May 26, 2007
As the family of Matthew McCully we wish to express firsthand how proud we are of Matthew. Matthew was caring, outgoing, adventurous somewhat
quiet young man. He had a "mission” and he was going to fulfill it at all costs. Matthew died doing what he wanted to do and doing what he
truly believed in. Matthew will be greatly missed, he will be remembered as our and Canada's Hero. At this time we would like to extend a
sincere thank you to our Canadian Army for their tremendous support to our family during this difficult time. The McCully&Monkley Family How
boring life would be if we were all the same......How nice it is to know we all have special qualities to share. Michelle L McCully
His sister, Shannon McGrady, 21, of Orangeville, said her brother was a role model for her and her younger brother while growing up with their
mother in Orangeville. She said he was passionate about the military. Brother Daniel, 19, of Orangeville is currently enrolled at Seneca
College. Cpl. McCully's father and stepmother live in Prince George, B.C.
His mother Valerie McGrady, who moved from Orangeville to the Mansfield area earlier this year, said her son planned to join the special
forces, when he returned from Afghanistan, and to make a life career of the military.
A statement from the family reads:
"As the family of Matthew McCully we wish to express firsthand how proud we are of Matthew. Matthew was caring, outgoing, adventurous and a
somewhat quiet young man. He had a "mission" and he was going to fulfill it at all costs. Matthew died doing what he wanted to do and doing
what he truly believed in. Matthew will be greatly missed, he will be remembered as our and Canada's Hero. At this time we would like to
extend a sincere thank you to our Canadian Army for their tremendous support to our family during this difficult time."