California’s War Dead

    Matthew P. Steyart

    Matthew P. Steyart, 21

    Army, Corporal
    Shah Wali Kot, Afghanistan
    Gender: Male
    Normally he was 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-10, but when he put on that uniform, he was 6-foot-10. He was so proud.
    — Nancy Patrick, mother

    After his death, Steyart's mother said that the urn bearing his ashes would be inscribed "You only live once," words he requested on a military form soldiers fill out in case of death.
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    Three memories of Matthew P. Steyart

    no one ever had a bad thing to say about him, matt was everyones best friend.. he'll never be forgotten.

    — mitch kannier
    July 4, 2008 at 6:47 p.m.
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    He was Mitch's best friend and was my #2 son. We think of Matt daily and miss him constantly.

    — Lynn Kannier
    May 25, 2009 at 11:53 a.m.
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    he was the best big brother any little sister would hope for. even though i had to gut a fish for him

    — Sam
    October 26, 2011 at 8:03 p.m.
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