Memories/ Carol Bartlett (someone who cares )
What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. ~George Eliot Close
Not Forgotten / Carol Bartlett (someone who cares )
We cannot communicate with those who have passed to the other side never the less their presence remains as long as they are in our hearts. Close
Words cannot express how we feel without you here, especially on your graduation from high school. You worked so hard to be in the top of your class. I am so sorry you could not fulfill your dreams.
Love you and miss you more than words could ever say.
In honor of Matthew / Carol Bartlett (someone who cares ) In honor of Matthew I want to make a donation to something that was special to him. Any suggestions?Close
Im vwry sorrry to here your story about your son,he sounded a lovely son as well,i understand what it like to loss someone closed to you as ive lost my son at a young age of 19years of age in march 2008 on the 29th,he was a great boy just like yours in many way,the good always good first,so there say.My son had a brain herrrage as well but no signs were every found until it was too late.God bless you and your family thinking of you all at the very sad time and always in my heart.I do hope you will stay strong its not easy but he would want that xxx
R.I.P You're an Angel / Samantha Luce (Friend of the family )Read >>
R.I.P You're an Angel / Samantha Luce (Friend of the family )
Matthew,
It's been a while since we have actually talked since our brothers were not on the same team the past few years. Our families have always been good friends and I have known you for a while. Even though we were never the greatest friends we still knew each other and I still know what a wonderful person you are. You are loved by SO many people and looked up to by many. I had no idea about the amazing accomplishments you did and what you had hoped for in your future...it still amazes me. I went to your First Annual Blood Drive few weeks ago and it was great! TONS of poeple showed up. I am so blessed that I hvae had hthe privedge of knowing you and that our families have been such great friends over the years. You truely are an angel you have touched the lives of many people on this earth. Because of you..I remember each day how thankful I am for everything. You have helped me to understand this..R.I.P Matthew and ask God to give your parents some of the extra strength they need and to know that you're doing okay.
Hey mom do you know they have baseball in heaven I pitched for the "Angels" on my first day Moses was a bit annoyed, I got caught "stealing" He said they don't do that here . . .
Hey mom did you know they ski in heaven We ride atop the tallest clouds Holding our wings in very close We make a swooshing sound You call it "wind" down there . . .
Hey mom do you know they have cable TV here I get to watch all the neat stuff I could ever want They even have the Si Fi channel That me and dad always enjoyed so much . . .
There's pizza to eat all through the day Man . . . the girls are all awesome and cute I wear the coolest Air Jordan's And I never miss a basket when I shoot About the girls . . . the no kissing on the first date thing sorta bothers me . .
Hey mom do you know they have dogs in heaven I got one today his name is Jake He follows me everywhere I go And likes to lick my face
So mom I guess what I am trying to say Is that things really aren't so bad I miss you and the family a lot at times I miss the guy stuff I did with dad. . .
I do have some good news though . . .
At night when you fall asleep, God said I can talk to you in your dreams So those times I show up and we laugh and play They are as real as they actually seem Promise you'll talk back to me okay ( I can hear you when you pray) . . .
Hey mom do you know they have baseball in heaven Oh that's right I said that before I hit a homer just a while ago Abraham and Gabriel came in for a score . . .
A camera man came close to get my picture Just like they do for the pro's on TV I had the biggest smile you've ever seen I put my face close to the lens It was huge and filled the screen Do you know what I said? Of course you do . . . I looked in it and said . . .
" Hi mom!"
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Uplifting thoughts / Laura Friend (Bott) (Knew his Mommy )Read >>
Uplifting thoughts / Laura Friend (Bott) (Knew his Mommy )
Dear Nancy and family -
I am soooo sorry that you have had to endure the pain of the loss of your dear Matthew. He sounds like an incredible young man, who had an amazing future ahead of him. We never can comprehend why God would take someone so young away, someone so full of life and vitality. I am SOOOO THANKFUL that God gave your family the ability to share precious times together, creating these beautiful memories as a family. When the times are trying, and tough, and you don't feel like you can go on another minute, second, or day....PLEASE reflect on those wonderful memories...YOU KNOW Matthew would have wanted it that way. He would have wanted you to carry on, to uplift each other - to CELEBRATE his life. You can see in the pictures how much he loved each of you...go ahead, gaze into his eyes....U will see it....U can probably even feel it when you look at him.
May God send His comforter to surround your family. May He grant you peace during this time....May He permit the love that Matthew had for you, to be forever felt - whether it's through a gentle breeze moving through your hair, a warm sensation, a certain smell - may they all bring back the wonderful times you spent together, and as that happens, may you know God's grace, and know that He loves you, and is allowing Matthew to be "home".
Our faith assures us that we will all be together again one day. Please find comfort in that Nancy. If there is ANYTHING that I can do for you, please let me know. God Bless you all!
Mattypoo. I miss you so much everyday. I dont really know what to say, other than the fact that i miss you and love you, and i know that you and tim are having a great time in heaven. Save me a spot up there ok? I love you matt. Bestfriendsforever.<3hannah(kitty)
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love you / Mom K. (mom)
You know Matthew, that all of these things we wrote on here describing you are all so true, and your accomplishments were many. But I want you to know that I miss you as a person, as my little boy, as part of this family. Even if you were failing school, had ever gotten in trouble, etc. I would still love and miss you the same! It is all of these accomplishments, goals and your whole personality that made up who you were-someone so lovable and sweet and kind. I miss you terribly and pray you are in a place that is unimaginable to us on Earth. I love you and can't even believe its true. Close
Probably shouldn't be writing this when I am so emotional. My dear son, we miss you so much and it is so hard without you. I want you to know this house is never the same with you not here. Your upbeat presence is missed so much. You were such a big part of this family and we are just barely getting by without you. I just want you to know that.
You were so kind, generous, witty and smart. Tiffany told me Someone who knew you from volunteering at the red cross wanted you to volunteer again because you were so geniunely interested and a hard worker. We are proud to call you our son, and will be forever grateful for the 17 years we had with you, and also forever saddened that you are not here with us. It is all too much to live through.
We all pray that you are so happy and that heaven is more than we can even imagine in our minds. I hope everything is good and you have seen Grandma and are truly happy. It is the only way I can make it through, is to think in my mind that someday I will see you again and be with you.
Love,
Mommy
I know I told you several times that you can call me MOM ebcause you were getting older, but, you never did: it will always be Mommy. And you will be forever my "Boy" and "Math"
Cannot believe we are starting a new year without you, son. You would have turned 18 in just one month from tomorrow. This was supposed to be the year you graduated (in the TOP of your class). It is so unfair to have you gone. You worked your whole school career for this year, would have started college (Probably at Geneseo-I know you would be accepted!) I imagine you would have recieved a scholarship for your smarts! Remember we were already planning your graduation party. Daddy has talked about having Dinosaur BBQ to cater it for the past two or three years. Phil's cousin was going to DJ, Renee's friend Ian was going to help cook and bartend. I am so sorry your life was cut short my dear Matthew. I don't know how we are making it without you. Somehow we have made it 4 months. We only go on believing that someday we will see you again and how joyous it will be. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH MATTHEW AND ARE SO PROUD OF EVERYTHING YOU WERE.
My dear nephew / Joanne Starkweather (Aunt)Read >>
My dear nephew / Joanne Starkweather (Aunt) I just miss you so much Matthew. I am so proud of you and everything that you had become in your short life. It was an honor knowing and loving you. Love from "Aunt Jan"Close
Merry Christmas / Lisa Taquino (Laci's Mom) (connected by Angels )Read >>
Merry Christmas / Lisa Taquino (Laci's Mom) (connected by Angels )
God Bless / Julie Baker (daughter and son with AVM )Read >>
God Bless / Julie Baker (daughter and son with AVM )
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It seems that Matthew brought tremendous joy to the people in his life. What a proud mother you must be to have raised such a wonderful, smart, and caring son.
I can only imagine the pain your family has been through. I cried for hours when I read Matthews narrative. I have a 2 yr old and 7 yr old who both have (or did have) AVM's. I pray that Matthew is never forgotton and that you and your family are blessed.
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