Capt. Matthew August
North Kingstown, RI
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From Andrea Panciera,
xx xxxx, RI
Projo.com is establishing this tribute page for Capt. Matthew August, from North Kingstown, R.I., who was killed during an attack in Iraq on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004.
From April Ondis,
Pawtucket, RI
Thank you for your service to us, Captain August.
From Pat Shoukry,
New York, NY
My deepest condolences to the family and all loved ones of Capt. Matthew August. My heart aches for you, and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the deep hurt you feel can be in some part eased by the feeling of great pride for Matthew's valor and deep sense of patriotism.
Matthew, you have made the ultimate sacrifice and did so willingly and without hesitation. Thank you so very much for defending my freedom. It means so much to me, to the people of NYC and to the entire nation. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of the country that I love so very much.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Most Sincerely, Pat Shoukry
From John Cianci,
N. Smithfield, RI
To the family and friends of Captain Matthew August,
My prayers and condolences are with you all.
As a fellow Rhode Islander serving in Iraq since April 2003, every death hits home. Moreover, when the tragedy is a Rhode Islander, it hits home so much harder to all of us serving in Iraq. CPT August will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. If I can do anything at all to assist or help, please do not hestitate to ask, I can be reached via email sfccianci@yahoo.com.
God Speed
SFC John A Cianci, 119th MP Co, Baghdad Iraq
From Heather Johnson,
Charlotte, NC
To the family of Capt. Matthew August... You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.. I thank god everyday for brave soldiers like your son!! I owe my freedom to him... With love and a heavy heart.. Heather Charlotte, NC HeatherJUGA@hotmail.com
From Barbara Gendron,
Stuart, FL
Dear Loved Ones of Capt. Matthew August, My heart goes out to you for your loss. I am overwhelmed to find the words to tell you how precious your son is to us, as well. May God grant you peace, and may you always be proud of Matthew and his ultimate sacrifice.
Barbara Gendron
From maryjane heath,
claremont, nh
For our fallen Hero and Family May God be with you in your time of sowrow,may he ease your pain give you strength and peace.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank You for the sacravise you have made for your contry you will never be forgotten. Hugs & Love HTK member MaryJane Heath & Family.N.H.
From catherine baker,
exeter, ri
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAPT.MATTHEW AUGUST. I MYSELF AM FROM NORTH KINGSTOWN, ALTHOUGH I DO NOT KNOW THE AUGUST FAMILY. I THANK GOD FOR YOUNG HEROS SUCH AS MATTHEW...THESE SPECIAL PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN. I WILL PRAY FOR THE AUGUST FAMILY. BEING THE MOTHER OF THREE TEEN-AGED SONS, I CANNOT IMAGINE LOSING ANY ONE OF THEM. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
From Barry Mehn,
St. Louis, MO
To The Family of Capt> Mathew August: I send my warmest condolences to the family and friends of Mathew August, who served with such bravery and gave his life defending my freedom.I am forever garteful for Mathew who served our great country with such Pride and Courage, My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. May the Perpetual Light shine Upon Him and Grant him Peace.
Barry MehnFRM USAF Nurse St. Louis, Mo
From Kathleen Sibert,
Redondo Beach, Ca
To the Family and Friends of Captain Matthew August. My family and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you at this time of loss. May the memories you have of Matthew be a source of comfort to you at this time. Captain August will not be forgotten, nor his deeds of valor and courage. Prayerfully Yours, Kathleen Sibert & Family
From Michele S.,
Bigfork, MT
To the Family of Capt. Matthew August:
My sincerest condolences over the loss of your loved one.
Take comfort in knowing that Matthew is thought of as a Hero. He served our Country with dignity and courage, and we will be forever grateful.
We will never forget.
Hugs and God Bless,
Michele S. in Montana(michele38mt@hotmail.com)
From john de bont,
east greenwich, ri
Dear August family,
The de Bont family deeply regrets your loss and is praying for you. Your son is a hero for all Americans and his service is greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. God bless you.
From Heidi Narr,
Pittsburgh, PA
To the family and friends of Capt. Matthew August...May the Love of Matthew and the Light of God comfort you in this time of darkness. Matthew's Brave and Courageous Sacrifice to our country is one Sacrifice that will remain deeply embedded in the hearts and minds of the American Family and our hearts remain heavy with yours. May the memories that you have of your Hero comfort you and remind you of the good and giving man he was and always will be. Thank you, CAPT. MATTHEW AUGUST for protecting our Freedoms and Liberties and for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country....YOU ARE A HERO...With our deepest sympathy, prayers and love. Respectfully yours,
Heidi and Monica Narr - Pittsburgh, PA
From Anthony Lato Jr,
Las Vegas, NV
As a former Rhode Islander and Vietnam Veteran, I send my condolences to the entire August Family.
From Mark Paiva,
Providence, RI
My deepest condolences, may God bless you and keep you in your time of loss and sorrow.
SSG Mark Paiva
118th Military Police Battalion
Balad, Iraq
From nelio rodrigues,
pawtucket, ri
I would like to offer my deepest condolonces to the August family.
I too am a fellow Rhode Islander who's stationed in Iraq.
I want the entire August family to know
that they are my heroes, for they and capt. August are the ones that have made the ultimate sacrifice.Please be strong, and be encouraged for Mathew walks with the good Lord. "FOR NO GREATER LOVE HAS A MAN THAN THIS, THEY HE LAYS DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FELLOW MAN."
I pray for you, and I thank Capt. Mathew August from the bottom of my heart. God Bless you and God bless America.
Spc. Nelio Rodrigues
Balad, Iraq
From ROBERT White,
Warwick,, RI
My deepest condolences to out to Captain Mathew August's wife and to members of his family. He will always be remembered by a gratefull nation.Go with God, Captain Mathew August.
From Kimberly Cleveland,
Mendon, MI
Our sincerest sympathy and gratitude to the family of Capt. Matthew August. May the Lord bless your hearts with His utmost comfort during this time and envelope you in a peace that only He can give. That your child has laid down his life for our freedom means more than words could ever express. Christ be with you and yours during this most difficult time in your lives. God bless.
Kimberly Cleveland and Family
Proud Military Mom
From Sean McNamara,
Attleboro, Ma
To the friends and family of Matthew August,
My deepest condolences go out to you in your time of loss. I grew up in NK playing soccer with Mark. I also graduated from BHHS. From all accounts, your son was an exceptional person and a great soldier. Please accept my deepest sympathies
From kim grant,
woonsocket, ri
To Matt's mom, dad, wife, brother and family....I will forever be proud to be an American, to cherish the freedom I often take for granted, and I will never forget that your son is part of the reason I am able to be free. There are truly no words to convey my deepest sympathy to you and your family....may God bless and keep your family...
From Tina Mares,
Tucson, AZ
As our counry mourns the loss of another fallen Hero as God receives a special gift, Mathew. His unselfish sacrifices will not go un-noticed. My thoughts and prayers to the family and freinds of this brave man.
He will never be forgotten.
God bless,
Your sister in Christ and a proud Marine mom, Tina
From Audrey Babbitt,
Lisbon, CT
There are no words to comfort you at this tragic time. But know that Americans are proud of our military service men and women and lose a little of themselves when one is taken.
Love always, Wife of a Veteran
From Scott Gardner,
Coventry, RI
To the loved ones of Capt. Matthew August, We send all of our prayers and condolences to you in this time of grief. Matthew is the kind of young man that we should hold as a shining example of conduct. As a gulf war veteran, I understand the strain that you have felt this past year and I grieve with you. Please understand that there are many of us who appreciate your family's sacrifice, even if it's not always said. The Gardner Family, Coventry RI
From Sean Connors,
Madison, Ct
Dear Mr. & Mrs. August, I am deeply sorry for your loss. As the father of four young children, I cannot imagine the pain your in. Please know that your son will not be forgotten. He was a brave man who defended this great country with honor. Love, The Connors.
From Rodney Caron,
North Smithfield, RI
Thank you, Capt. August. The USA will continue to thrive and will be a safer place because of your dedication and honor. God bless your family.
From Mari Shuttlesworth,
Portsmouth, RI
My sincerest condolences to your family. My prayers are with you. I know the fear of having loved ones in Iraq and the prayers that are with all the men and women there serving our country. God Bless.
From D. Maria Daehn,
B. Oeynhausen, Ge
My compassion and condolences to the family of Capt. Matthew August,
with deepest respect and gratitude. Sincerely, Maria
From Kristi Lade,
Bradenton, FL
To Captain August and all who miss him. Please know always that his sacrifice will never be forgotten or taken for granted. He will FOREVER be a Hero and we are FOREVER in his debt.
God Bless,
Kristi Lade and family ~ Bradenton,FL
From Edward Wilson,
Scotch Plains, NJ
Gail and I express our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Matthew, in the service of our nation.
Ed and Gail Wilson
From Sean Brady,
beltsville, MD
My condolences to the August family. I have the deepest respect for what your son chose to do for his country. Though it may be of little comfort, you remain in my thoughts.
From mike smith,
Tiverton, RI
A special Thank You for your dedication to your country and to the people that you help protect, My condolences to your mother and farther for their loss, no parent expects this to happen, and they have experienced the greatest loss any parent can. my prayers and my thank you are with you both. God Bless You and your family
From Melissa Cudworth,
Burrillville, RI
To the family and friends of Captain August, may you know he was a fine may he served with the best to protect our country and save us from another devastating disaster like 9/11. He is a rolemodel for all those around not only children but for adults also he showed us honor and coureage. I do believe this country has to remember this war is NOT over that it is far from over. We sometimes think because the president declared the war over there is still a harmful enviorment over in Iraq that we cannot forget. May god be with you and help you with the grief and sorrow and to also celebrate Matthews life as he is a hero to all. "FOR NO GREATER LOVE HAS A MAN THAN THIS, THEY HE LAYS DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FELLOW MAN"
From Dana Hambly,
Fairfield, CT
To the August Family,
You have my family's and my deepest sympathies for the loss of Matt. I had the pleasure of meeting Matt in grade school on the NK soccer fields and graduated with him from BHHS in '93. He was a man of high integrity, spirited dedication and a friend. I am proud to have known him and thankful for his service to this country.
Sincerely,
Dana Hambly
From Drew Hambly,
Cleveland Heights, OH
Dear August Family, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Matthew. He was a classmate of my brother and I was a classmate of your son Mark at BHHS. My deepest regrets.
From Matthew Cook,
Hartford, CT
To the Family and Friends of Capt. Matthew August:
I write this message with a heavy heart. I learned of Matt's death yesterday in an email from fellow classmates. It was the first time I had heard his name in over 10 years and I was stunned by the news. I knew Matt from our four years together at Hendricken and I was in many of his classes.
He was an extraordinary individual – a scholar student, hardworking athlete, and from what I have read in the papers an honorable officer willing to risk it all for our benefit. He was someone very special. I feel fortunate to have known him.
My most heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, parents, and siblings. All of us are poorer for Matt's death and his family will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharing in your grief during this difficult time,
Matthew J. Cook
Bishop Hendricken Class of '93
Hartford, CT
From Kim Sundy,
Cambridge, MA
To Matthew's Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My husband, Rob, was Matt's roommate at West Point. Matt was an amazing person, a dear friend and a wonderful athlete! Our family shared many happy moments (Ring Weekend) with Matt, and will miss his wit and charm.
All our love-
Robert and Kim Sundy
USMA 1997
From KENNETH JENSEN,
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
AS A FORMER RHODE ISLANDER, MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF MATTHEW AUGUST.GOD BLESS YOU! KENNETH JENSEN
From Barbara Poulin,
Uxbridge, MA
My deepest sympathy. I may be one of the few who have known every feeling you've felt until Jan 27. My heart is with you now. My son is in 1st En C Co.
From Marilyn dowler,
Warwick,, ri
Our prayers, and thoughts are with you.
Our son and grandson, were there.
May God Bless all of you.
From Veronique Leach,
North Kingstown, RI
My deepest condolesences to the August familly. Captain August I thank you for your bravery and serving for this country so I can have a brighter future. I have deeply admired the case that was displayed at our school (DMS) that your mom had put together. God bless the August family .
DMS student Veronique
From Rob Vecchiarelli,
Clarksville, TN
To Mo' and family of CPT Matthew August...I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Matt was a truly wonderful person who served unselfishly. I was in Maureen's company at West Point when I met Matt. Matt was a true hero and his loss leaves a void in our great army. It was an honor to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, CPT Rob Vecchiarelli
From Kristen Wertheim,
Hartford, CT
To the Family and Friends of Captain Matthew August
You are in my thoughts and prayers. The sacrifice Matthew made for our country will NEVER be forgotten. I am deeply sorry for your loss
From Marlene Tussey,
Harrisburg, PA
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Capt. Matthew August. I do truly thank you for his HEROISM as he served this great nation giving each one of the priviledge of continuing to enjoy the freedoms that we so all cherish here in America! May God supply the strength and comfort you need at this time of loss. God Bless you!
~Marlene from PA
From Rebecca Riordan,
Fayetteville, NC
To Maureen, Dick, Donna, and Matt's friends and family: My greatest sympathy to you all. I can only tell you I am extremely proud and honored to have been able to have known Matt - as a fellow Rhody and West Pointer. Matt was always a happy face for the plebes in D2 - a very good, fair, positive leader. I can just imagine how you and his troops must feel losing such a good person/officer. Maureen, as my roomate during Beast detail - and finding out you guys were dating was awesome. You truly were blessed with a winner! All I can say, on behalf of my family in RI, my 'family' at West Point, and my fellow officers who knew Matt - "And when our work is done, Our course on earth is run, May it be said "Well done, Be thou at peace, ..Live, Serve, and Die we pray, West Point for thee" Blessing to you all as you journey back to West Point for his ceremony. My heart is with you. Hang in there! Sincerely, Becky (D'Angelo) and Dan Riordan '98
From Tania Ward,
Loveland, Oh
Thank you Matthew for your service to your country. The American people will be for ever greatful. You are and American hero.
Tania Ward
StarSupport Military Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StarSupportMilitaryGroup/
tania@fuse.net
From Vernon Chandler,
Mililani, HI
To the August Family,
My deepest condolences go to the entire August family for the loss of Matthew. I heard of the terrible news yesterday in an email from another friend in the 1BCT. Matt and I became good friends during a short TDY in Korea and continued our friendship upon our return to Ft. Riley. I never had the opportunity to meet Maureen, but Matt spoke of her often and he always got a big smile when he talked about hunting with his dad. Although Matt and I haven't spoken since my PCS, I have thought of him often. He was a fine officer, a superb soldier and a remarkable person. I consider it an honor to have been associated with him both professionally and personally. He will be missed by all.
CPT Vernon A. Chandler and Family
Formerly Dreanaught 2, 1st BDE, 1ID
From Tiffany Diaz,
Bellflower, CA
Matthew~ Thank you so much for your sacrifice for this country...you will NEVER be forgotten! This country is grateful to you and your family. Thank you once again...you will be greatly missed....
From Alex Shore,
Danville, NH
Dear August family-
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Matthew. I am thinking of you in this time of great sorrow. I have an amazing respect and appreciation for Matthew and for all of our troops.
From Marion Morris,
St. Louis, MO
My family had to honor to meet Cpt. August at my son's wedding on 9 August 2003 at Fort Riley, Kansas. My son had to borrow Cpt. August's dress blue uniform for the wedding and reception, because his was still in storage. I pray everyday for the safereturn of all our sons and daugthers from Iraq. May Cpt. August's wife and family receive the gratitude and sympathy from our nation and families.
From Matthew Vanasse,
Seattle, WA
To the August Family,
From my entire family I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, brother, and husband Matthew. I grew up with Matt on the soccer fields, in the classroom and even at his house for Bible study. I know Matt to be decent person and know that he comes from a very strong family with respectable values. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. God Bless.
From Sandy Aneda,
Attleboro, MA
To Dick, Donna, Mark, Melanie and Maureen, Our hearts go out to all of you. Matt was a very courageous and dedicated young man and my family thanks him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for our country's freedom. Our son-in-law right now is in Ramadi Iraq, also fighting for our freedom. We are formerly from NK and my son Barry went to BHHS and graduated with Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You and God Bless Our Troops!
Barry & Sandy Aneda.
From Melanie August,
Post Rd #24104, RI
As Matthew's sister, I would like to personally thank all of those who have offered their sympathy in this time of sadness. Matthew truly was a hero and to see this website dedicated to him is a wonderful tribute. All his life, he wanted to be a soldier and to lead soldiers. Right down to his last moments as a leader, Matthew was seen as a hero by his own troops. This is seen in the way 3 of his soldiers also died trying to save their leader, Matthew. I ask that you truly appreciate the sacrifice that my brother has made for all of us- for our freedom- something we don't think of often enough. Matthew and I also have another brother, Major Mark August. He still serves proudly as a pilot in the US Air Force. So please remember, there are still troops everywhere that need our love and support. Thank you again for your support and live your lives being proud to be an American- my brother died for it. ---Melanie August Cargilo
From Joan Austin,
Ayer, Ma
I would like to express my sympathy to the friends and family of Captain August.
I would also like to express my gratitude
to Captain August for fighting to ensure mine and my fellow Americans freedom.
Joan Austin
From Heather Fox,
shawnee, ok
It is sad to hear we have lost yet a nother one of our service people. My Heart goes out to the family and friends and also a deep thank you for serving our country and standing up for our country if it wasent for the men and woman who serve in the service we would not be a free country. In my eyes and im sure in a lot of others the men and woman who serve our country are our gaurdian angels. And as they watched over us, god will watch over them in there rest.
From Mary Williams,
Cocoa, Fl
To Matthew's Family:
May the memories
Held deep in your heart
Help sooth your spirit
At this difficult time
You all in my thoughts and
In My Heart
From amy winters,
new brighton, pa
My sincerest sympathy to the family.Matthew is a hero and always will be.god bless you all and now matthew is an angel watching over all.my daughter kristi is 8 yrs old and wrote a poem i want you to read.
A IS FOR A NY COLOR
M IS FOR MY GOD
E IS FOR EVERY SOLDIER
R IS FOR REMEMBERING TROOPS
I IS FOR I LOVE YOU ALL
C IS FOR COOL SOLDIERS
A IS FOR THE AWESOME TROOPS
AND MATTHEW FOUGHT FOR THESE THINGS AND REPRESENTED ALL THESE.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
AMY
From C Jameson,
Carthage, NC
To the August Family,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Matthew. Our family and friends are saying prayers of comfort for you. We know Maureen's family and hope that everyone is able to find peace and hope throughout this time of grief.
Thank you for your son's bravery and dedication, From the Jamesons and Flatleys, NC
From Mike Laprey,
New Rochelle, NY
I was also a classmate of Matt's at Hendricken. He was an outstanding individual - one that you knew was going to achieve greatness. Your classmates, your friends, and your country will miss such a wonderful individual. -- Mike
From Pamela Wilkinson,
Warwick, RI
Dear August Family -
Please know that you are held in my prayers and those of so many others as you approach the first anniversary of Matthew's passing.
I never had the privilege of meeting Matthew, but feel that his beautiful spirit has been made known to so many. His memory and service to our country will be remembered forever with respect and deep appreciation.
God bless,
Pam Wilkinson
Hendricken Alumni Office
From Mark AUGUST,
San Diego, ca
To the August Family,
My name is Mark August from Los Angeles, California and have a younger brother named Matthew August. I also serve in the United States Navy (15 years of service). I will pray for you and your family. I have never heard of Capt. Matthew August US Army and any lost to any service is painfull to hear but he is with God.
Respectfully,
Petty Officer Mark August, USNR
mark.august@navy.mil
From Ali VanNest,
Ewa Beach, HI
I met Matt in college. We spent a lot of time talking and getting to know one another from afar. Matt spoke of his love for his family, his feeling of being a protector to his sister, his time at West Point and his hopes and dreams for the future. The last time I really spoke with Matt was sometime during my second year at the University of Delaware. Just two nights ago I got into a conversation with my boyfriend about people from our college days. He so happened to be a high school friend of Maureen. What are the odds of both of us knowing one of this couple before we even knew each other? He told me the horrible news which was echoed by a long period of silence. Although Matt has not been in my life for a long long time, this was a great loss. I wish my sincerest condolences to Matt's family and his brave and amazing wife. Matt helped me through many hard times when I was at a very insecure and bad place. Matt was a friend. Matt was honorable. Matt touched my life. I am glad to know Matt found true love and a peaceful happy life in the prior years to his passing. I just wish Matt would have been able to experience it for a longer time. I do know that if Matt is anywhere, he is by God's side as one of his angels. Thank you Matt for the memories and GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOUR LOVED ONES! Ali Van Nest alijane808@hotmail.com
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