Keith Matthew Maupin

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.

On November 11, 2008, Hajji Hammadi, one of the Al Qaeda insurgents suspected in the killing of Sgt. Maupin, was killed during a raid by coalition forces.CNN: Iraq Raid Kills Suspect in Kidnap-slaying of Gi (November 20, 2008)

Maupin's remains were found on March 30, 2008, and returned to the United States on April 27, 2008. 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. 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.The New York Times: Soldier's Remains Are Returned Home (April 27, 2008)

1. Wikipedia: Keith Matthew Maupin

2. Iraq War Heroes: Keith Matthew Maupin

3. CNN: Iraq Raid Kills Suspect in Kidnap-slaying of Gi (November 20, 2008)

4. The New York Times: Soldier's Remains Are Returned Home (April 27, 2008)

5. Guardian Unlimited: Remains ID'd As Mission Ohio Soldier's (March 31, 2008)

6. CNN: Body found of Ohio soldier missing in Iraq (March 30, 2008)

7. YouTube Video: Kidnapped Soldier Mourned in Ohio (Time: 1:11)