Saddle Stolen from Iraq Veteran Riding for Semper Fi Fund

UPDATE
Veteran back on track following saddle theft

Matt Littrell, forward, and Raymond C. Avery are riding across the country to benefit veterans in need. (Photo: 12 News)

Saddle stolen from veteran on charity ride
12 News | azcentral.com
Stephen Root
October 22, 2014

He's riding across the country on horseback to raise money for injured vets, but thieves have made the trip less comfortable

Marine and Iraq war veteran Matt Littrell says he once considered taking his own life but chose to live. Now he's trying to help other vets by traveling across the country on horseback to raise money and awareness for vets dealing with depression.

Last night, while he was staying in Payson, somebody stole his saddle.

Littrell and two riding partners have been raising money for the Semper Fi Fund, a nonprofit which provides assistance for injured and ill veterans.
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