Captain Matthew David Roland, USAF

Lexington, Kentucky Roland, Captain Matthew David, USAF December 24, 1987 to August 26, 2015. Matthew's death was a result of injuries sustained in combat in Afghanistan. Matthew lived his life to the fullest. At the time of his death, he was doing what he loved, honoring and defending his country. He was a proud member of the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Captain Roland was born at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, South Dakota. Being a member of a military family he lived at Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Lexington, Kentucky. He attended Lexington Catholic High School before entering the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, graduating with the class of 2010. Captain Roland is survived by his parents, Col. (Ret.) USAF Mark and Barbara Roland; sister, Erica Roland; niece, Willamina Roland; paternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Earl Roland, Anderson, South Carolina and maternal grandmother, Rita Thomas, Louisville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Baugh. Funeral Information The family will receive visitors in his honor from 5-7pm, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Lexington Catholic High School, followed by a Memorial Ceremony at 7pm. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.