Maupin Family Stays Strong as Funeral Set

Family Security Matters ^ | April 10, 2008 | Terry Kinney

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The parents of a soldier listed as missing-captured in Iraq for nearly four years will continue their work at an organization that has sent thousands of goody packages to soldiers, even though the reality is beginning to sink in that the Army has declared him dead.

Keith and Carolyn Maupin and numerous volunteers have sent more than 9,600 boxes of donated toiletries, magazines and treats to soldiers in Iraq through the Yellow Ribbon Support Center, along with photos of Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin and a plea to help find him.

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Matt Maupin’s story breaks my heart. Prayers up for his family and other loved ones. The enemy we are fighting is evil incarnate. We must be allowed to win this war.

[Girlene]

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An annual scholarship fundraiser on the anniversary of Matt's capture will be held as planned Wednesday, with some surprises. Keith may trim the bushy beard he promised would not be clipped until Matt came home; Matt's brother Micah, home on leave from California, will sign re-enlistment papers for another hitch with the Marines.

[Ann Archy]

God Bless this family.