis Stryker soldier dies in Iraq

The Associated Press

FORT LEWIS, Wash. � A soldier in a Fort Lewis-based Stryker brigade was killed in Iraq when his unit came under small arms enemy fire, the Department of Defense said May 28.

Spc. Mathew P. LaForest, 21, of Austin, Texas, died May 25 during combat operations in Taji, north of Baghdad. He was assigned to C Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, a Stryker combat team.

Sixteen soldiers based at Fort Lewis have died in May, making it the deadliest month of the Iraq war for troops from this Army post south of Tacoma.

LaForest joined the Army as an infantryman in August 2004. He reported to Fort Lewis in January 2005 and deployed to...

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Prayers & Condolences For:
Mathew P LaForest
BY Anonymous on Jun 13, 2011

Matt,

For some reason out of the blue I thought of you today. I miss you bud. The neighborhood looks the same witht the exception of our paintball field (which is now an HEB). Thank you for your sacrifice, even if I would rather have you back in Austin. Heaven gained a hero and we lost an angel, or is it the other way around. I think you get my point ;).

Your friend,

Dale

Prayers & Condolences For:
Mathew P LaForest
BY Anonymous on Nov 24, 2009

So sorry to here of Matthew, he must have been one hell of a soldier and even a better son. Never knew him but I am sure we were related in some manner, my thoughts prayers and best wishes go out to the whole family.

Jesse J. LaForest

Essexville, MI

Prayers & Condolences For:
Mathew P LaForest
BY Anonymous on Jul 18, 2007

Although i never knew you...i want to say thank you! There was 2 people who have died for us,Jesus Christ who died for our souls and the American soldier who died for our FREEDOM!

PFC Wilke,Rebecca

	Prayers & Condolences For: Mathew P LaForest BY Anonymous on Jun 12, 2007
	Thank you for your service to our country. Archbold, Ohio

	Prayers & Condolences For: Mathew P LaForest BY Anonymous on Jun 12, 2007
	Thank you for your service to our country. Archbold, Ohio

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Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

Frank E. Adamski III

To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.

Benjamin Walker

🕯️

Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister

Adam D. Jones

Happy Birthday, Adam. You are missed so much every minute of everyday! XOXO ~143~ You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Love always, Tammy

Laurie Cobb

She was my 3rd and 5th grade teacher. Today I'm 32 and still think about her. She was the best teacher ever. From her hair children stories to her bubbly happiness and kindness she spread. I'll never forget her. She was the teacher who had lunch with the kids in her classroom so everyone had someone to be with. She made my school experience amazing. I will never forget her.. I love you Mrs. Cobb. Sincerely, Forever in my thoughts, Alyssa (Viau) Capone

Larry E Polley Jr

SPC Polley died almost two decades ago so I don't know if this message will be seen. In honor of Memorial Day, my agency hands out cards with names of those who have fallen. This year, 2023, I received the card for SPC Polley and was inspired to look up more on him. I am thankful for his service and sacrifice. My condolences to his family. He is not forgotten.

Paul C. Holter III

Miss you brother

Alex D Gonzalez

Love you and miss you always. Since you been gone it has been hard for everyone. I know you loved what you did, and I want to thank you for our freedom. If I can have you back home and safe living your life man everything would be different. No matter how much money they would offer me I would rather have you alive and home. Money comes and go so it's not worth losing you.

Christopher D Young

hello my name is Jesus Vega I would like to give my condolences to Christopher's family and friends, I served with him in Iraq and slept in the same quarters. I have many fond memories of him. I have never forgotten his sacrifice. I would like to share that the greatest memory I had of Chris is that he would speak highly of his mom and how much she meant to him. Chris was a strong minded person and looked out for other. He was kind and friendly the he made friends with everyone. Chris was truly a great man! I sincerely apologize for not sharing sooner. but would like to express that Chris's memory will never be forgotten! though he is not with us he will always be in spirit! If this message gets to Christopher's mother I she could know she raised a great man and for that I thank you.

Jose E Ulloa

Ricky you are still in your family's hearts.

John Michael Roy Curwin

I'm doing a work assignment for school and think he should be included.

Derek L. Shanfield

Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your son - Semper Fi.

Marisol Heredia

Dear Marisol, You are Loved Forever...Jeff

John Charles Jenkins

In hope for your soul to be safe and in peace forever, God hold you in your wings! Amen

Todd Beamer

Your courage exceeds the unimaginable.

Steven Paul Chucknick

peace be with you

Geoffrey Perez

thank you for being in our lives, you i got to see you right before you left and i feel so blessed for tour ultimate sacrifice brother. Rest in paradise

Linda Jones

Praying for peace and serenity. God bless you as you travel this difficult path.

Kristopher J. Gould

Miss you everyday buddy. Look forward to seeing you again, one day.

Kristopher J. Gould

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, Kris. You are missed.

Deora Bodley

rest in peace

James David Parker

I knew James David Parker as "Dave" when he lived in Solon Ohio. We met when I moved into town from out of state. He and his group of friends were a year or two older than me. Dave was a bright beacon of hope and joy to me. I was an unsure young man in a strange place. Dave introduced me to many people and ensured his friends always saved me a seat in the lunchroom. I have fond memories of him and his friends during that time. I doubt so many people would have been as wonderful toward me without Dave's incredible kindness. I've never forgotten his kindness. I hope to be able to pay it forward someday.

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For Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia For Frank E. Adamski III For Benjamin Walker For Trevor B. Adkins For Adam D. Jones For Laurie Cobb For Larry E Polley Jr For Paul C. Holter III For Alex D Gonzalez For Christopher D Young For Jose E Ulloa For John Michael Roy Curwin For Derek L. Shanfield For Marisol Heredia For John Charles Jenkins For Todd Beamer For Steven Paul Chucknick For Geoffrey Perez For Linda Jones For Kristopher J. Gould