april fools

8 years ago I was waiting to go to basic training.

5 years ago I was on a plane to Kuwait to participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

2 days ago, the DOD announced a Change of Status in an Army soldier. Keith "Matt" Maupin's remains were identified. So many held out hope for his safe return, but with each passing day that hope grew shorter and shorter. I know this wasn't the answer his family was wishing for, but it must be better than wondering.

We Will Never Forget.