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April 09, 2007
Where is Matt Maupin?
Three years ago today, terrorists kidnapped Private First Class Keith "Matt" Maupin during a convoy attack near Baghdad.
He was seen alive on one videotape, reported killed on another, but no one can be sure. Matt is not considered "missing in action" and he's not considered a "prisoner of war" either. There is no Geneva convention to protect Matt, no one knows if he is being well treated or is even alive. No one knows the who or what of those behind the kidnapping, the "Persistent Power Against the Enemies of God and the Prophet."
Pfc. Keith Matthew Maupin
MIA since April 9, 2004.
You are not forgotten!
Keith "Matt" Maupin has simply disappeared, but the Army presumes he is still alive and promoted Matt to Sargeant last year. His memory lives on in his hometown of Batavia, and I have not forgotten Matt either, he is one of our nation's best and brightest, and I'm praying for his safe return.
Please, take a moment today, visit the Yellow Ribbon Support Center (Matt's parents' website), sign the guestbook, and let his family know that you care.
Others who remember Matt:
Rhymes with Right; A Soldier's Mind; Sunday Morning Coffee; Tanker Brothers; The Two Malcontents; Utechblog; Ladman's Chinese Takeout; AF Sister; and Cop the Truth.
The Ohio Chapter of Rolling Thunder is sponsoring the "Matt Maupin Scholarship Fund" on April 14, 2007, more info is here, and yes, you can donate.
Posted by LindaSoG at April 9, 2007 06:24 AM
Comments
Yep... I remember Matt. How could I forget? He's from my town, and there are little signs of Matt everywhere. I wrote about him today too.
Thank you for not forgetting.
Posted by: AFSister at April 9, 2007 12:50 PM
Just a quick update. Matt has since been promoted to Sergeant.
Posted by: Anthony at April 9, 2007 02:01 PM
Yes, Anthony, I know about the promotion. Its part of my post.
But thank you!
Posted by: LindaSoG at April 9, 2007 02:09 PM
LOL, sorry Linda. Very short attention span over here, completely missed it.
Posted by: Anthony at April 9, 2007 02:56 PM
Thank you Linda, Matt Maupin is one of many reasons the POW/MIA flag flys 24/7 at my home, I have not forgotten our missing.
Posted by: Jack at April 9, 2007 11:11 PM
Hello,
I remember when Matt Maupin and the other U.S. soldier were captured. I cannot believe three years have gone by. My prayers are with Matt and his family.
Bill A.
Montreal, Canada
Posted by: Bill A. at April 9, 2007 11:56 PM
Linda,
I'm sorry I did not come by yesterday, but thank you for remembering Matt. His parents are amazing folks- everyone here gathers strength from them. Imagine that.
Posted by: Cathy at April 10, 2007 09:29 AM
I Wear my Matt Maupin Tshirt that i Bought at Viet Nam Reunion in Kokomo In.. all the time to remind people of his status
NEVER FORGET!!!
Posted by: Fred at April 12, 2007 12:29 PM
Thank you for posting this article. It saddens me to see there is so little recent information or recent articles regarding Matt.
His family's strength has been amazing and is a true testament and example of what we strive to be as Americans.
I encourage anybody who reads this to ask themselves "What can I do to help?"
Something as simple as telling Matts story to a friend, making a sign a putting it up in your local town, writing the editor of your paper, etc. Together we can bring more exposure to this hero's plight. Lets keep pushing until we have answers!
Posted by: R. Marcantonio at April 16, 2007 12:00 AM
i have been following any and all information about keith. i do not know keith, but i will not forget what a hero he is. i wear a bracelet with his name on it everyday. i will never forget. he is always in my prayers.my tears continue.
Posted by: susan estrada at May 12, 2007 07:14 PM
I think of Matt everyday. I was in his platoon and were very close. I will always consider Matt one of my best friends. I miss and love him. God bring him home soon
Posted by: Bridgette at June 4, 2007 04:17 PM
Hi,
I didn't know Matt, but his name is on my POW braclet. My prayers and wishes are with him and all of our service men and women everyday.
Cassie
Posted by: Cassie Archibald at June 7, 2007 02:17 AM
I thank you putting up this web site. It is, indeed, sad to see and hear so litle recent information on Matt. I think it should be up to all of us POW/MIA activists to, literally, flood the airwaves, newspapers, magazines, songs that will actually get air play on radio stations and much, much, more! There must be someone out there that has what it takes to make Matt and the other POW/MIA issue an alternative way of life that folks will be able to catch onto. Together, we all can help bring Matt and the others back home to their families and then have a world class celebration. I, for one, can hardly wait for that to happen!
Bring Matt home by year end!
Mary Elizabeth Videen
Posted by: Mary E. Videen at September 14, 2007 03:02 AM