us Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Was From Irvine

[CAARNG 68W]

IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- The U.S. soldier who was killed during an operation near Lashkar Gar in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Tuesday has been identified as 28-year-old Staff Sgt. Matthew V. Thompson of Irvine.

The Pentagon identified Thompson on Wednesday.


Thompson was conducting "train, advise, assist" activities with Afghan counterparts when the patrol "triggered an improvised explosive device," or IED, according to a news release from U.S. Forces Afghanistan.

Another U.S. service member and six Afghan soldiers sustained wounds during the operation.

This is the second U.S. combat death in Afghanistan this year. In January, Army Green Beret Staff Sgt. Matthew McClintock, 30, died after an hours-long firefight near Marjah in Helmand Province.

McClintock was assisting Afghan Special Operations troops as they defended against an intense Taliban assault.

ABC News contributed to this report.

http://abc7.com/news/us-soldier-killed-in-afghanistan-was-from-irvine/1483172/

[Swoop]

Condolences and Prayers to the family. RIP and God Bless Soldier.

[PedOncoDoc]

Rest in Peace, Warrior. Thank you for your service and sacrifice - you will not be forgotten.

Prayers out to friends, family and team.

[Sohei]

Rest In Peace, Staff Sgt. Thompson and thank you for your service and sacrifice!

[The Reaper]

RIP, Staff Sergeant.

Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.

Prayers out.

TR

[echoes]

Rest-In-Peace Staff Sgt. Thompson.:(

You will not be forgotten.

Prayers Out.


Holly

[PRB]

RIP Sergeant....

[SF_BHT]

RIP SSG...

[Barbarian]

Rest in peace, Staff Sergeant Matthew Thompson. Thank you.

[full cooler]

Rest in peace.

[CAARNG 68W]

Spent last night and a lot of today a bit.....in a state of perpetual stun. SSG Thompson went to the same university I went to

[PSM]

Rest in Peace, SSG Thompson. Thank you for stepping up.

Pat

[bblhead672]

These heroes are dead. They died for liberty – they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars – they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead. —Robert G. Ingersoll

[Patrin]

These heroes are dead. They died for liberty – they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars – they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead. —Robert G. Ingersoll

^Thanks for sharing.

RIP, Staff Sgt. Thompson. Your sacrifice will be always remembered, you fought the good fight.