Matthew Rodriquez

The family of fallen Marine Matthew Rodriquez is saying "thank you" to the people of Fairhaven and Southeastern Mass. for the support they've shown the family.  Matthew Rodriquez was killed December 11th in Afghanistan.  Family friend and spokesman Michael Knabbe tells WBSM News, the Rodriquez family will never forget the love and support shown by the community.... ...

American flags surrounded the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven Monday morning, for the funeral mass for Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriquez, who was killed this month in Afghanistan.  Color guards from various veterans, police and fire organizations lined up outside the Center Street church, as the hearse carryng the marine's coffin pulled up to the front entrance.  M...

The family of fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriquez is requesting that only family members and close friends attend his funeral Monday at the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven. In a statement released Saturday, the family said the support and love for Matthew has been amazing, but because of the size of the church, they are limiting seating to immediate friends and family...

The Fairhaven Police Department has announced street closings and parking restrictions for Monday's funeral of Lance Corporal Matthew Rodriquez, the 19-year-old Marine from Fairhaven who was killed in combat operations in Afghanistan last week...

Fairhaven Police and Frefighters on Thursday staged their own salute to fallen Marine Matthew Rodriquez, as the hearse carrying his remains traveled past the Fire Station on Washington Street.  The 19 year old Fairhaven Marine was killed last week in Afghanistan.  ...

A sad homecoming on Thursday as the remains of Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriguez of Fairhaven return to Massachusetts.  The 19-year-old U.S. Marine was killed in combat operations in Afghanistan last week.  A plane carrying the body from Dover Air Force base arrived at New Bedford Regional Airport around 1pm.  A proc...