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for Charles Matheny
Momma
May 24, 2024
Memorial Day is coming and while I try to ignore it, I know the day will come as surely as you are gone. I love you and miss you so very much Charlie. Times get hard and I think of you and pray for strength. I know you are walking with me but oh how I wish you were here. I love you so very much. Momma
Dedi Noble
July 5, 2023
Well Charlie it was 18 years ago today at just about this hour that I hugged and kissed you good bye. You were heading back to Ft Hood anticipating your next deployment. My heart was heavy then as it is today. Your death broke me in ways I never knew possible. I love you so much my baby boy and each year gets me one year closer to seeing you again. You are my heart. Love, Momma
Dedi Noble
May 31, 2021
Memorial Day is here and of course my heart is heavy with thoughts of you. Hope you are playing ball in the clouds. I love and miss you so very much my son. Momma
sheila
May 30, 2021
Thinking of you on this Memorial Day Weekend. Never forgotten. May you continue to rest in peace. With deepest gratitude-
February 21, 2020
Oh my Charlie, we made it thru another year. My heart still just aches for you. We will be coming to see you soon. Love coming from my deepest places sent to you today and always. Love Momma
Vic Welland
February 20, 2020
Chuck, Still keeping you in my memory.
Dedi Noble
May 26, 2019
Thank you everyone for continuing to remember my Charlie. Live you forever and ever my Charlie.
Spc Garcia
May 24, 2019
I always think of you around this time, around times when I reflect back on our deployment. You're never far from my memories on that awful day...but I also think about the last time we laughed when we were at HOPE. Orders PCS'd my family to Washington and as usual I looked you up and couldn't believe you were from Stanwood...I visited your grave before, took my kids to show them true heroism. I'll forever be indebted to you for your selfless sacrifice. I'll pay my respects again SGT. May you rest in eternal peace and power. -Hounds of Hell! Hooah!
October 19, 2018
I am a cousin of the Matheny's that lived in the Eatonville area. We visited Charles' grave in 2016. It was very moving. We lost our son in 2017 and now fully feel his family's pain when losing a son.
Marie Gardner White, Osceola, Iowa
Wally Northam
October 18, 2018
Chuck,
Man, I think about you almost every day. You will always be our starting 3rd basemen. Rest easy Brother, job well done.
Deci Noble
May 28, 2018
Shayne, thank you so much for carrying my Charlie's Banner. I always feel bad that he isn't included when there isn't someone to carry his. Charlie this is our 13th Memorial Day without you and honey they just don't get any easier. I miss you with everything I am. Especially on this day, I am so very proud to be your Momna, but my heart is still broken. Love you so very much. Momma.
Shayne Coop
May 27, 2018
Carried your memorial banner at the parade in Bellingham. Never met you in person, but I know you in my heart. Held your banner high for all to see, felt like you were there having a good time with me in the beautiful weather.
Dedi Noble
February 29, 2016
Woke up thinking about you and your upcoming birthday. So many birthdays we didn't get. Love you Always& Forever. Momma
j larsen
May 25, 2015
Happy Memorial day bud
Jean High
February 19, 2015
Thinking of you today and know you are still in the hearts and minds of those who love you.
Dedi Noble
February 18, 2015
Snuggling you close in my heart and my mind. Missing you and loving you forever. Momma
s
July 4, 2014
Remembering you especially so today July 4. Never forgotten.
Jean High
February 18, 2014
Thinking of Charlie and his momma. I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to believe it has been 8 years.
Dedi Noble
February 17, 2014
"Son, my words won't come, but here are some that express my feelings on this coming 8th anniversary of your death. I love you Charlie and miss you so very much.
As Tears Go By...
It is the evening of the day,
I sit and watch the children play.
Smiling faces I can see
But not for me,
I sit and watch as tears go by.
My riches can't buy everything,
I want to hear the children sing.
All I hear is the sound
Of rain falling on the ground,
I sit and watch as tears go by.
It is the evening of the day,
I sit and watch the children play.
Doing things I used to do
They think are new,
I sit and watch as tears go by.
Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Love you always,
Momma
January 19, 2014
Please accept the sincere sympathy of Gardner cousins in Iowa. I learned of Sgt. Matheny's death today while researching family history.
My great aunt Elsie Gardner Matheny (Fred) was born in Clarke County, Iowa. Her sons Charles and Donovan were first cousins to my dad Lloyd Gardner.
I live in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa. Anyone wishing to contact me about family history may do so.
Marie Gardner White, 215 E. Fayette, Osceola, Iowa 50213-1714
May God Bless You and take care of you.
October 15, 2013
Charlie,
I check in time to time to see what people have said over the years. You were a good friend and selfless leader. You're actions led me to be able to be where I am now and I will never forget. I love you bro, and miss you so much. Jennifer and I both think of you and will never forget you.
Thank You
Spc. Bohannon
BCRT 8-10 CAV
josh larsen
June 18, 2013
played some eucker the other day, thought of you and the good times we had at AIT and NTC playing cards together,
Lynne Neibert
April 16, 2013
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
sheila
July 3, 2012
Remembering you as we approach July 4... rest in peace you are not forgotten.
February 22, 2012
Another dreaded anniversary.
Rest in peace.
you are not forgotten.
February 19, 2012
Another year has gone by, it seems hard to beleive. am thinking of you and your family
Deborah Tarling
February 18, 2012
Gone - But Not Forgotten
Peggy Childers
February 18, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Charles E. Matheny:
Always remembering Charles. "Some gave all."
Dedi Noble
December 4, 2011
It's wonderful that people still remember and visit here.
December 3, 2011
remembering you- remembering your sacrifice. so sorry.
sheila
July 2, 2011
I did not know you but read about you shortly after you passed- and what can I say but I was so deeply touched- I pray you rest in peace, and please know that I will never forget you.
Momma
July 2, 2011
Happy 4th of July Son. We love and miss you more than you will ever know.
Momma
May 31, 2011
Mariners won again and summer is coming. Oh how I miss you.
May 28, 2011
Memorial Day Weekend, sigh, thinking of you. You are not forgotten ever.
rest in peace...
K Doleva
May 4, 2011
Charlie,
I think of you often and I'm reminded of all the good people in Fox Company and 3-67 like yourself that made it such a great unit. You are gone but never forgotten.
K Doleva
April 9, 2011
Charlie-
Thinking of you as I often do. So sorry for the loss.... I know you are missed
Dedi Noble
March 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Charlie! We all love you and miss you and our thoughts are all with you today. Oh how I wish ..... All my love always, Momma
Dedi Noble
February 19, 2011
Jean, Thank you so much for this. I don't hear from Gary but think of him daily.
Jean High
February 18, 2011
Ms. Noble, know that I am thinking of Charlie and your family especially today. I see you went to Ft. Hood and am so sorry that my son Gary was not there as I am sure he would have loved to see you. He still cannot speak of Charlie without breaking up. Charlie will never be gone in the hearts of those who loved him and knew him. There is an old Jewish saying " The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten." Know that Charlie will never be forgotten. Take care
Peggy Childers
February 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Charles E. Matheny:
Please accept my remembrance of Charles on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Dedi Noble
February 17, 2011
Son, momma's made it to the Hood. Can't wait to see the Memorial. Cpt Luther, is taking us, but you already know that I'm sure. Wow, 5 years. Son where has the time gone. I miss you so much it hurts. Life just isn't the same. You took so much of me with you when you left. Rest well my beautiful boy and know you are so loved and so missed. Momma & David
sheila
February 17, 2011
Pausing to remember you- your glory and your sacrifice. I am so sorry for the loss. all I can do is promise you will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace. You are missed and mourned.
Dedi Noble
January 16, 2011
Son would you please throw some magic down here to your team? These guys are just not getting the job done. Go Hawks! Momma
sheila
January 15, 2011
Remembering you today and every day.
Dedi Noble
December 30, 2010
Loving you and missing you. Happy New Year to you in Heaven. It must be glorious, but us down here have a big hole where you use to be. Love you always my "One and Only". Momma
December 3, 2010
I think of you and want you to know= you will not be forgotten. I am just simply so sorry for the loss.
rest in peace..
Melissa Tarling
November 11, 2010
Thinking of you today & always, Charlie. Thank you for your incredible bravery and sacrifice. Rest in Peace.
September 2, 2010
Loving you and missing you always. Momma
August 24, 2010
Thinking of you.
sheila
May 30, 2010
Thinking of you this Memorial Day Weekend. It seems so strange to say thank you for your sacrifice, but thank you and you will not be forgotten.
Cary Collins
March 12, 2010
Happy Birthday, Charlie. Your heroic service and sacrifice for our nation is not and never will be forgotten.
February 18, 2010
Thinking of you on the anniversary of your passing. You were so loved.
Rest in peace eternal and know that you continue to be missed.
Peggy Childers
February 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Charles E. Matheny:
Remembering Charles 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
Dedi Noble
February 17, 2010
Here we are again Charlie. Another year has passed here without you. My heart still aches for you and I guess it always will. So much has changed while you've been there, but I am sure you know all about that. Especially the part about Brian making me a Grandma and you a very cool Uncle. Wasn't the original plan for either of us but somehow it seems right and I know you are as pleased by it as I am. The sun today was just like it was the day we lost you and I watched it out my office window and I thought about you and that day. That day I took a walk but today I just couldn't. Four years have passed but it still feels like yesterday to me. I will carry you in my heart tomorrow and for you son, I vow to try to think of happier times and remember the special love we shared. I can only imagine the party you must be having up there, but please understand if us mere mortals down here feel a little sad and miss you like crazy. Charlie I loved you yesterday, and I love you today and tomorrow I will love you even more. My forever will be with you, and until then I will remember . . . . . . Love Always Momma
February 3, 2010
Charlie-
You are remembered with gratitude.
Rest in peace.
Antonio Ross
January 28, 2010
good laughs from the third herd!! i have been looking for you and now i have found you. you will be in my heart and will never be forgotten bro!
January 26, 2010
I think of you and remember you. Rest in peace Charlie- you will never be forgotten.
December 14, 2009
I have the Geocoin minted in Sgt Charles Matheny's honor. So he will not be forgotten. This coin will move all over the U.S. and possibly the world by fellow geocachers. It is a Fallen Heroes Geocoin. RIP Charles
sheila
November 26, 2009
Just to let your loved ones know that you are rememberd and thought of. Today is thanksgiving and I can only imagine how difficult a day it is for them without you.
Rest in peace and know you are missed.
November 13, 2009
Charlie, you are remembered and missed.
Rest In Peace.
September 25, 2009
thinking of you with love and admiration.
September 3, 2009
You are missed each and every day.
Rest in peace.
July 11, 2009
Thinking of you.
RIP.
May 11, 2009
I remember your sacrifice and am so very sorry for the loss. I will not forget you. I know you were loved deeply and are missed terribly.
rest in peace
Kenna Larra
May 1, 2009
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Kenna
April 4, 2009
Pleaes know I continue to think about Charlie- he will not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
February 18, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Charles E. Matheny:
Charles 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
sheila
February 16, 2009
Charlie-
You are thought about- I continue to "remember" you although I did not know you. Your photo touched me, and I read a blog your aunt posted about you, quite a while ago. You were really a very special guy and obviously touched quite a few people deeply.
Rest in peace, and know you are missed and remembered.
Dedi Noble
February 16, 2009
My Darling Baby Boy,
How my heart still aches for you. As those that love you approach this, the 3rd anniversary of your death, may we all hold in our hearts the wonderful memory of who you were and how you loved. Your smile was like no other and your heart was absolutely pure gold. Know we all love you, and miss you and think of you every day. What keeps me going is I know you have kissed the face of Jesus and are in a place that I can't even imagine. Wait for me son, because one sweet day we will be together again and our hearts will be healed. All my love, always. Momma
January 25, 2009
Charlie, I still think about you and am so sorry for the loss. Rest in peace. "You are missed terribly.
November 25, 2008
I cannot begin to fathom the hurt and pain felt by your loved ones this time of year- all year.
Rest in peace.
November 2, 2008
Remembering you. I did not know you but I think about you and will never forget you. I am so sorry.
R.I.P Sgt. Charles E. Matheny
September 28, 2008
Although I did not know Sgt. Charles E. Matheny, I Hold him and his family in my heart and prayers. When times get tough, remember that he is looking down at you from heaven and smiling at you, and protecting you.
Thank You for serving our country to keep us safe, You are Truely a HERO. May He Rest in Peace with the Lord, and Your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud New Wife of a Marine in Iraq. Please keep him and all the other Soldiers in your Prayers.
Kim Smith (Rocklin, CA)
Dedi Noble
September 4, 2008
This is Charlie's Mom, I read his book regularly and truly want to know who is remembering my son. If it works for you, please leave your name and/or email I would love to know how you knew my son . . .
September 2, 2008
Gone but not forgotten.
Rest in peace. You are so missed.
August 5, 2008
To the family and friends- please know that your beloved Charlie will not be forgotten. I read many heartfelt comments that you all shared about him, and I was deeply touched. May his sweet soul rest in eternal peace.
I am so sorry for the loss.
August 2, 2008
Charlie- Rest in peace. You are missed.
July 4, 2008
I pray you rest in eternal peace.
sl
June 19, 2008
Thinking of you today as always. I didn't know you but since becoming aware of you, I think of you and yoru family all the time.I am just so sorry.
Rest in peace.
Kathy Kolasa
June 1, 2008
Charlie,
Your Mom left a note on Alex's site that brought tears to my eyes. I know how much Alex thought of you how special you were to him. Now the two of you are helping others that cross over. I don't think I could have made it without your mom reaching across the miles to me. She loves you deeply and misses you more then anyone can know. Rest easy in knowing that she and I have formed a bond that will hold us upright untill we see you two again.
Laurie Matheny-Perry
May 27, 2008
Charlie you will always be in my heart your loving aunt ollie
Marcus Turner
May 27, 2008
Well bro I dont smoke anymore! I know you know what I mean by that! Just thought Id drop by and let u know we all still miss u and u will never be forgotten. Sgt. Marcus Turner
May 26, 2008
Remembering you with gratitude and sorrrow.
Rest in peace.
G-d Bless.
May 26, 2008
On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Matheny!
May 11, 2008
Remembering you- and wishing your mom strength. I know she knows how much you cherished her.
Rest in peace, Sarge.
March 23, 2008
You are thought about by so many people whose lives you touched. Even those who did not have the chance to know you in life.
Rest in peace.
Erin O'Connell
February 24, 2008
I miss you Charlie. You are always in my prayers.
Dedi Noble
February 22, 2008
Loving you, missing you and holding your memory tightly in my heart. You are my forever Scharlie. Momma
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
February 18, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the MATHENY family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars hi in the skies in the symbol of our great nation...THANK..YOU...HO..YAAH......B.V.C.
February 18, 2008
It is 2 years now since you were taken.
You are thought about every day and missed terribly.
Rest in peace.
January 19, 2008
Keeping Sgt Matheny and family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find some warmth and comfort in remembering his love and life.
Never forgotten.
January 1, 2008
To let those who love and miss you be reminded that so many care and think of you.
Cherish the memories, and rest in peace.
sl
December 20, 2007
Please know your son is not forgotten. I am so sorry for the loss. I hope that just knowing he is remembered can help ease some of the pain.
December 16, 2007
Remembering you.
November 26, 2007
G-d rest your soul. you will never be forgotten.
October 30, 2007
Thinking of you and your loved ones.
you will never be forgotten.
bj
September 11, 2007
To the family- you clearly raised a gem. My deepest sympathy to you on your loss.
August 22, 2007
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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
grateful
August 21, 2007
I am so sorry for this loss. I did not know him, but reading the entries left in his memory I am struck by how deeply he was loved. May he rest in peace.
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