In Memory OfCW3 Matthew P. Ruffner

CW3 Matthew P. Ruffner, 34, U.S. Army, born November 18, 1978, Killed in Action (KIA) on April 9, 2013. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ruffner was an AH-64 Apache pilot and flight instructor with Company B, 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment. He joined the Army in 1997, serving 16 years, and deployed to Afghanistan in August 2012. Matthew enjoyed slalom water skiing, kayaking, weightlifting, hunting, and playing guitar in numerous bands. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and Combat Action Badge. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!