Henry Mitch Mayfield, one of the US Soldiers who died on Sunday in al-Shabab attack at Manda Bay in Lamu was a happy soul.

The 23-year-old soldier from Chicago was deployed in Kenya recently after he graduated basic training in October 2018.

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Mitch's Facebook was filled with photos of his family and it's clear that he loved them so much.

On December 25, 2018, before he came to Kenya, Mitch shared photos of his family and captioned,

Love them with all my heart 🖤#.

ON October 10, 2018, the 23-year-old shared a post saying he wasn't excited about his birthday again.

ain't even excited about my birthday no more.

That was the last post he talked about his birthday and in 2019, he didn't post anything on his special day.

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In another post, Mitch exposed 'fake' friends and he posted

y'all a** “I miss you” and “when you coming home” me to death but when I slide yall ain't on s**t.

His mother Carmoneta Mayfield revealed that the last time she heard from her son was on New Year’s Day on a FaceTime call and he told her that everything would be fine and that his base was safe.

He told me everything would be okay,” she said adding, those were his last words to me.

Messages of condolences continue to pour in for the Mayfield's family on their loss and below are some of them

Katrina Fernandez My deepest condolences from one army family to another. When you hurt, we hurt! Asking God to cover your family with strength and comfort as you grieve the loss of a Heroic soldier gone way too soon!

Tré Rudolph Rest In Power young king! You gave the ultimate sacrifice and for that I say thank you. To the family my prayers are with you all. I pray that the almighty will give you peace, comfort and understanding as you grieve your loss. 🙏🏾

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Kita Brooks I’m sorry for your family and friends. Rest easy soldier. I’m sorry you didn’t get to come home

Tracy Douglas Prayers for you and your family congratulations you are honored completely

Marcelette Chosen 🙏🙏🙏🙏 my condolences and thanks for serving our country.. #hero

Dionne A. Jennings This had to have been an amazing young man. So many of his friends family and comrades have been honoring him, it brings tears to my eyes. He took the sacrifice that came with the career proudly. Fly high, soldier! Job well done 🙏🏽🕊

Jaunice Mccall RIP Mitch for your service. Condolences and comfort to your family

Ellie Boone Thank you for your service. My deepest condolences, prayers, and comfort to the family.

Denise Bratt  Rest In Heaven. My condolences and prayers to the family and friends. Thank you