In Memory OfSSG Matthew W. Weikert

SSG Matthew W. Weikert, 29, U.S. Army & Marine Corps, born May 15, 1981, was Killed in Action (KIA) on July 17, 2010. A Marine combat veteran of Ramadi and Fallujah, Weikert re-enlisted in the Army, becoming a squad leader with the 101st Airborne. He prioritized the training of his soldiers above all else. For his service, he earned the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Weikert's hometown renamed Main Street in his honor. He is survived by his son, Jayse. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!