The Department of Defense announced the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew G. Reza, 27, of Austin, Texas, was killed May 31 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Khandahar province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S. C.
The incident is currently under investigation.
Matthew was born on September 23, 1981, in Austin, Texas, to Richard and Sharon Reza.
Reza was 27-years-old and attended AISD schools and Austin Community College before enlisting in the Marines in 2007. Prior to joining the Marines, Matthew worked at the Hope House, a residential facility for children with special needs, and often spoke about advancing his education and career in social work after his tour of duty.
From his obituary:
"Matthew wed Sarah Benson on February 16, 2008. The newlyweds led an active life in California, North Carolina, and South Carolina until Matthew's deployment in March 2009
.Matthew will be readily remembered for his engaging personality, singular independence, exceptional sense of humor, and kind heart. To many he was a loyal friend and capable mentor, proficient at handling difficult situations with either his resourceful mind or engaging smile.
To older family members, Matthew was the first grandchild, an "old soul" of exceptional intelligence who often discussed topics beyond his years. His younger sister and best friend, Stephanie Peek, to whom he was fiercely devoted, especially loved him. Stephanies hero was a genuinely loving person who often put her needs, and those of many others, before his.
Matthew is survived by his wife Sarah Reza of Beaufort, South Carolina; mother Sharon Reza, sister and brother-in-law Stephanie and Joshua Peek of Austin, Texas; father Richard, brother Richard (Ricky), and sister Emily Reza of Lansing, Michigan; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins of Austin, Texas."
Matthew is also survived by his Angel, Ryan.
His family and friends have established an online memorial website here http://www.mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=3045634
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