Westminster High School graduate Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Leggett was recently honored for his service and sacrifice by the District 50 school board and community.Leggett was killed in action on Aug. 20 in Kabul, Afghanistan. During his time in the Army, he served as a paratrooper and scout earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
During the Nov. 11 board meeting, Leggett’s brothers Rod and Ben Leggett and niece Katalin Leggett received a certificate from Kathryn Wirkus, constituent services representative from Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office, certifying that a flag was flown over the United States capitol in memory of their loved one.
A tribute plaque with Leggett’s name was also added in his honor to the District 50 Memorial at the stadium at Westminster High School.
“Words can’t describe what you guys have done for us today,” Ben Leggett said. “I get teary eyed every time I speak. Matt was a sweet guy and he loved Westy. I know if Matt was here, he would be joyful and running through the halls like he did at the old Westminster High School.”
Leggett graduated Westminster High School in 1993. He was a member of the WHS Junior ROTC program. He was buried Sep. 3 at Arlington National Cemetery.
