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In loving memory... Matt Dillon's Interests
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THIS PAGE IS A MEMORIAL... PLEASE TREAT IT AS SUCH AND KEEP MATTS MEMORY ALIVE BY VISITING AND COMMENTING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE... LETS SHOW MATT HOW MUCH HE IS LOVED!!!
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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Matthew Dillon who was born in Virginia on December 28, 1980 to Neal and Lucy Dillon. Matthew was raised and attended elementary, middle and high school in Aiken S.C. Matthew graduated from Wardlaw High School in 1999. From 1999 to 2003, Matthew attended Aiken Tech College until he was called to duty while serving in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Matthew was deployed to Operation Iraq Freedom I, operating as a Combat engineer. During his one year deployment Matthew was injured while on a patrol mission when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (roadside bomb). Matthew returned safely from Iraq in 2004 and was awarded a purple heart from the Army for his injuries received while in combat.
Despite Matthew’s veteran military service record in 2005 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Matthew graduated from Marine Boot Camp, Marine Combat training school and Military Police school and was assigned to Marine Air wing Unit MWSS 373, Miramar CA. Due to Matthews outstanding service record and professionalism he was quickly promoted to the Non Commissioned Officer rank of Corporal, in the short time period of 16months. In 2006, Matthew was again deployed to Operation Iraq Freedom with MWSS 373, serving as a Military Policeman fire team leader for Havoc II.
On December 11, 2006, Matthew and Havoc II were conducting a combat mission in the Anbar Province of Iraq when there Humvee vehicle was hit by a large Improvised explosive device (roadside bomb). Cpl. Matthew Dillon, Lcpl. Clinton Miller and Lcpl. Budd Cote were killed instantly and the incident further injured two other Marines.
Matthew was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many. He exhibited a zest for life and love for his country that was beyond compare. Matthew’s earthly body is gone, however his love and energy lives forever in every life he touched. Matthew is survived by his parents Neal and Lucy and his brothers Rob and Michael. We love you Matt………..
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"In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it." ~JFK
In loving memory... Matt Dillon's Friend Space (Top 20)
Hi, Matt.. Its almost Independance Day.. wanted to stop by and say hello to you. Thank you for all you have done for this country. We will NEVER forget about you.
Your brother and I and a couple of his friends went on a memorial ride today and I just couldnt stop thinking of you. I heard on the news that this day isnt for just the ones we have lost but also for the ones who have served and I just cant see myself deserving this day as much as you and the others who made the ultimate sacrifice. I love you and miss you buddy (Semper Fi)
Hey handsome boy... Im helping take care of mom and dad down here. Boy, you sure are freakin missed by us all!! Continue to help make us stronger. I love you and we will see one another soon..
I just wanted to say Thank You. Because of your sacrifice and the sacrifice of men and women like you, we do not have to look over our shoulder in fear. Thank you Matt.
hey brother!! Just stopping by to show some love! Thanks for your sacrifice. What would our Corps be without Marines like you. Looks like we served in Anbar around the same period. I was a gunner with TS Co. I hope you are enjoying your duty in Heaven. "If the Army, Air Force or Navy ever look upon heavens scene they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines"!!! Semper Fidelis brother
i just dont know how to deal with EVERYTHING at times.....just as we all feel. we all handle you not being here in our own way . But sometimes it is just a bit overwhelming, and need your strength and then more........
Thinking about alot today little brother...there was still a lot of shit we needed to do. miss ur smile and laugh. Wish I could talk to you right now...love u, Mikey
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