Matt Gerard Dorsey, a 46-year-old African American male, was born on November 2, 1973, to the late Elmo and Marilyn Dorsey in Port Arthur, Texas. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 24, 1997, and during his service, he was deployed overseas to Germany and multiple times to Iraq. His commendable service earned him the Bronze Star and the Iraq Campaign Medal with five Campaign Stars, among other accolades.
After retiring as a Major on January 31, 2018, Matt relocated to Lewisville, Texas, to be closer to his family and took up employment with Lockheed Martin as an Operations Research Analyst. He was known for his loving nature and hearty laughter. Matt passed away on June 15, 2020, in Lewisville.
Following his death, Matt's wishes were to be cremated and have a military service. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was postponed, with plans to bury his ashes at the DFW National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor were encouraged to be made to the USO Warrior Centers, reflecting his passion for volunteering.
Available public records and news sources do not provide specific details regarding the circumstances surrounding Matt Dorsey's death. There is no information indicating any arrests or identification of suspects related to his passing. It is possible that his death was due to natural causes or other non-criminal circumstances, but without explicit information, this cannot be confirmed.
