My Son Matt and Legend
I want to honor my son Matthew Slaydon. Matt is Air Force Special Forces, EOD, (bomb squad) now retired. He volunteered for a 3rd tour in Iraq and he was doing his work of making Iraqis safer in Kirkuk by defusing roadside bombs. As he examined a suspicious area for a bomb, a buried device was set off possibly remotely by someone in the crowd. The blast took his eyes and an arm and put him in the hospital at death’s door for months, and over a year of surgeries and physical therapy. Matt, you are a hero in the truest sense of the word, not because you were hurt, but because you knew the risk, and you took it, and now you embrace the changes and choose life as the new Matt. This day is for you. I am proud to be your Mom and you are the best of all of us.
The baddest mo-fo I know just so happens to be my brother, I love you Matt!
Horns high for this soldier, he is a true hero for his dedication and his sacrifice he is still enduring. I wish the best to him and family.
John Picciandra
Hi John, Thank you for the kind wishes. They are always welcome and needed.
Carolyn
A hero indeed. I cannot begin to imagine doing that job and having had the fortitude to do that, I’m sure that Matt, you will indeed recover and thrive.
I live in the UK where we too have many wounded servicemen returning home. I’m currently raising money for Help for Heroes, a charity set up to help those that return and need extra assistance.
Wishing you well.
Regards,
Andrew
Hi Andrew and thank you for your replay about Matt. This is a long journey, but such support as yours helps ease the way. Thank you.
He is truly a HERO.
We are blessed to have him on our side.
My thoughts, prayers, and respect go out to you and your amazing son Matt.
Please thank him for his service and tell him how deeply sorry I am for his losses.
Yours in gratitude Rob
Aloha Carolyn. . . Hope Matt and you are doing well. . . his ‘story’ and courage have inspired many. Blessings to all who held the light during his recovery! especially to you Carolyn. Mele Kalikimaka a me Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Thank you Skye. It is wonderful to get heart lifting messages such as yours. Matt continues to be the hero he is, forging ahead into his new life. Merry Christmas. and I know 2011 will be the best ever for all of us.
Carolyn
madam carolyn, i admired your son’s courage
and may the Lord continue to bless him and your
family.
David