Neighbors mourn a cherished son

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: April 18, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

KATHLEEN CARROLL, STAFF WRITER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
04-18-2007

Neighbors mourn a cherished son -- Va. Tech gunfire echoes in Dumont
By KATHLEEN CARROLL, STAFF WRITER
Date: 04-18-2007, Wednesday
Section: NEWS
Edtion: All Editions
Biographical: MATTHEW LA PORTE

He was just 20 years old, but had already developed a strong religious faith, deep commitment to the military and a seriousness of purpose that belied his age. Matthew La Porte of Dumont was among those killed in the shooting rampage at Virginia Tech on Monday morning, bringing shock and grief to his tiny hometown.

He was inside the ...

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