Mathew Taylor Obituary

Love you so so much!!!!!
Miss you more than ever!!!!!!
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I want to wish you a
Merry Christmas!!!????????
I miss you so much!!! Things aren't the same without you here with us!!! I love you and you are always in my heart and in my mind!!! You are the first thing one my mind when I wake up and when I go to sleep!!!!!
I hope your celebrating with all your family and friends in Heaven with you!!!! You will never be forgotten!!!!!
I Love and Miss you more everyday, every second of every day!!! I love you so much sweetie!!????????????????

Even though it's been 7 years that we lost you, it still feels like it was yesterday. You are and always will be in my Heart and Soul. You will never ever be forgotten!!!!!!! I miss you more today than ever!!! I will always Love you too. I wish I could have saved you and taken you home like you asked me. I am so sorry that I couldn't. Please know that we think about you every second of everyday!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday !!!!!!!
I love and miss you more
than ever. There's not ever second of every day that goes by that I don't miss you!!!
I love you so much!!!!!

Thinking of you today! Thank you for your bravery, you will never be forgotten.

for Mathew, rest in peace

Dear Patty, Think of you often. Always will be sorry for your loss of your hero son Mathew. My wishes go to you for peace of mind.
Barbara Roloff - retired from Mercy

Mathew I miss you more than ever!!! You are always with me and always will be. I know that you are watching over your nephew and niece. When they get old enough they will be told everything you have done. They see your picture now and ask about you. I love you and you will always be in my heart I LOVE YOU and ALWAYS WILL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still thinking of you! Thank you for your sacrafice and for watching over Brian.

Sorry budy, we wont forget you ever. Every year on July 23rd the rest of us make sure to stop what we are doing and raise a glass to all of our brothers who left us after that day. I have a family now, my son carries your name. It hurts to remember every day, but it's not fair to you not to. It kills me that you will never know the joy of watching your son cast his first cast with a fishing pole. I hope that my son will be half the man you are. I'll have one for you budy.

To the family and friends of Spc. Mathew Taylor:
Please accept my remembrance of Mathew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Spc. Mathew Taylor:
Remembering Mathew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Matty,
I love you so so much and miss you just as much!!! You will always be in my Heart!! Love Mom

Never to be Forgotten.
S. Allen

To the family of Spc. Mathew Taylor:
Mathew gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Never Forgotten.

Mathew,
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you more than words can say. You are my Angel now and always will be. I love you so much and I still cry every day because I miss you here with me. If I could chance anything it would be to bring you back. I remember the day that you and Heather surprised me when you came home from Italy and I didn't know. I would give anything for you to be able to do that again. If you can give me a sign that you are O.K. please send one. You will always be in my heart and soul. I love you so so much.
Mom

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Kenna

Matthew,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Mathew, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

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The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Taylor and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Taylor!

Please know you will never be forgotten.
You are missed.

i just came accross mathews name.
we also lost our son in iraq in 2005.
i will keep your family in my prayers.
lynn

I am so sorry for your loss.
Mathew, rest in peace. You have earned it.

Dear Taylor Family,
I had the honor of going through basic training, airborne school and being deployed with matt. He was a great friend of mine. I'll always cherish the memories that him and I and many other fellow soldiers/friends have shared together. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I want to send my love and sympathy to you guys. Take care

PFC Fiskland
173rd Airborne
1/503rd D-Co

G-d rest your soul; I am so sorry your life was so short. you were and still are loved

My heartfelt sympathy to the Taylor family in the loss of Mathew. I did not know Mathew, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Mathew you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

I am sorry to hear about the loss of another hero. May God bring comfort to you and your family.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

My heart goes out to Matt's grieving family and friends. The services yesterday were amazing!
I hope that my prayers for you will give you some measure of strength to endure you're loss throughout the coming days.
I know our young men and women are fighting for our freedom. I am very thankful and proud of every one of them... I just wish there was a more peaceful way of acheiving that same freedom.
Peace Be With You Now and Always...

My heart and thoughts, are with you.
I cannot fathom the love or loss.
May your heart, be full of love and joyful memories.

Russ Mote
Parent of Tim Stanley 173rd Airborne Iraq 2005
and Sky Mote USMC Iraq 2006

My sincere condolences to the Family of Mathew Donald Talor, May God help you through this difficult time and sorrow.Know your son was and is a Hero to us all My thought and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms Mathew Donald Taylor

Elizabeth Howell Proud mother of SGT Sameer A.M.Rateb passed May 6, 2007 Iraq

I very sorry for you loss. Mathew will never be forgotten. God BLess you and may you one day find peace.

I am simply a friend of a friend and didn't have the chance to know your son personally. I am also a citizen proud of our troops and their dedication to our country without question and sad for their ultimate sacrifice made for each of us. Thank you for wonderful son and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing can return him to you but I felt compelled to let you know of my heartfelt sorrow which is also shared by many.

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son, may you find peace in your many memories of your sweet boy.

To Mathew's family and friends, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. As the wife of a Navy veteran, I understand how difficult your loss must be. Your son was a hero and has my deepest thanks and admiration for his bravery. People like him allow us all to be able to express our thoughts so freely. Although I did not know your son personally, I knew of his brave fight through a friend at work. Your son will not be forgotten.

To Patty and Heather,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you on this new journey you are on. I lost my son Easter of this year.
To Spc. Mathew Taylor, Thank you for your service sir. You will forever be honored in our hearts.
All my Aloha,
Hawaiian Stryker Mom
~In memory~
SSgt. Jesse L. Williams

John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." From one Goldstar family to another our thoughts and prayers are with you as you heal from the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and guide you during this difficult time and know that you are not alone.

Dear Mathew, Friend of Spc. Adam J. Davis. I could not be here to sign this book for you. Instead I was there to greet you. To the family of Mathew there are no words to express how I feel. Just know my son died also and he was there to greet mathew home to our savior.

Tracy Carrico

Another hero has given us so much--his life. Mathew did not die in vain, for without heroes such as he, we would not have freedom. Another angel has gone before us and is watching over all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Please accept the condolences from me and my family. Although we never meet either you or your son, we have been a part of the same family for awhile. My son was in the army for 5 years and was KIA on July 6, 2007, so now we are together again in a different family, The Gold Star Family.
I know the pain you feel, and I know the anguish, but the most important part left is the wonderful memories that you will carry on with.

The Proud Father of:
Sgt. Eric Anthony Lill

I was so saddened to hear of Matthew's passing. I had learned of his ordeal on anysoldier and had sent a get well card a few weeks ago. Mrs. Taylor, you have my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace at last.

I am so sorry for your loss of your precious son. I lost my son in May (22) ,07. I know nothing is going to take away the pain,but there are alot of people praying for you right now and mother's that are sharing your grief.Mathew is in God's mighty army now.May he rest in peace.I pray God will give you the strength you will need and courage in the days ahead.And I hope he wraps his arms around you and your family.Thankyou for raising such a wonderful son that would lay down his life for his Country!Please read Romans 8:28.That is what my son,SSG Kristopher Higdon wanted read at his funeral and it is a little comforting. May you always cherish the wonderful memories!God Bless!

Hello Patty and Heather, I am the mother of a fallen hero, Alexander R Varela KIA 5/19/07 Baghdad Iraq. My name is Rinda Pope and wanted send my love and sympathy to you because of the loss of your precious child Mathew. Mathew was brave and honorable, more so because of brave fight for his life in his last two plus months. You both now are members of the Gold Star Family, its a group none of us wanted to join, but I hope that you can find a little comfort in the fact that we know what you are going through and will stand besides you to help if you want. May God ease your pain, may the holy spirit send comfort and may Jesus walk beside you and to help you with your sorrow and loss.

Love and hugs to you, Rinda

We will all miss you, you are one of the braviest! My heart goes out to your family.

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mathew Taylor. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead.
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.

Your on my heart,

God bless you, and Mathew. He died a hero! As did many others. You are in my thoughts and prayer. It will be tough for a while. Think of the good things.

I am a 2-16th Infantry Soldiers wife. My husband is currently in Iraq. On behalf of our family, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy. Mathew will forever be a HERO in our eyes.

To the parents and family of Mathew, I want you to know that your grief in not alone. I know the pain your have and what you will face in the coming days and weeks ahead. As a Gold Star Mother I have been blessed in my healing and God has allowed me to reach out to other families who are now going through that very same loss. I want you to know that when and if you are ready I offer you emotional support and also a place in our hearts to help you in that healing process. There are many of us Gold Star Families who offer our support, love and help in healing. When and if you are ready please contact me. I ask God to bless and give you strength and heal the empitness in your heart.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq

Dear Patty and Heather,
I just read about your loss in the newspaper and am so sorry. I lived across the street from you on Vista Verde and remember the little boy Mathew with such fondness. You were such kind neighbors and my heart goes out to you. Diana

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

To the friends and family of Spc. Mathew Taylor: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy upon the loss of your son, Matthew. The grief I feel is sometimes overwhelming when I learn of another soldier's death. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers now and for the days to come. Please keep my son, Spc. Crockett Fowler Butler, in your prayers. For now, he is stationed at Ft. Sill, Ok., but they have been told to be ready to deploy. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS SPC. MATHEW TAYLOR!

REST IN PEACE MATHEW, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Dear Patty and Heather, Know that my heart cries out like yours. I have been where you are. I lost my son in Iraq with the 173rd Airborne brigade. I am now the Gold Star Liason if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. I am here to listen if you would like to talk about "our" Hero. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. Mommaski

I am so sorry for the pain being experienced by your family. Mathew Taylor is a true American hero and has paid the ultimate sacrifice in giving his life for our country. Your son joined the Army to serve his country knowing he would probably be going into battle, but he still served. He is an example of the spirit and dedication that has made this country great. He is the true definition of bravery and honor.

Father we entrust our brother Mathew to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Mathew in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Rest in peace.

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

Dearest Taylor Family,

I'm so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with
you.

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Specialist Taylor. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Mathew. I believe your soldier may have served with: SFC Matthew Blaskowski, 173rd Airborne, stationed in Vincenza, Italy, he was KIA 9/23/07. Matt Blaskowski's brother, Stan, is married to my sister. He will be laid to rest this Thursday 10/04/07. Our hearts are broken. What a terrible loss for the men who served with these two soldiers. My heart goes out to ALL of these men! We thank God for our soldiers. I am just so terribly sorry that another young man from that team lost his life, and both within days of one another. May God surround you with comfort and love, and mend your broken hearts, one day at a time. God be with us all as we say goodbye to these brave young men.

I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Mathew Taylor. I also lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com


He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis-KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the Devastating loss of Spc. Mathew Taylor, with So Much Gratitude for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Mathew rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Taylor family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Will Remember the Sacrifice Mathew has made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany