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Gulf Coast Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
November 17, 2011
Another Gulf Coast soldier has been killed in Afghanistan. Pfc. Matthew C. Colin of Navarre was serving in the U.S. Army as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Details surrounding his death have not yet been released. His remains arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Thursday afternoon.
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Pfc. Matthew C. Colin, The Fallen Hero Benefit Team stands and salutes you for the sacrifice you paid for our freedom. Go now my Blessed Soldier and guard the Gates of Heaven along with the many other Fallen Heroes. Your name will forever be remembered, for now you are an American Hero, we love you Pfc. Matthew C. Colin, R.I.P. Soldier. To the family of Pfc. Matthew C. Colin, you are in our prayers May God Bless & keep you, bringing you comfort and peace during this time of lose. There are no words just tears to let you know how much we are grateful for the sacrifice that your whole family has paid for our freedom. We love you and Honor you. From The Fallen Hero Benefit Team. God Bless….
True heroes aren’t athletes, actors, singers, getting paid thousands/millions of dollars. It’s the soldier, airman, marine, seaman, coast guardsmen that lay their lives on the line everyday.
It’s men like Pat Tillman that felt a sense of patriotism over a career in the NFL to serve his country, not for the love of money, but for a cause higher than his own personal wants or needs.
It’s the young men (and women) like this man PFC Matthew Colin, James Burnett, and LCpl Travis Nelson that are real American heroes!
This Thanksgiving, be thankful for folks like these that step up and say “I will” so we can live the way we live.
All gave some, some gave all! God Bless America!
Our thoughts, prayers and thanks go out to the Matthew C. Colin, James R. Burnett’s and their families. These soldiers lost their life part of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Matthew and James made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. They fought for us so we all could have freedom. They are all true heroes! Heaven received a few new angels they will never be forgotten, God has them in his hands now. RIP
To the family of Mathew Colin,our hearts and prayers go to you and yours.My son is with MSH 5-1 CAV.And we pray for the day the rest of our young men and women return home from there.
I met Matt in first grade and stayed friends with him up until I moved away. When I returned the following year in 6th grade he was the first who remembered me and talked to me. I hated through out the years we drifted apart. Matt was one of the most caring people I’ve ever met. He is a true hero, he risked his own life to keep us Safe. I will never take a day for granted . Matt will be terribly missed but thank u for service .
I had the pleasure of knowing Matt while I was growing up. He was a great brother and a great friend. Our love and prayers go out to the family. Kathy, Ken, and Mike are wonderful people. Thank you so much for treating me like your family when I was growing up. Matt will be missed by many. Thank you Matt for everything. You are a hero.
Lord I pray for this young Soilders loved ones, and spare us from any more of this.
Praying for his family. He is truly our hero. Thank you Pfc. Matthew C. Colin for your sacrifice for this country.
We don’t know this young man personally, but our hearts ache for his family and friends. May God be near and dear to them in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Thank you to PFC Colin for all you did for this country.
My son and Matt are from the same unit deployed to Afganistan. My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt’s family. Thank you is not enough for the sacrifice he made for our country. Rest in Peace soldier, you are in Gods hands now.
My heart goes out to his family and friends. May GOD lift you up in his arms and wrap you in comfort. A sincere THANK U for allowing PFC. Colin to serve our country and allow us to have freedom! May GOD bless you!
Praying for the family and friends of this great hero. Thank you Pfc. Matthew C. Colin for your service too our country. R.I.P
This is very sad! I pray that God comforts his family and love ones. Thanks for your service Pfc. colin, you’ll never be forgtton!