Army Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips died of wounds sustained when his outpost was attacked by small-arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. Also killed were 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, Sgt. Israel Garcia, Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling and Pfc. Sergio S. Abad.
PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES
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Your family has been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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Your family has been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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Thankyou. Godspeed. Brad Stuart, Texas. 2008.
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American Legion Post 149 of Jasper, Georgia salutes Matthew B. Phillips for his service to his country.
Dale Burdge - Senior Vice Commander Post 149
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MY HEARTS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, BUT DO UNDERSTAND HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW! ~GOD BLESS
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I didn't know Matthew that well...we went to West Hall High school together...I am truly sorry for your loss...My heart goes out to the family...
take care Jennifer Dozetos
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We can never repay you for your service and giving. God has graced me with the privilage of being family and I will hold your honor, always.
RS Minnesota
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My prayers are with you and your family.
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Thoughts and Prayers with all family and friend of Corp Phillips. I am so sorry to hear of this! May God Bless All the Troops. It is hard for us as family to deal with a death but, it is even harder for those who were there at the time of the incident and all those horrible memories of this death they will have of this young soldiers death. Sorry to hear of this.
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Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
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May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.