Died in Ninewah Province, Iraq on Sep 18, 2007.
From Grandview, WA, Matthew was 20 years old.
Died in a non-combat related incident in Ninewah Province. [source: Faces of the Fallen]
projects.washingtonpost.com/... /matthew--j-emerson/
81 entries - Legacy.com Honor the Fallen 'Generous' Fort Bliss soldier, 20, killed in Iraq
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(El Paso Times, Tex., Sept. 19, 2007)
Yakima County soldier who died in Iraq "a hero"
(Seattle Times, Sept. 20, 2007)