Guide Note

United States Army Private First Class Keith Matthew Maupin, known as Matt Maupin to family and friends, was captured by Iraqi insurgents on April 9, 2004. On June 28, 2004, a poor quality video purportedly showing Maupin's execution was aired by Al Jazeera.

Maupin's remains were found on March 30, 2008, and returned to the United States on April 27, 2008.

In a 12-mile procession Maupin was taken past Glen Este High School, where he once played football, and then to Union Township Civic Center, near Cincinnati, for a memorial service.

The date and cause of his death remain unknown although DNA tests have confirmed that the remains are Maupin's.

On Sunday, April 27, 2008, Maupin was remembered at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate Maupin's life.

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 13, 1983
2. Birthplace: Batavia, Ohio
3. Full Name: Keith Matthew Maupin
4. Often called: Matthew and Matt
5. Joined the United States Army Reserve in 2002
6. Attended the University of Cincinnati
7. Captured in 2004
8. Remains found and parents notified on March 30, 2008
9. Date of death: Unknown
10. Parents founded the Yellow Ribbon Support Center