Happy Thanksgiving, Matthew!! / Melisa Cooper (~Amanda's Mom~ )
THANK YOU FRIEND / SELMA FLYNN BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (friend) It's the time of year when we're reminded to give thanks.
Instead of waiting until next year to be reminded,
Let's make every day one of thanksgiving;
After all, each day is a unique gift.
So, give a hug for no reason;
Say I love you, just because;
Share a smile with a stranger;
Take the time to count your blessings;
Don't take anything or anyone for granted;
And end each day with no regrets.
Thank you, my friends and family,
For sharing, caring, laughing and crying with me.
I'm truly blessed to have each and every one of you in my life
And I am thankful you have allowed me
To be a part of yours.
May you and yours have a safe and memorable Thanksgiving.
My best of Memories with matt / Gavin Soraghan (Friend)
MEMORIES With Matt Reflecting on the best of times shared with Matt, Singing on the roof in shop, fake fight in mr.baums class, the time i wanted to get a subwoofer for my truck but i didnt have my lisence so we biked to wal-mart and your bike was the only one with a rack and you lugged it home for me, the time i nailed you to the duggout at Torrinton Middle School haha, making fun of Mr.Denote "guys come on, alright. actually" *leg up on table*. The night i first got my lisence you were the first person i went to go see and hang out with. Freshmen year wood war with Brucas, cant forget Mr. B's tall tales and the 1" of milk with the day old doughnuts. How we came from being so torn apart the end of freshmen year and early sophmore year to good friends.You used to sent me your recordings and ask me what i thought, and i used to be so critical just so you'd go back to make them better and prove me wrong. The show April 15th you were so excited for your first big show, and no one ever saw you play so well. Remember the time Mr.Denote broke Joe's door for his cabinet and you and i were in the crib for about 5 minutes laughing non stop. The one memory i cant seem to erase how ever is Monday Night June 20th 2005 i was getting ready for a big race when i got a phone call, that made my heart drop. I remember putting my helmet on to race 10 minutes early so hide my tears from every one. Going out and racing and leading EVERY lap with a 1/3 track lead on every one, so determined to win that race for you. But thinking back i think you won the race for me. I cant erase the memory of getting the checkard flag and getting out of my car, walking away and just sitting by my self. Matt its our senior year and althought we cannot see you we know your with us
LOVE ALWAYS Your Friend Gavin
Miss you more than words can say / Michelle Ledoux (friend) Matt....Everyday I think of you and all of our great memories that we had together. Meeting you for the 1st time in Mrs. Avallones math class freshman year. Our hour long conversations on the phone almost every night. my birthday parties and the time at Ryans house. I will never forget anything. Congrats for getting the best musician for our senior class suprilitives. You were the best guitarest I new. I def. look up to you for all that you did and how you touched my life and you made me look at life a differnt way. And I thank you for that. I cant wait till one day that im going to be able to see you once again. I hope you get all the words and thoughts that I bring to you everyday. I love you Matt... forever and ever in my heart.. <3
We all live our lifes the best we could and when we are gone, we are still in the hearts of our family and freinds. Matthew is still with us in our hearts and memorys and always remember that he can still hear our thoughts and Prayers.
Thinking of Matt and praying always for you Karen and Glen......Matt's memory will forever be alive in all of our hearts!
MY CHILD / SELMA FLYNN BOBBO.MERORY-OF.COM (FRIEND) "MY child
On the day God took you
I thought that I would die
I wondered where the time went?
I asked alot of whys??
With people all around me
I felt alone inside
From all their words of comfort,
I couldn't seem to hide, I thought I might be dreaming
That I'd wake and find you here,
I thought "This can't be happening."
As I wiped another tear.
On the day that you were laid to rest
My heart broke yet again,
I wondered if the pain would end,
But mostly, I wondered when??
It's hard to be without you,
At times the days seem long,
Sometimes I just sit crying,
When there's really nothing wrong.
I wish we'd had more time,
Before your life was done.
I hope your resting peacefully,
My precious child,
To my Friend Karen and her family / Judie Smart (Friend) A child that loses a parent is an orphan A man who loses a wife is a widower A woman who loses a husband is a widow there is no name for a parent who loses a child... or a child who loses a sibling.... There is no word to describe the pain.
Playing in the attic / Kara Godin (Cousin)
When I was younger I remember being so excited during holidays because I knew Matthew would be at Grandma and Grandpa’s house and that we could play upstairs in that attic room with the scary dolls. I didn't really know him when I got older but I still remember how we would wrestle and he would basically kick my butt even though I was three years older. I'm sorry that he's gone but I know as long as I remember those years we used to play that he's not really.
"In Loving Memory" by Alter Bridge / Rach Pac (Couz)
"In Loving Memory" by Alter Birdge, Matt liked this song, but now I put this here for him, love u couz...
Thanks for all you've done I've missed you for so long I can't believe you're gone You still live in me I feel you in the wind You guide me constantly
I've never knew what it was to be alone, no Cause you were always there for me You were always there waiting And ill come home and I miss your face so Smiling down on me I close my eyes to see
And I know, you're a part of me And it's your song that sets me free I sing it while I feel I can't hold on I sing tonight cause it comforts me
I carry the things that remind me of you In loving memory of The one that was so true Your were as kind as you could be And even though you're gone You still mean the world to me
I've never knew what it was to be alone, no Cause you were always there for me You were always there waiting But now I come home and it's not the same, no It feels empty and alone I can't believe you're gone
And I know, you're a part of me And it's your song that sets me free I sing it while I feel I can't hold on I sing tonight cause it comforts me
I'm glad he set you free from sorrow I'll still love you more tomorrow And you will be here with me still
And what you did you did with feeling And You always found the meaning And you always will And you always will And you always will
Ooo's
And I know, you're a part of me And it's your song that sets me free I sing it while I feel I can't hold on I sing tonight cause it comforts me
Gone too young / Yogi I am the teacher who played with Memory Loss last year for Matt. When I realized I forgot my slide, I had to take a ride to the music store to buy a new one. Matt wanted to go with me and get one. I drove us there and We had a nice talk. He bought the same kind of slide I use. I offered to pay for it, but he refused. I was impressed by how nice he was. A good guitarist, a good friend to his friends, a good person. I remember him that way. He left us too young. He is a great loss for us all. Yogi.
Thoughts and Prayers / Jennifer Tardiff (Friend) It's been a very long time since I have seen Matt, but I will never forget that smile. I first met Matt when he was around 9 or 10 and he was in my after school class. His smile always brightened my day! My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
lIFE GOES ON BUT MEMORIES NEVER FADE / RHONDA PELLETIER (FRIEND OF MOM ) hI Karen, hope you are doing o.k. Again, i need to express how sad i feel for your loss. i read several of the candles and submitted one my self. i really wanted to say more- but your only allowed so many spaces!!! I wish i had meet matt. the photos are great. can't imagine life without a child. you are so strong, even though im sure there are days you dont feel that way. you are blessed by your supporting family and many many friends. I really liked what i read earlier about WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO you are so right!! take care and keep in touch -fondly rhonda
Just Hold My Hand / Diane Cassidy-Angel Mom-Katie
Don't tell me that you understand, don't tell me that you know Don't tell me that I will survive, how I will surely grow. Don't tell me this is just a test, that I am truly blessed That I am chosen for this task, apart from all the rest. Don't come at me with answers that can only come from me Don't tell me how my grief will pass, that I will soon be free. Don't stand in pious judgement of the bonds I must untie Don't tell me how to suffer, don't tell me how to cry. My life is filled with selfishness, my pain is all I see But I need you, I need your love Unconditionally. Accept me in my ups and downs, I need someone to share. Just hold my hand, and let me cry and say "My friend, I care."
im sorry / Sandi Swanson (friends mom ) my son joe tullock went to school with matt at owts im so sorry to hear of your loss .i heard alot of good things about him rest in peace matt. joe misses him lots . joes mom sandi(huxley)swanson
*not a day goes by* / Lindsay Neal (Friend) There's not a day that goes by when I don't think about you....I hear people talking about how awesome you were and it makes me so happy that you live on in everyones hearts. I hope you are still smiling and playing your guitar. Don't think for a moment you are forgotten you have a permanent place in my heart love you always and forever, I can't believe two months has passed already, time doesn't change anything.
I miss you! / Renee Godin (cousin) Hi Matt, Today is two months since you passed and I still can't believe your gone! I think about you everyday. Remember how much fun we used to have when we were little? You always cracked me & my sisters up. I love you so much. Tell grampa I said "hi" and that I miss him so much. Tell him I hope he comes in first place at the sailboat races! Love you and miss you! Renee
thinkin of you! :) / MaryEllen Egri (step couzin ) hey matt! just thinkin of you! i miss you so much! tell grandpa i said hi and that i miss him too! but matt... please help me!! tell my guardian angel that i need her, tell her i need her help! :`( ~love you so much!~ <3maryellen<3
Full of Life! / Wood (Uncle Dan's Friend ) Matt? Remember me? This is Wood, your Uncle Dan's old friend. I would fly home from California to visit your Uncle Dan during the Christmas holidays. We would build a bonfire at night in his backyard, and cook lamb on a stick! We would throw branches and logs on the fire and make the flames soar 10 feet tall. Your Dad always joined us. Rachel, Amanda, and Nicole were usually there. Aunt Sue would often join us. Your Mom, Ashley, and Valerie would sometimes come out. Uncle Dan's friends, Will and Keith, were there stumbling around, too. I remember when we first met you were so approachable for a kid - you would look me in the eye and talk to me comfortably as though we old friends. I remember we would pull sticks out of the fire that were burining at one end, and we would make orange circles and figure 8s in the dark! You loved that!! That is such a cool thing to do! Matt, you are absolutely full of life! Keep twirling those firesticks, Matt, and so will we!!!:)
Matthew Pac-guitar ,Ben Davis-vocals
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