Capt. Matthew C. Mattingly
September 13, 2006Freedom Quilts Heroes
Army Capt. Matthew C. Mattingly 30, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio was assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. He died Sept. 13 2006 when he encountered enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations in Mosul, Iraq.
This quilt was made by Freedom Quilts for his family in honor of Capt. Matthew C. Mattingly.
Letter from Matthew's Sister
I am the sister of Captain Matthew Mattingly. That is the most beautiful quilt. Made with so much love and respect. Thank you so much for making it.
Michelle Houser