[cyberdasher]

Discouraging news. Keep Matt and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

[2banana]

Execute 50 held terrorists for this death...

[xzins]

They are really friendly, Christian people. They are not quitters. Whatever, the truth is, these folks need evidence one way or the other.

Almighty God, we pray for closure for the Maupin family. In the name of Jesus we pray; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

[Long Island Pete]

Gracious God, I pray for our soldiers. Let your grace be a protective shield, guarding them from harm and keeping them close to your love and compassion. May I always remember that they are the ones who face the horrors and dangers of war first-hand. Help us honor them for their courage and care for them when there is damage to their bodies or spirit. When they are lonely and afraid, and long to be with those whom they love, fill their hearts with the sure knowledge of your presence at all times, in war and peace. Let them feel, O God, deep in their hearts, that your love is always there—boundlessly, unconditionally, and eternally. Amen.

[AprilfromTexas]

Prayers for them. I’ve had him on my prayer list since his kidnapping/disappearance.

[Red Badger]

Usually, the jihadis want to show off their “victims” in a videotape, either alive or in the process of executing them. This guy was seen on videotape, but has since disappeared. No body was ever found, as in past disappearances, usually tortured and dismembered. They may have “converted” him to islam, and as much as I hate to say it, he may be one of them, now, via Stockholm Syndrome or brainwashing. But, at least he may still be alive................

[A.A. Cunningham]

That's Sergeant Matt Maupin.

[taxesareforever]

I give credit to the Maupin family for the way they are handling this situation. They could be a Sheehan but they are not and my heart and prayers go out to them. I do pray that they get closure on Matt. They certainly have dealt admirably with this situation.

[Badeye]

I think the family and those that have followed this have understood for at least two years its been a ‘search for remains’.

I’m in the next county to the east of where the Maupin family lives, and you can’t go into any store or shop without the posters ‘Remember Matt’.

[StarCMC]

Prayers going up (daily.) I am still wearing his POW bracelet.

[Allegra]

May God bless Matt Maupin and his family. My heart goes out to them all. So very sad.

Matt disappeared not far from where I was posted at the time.

April 9, 2004. That was an awful day few of us here will ever forget.