Matthew R. Courtois

In church on Sunday, they announced that a serviceman from our ward had been killed. Here is the news information I could find online (click HERE for the link):

The Department of Defense announced Monday that Senior Airman Matthew R. Courtois, of Lucas, Texas was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom when he died on September 20, 2009, at the Abdullah Al Mubarak Airbase in Kuwait. He was assigned to the 366th Security Forces Squadron at the Mountain Home Air Force Base. Courtois died as a result of non-combat related injuries while on duty. Courtois, 22, is survived by his wife, Cheyenne, and two stepchildren. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

I am so incredibly saddened for the Courtois family. I didn't know Matt very well, but I do know that he was a great person and I remember seeing him at Church wearing his uniform and remebering how grateful I am for the brave men and women like him that defend our country. I can't even express how emotional I get when I sing the national anthem or see the American Flag. So thank you a million times over to Matt and all the other soldiers for your sacrifices!

HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:

1. Jesus Christ.

2. The American Soldier

One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.