Sailors in Japan hold Memorial for sailor killed in Florida

Memorial service held for sailor killed after defending girlfriend
By Erik Slavin
Stars and Stripes
Published: April 19, 2013

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — USS George Washington sailors have memorialized a shipmate who died after defending his girlfriend from an attacker while on leave in Florida.

Seaman Apprentice Matthew Snow, an aviation structural mechanic, was remembered by sailors at the aircraft carrier’s forecastle Thursday as a friend and a competent professional, according to a ship statement.

Commanding officer Capt. G.J. Fenton said he would remember Snow as a hard worker and devoted shipmate.

“While Airman Snow passed away at a very young age, his valiant efforts may have very well saved the life of his girlfriend,” according to a ship statement.
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