Back in April we told you the story of Kevin Dupont from Chicopee, MA. Kevin is a 52-year old Army National Guard soldier who volunteered to go to Afghanistan. He was severely injured in an IED explosion while riding in a humvee. He suffered expensive burns and he was fighting for life at US Army Burn Center at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. His friend, MA State Police Sgt. Jim Deyermond, shared Kevin’s story and joined us on the radio,
Kevin had a web site established where his wife Lisa provided daily updates on his condition. I read her updates daily and was blown away by her strength, spirit, faith and love for her husband. She is a remarkable woman.
After an incredibly courageous and difficult fight, Kevin Dupont passed away this morning. He was to be awarded the Bronze Star today. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family, they really rallied behind Kevin and Lisa, a true testimony to the man he was.