Reported by: Jay Warren
Photographed by: Jeremy Glover
Web produced by: Neil Relyea
On the four year anniversary of his older brother's capture, 23-year-old Sgt. Kent Micah Maupin renewed his committment to the Marine Corps.
"I, Kent Micah Maupin, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States of America," said Marine Sgt. Micah Maupin as he took his oath.
Maupin's re-enlistment was a surprise for the guests attending the annual Matt Maupin Scholarship Fundraiser.
"Against all enemies, foreign and domestic," continued Maupin, "and I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same."
Maupin stood in front of roughly 1,500 people as he spoke, including his parents who were on stage with him.
Administered by Lt. Col. Dave Morgan, the oath continued until Maupin uttered the words, "So help me God."
The crowd erupted with applause as Maupin shook Morgan's hand.
"I'm sure she was kind of scared," Maupin said of his mother, who looked stoically on.
"Also proud at the same time," he continued. "She's probably worried that something might happen, but I think she'll back me up with whatever I choose to do."
More than $100,000 was raised for scholarships.
The fundraiser allows the parents of servicemen and women killed in the "War on Terror" to donate the money to the school or student of their choosing.
Both Carolyn and Keith Maupin hope that the scholarships serve to keep the names of the deceased on the lips of the living, so that in Keith's words, "We never forget."
