Cpl. Matthew V. Dillon of Aiken, S.C. was a graduate of Wardlaw Academy. He grew up in a military family and he joined the National Guard while attending Augusta State University when his unit was activated. After the Matt returned in March 2004, he left the unit and enlisted in the Marines. He had a great singing voice and was often asked to sing at family weddings. Many of his friends suggested he try out for "American Idol." But Matt was born with a desire to serve his country. Even while in Iraq, he was working online for a bachelor's degree. He was going to return in March and had been invited to apply for the Marine Helicopter Squadron that serves the White House. After his five-year military obligation, he was considering following his brother Michael and becoming a police officer. He was 25.
Marines
Wing Support Squadron 373
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
Marines
Wing Support Squadron 373
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
Cpl. Matthew V. Dillon of Aiken, S.C. was a graduate of Wardlaw Academy. He grew up in a military family and he joined the National Guard while attending Augusta State University when his unit was activated. After the Matt returned in March 2004, he left the unit and enlisted in the Marines. He had a great singing voice and was often asked to sing at family weddings. Many of his friends suggested he try out for "American Idol." But Matt was born with a desire to serve his country. Even while in Iraq, he was working online for a bachelor's degree. He was going to return in March and had been invited to apply for the Marine Helicopter Squadron that serves the White House. After his five-year military obligation, he was considering following his brother Michael and becoming a police officer. He was 25.
Marines
Wing Support Squadron 373
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
Marines
Wing Support Squadron 373
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
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