Dear Mr. and Mrs. Maupin,
As the holiday weekend culminates in the grand finale tomorrow, the 4th of July, we will all remember those who have given their all for our country. Remember their families. Remember the soildiers injured, in hospitals, many of whom are far from their families and alone. A visit, a call, an email, whatever, no matter how small makes a difference. I know, because we lost a loved one in this war.
As grief stricken as I and all those out there are who have lost a loved one, I try to imagine what it must be like for you, Matt’s family. I find I am unable to do so.
You have no closure!
Matt was found to be missing or captured early on in the war. Because of a law in existance then and now [unless it just recently was changed], Matt cannot be classified as MIA or a POW. That hinders the military in their search for Matt. The military has tried unsuccessfully to find Matt and free him or return his remains to you.
I can’t speak for anyone else; but, I personally would find the not knowing much harder to bear after all this time. Of course I would never give up hope! But the constant not knowing would be such a cruel existance! How alone you must feel at times?
Let me assure you, you are not alone. There are troops and every day Americans by the thousands who pray for Matt and his family every day. I am just sorry that there is so little I or any of us can do to ease your pain and the torture of the unknown.
God Bless you Mr. and Mrs. Maupin. You can rest assured that Matt is never far from my thoughts. May you be surrounded with the love and support of friends and family tomorrow and everyday.
Sincerely,
devildog6772
Mrs. Maupin I am so sorry for your loss, and as a mother I agree the picture from the funeral is not the way to raise money. Tee shirts are one thing, and that was also before they found Matt. I like you held out hope until the end. I cry tears for you and Matt. My son was in Iraq for 15 months. God blessed me and let him come home. God bless you, and your other sons. You have more strength than I think I could ever have. I now still pray for all the men and women at war to protect us. Your son gave his life to protect my family and I will never forget!