SJR79,1,52 Whereas, Corporal Matthew Zindars, of Watertown, Wisconsin, was born on
3September 12, 1985, and died on July 24, 2007, following injuries resulting from a
4roadside bomb explosion while on patrol with his unit in the Diyala Province, Iraq;
5and

SJR79,1,86 Whereas, Cpl. Zindars served with honor and distinction in the 2nd Battalion,
711th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force stationed
8in Iraq as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and his second tour of duty; and

SJR79,1,119 Whereas, Cpl. Zindars attended Trinity-St. Luke's Grade School and
10graduated from Watertown High School in 2004, where he was an exemplary
11student, friend to many, and known for his kindness and sense of humor; and

SJR79,1,1512 Whereas, while still in high school, Cpl. Zindars fulfilled a childhood dream and
13enlisted with the Marine Corps reflecting his desire to achieve the highest physical
14and mental goals for himself, and to dedicate himself to serving his country with
15honor, compassion, and skill; and

SJR79,2,4

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1Whereas, Cpl. Zindars always sought out the most demanding tasks, including
2working with artillery, and as a marine, he exhibited selflessness and patriotism and
3requested a second tour of duty following his first in 2006 because he believed his
4fellow marines and his country needed him; and

SJR79,2,85 Whereas, his life was well-lived and filled with activities like snowboarding,
6skiing, jet skiing, rock climbing, and other games, and he spent time with friends who
7considered him to be the best of the best and family who considered him a model son;
8and

SJR79,2,119 Whereas, Matthew believed in the just cause of bringing liberty to the people
10of Iraq, through his enduring spirit in the hope that they would one day be able to
11embrace the freedom of the life that he so cherished; and

SJR79,2,1412 Whereas, he will forever be remembered as a true hero by those who knew him
13and for his patriotism, determination, selflessness, and his love for family and
14friends; now, therefore, be it