Army Cpl. Mathew P. LaForest
Died May 25, 2007 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom

21, of Austin, Texas; assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash; died May 25 in Baghdad of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations.