R.I.P Matt Sitton

[snarling Bull]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sitton family.

[Apis Bull]

Our prayers are with him and his family

[Nuke]

My prayers go out to his family and friends.

[Brad]

That is very sad to hear. Hard to say much else.

[charsibb]

Tragic.

Bring the troops home. Now.

[smazza]

Tragic.

Bring the troops home. Now.

agreed

senseless

needless

[durie]

For those who may be so inclined, an educational account has been established for Matt and Sarah's infant son Brodey at UBS Financial Services, 150 Second Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Checks may be made payable to Brodey Steven Sitton.

[Bull-by-Marriage]

The procession is running late, but if you can please show your support for SSgt Sitton and his family.

Fallen Hero Escort This Morning

Army SSgt. Matthew S. Sitton of Largo will arrive at MacDill AFB on this morning at 10:10 a.m., with the honor escort leaving the base at around 10:50 a.m. Please come out along the route and show your support of our fallen hero. The route that the escort will take is as follows:

• Leave MacDill AFB Bayshore Gate
  
• North on Bayshore Boulevard
  
• East on Platt St. Bridge
  
• North on Florida Ave.
  
• East on Jackson St.
  
• North on N. Jefferson St.
  
• East on Twiggs St.
  
• North on Channelside Drive
  
• East on SR 60
  
• North on 22nd Street
  
• West on I-4
  
• South on I-275
  
• West on Ulmerton Rd.
  
• North on Indian Rocks Rd. N.
  
• End at Hubble Funeral Home, 499 N. Indian Rocks Rd.
  

Edited August 10, 2012 by Bull-by-Marriage

[Southshore26]

I sent Bill M. a message yesterday... USF should defiantly have a moment of silence for SSgt. Sitton before the UTC game.

Edited August 10, 2012 by Southshore26

[theman123]

The procession is running late, but if you can please show your support for SSgt Sitton and his family.

Fallen Hero Escort This Morning

Army SSgt. Matthew S. Sitton of Largo will arrive at MacDill AFB on this morning at 10:10 a.m., with the honor escort leaving the base at around 10:50 a.m. Please come out along the route and show your support of our fallen hero. The route that the escort will take is as follows:

• Leave MacDill AFB Bayshore Gate
  
• North on Bayshore Boulevard
  
• East on Platt St. Bridge
  
• North on Florida Ave.
  
• East on Jackson St.
  
• North on N. Jefferson St.
  
• East on Twiggs St.
  
• North on Channelside Drive
  
• East on SR 60
  
• North on 22nd Street
  
• West on I-4
  
• South on I-275
  
• West on Ulmerton Rd.
  
• North on Indian Rocks Rd. N.
  
• End at Hubble Funeral Home, 499 N. Indian Rocks Rd.
  

Incredible the amount of people that lined the streets. Nothing groundbreaking, but every one hundred yards or so I saw a group of 2 families, and it was extremely consistent. I drove from Indian Rocks Rd. to Ulmerton and Belcher, and actually had no idea what it was. At first, I thought it was a presidential protest or campaign. However, I saw a sign that read something along the lines of "Thank you Matt Sitton and you're family". But, Ulmerton was lined up with families and there were a decent amount as far west as Indian Rocks and Westbay. Also, quite a few Ambulance's and Firetrucks with some groups, not sure if they were there in support or just to help move everything along smoothly.

The support was very nice, and I know the Sitton family appreciated it.

RIP Mr. Sitton, and thank you.