Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, Richmond Hill, GA

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, 29, of Richmond Hill, Ga., died Aug. 7 while supporting combat operations in Kapisa province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Note: We at the Georgia Front Page have always supported and honored our troops. We appreciate their willingness to give so much for their country and are saddened when we hear of the loss of one of our brave soldiers. While we mourn for all who give their life to keep those of us in the states free and safe, our hearts go out in particular to our fellow Georgians. - GFP