April 3, 2018
2nd Lt. Matthew S. Dean
Bakersfield Composite Squadron 121
California Wing
He was the Information Technology Officer for Bakersfield Composite Squadron 121.
Information provided by squadron commander on 4/4/2018:
There was a memorial service for 2nd Lt Mathew Dean today. Matt was teaching cadets about cyber patriot and computer technology. A newer member, I promoted him to 2nd Lt. He had ideas about improving our internet capabilities and donated equipment to the squadron. A father of 5, he was preparing for a trip, when he had a passed away at home the week after being promoted. Sq 121 provided a color guard for the service.