Matthew Joseph La Porte

Death by Force

Matthew Joseph La Porte, a 20-year-old cadet at Virginia Tech, tragically lost his life on April 16, 2007, during the Virginia Tech massacre, one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. La Porte was among the 32 students and faculty members killed by Seung-Hui Cho, a student at the university who carried out the rampage before taking his own life. La Porte, known for his bravery, attempted to protect his classmates during the attack, a testament to his courage and selflessness.
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