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Diane Worman
March 8, 2025
Matthew.
It's so hard to believe that twenty years have passed. Even though your life was cut short, we have 23 years of memories to keep you alive in our hearts.
missing you each and every day....love mom
Dale Koch
June 23, 2024
Happy Birthday Matthew. Miss you and think of you daily.
Love,
Dad
Alaina
June 23, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday Matt! You are so missed.
Diane Wotman
June 22, 2024
Happy birthday Matthew, Stephanie, Madison and I are thinking of you today. Lov mom
Alaina Danielle
March 11, 2024
Matt, I still miss you and think of you often. You were one of the sweetest and most kind people I have ever met. Until we meet again
Dale Koch
March 10, 2024
you are always in my thoughts. Miss you and love you.
Dad
Diane Worman
March 9, 2024
Memories of you are what help me through the the sadness I still feel. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you. love mom
Dale Koch
March 9, 2023
Another year has gone by. Miss you and you are always in my thoughts.
Love
Dad
Diane Worman
March 9, 2023
Matthew, another year has passed and the anniversary of your accident reminds me of how you are missed. You are never far from our thoughts.....love mom
Dale Koch
June 23, 2022
Thinking of you Matt. Visited you while we were back in Allentown.
Love
Dad
Diane Worman
June 22, 2022
Matthew, Today we would have celebrated your 41st birthday. Thinking of you and missing you on your special day. Love mom
Dale Koch
March 10, 2022
Matthew, you are always in my thoughts and I miss you so much. I remember the last time we were together and the hike and the conversation we had that day.
Miss you and love you.
Dad
Diane Worman
March 9, 2022
As the anniversary of that fateful day approaches, I can't help but think about the void in my life because you are not here. There are so many times that I look at your pictures and I think about what you would have accomplished in your life, what you would have become, where you would be living, just know that you are always on my mind.....miss you and love you mom
Diane Worman
June 22, 2021
Matthew, today you would have celebrated the big 40. It's amazing how quickly time passes....thinking of you always. love mom
Dale Koch
June 22, 2021
Happy Birthday Matthew. You would have been 40 years old today. Love you and miss you.
Love ,
Dad
Diane Worman
March 9, 2021
Matthew,
you are never far from my thoughts....not a day goes by that I don't think about what you would have been doing, where you would be, who you would be making memories with. love mom
Dale Koch
March 9, 2021
Another year has passed and you are missed and thought of daily,
Love ,
Dad
Debbie
March 8, 2021
16 years I haven’t been able to get you off my mind the past few days it’s just so hard to still believe your gone, I hope you and Gary are together up there playing poker with other family members that have joined you over the years just as you did here.
Diane Worman
June 24, 2020
Yesterday marked your 39th birthday. So many thoughts of all the happy times when we celebrated your special day. Not a day goes by that I don't think of the person you would have become. Your kind heart and compassion for others made me proud to say you were my son. Love, mom
Dale Koch
June 22, 2020
Happy Birthday Matt!! Thinking of you always - I remember the day you were born as if it was yesterday.
Love
Dad
Dale Koch
March 9, 2020
Matt,
15 years have passed but I think of you and miss daily.
Miss and love you
Dad
Diane Worman
March 8, 2020
Dear Matt,
It's so hard to believe that 15 years have passed. You are always in my thoughts, such wonderful memories to help me through the good and bad days. I miss you.....love mom
Dale Koch
May 28, 2019
Memorial Day was yesterday and thought of you and your ultimate sacrifice. Miss you always.
Love,
Dad
Alaina Danielle
May 27, 2019
March 9, 2005*
Alaina Danielle
May 27, 2019
Today I remember my dear friend Army Spc Matthew Koch, (and so many others) who so selflessly served in the Army during his second tour in Iraq on March 5, 2005 in which an IED exploded under the vehicle that he and some of his platoon were in. He was a young 23 years old. I will forever remember Matt's giving spirit and heart of gold. He was the kindest and most caring person that I have ever met, a true gentleman. I miss him greatly. I cannot wait until the day I get to see him again. I sincerely wish more people were like him. He was one of a kind. I remember how he always told me one of his favorites parts of deployment to Iraq were the Iraqi children. He loved helping others, and it was just like him to help the Iraqi children and families.
Rest In Peace, Matt. #Hero #NeverForget
Diane Worman
March 10, 2019
"Those that we love never truly leave us, Harry. There are things that death can not touch - memories and love. Albus Dumbledore
Matthew,
The memories I have of you make me smile, they remind me of how much we love you and miss you. It's true....you have not left. you are with us everyday in our memories.
love mom
Alaina Danielle
March 10, 2019
Time seems to stand still. I remember hanging out and laughing with you. You were one of the sweetest guys I have ever met. You are greatly missed by all who loved and adored you. Youre truly a Hero who sacrificed your life for our country. I tell my kids often about you and how wonderful you were. I just wish they could have met you. ❤ Rest In Peace, Matt. I very much look forward to the day when we will meet again.
Dale Koch
March 9, 2019
It's been 14 years today that you lost your life in Iraq. Still think of you always and will never stop missing you.
Love
Dad
Diane Worman
June 26, 2018
Dear Matthew,
Days have passed since your 37th birthday. Madison, Stephanie and I were thinking of you on your special day as we released balloons to celebrate you day.
You are forever in our thoughts....miss you beyond words. love mom
Dale Koch
March 9, 2018
Matt, it's been thirteen years and I think of you daily. I still remember that evening and the knock on the door. That feeling will never go away. I am just so glad that we were able to spend time together before you left for Iraq. You are missed by all.
Love,
Dad
Diane Worman
March 9, 2018
Matthew, Today marks the 13th anniversary of your fatal accident. My memories are still strong of that eventful evening when we were told what happened. Although you are not physically here with us, not a day goes by that something doesn't remind me of you....We miss you. love mom
Dale Koch
June 22, 2017
Happy Birthday Matt. You would have been 36 years old today. Love you, miss you and think of you every day.
Love
Dad
March 13, 2017
Matt,
I can still recall so vividly when I heard the knock on the door. I will never forget the feeling. I will love you as long as I live just as I think of you daily. You are always in my thoughts and I miss you so much.
Love
Dad
Diane Worman
March 9, 2017
Dear Matthew,
Today marks the 12th anniversary of your leaving us. I know God had other plans for you, and you are smiling down on us......it's just difficult getting through some days without hearing your voice or seeing your smile. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. love mom
Jessica Fasig
June 26, 2016
Happy Birthday Matty. I know it's a little late but I just found out my dad has cancer. We miss you a lot and I know if GOD decides to take my Dad, that you will be there to greet him and show him around up there. Love you more than the stars in the sky, Jess
Diane Worman
June 23, 2016
Happy birthday Matthew.....35 years you were born and made a happy addition to our family. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not thought of....miss you beyond words. love mom
Alaina Danielle
June 23, 2016
Happy Birthday Matt! I miss you now, and always!
June 22, 2016
Happy Birthday Matt. Another year and I miss you more than ever.
Love,
Dad
Alaina Danielle
March 11, 2016
I can't believe it's been eleven years since you became an angel. Time is flying by these days. One good thing about that is that we're all getting closer to seeing you again one day. I think about you often. I miss you, and our talks. I miss your smile, and your laugh. Until we meet again.....
Jessica Fasig
March 10, 2016
Matty, I spent most of yesterday thinking about you and how much much I treasure, and now deeply miss, our friendship. There are so many days when i say to myself..."wow, I wish Matty were here. He would tell me what I should do or how to handle certain situations". You always looked out for me no matter what. I know you are still looking out for me in heaven, but it is not the same as having you here. I wish I could call you and tell you about all the things in my life....the good and the bad. I will never stop missing you. xoxoxo....Love, Jess
Donna Schall
March 9, 2016
Thinking of you and missing you with much sadness in my heart.
Aunt Donna
Diane Worman
March 9, 2016
Dear Matthew,
Eleven years ago my heart was broken....things will never be the same since that day. Tears flow, sometimes out of nowhere, sometimes from my memories of you, or for the hopes of what should have been your future. I miss you more than words can express. love mom
Diane Worman
June 23, 2015
Happy Birthday Matthew,
Though you are not here with us physically, there are so many day to day things that happen that remind me of you....you are missed more than words can say,
love mom
Jessica Fasig
March 10, 2015
I cant believe its been 10 years. I still miss you just as much. I know yesterday was the real day I am referring to but I needed a day I guess. I know you are always looking down watching over those you love and I am looking up wondering what heaven is like. I hope the Angels know what they have. I found this song. It made me think of you . I hope you like it. XOXOX......
Love Always, Jess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNoLJy68ZcE
Alaina Danielle
March 10, 2015
I miss you Matt. I can't believe it's been 10 years since I've talked to you. Until we meet again.....
March 9, 2015
Miss you son- It's been 10 years ,but I can remember that day as if it was yesterday. You are always in my thoughts.
Love,
Dale Koch
Jennifer Koch Young
March 9, 2015
I can't believe it's been 10 years. It seems like just yesterday.
Diane Worman
March 8, 2015
Matthew,
ten years have passed and today as always you are in my thoughts...miss you
love mom
John Ferreira
November 12, 2014
RIP Battle! You are greatly missed.
Alaina Danielle
November 11, 2014
Today I remember Matt and his beautiful smile. I miss him and our talks we use to have. He was the sweetest guy, ever! I am very much looking forward to the day when I see him again in Heaven.
Jessica Fasig
October 22, 2014
This song made me think of u........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4dci4Z7p6A
June 22, 2014
Happy Birthday Matt- 33 years ago you came into this world and you left too soon. Love you and miss you.
Dad
Diane Worman
June 22, 2014
Today is your day Matt....happy birthday. It's 33 years since you made your entrance....you were a bundle of joy. You are always in my thoughts...love mom
March 10, 2014
I just can't beleive it has been 9 years. it just seems like yesterday that we got the knock on the door. You are always in our thoughts.
Miss you very much
Love, Dad
March 9, 2014
Matthew, 9 years and I still question why you were taken from us. I believe in a higher being but it's hard for me to understand why you are no longer here with us. I think of you daily and miss you. love mom
Alaina
November 11, 2013
I'm missing you today Matt as I remember all the men and women past and present who have fought for this country. I miss hanging out with you and seeing your smile. You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again.....
Jessica Fasig
July 21, 2013
I wish there were some pictures of you posted here. I lost a lot of mine in my old apartment so the few I have are a bit old, but still missing you!! Sorry I missed your birthday.
June 22, 2013
Happy Birthday Matt- you are always on my mind and in my thoughts. It's been 32 years since you were born and it still seems like yesterday.
Love , Dad
Diane Worman
June 22, 2013
Matthew,
It's your special day....happy birthday. Miss you terribly but thinking of the happier times we spent together helps to get me through days like this. love mom
Jessica Fasig
March 10, 2013
I cant believe it has been 8 years since you left us. I hate this time of year. I only have a few pictures left of us and of you because I lost all of my photo albums at my old apartment. I do cherish the ones I have though more than anything. I have dreams that you're still here and then I wake up...It doesn't make it any easier as each year passes, and I miss you as much as I did, if not more, with every year that passes. I just wanted you to know that I'm still thinking of you. I doubt that that will ever change. XOXOXO.......Love, Jess
Peggy Childers
March 9, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew A. Koch:
It has truly been my honor to sign Matthew's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Matthew will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Debra Rosenberger
March 9, 2013
Another year. Think of you daily your picture on my frig does not let me forget, I hope you and Gary have met up-up there and the two of you have the answers as to why, we will all have to wait to find the answers. So much has happened here on earth I'm sure you would be proud to be part of, but I guess you are from there. Missing you all from here. Love Debbie
Diane Worman
March 8, 2013
Matthew,
I don't like the month of March...too many sad memories...but then I think of your smile and some of the things you did and it makes me smile. People told me time would heal my sadness, but 8 years have passed and my heart still cries because of your absence from our lives. Tinking of you always, love mom
Jessica Fasig
October 25, 2012
...thinking of you and missing you--this was our time of year and i miss you the most during the holidays....xoxo
John Ferreira
June 24, 2012
Happy B-day to us man. I will always remember you!
Alaina
June 23, 2012
Happy Belated Birthday Matt.
I truly miss you. You were the most wonderful friend, a true gentlemen.
I really missed you this year on Memorial Day. I remember our phone talks and you talking about going overseas again. After John told me about your passing, I found myself calling your phone. Then I would realize you weren't there. It was nice to hear your voice on your voicemail greeting though.
You are truly missed by so many.
I can't wait til the day when we meet again my friend.
Diane Worman
June 22, 2012
Happy birthday Matthew.....You are never far from my thoughts.....today is your day and I will celebrate all the good things that have happened because of you.....love mom
stephanie morseburg
June 22, 2012
Happy birthday Matt! Madison and I are planning a wonderful birthday celebration in your honor. we love you and miss you everyday! Xoxo stephanie
Jessica Fasig
May 11, 2012
Matty,
I emailed your mom a little while ago to find out exactly where u were laid to rest. ( you and her know why I absolutely could not make it to your funeral), but that's between us. I have had the info. in front of me for weeks, maybe months now.. but i can't seem to get myself to go there and say "Good Bye" to you. It makes it so final, even after all this time. I tell myself that you are away on Duty or something and I will be hearing from you soon. Words cannot express how much our friendship meant to me. I know its time for me to get closure and come see you and I promise you I will. I just don't know what I'll say and how I'll feel after that. Well, I miss u and please know I will be coming to see you soon. It's the least I can do. I owe you a final goodbye, but you will always have a piece of my heart. You were one of the best BF's and best friends I have ever had. I keep your pictures in a frame in my room with an angel statue near it and a candle. I have your letters and all our keepsakes still. I cherish them more than anything else. Well, i will be coming to visit you soon. I owe it to us both. xoxoxoxo- Jess-
PS: My parents often talk about you, they miss you too. They always remember when you came to the house and you and my dad got along better than any of the other guy friends/BFs I have had since. He said you were like the son he never had. I know you two shared many laughs and haqd a great bond.
Alaina
March 18, 2012
Matt,
I think about you often & miss our phone talks. I am so proud of you and how you loved being a soldier. I can't wait until we meet again my friend.
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2012
March 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew A. Koch:
Always remembering Matthew. "Some gave all."
March 10, 2012
Matt,
It seems just like yesterday that you were here and then the knock on the door which changed everything forever. I may never be able to figure out the why. I only know that we think of you always and miss you .
Love
Dad
Diane Worman
March 10, 2012
March 9, 2012
Matthew, Seven years have passed since our lives were changed by one knock on the door. Words can't express the emptiness that I still feel since that day. Your memory lives on in the stories I tell my students about your childhood.......As I look in the night sky, I know you are the brightest star there...watching over all of us.
love mom
Jessica Fasig
February 23, 2012
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence...I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake in which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. ..
Matty, I cant beleive its been 7 years coming up in 2 weeks, I still miss u and think of you often. I miss the days we spent in your room at your moms listening to music and talking when we were younger....or watching movies at your place in Emmaus. I wont soon forget sitting on your lap in your recliner watching movies-you were such a "manly man" but when we would watch Horror movies you would always hold me a little bit tighter during the extra scary parts, lol. I miss your mom too. You both always stood by me no matter what I was going through....I wish I could pick up the phone and call you. You always knew what to say. But I know your up there watching over me, and I know ill see you again one day.....love always... -Jess-
Debbie Rosenberger
June 30, 2011
Your picture on my frig keeps you in my thoughts constantly. I'm sure you and Gary are keeping an eye on all of us from up above. Happy belated 30th
donna
June 22, 2011
Happy Birthday Matthew. I can still remember the day your mom went into labor. A story only a family can laugh about. Miss you dearly and think of you all the time. Love Aunt Donna
June 22, 2011
Happy 30th Birthday Matt!!
I can't believe you'd be 30 years old today. I've been remembering all the years and the good times and your free spirit.
Love dad
Alaina
June 22, 2011
Happy Birthday Matt!
I think of you often and miss our chats. You are one of the sweetest guys I've ever met. I miss you and I'm looking forward to the day when we'll meet again.
Diane Koch-Worman
June 21, 2011
Happy Birthday Matt,
Today is your birthday...it's so hard to believe that 30 years have passed since you were born. We were blessed to have you be a part of our family. You are always in our thoughts....we miss your smile, your kind heart and happy-go-lucky disposition. love mom
Peyton
June 11, 2011
Matt,
It is getting close to your birthday and I miss you so very much. It has been really hard without you here.I still have nightmares of the day I got the knock on the door and then a phone call telling me what happened. I was extremely angry for so long at everyone and I am sorry. I know it wasn't your fault and it was just your time to go back to God but it still hurts like a flesh wound that scabs and never heals. I lost my dad a few weeks ago and I hope you met him up there. I have the bracelet your mom sent to me that was part of your necklace. I put it on when she sent it and I have never taken it off! I know you see me from Heaven and I hope you are proud. I did find a nice man to marry and care for the kiddo like his own! Please send me a sign your not mad at me for that. Thank you for being my hero it makes me very proud to have known you the way I did... you make me want to be a better person and help others. Love you always and forever.
Pey
Floyd
March 18, 2011
I served with Koch in C company 70th Engineers....he will always be remembered in my household along with the others
March 14, 2011
I can still remember the knock at the door and the shock and disbelief when I found out. I'll never forget that sinking feeling. You are always in our thoughts.
Love
Dad
L Neal
March 12, 2011
To the family of SPC. Matthew A. Koch:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Stephanie Morseburg
March 9, 2011
Matthew,
6 years ago I got the phone call that changed my life. A day doesn't go by that I don't think about you. I wish you were here to meet Madison, she definitely has your spunk! Love, xoxox Stephanie
Peggy Childers
March 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew A. Koch:
Please accept my remembrance of Matthew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Diane Worman
March 8, 2011
Matthew,
Recently I was listening to a George Straight song. As he sang "Life’s not the breaths you take but the moments that take your breath away." I realized that there were so many moments that we shared as a family that took my breath away. I am grateful for those times that we spent together. I miss you....you are always in my thoughts.
love mom
Alaina
March 4, 2011
Matt-
It still so hard to believe that it's been almost 6 years since we lost you. You were such a great friend & I will always miss you. I am looking forward to the day when we'll meet again.
Jessica Fasig
February 5, 2011
Matty, I was sitting in my room, listening to music......actually it was a song called "the crossroads" and I dont know if was my speakers that did it or what but I heard something fall down off of my dresser (I have a lot of pics on there in frames) and it was your picture that fell down and it just made me think of you and all of our good memories, but most of all it let me know that you are still there watching over me, just like you always have. I miss you every day. Love always, XOXO -Jess-
June 23, 2010
Happy Birthday Matt....thinking of you!
Heather and Ernie Griffith
Alaina
June 23, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT....I miss you!
June 22, 2010
Happy 29th Birthday Matt. We all miss you, love you and think of you always.
Dad,Lin, Gretchen and Aric
Jennifer Koch Young
June 22, 2010
Happy 29th Birthday Matt. Miss you a lot and think about you a lot.
Diane Worman
June 21, 2010
June 22
Matthew,
Today would have been your 29th birthday...happy birthday....we'll be thinking of you on your special day.
love mom and Jim
March 29, 2010
To Loved ones of a grat soldier that i had an honor to have met. My name is SSG Rangel, and was in his company. I have never forgotten him and will never. Know he changed many lives and IS a great man.
Donna
March 11, 2010
Missing you, remembering you...Always! Our hearts are filled with emptiness not having you here with us, but knowing that we will all be together some day makes every day more comforting. I believe you are in a much better place than all of us and that you are looking in on us from time to time to let us know that you still love us too. Keeping you in our hearts every day. Donna, Tamara, Jared and Alyssa.
Dale Koch
March 9, 2010
Matt,
It's been 5 years and I still remember the last time we spoke and the night we found out what had happened. Miss you terribly and always.
Love -
Dad ,Lin, Gretchen and Aric
Heather Griffith
March 9, 2010
Matt,
It does not seem possible that 5 years have passed. Ernie and I think about you everyday. You are missed and loved by so many. So many good memories. May you continue to Rest in Peace.
Peggy Childers
March 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew A. Koch:
Remembering Matthew 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
March 8, 2010
Matthew,
I can't bring myself to talk of you in the past tense because to me you are still alive and although five years have passed since we last spoke, the memory of you burns deep in my heart. I miss you more than words can express.
love mom
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