Comments on: Combat Heroes SPC Lowe and Captain Freeman

By: Wounded SPC Kit Lowe to receive Bronze Star « Afghanistan My Last Tour

Wounded SPC Kit Lowe to receive Bronze Star « Afghanistan My Last Tour — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:21:12 +0000

[...] Kit was wounded in August in a Taliban ambush in Kapisa Province (you can read about the ambush here). SPC Lowe recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Sept. [...]

By: Judy and Lee

Judy and Lee — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:59:16 +0000

Our hearts go out to Sandi and Don, Kit’s parents. We know how proud they have been of him, as well as all their children, and their concern for his well-being. He couldn’t have a more supportive family.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:22:43 +0000

I just recently found out about Kit being hurt,and the other casualties. i am deeply saddened at the loss of life but do understand it is their job to protect our country and our freedoms.SPC Lowe says he is not a hero, he was just doing his job, but every man and woman who takes the oath to protect our country,our freedom, our rights,and help others are hero’s to me. So i say thank you to every single member of the military force out there,thank you for caring and loving your country and having pride in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:04:38 +0000

SPC Lowe-

First and foremost I would like to thank you. I hope for a speedy recovery for you. I was along the sidelines in Richmond Hill when Capt. Freeman made his arrival home, altought he was a close friend, he wasn’t the only hero I was there for. I was there for every hero that has fought for my freedom and risked their lives, just as you have. You are in my prayers.

By: C. Springer

C. Springer — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:17:09 +0000

Thank you, SPC Lowe, in our eyes you are a hero just because of what you do. We are all greatful to the men and women who protect us from the terrorist. Thank you to all past, present and future hero’s for your service and heroism. I don’t know you but I work with your father and if you are anything like him, then we are all blessed. My prayers go out to you for a speedy recovery and also out to Capt. Freeman’s family for there loss. Just remember he is gone but not forgotten and one day you will all be together again. God Bless America.

By: CAPT Scott Pugh, USN (ret)

CAPT Scott Pugh, USN (ret) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:11:03 +0000

I have posted a copy of Matt’s combat award for valor online so that others can see it at the link provided.

It says:
- Matt was a C130 pilot based in Okinawa but he volunteered for this deployment.
- He was on the ground just 2 weeks but he volunteered for this patrol in order to coordinate air support if required.
- Once under fire, as the senior man present, he went to the rooftop of the building where his 5 man unit had taken cover in order to gain a better vantage point to locate and engage the enemy that had his unit pinned down.
- There he encountered a nearby Taliban fighter with an RPG who could have taken out the building containing his unit.
- He killed that insurgent drawing deadly fire upon himself from other Taliban forces.
- Every other member of his patrol survived the fight.

There’s not much more anyone could have done than what Matt did.

By: D. Tickle

D. Tickle — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:05:31 +0000

I met Matt in 1998, as I joined him entering the Class of 2002 at the US Naval Academy. We spent 4 years there enduring the rigors of the Academy and Aerospace Engineering. Following graduation, Matt and I spent almost 3 years together in flight school. I came to know Matt as a friend and a great American. I was truly shocked when I learned of his death. He was fulfilling a vital role in our War on Terrorism. He will be surely missed, but not forgotten! Thank you to all those who were there to welcome Matt back home.

God Bless!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:11:49 +0000

Spc. Lowe, thank you so much for your service and heroism. I grew up with Matt; he was a sweet guy. He will be missed greatly. I do hope you get to feeling better.

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:11:45 +0000

As I left work early in Savannah to return to my hometown of Richmond Hill to participate in the “sidelines salute” to Capt. Matt Freeman, I couldn’t have anticipated what I was going to witness. As soon as I reached the city limits sign, flags were placed all along the road, all the way to the funeral home. It was a beautiful sight and tears welled up in me at the thought of the loss of this brave man. As the summer heat baked us on the sides of the roads as we waited, we were willing to stand there as long as it took. Finally, the motorcade rode slowly by us. The mood was somber; it was but a moment of time, but one that will forever stay placed in my mind as I saw Matt’s mother, Lisa, and the expression on her face. I can not know her grief, or the grief of Matt’s family and close friends. As a daughter of a father US Army Retired, I am so very thankful for the sacrifices made by our men and women in the armed forces, as well as those made by their families. Thank God we live in this country, but it is at their expense and that of those who came before them that we are so blessed. Prayers in abundance to the Freeman family!

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:26:12 +0000

SPC Lowe, Thank you so much for your service and heroism. I grew up with Matt Freeman, he was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly. I will keep you in my prayers.