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Banner outside WCPO building

More Than One Year Since Capture

Batavia soldier Matt Maupin was taken hostage in Iraq on April 9, 2004. The Army currently lists his status as captured. The image above is of a banner that was on display outside WCPO-TV.

Latest articles:
Matt Maupin Promoted By Army (08/08/06)
Rolling Thunder® / Matt Maupin Scholarship Fund - Motorcycle Ride (04/08/06)
Missing Local Soldier Inducted Into NCO Corps (03/11/06)
One Year Later, Maupin Not Forgotten (04/08/05)
Words Of Hope On Maupin Anniversary (04/08/05)
Maupin Gone Year, But Not Forgotten (04/08/05)


Maupin
Soldier From Tri-state Taken Hostage In Iraq
The Arab television station Al-Jazeera aired footage in April showing Batavia native Matt Maupin captured by insurgents, apparently unharmed and surrounded by masked men holding automatic rifles. Click for full story  Video icon Raw video: captor video of Maupin

 YOUR THOUGHTS 

Do you have a message for Matt Maupin's family?

 VIDEO CLIPS 

 Video icon Raw video of Maupin that aired on Al-Jazeera

 Video icon RAW VIDEO: "Light Your Way Home" prayer vigil (4/21/04)
Find out how to order this vigil on VHS  Video icon Raw video of Wednesday afternoon news conference (6/30/04)

 Video icon Wednesday noon video (6/30/04)

 Video icon 9News @ 5 p.m. Team Coverage (6/30/04)

 Video icon 9News @ 6 p.m. Team Coverage (6/30/04)

 Video icon 9News video (6/29/04)

 Video icon Latest @ 11 p.m. Team Coverage (6/28/04)

 Video icon 9News @ 6 p.m. Team Coverage (6/28/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: Latest @ 11 p.m. (4/26/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: Latest @ 11 p.m. (4/21/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News @ 6 p.m. (4/21/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: Latest @ 11 p.m. (4/20/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News @ 6 p.m. (4/20/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: Latest @ 11 p.m. (4/19/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News @ 6 p.m. (4/19/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News Latest @ 11 (4/18/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News @ 6 PM (4/18/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News @ Noon (4/18/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News @ 6 PM (4/17/04)

 Video icon Yellow Ribbons for Matt Maupin (4/17/04)

 Video icon Military Officials Speak (4/17/04)

 Video icon Maupin Report: 9News @ Noon (4/17/04)

 Video icon Kimmitt Faints During Coalition Briefing

 Video icon Maupin family's statement

 Video icon Friday night Maupin vigil -- Entire Friday night ceremony

 Video icon Reaction from Ohio Senator Mike DeWine

 Video icon Reaction from Ret. Col. Dean Smittle, war expert

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 STORY ARCHIVE 

Maupin Gone Year, But Not Forgotten (4/08/05)

Maupin's Company Returns To U.S. (2/23/05)

Celebration Of Life Ceremony To Honor Fallen Serviceman (7/01/04)

President Bush Spoke With Maupin Family Wednesday (7/01/04)

Army: Videotape Is "Totally Inconclusive" (6/30/04)

Community Remains Supportive Of Maupin Family (6/29/04)

Army Spokesperson: Tape Is Under Review (6/28/04)

Tri-state Waits For Word On Soldier's Status (6/28/04)

Two Maupin Vigils Scheduled Thursday (5/06/04)

Rosary Procession To Be Held In Honor of Maupin (5/04/04)

Maupin's Mother Attends Rally In Georgetown (4/26/04)

Army Reservist From Maupin's Convoy Confirmed Dead (4/24/04)

Union Lays Wreath For Captured Soldier (4/23/04)

Store Creates Tribute To Tri-State Soldiers (4/22/04)

Thousands Attend "Light Your Way Home" Prayer Service (4/21/04)

Preparations Continue For Maupin Prayer Service (4/21/04)

Capture Of Maupin Hits Close To Home For Other Families (4/20/04)

Maupin's Mother Releases Statement, Community Prepares For Prayer Service (4/20/04)

Local Store Sells Out Of Yellow Ribbon As People Support Captured Soldier (4/20/04)

Maupin Family Spokesperson Delivers Statement (4/19/04)

Army Changes Maupin's Status Listing To "Captured" (4/19/04)

Maupin Family Issues Statement (4/16/04)

Tri-state Soldier's Hostage Dilemma In Global Spotlight (4/18/04)

Yellow Ribbon Donations Sought (4/18/04)

Iraqi Gunmen Offer to Swap U.S. Soldier (4/17/04)

Military Working To Establish Contact With Kidnappers (4/17/04)

Community Holds Friday Night Vigil For Maupin (4/16/04)

Former Hostage Terry Anderson Comments On Local Soldier's Capture (4/16/04)

Terrorism Expert Comments On Local Soldier's Capture (4/16/04)

Friends And Neighbors Step Up Support For Soldier's Family (04/14/04)

Glen Este High School's Statement Regarding Missing Soldier (04/13/04)

Pentagon: Ohio Soldier Missing In Iraq After Attack (04/12/04)

 RELATED LINKS 

  "Operation We Remember" -- support the troops with donations that they can use in their down time
  List of stores carrying yellow ribbon
  Clermont Yellow Ribbon
  FirstGov.gov Offical Website
  American Red Cross





WHO IS
KEITH MATTHEW MAUPIN

• Age 20

• From Union Township, Ohio

• Private First Class in the U.S. Army

• Graduated from Glen Este High School

• Was scholar-athelete in high school

• Employed at Sam's Club


A MESSAGE FROM THE MAUPINS...

"Today is the four month anniversary of the capture of our son Army Specialist Matt Maupin. Although we still have not heard of any current news since Matt's April 9th capture, we have not and will not give up hope for Matt's safe return. We are extremely proud of our son and love him very much. We know that he will return with honor someday. We ask that the public continue to keep Matt and all soldiers in their prayers."

Keith and Carolyn Maupin
9 August 2004


YOUR MESSAGES...

Do you have a message for Matt Maupin's family? Featured Comment:

Matt is a wonderful man and a friend of mine from UC's College of Engineering. All of us are praying for your safe return, Matt, and we love you. Hope you're home soon for us to prank your cell phone in class like old times!
-- J. Michael Stahl, Blanchester


SEND CARDS & LETTERS TO:

  Clermont Yellow Ribbon
  P.O. Box 200
  Batavia, OH 45103


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  Clermont Cty. Convention & Visitors Bureau
   410 East Main Street
  Batavia, Ohio
   513-732-3600

  Store Listing...
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YELLOW RIBBON POSTCARDS:

  Clermont Cty. Convention & Visitors Bureau
   410 East Main Street
  Batavia, Ohio
  (513)732-3600


SUPPORT GROUP:

  Armed Forces Support Group
   2nd Thursday of every month @ 7 p.m.
   Kennedy's Landing Clubhouse (off Glen Este-Withamsville)
   E-mail: armedforcessupportgroup@fuse.net
   They are also seeking donations. Please e-mail for more information.


Image of Maupin from the videotape.
Still image of Maupin taken
from Al-Jazeera videotape.
(WCPO-TV/WCPO)

Maupin photo gallery

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