Benefit Held for Wounded Fort Hood Soldier Matthew Cooke - 2/20/2010
Friends and family members say Matthew Cooke is a man of few words but extraordinary action.
He was shot five times during the Fort Hood shooting in November, while saving the life of his fellow comrade.
Leon Matthews, a childhood friend of Cooke, said he's always been that way.
"He was always generous, selfless humble, said Matthews, of Harpursville, NY.
To honor his heroic actions, a benefit was held at the American Legion Post 183 in Sidney to raise money for Cooke.
"This benefit has really raised his spirits," said Larry Halbert, one of the event organizers.
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All of the articles touches me deeply. Wish I could. be there for the fund raised for the brother with Prado. If I can help chaplain Kathie let me know what I can do?
ReplyDeleteThank you Paul. Could you explain what "Prado" is?
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