R.I.P. CWO2 Matthew C. Heffelfinger

Name: Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mathew C. Heffelfinger

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Age: 29

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From: Kimberly, Idaho

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Assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

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Incident: Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mathew C. Heffelfinger died Nov. 8 in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his OH-58D helicopter crashed. Also killed was Chief Warrant Officer 2 Earl R. Scott III.

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Died: November 08, 2009

(Taken from www.krem.com) TWIN FALLS - For a Kimberly family, this is the first holiday without their son, Chief Warrant Officer Matthew C. Heffelfinger .

He died November 8th in a helicopter crash in Tikrit, Iraq.

The 29-year-old is now buried in Twin Falls.

His family had not wanted to make any public comments until now--Thursday, his dad called KTVB with a statement to thank the community.

“We were humbled to see so many businesses with signs showing support and their sincere condolences,” Craig Heffelfinger said. “Tonya’s family and the entire Heffelfinger family wish to thank all those who offered prayers and support during our time of need. We are so fortunate to call the Magic Valley home.”

Heffelfinger also said they are celebrating Matt’s life this Thanksgiving.

“My son was a humble person who preferred not to draw attention to himself,” he said. “He was one who walked the walk and commanded respect by his actions without needing to talk to that talk.”