October 16, 2010

Matthew Powell

A 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division soldier has been killed in an improvised explosive device blast in Ghunday Ghar, Afghanistan.

Spc. Matthew C. Powell, age 20, of Slidell, La., died from his wounds Oct. 12, 2010, at Kandahar Airfield. Matthew Powell was a motor transport operator assigned to Company A., 526th Brigade Support Battalion. He joined the Army in July 2008 and arrived at Fort Campbell in November 2008. His awards and decorations include: National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and Army Service Ribbon.

Matthew Powell is survived by his father, Lloyd P. Powell of Baton Rouge, La.; and mother, Janice C. Powell of Slidell, La.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Matthew Powell is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen

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