November 18, 2009
Exclusive: America's Most Forgotten – Legally Licensed Illegal Alien Drunk Driver Kills Marine, Date
Carolyn Cooke, America’s Most Forgotten: The Victims of Illegal Alien Crime
Editor’s note: This is the next in a continuing series about the forgotten victims of illegal alien crime – weekly stories you do not see in the mainstream media.
America’s Most Forgotten is dedicated to all of the innocent people and their families who have been victimized by illegal aliens as a result of the refusal of our elected officials to enforce United States immigration law and to secure our borders. Americans remain unprotected from this unwanted invasion of unidentified people from across the world. No region of the country has been spared and the citizens presented come from all walks of life. Crisscrossing the nation, we have a predominantly African-American neighborhood in LA, then we skip to an affluent, successful woman in New York City and then to a rural Mississippi family hoping to escape big city crime and then to a Native American in small town. And on, and on, and on…
Marine Corporal Brian Mathews was home on a three-day leave for the 2006 Thanksgiving holiday. He had finished an eight-month tour of duty in Iraq and was planning to leave the military in June, 2007. Corporal Mathews, 21 years old, had enlisted in the Marines on his 17th birthday.
Brian’s mom, Trudy, had been worried about her son’s decision to enlist. This trip home was a rare moment of peace for her.
“He felt on top of his world,” Mrs. Mathews said. “He was real happy. Very, very happy.”
Brian told his mom how Southwest Airlines had let him board first and thanked him for his service to the country over the intercom on the plane. He had plans to see his family and attend another friend’s 21st birthday party while home.
After finishing Thanksgiving dinner with his family, Brian was picked up by his date, Jennifer Bower, 24 years old, from Columbia, Maryland. They were on their second date, having been introduced by a couple whose wedding they attended the previous June. While Brian was stationed at Camp Pendleton they continued to keep in frequent contact.
Brian and Jennifer were waiting for the red light to change at the intersection of Route 175 and Route 108 in Jennifer’s Toyota Corolla. Eduardo Morales-Soriano, an illegal alien with a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit, slammed into their car, spinning it around and crashing the windshield. Morales-Soriano, stepped out of his Nissan Sentra, shaking his head and sat down on the guard rail according to witnesses. He had a valid Maryland driver’s license.
Jennifer and Brian were taken to Maryland Shock Trauma Center where they died. When the Mathews arrived, Brian was on life support but an MRI showed no blood flow to the brain. He never gained consciousness and was pronounced dead on Friday morning.
Trudy Mathews recalled her son donating his organs when he went to renew his driver’s license. “I asked him if he really wanted to do that, and he said, ‘Sure, why wouldn’t I? I don’t need them and it could save people.’ That’s exactly what happened. His heart was matched right there at the hospital. And it’s a good heart, a very good heart.”
Brian M. Mathews, Corporal United States Marine Corps Iraq, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on November 29, 2006.
Jennifer Bower and Brian Mathews shared a commitment of service to others.
Jennifer was buried on her 25th birthday. Friends gathered to “remember and celebrate” her life. Described as “infectious and outgoing”, Jennifer was working on a master’s degree in community counseling at Marymount University. She was also an intern at a halfway house working with addicts.
Jennifer wrote on her MySpace profile, “There is nothing better than the feeling of being able to help others.”
At the sentencing hearing of Morales-Soriano the judge read a statement about Jennifer: “She had a kind heart and a great potential for helping others. We will always cherish who she is and what she brought to each of us.”
Brian Mathews wanted to be in the armed services from the age of three, family members recalled. He began playing with GI Joe and wanted to follow in the foot steps of his father, Bill Mathews, and older brother, Kyle Mathews. Brian’s father was a Marine who served in Vietnam and is a retired Navy Captain. Kyle was a Navy pilot and now flies for the Navy Reserves. His older sister Heather is a Naval Criminal Intelligence Service investigator.
Childhood friends recalled Halloweens when Brian dressed in fatigues or as a secret service agent. Playing in the snow, he would ambush them “camouflaged in snowballs.”
On May 28, 2008, Judge Louis Becker sentenced Morales-Soriano to 10 years in prison and five years probation after he pleaded guilty to two counts of automobile manslaughter, avoiding a jury trial. Morales-Soriano may be deported after he serves his sentence. The judge stated his immigration status was a factor in the sentencing.
After months of attending court hearings and rarely discussing the case publicly, the Mathews family spoke after the trial to express their frustration with the sentencing.
Trudy Mathews stated, “I am not going to get consolation from this.” She said, “It is ironic, because he (Brian) fought for the system and it failed him.”
Morales-Soriano’s attorney, Brad Goldbloom, said after sentencing that he was surprised his client’s immigration status was a factor.
Morales had been in the country illegally for a year. During this time, he had been charged with four counts related to a drunk driving arrest in Howard County. This case was dropped. Morales-Soriano was never prosecuted, nor was his license suspended.
With Thanksgiving approaching, families and friends must once again deal with the loss of these two young people who should be seated at their family tables enjoying a festive occasion if not for the failure of our federal government to uphold immigration law. An Iraqi war veteran and American hero and a lovely, dedicated young woman, both with bright futures were taken not only from their families on that Thanksgiving night, but America lost two bright stars.
Americans should not have to live in fear in their own neighborhoods.
Enforcement legislation, passed by a few states, has led illegal aliens to leave because the magnets of jobs and taxpayer benefits have been removed. This is a dirty little secret that elected officials in Washington on both sides of the aisle do not want you to know.
Are you concerned about this epidemic of death at the hands of illegal aliens? Tell your elected officials what you think.
Clickherefor the United States House of Representatives contact information.
Editor’s note: Ms. Cooke is currently working full-time in Idaho with State Sen. Mike Jorgenson to get immigration enforcement legislation passed there, and therefore must temporarily suspend this series. Please check back in October!
FamilySecurityMatters.orgContributing Editor Carolyn Cooke is an American citizen activist committed to the preservation of a sovereign United States.
Reader Comments: Submit Your Comment (8)
This is a story more people should read - have your tissues ready.
The states need to wake up and stop allowing illegal aliens the right to drive - they are killing our citizens.
posted by : george
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM
We have elected officials who refuse to uphold the laws, will not defend the US Constitution, and circumvent the Bill of Rights. It is time we vote ALL of them out of office. We need representatives willing to represent the citizens of the US. We should deport the politicians along with the illegal aliens. By the way, I think we should also require the politicians(past and present) sign hypothecation statements pledging their personal assets against the national debt until all debts are fully paid. They should also contribute all pensions benefits until the debt is paid.
posted by : larry christesson
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:39 AM
There needs to be a militant organization of people and their relatives, whose loved ones have been hurt or killed by illegal alien activities. That includes the heinous acts of death done by terrorists, too.
Someone needs to step up from among the loved ones' ranks and establish their cause. Survivors could ban together and push back against La Raza, ACLU,
SEIU, and other groups who are loud mouths for the illegals.
When will we stop rewarding lawbreakers? Or, as in this case, giving them a slap on the wrist for their crimes? I consider ten years in prison as nothing when compared to the violent deaths of 2 young innocent persons. Our system is broken when a drunk illegal immigrant is allowed to come here and drive any vehicle. The families and loved ones will be in a prison of grief for the rest of their lives. Their pain and sorrow will not EVER be over.
It is very sad and horrible thing that happened to Marine warrior Brian Matthews and his worthwhile girlfriend.
Shame on TPTB that allowed this to happen!!!!
posted by : Barbara
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Thanks for the information...now I'm aware of this article so that I may be able to buy essay online regarding this topic.
posted by : Sarah
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 01:03 PM
This is all too common.
Aliens do not care if they have a license or not. Most come from Mexico or Centraal American countries where there is no law against DUI. The culture is MACHO, that is, the more you can drink the more of a man you are.
The Liberals and the Media had a "Don't Ask-Don't Tell" policy about revealing if a perpetrator is an Illegal. Usually the give away is three names, like Arturo Sanchez-Herrera(Not a real person).
For 31 years, I was a law enforcement offiocer in California. There were two times I came close to serious bodily injury or death. Both involved Illegal Aliern DUI drivers.
posted by : Dave H
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 04:14 PM
So sad,that this so-called leadership has lost their grasp on reality. Without a doubt, there are many of high rank in our own government who could care less about this senseless tragedy. (or any for that matter) I personally found this murder appalling, yes just as I would any partial-birth abortion.
"Excluding thee insanity in Washington AC-DC"
America has forgotten the loyal few fighting to preserve America's endangered dignity, many who deal with sudden-death on a daily basis. Now a great deal of these brave men and women are sacrificed monthly for that enemy of enemies "political correctness." just as this home on leave soldier was.
Without question, we who make up this crumbling republic have already hardened our hearts. Yes, by ignoring the constant flood of our dead heroic soldiers returning home for burial in a land that no longer respects their sacrifice...
These hardened citizens will say? what's the difference if you die in your bed over there in Iraq , Afghanistan or your life functions are terminated by some illegal drug driver (unannounced intoxicated guests?) "DEAD IS DEAD"
Time to wake up people and smell the blood of the innocents. Blood that forever flows on our highways,in the schools yards and on those filthy crime-ridden streets we all helped to create.
For decades they waited in the wings praying for day when America's evil leadership would finally crack and no longer enforce those most critical borders.
This was just one incident out of many. Ask yourself this? How many have already paid the price (snuffed out by hoodlums like (MS-13)and countless others streaming over those nonexistent borders)??? the answer would astound you all.
So much for America's God-given sovereignty. Now is the to mourn her eventual death. Let the decades of foolish laughter now cease. The jokesters Pryor & Carlin are no more.
we struggle not against flesh but against principality's of evil in high places who would like nothing more than to cause America's fall.
One nation drunk on political power that refused to embrace the reality of its own destruction...
Is like a modern-day Roman Empire, supporting a superb military with some lousy leadership."
posted by : Paul West
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Excellent comments, all!
In 2006, Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) came out with the figure of 25 Americans killed every day nationally by illegal aliens, half by murder and half by DUI accidents they cause. This is a stat the MSM won't touch. WND confirmed his method for getting that figure. And that was 3, long Invasion years ago! The figure is probably higher now.
Illegals are felons when they use stolen or fraudulent U.S. ID which most of them do. While the illegal alien women are never prosecuted for it, they are guilty of a crime for purposely coming here to drop their anchor babies. Driving without licenses is illegal, and so is day laboring--working under the table, not paying taxes on money earned here.
The entire illegal alien racket from "human smuggling" by the drug cartels to marrying Americans to get citizenship (fraud) are crimes. Liberal judges let illegals off the hook. This must stop!!!
posted by : levotb
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 00:09 AM
ANY CITY OR STATE THAT TURNS THERE HEADS? ON ENFORCEING AMERICAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION LAWS JUST TO MAKE THE CASH REGISTERS RING OTHERWISE GREED? NEEDS TO BE SUED AT EVERY TURN BY LEGAL AMERICAN CITIZENS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT.THE ILLEGALS SUE AMERICAN CITIZENS AND AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT EVERYDAY.THANK YOU>>JUST A LEGAL AMERICAN>
posted by : garyrose
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:14 AM
