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Visitation 1:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday at Gretna Community Church family will be available from 5-8:00 P.M. Thursday. Funeral Service 2:30 P.M. Friday at Gretna High School, 11335 S 204th Street, Gretna, NE. Interment Elkhorn Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials requested to the Matthew Alexander Memorial Fund at Pinnacle Bank to be used to further local bands. ROEDER MORTUARY
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for Matthew Alexander
Charlie Gili
February 11, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Alexander Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Matthew L. Alexander US Army Corporal. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Paul & Barbara Selge
May 6, 2016
On this day we remember Matthew's sacrifice and Mel and Monica's loss. Our son Todd Selge deployed with Matthew to Iraq. May our nation never forget the cost of their freedom.
L K
October 30, 2014
October 30
To family and friends. May God comfort you at this time of your healing process.
Isa 40,29
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander:
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
Crystal Cardenas
March 4, 2013
I still think about you all the time. I miss you so much.
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander:
Always remembering Matthew. "Some gave all."
April 14, 2012
As we near the 5th anniversary of his passing, we continue to honor the life of Matthew Alexander and the sacrifice he made for us.
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
L Greene
July 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.May CPL. MATTHEW L. ALEXANDER rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with MATTHEW and your family. Thank You Soldier~ GOD Bless~
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander:
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
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander:
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
larry rasmussen
March 6, 2010
Mel And Monica, I can't belive it has been nearly three years since Matthew was taken from you. I can't imagine the emptyness his loss has brought. I pray that only fond memories of him and time with your grandchild fill your days. I still think of Matt and his selfless sacrifice for us and our country and an in awe of his committment and sacrifice, you rasied him well. I hope the thought that he is still remembered and honored by all of us gives you some comfort and peace. God Bless your family and Matthem. We hope to see you soon. P.S. We're grandparents now too! Chrissy and Chris and a girl in november.
Greg Christiansen
January 18, 2010
Matt, every time I see a scare I think of you. That is alot my friend, you know how much my hands are scared. I wish I was able to have said bye, and I will say that everytime I think of you. Rest well my friend, you have earned it.
Linda Brodine
November 7, 2009
Today I am working on a slideshow of Nebraska KIA's for our annual all school Veterans Day program. I wanted to sign the guest book and assure you that Cpl. Matthew Alexander will be remembered by all of us on November 11.
Sincerely
Kenna Larra
January 20, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
November 11, 2008
Veteran's Day, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander:
Matthew 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
Nate
September 10, 2008
Matt, won't ever forget how you changed so many people who you knew for years in school. They might not have known it at the time, but you were one who was worth every second of talking to. Won't soon forget your story of laser tag and the fence. We never knew each other very well, but I'm proud to say I knew this soilder over four years. And Kara, very sorry for your loss, God bless and hope your life was filled with joy by Matt.
June 25, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Alexander!
May 25, 2008
To The Alexander Family and Friends
YOUR LOSS is The Great State of Nebraska's & America's as well.
I want to take the time to send a few words and Let you knowCpl. Matthew L. Alexander is remembered as a Hero and you are as well with Prayer for your Loss..
May your Memories with him and of him help to comfort you along with God's care. And be passed on to his other family members..
There just is no word's to take away the loss you feel, for that I am sorry...
I thank you for America's freedom and mine and my families because of men and women like your ----.
God Bless and Keep You in His Peace during these times of Great Loss.
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The Family Lines of Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon (A Marine who Raised the first American Flag on Foreign soil, Shores of Tripoli Hero) Proudly Salute: Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander, YOUR & one of Our Special Gold Star Hero's, from Nebraska who gave his all and then gave more! For his extream service and bravery He stands as an Exceptional Man ... Bless those he served with ..
As His Fellow Comrades Stand Guard, Protect and Bless them Lord.
Proudly a Wife and Daughter of Ret. Navy men
Proud sister, cousin, grand daughter, niece of many that have served...Always a Cornhusker!
Rev. T. O'Bannon Brod (Proud to be from, NE)
Gale Poindexter
May 6, 2008
To the Family of Cpl Matthew L Alexander. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our HEROES are NEVER forgotten,
Rest in Peace young man
Proud mother of Sgt Joel W Lewis, Ft Lewis,
KIA 5/6/07 Baqubah, Iraq
The Buck family
April 30, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
Gale Poindexter
February 2, 2008
Our sons are in heaven together. GOD Bless your family.
Gale Poindexter
proud mother of Sgt Joel W Lewis, 28, of Barrie, Ontario, Canada
KIA 5/6/07 with heroes:
Cpl. Michael A. Pursel, 19, of Clinton, Utah.
Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo, 23, of Lodi, N.J.,
Sgt. Jason R. Harkins, 25, of Clarkesville, Ga.,
Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander, 21, of Gretna, Neb.,
Cpl. Anthony M. Bradshaw, 21, of San Antonio, Texas.
Nicole Mears (Zach)
December 19, 2007
Matt you're still my best friend, my brother, and will always be my protector. I know I wasn't home in May, but now that I'm back in town it feels like you should be too. You should be opening the garage and walking in to be your annoying self.. just as always. I miss you so very much man!
Patty Schmuecker
December 14, 2007
To the parents and family of CPL. Matthew L. Alexander. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words to ease your pain, but we can draw strength from each other in the difficult days ahead. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers through this holiday time and in the coming year. I believe our soldiers are in heaven, watching over us, guiding us, and keeping us safe. My son, SGT Jacob S. Schmuecker, KIA 7-21-07, Balad, Iraq, is also one of those soldiers. I will be praying for a perfect day for your memorial dedication on Sunday, December 16th.
With deepest sympathy,
Dillon Bender
November 29, 2007
thanks matt i'm sorry i didn't see you before ya left. thanks for all ya did for us. thanks cpl.
October 3, 2007
To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel
August 16, 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)
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Alexander and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jenny Briest
July 14, 2007
It was an honor to meet Mel and Monica, along with her parents today. Thank you for your generousity-it is people like you that make this nation great. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
cliff leach
July 9, 2007
our prayers are with you both Constantly. We love you both, and will never forget you or Matthew.
Pam and Cliff
Glen
June 20, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Eric Schneider
May 23, 2007
Hey, Monica Mel and Marshall, I miss Matt as well, he was like a big brother to me, and he deserved to live. SEP With Monica and Matt were the Best years of my Life.
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Alexander family in the loss of Matthew. I did not know Matthew, 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. Matthew 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~
Julia Strahan
May 21, 2007
Marshall and family~
I just want to tell you that i am very sorry for the loss of your brother/son. He was a true hero and will never be forgotten. He made a lasting impression on many, I did not know matthew for long but i always knew he was a great kid! god bless.
The Coldiron Family
May 18, 2007
To the family of Matthew Alexander,
We are so proud of your son and husband for fighting for our freedom. Monica, I just want you to know he has made a big impression as a hero to my two sons Alex and Benjamin. He spoke in Alex's 5th grade class this year. Alex said he was such a nice person and that Mr. Glover thought a lot of him. You were a para in Alex's preschool years. I know my boys will remember this day forever. By all of the love shown in this community today, know that you raised a very special young man. You are all in our prayers and know God holds you all in the palm of his hand.
Jody Ragan
May 18, 2007
To the family of Matthew Alexander,
My family would like to thank you for your sons service to our country and for the ultimate sacrifice he made. May God be with you.
Duane & Connie Lienemann
May 17, 2007
Alexander Family,
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
May 17, 2007
Alexander family,I am deeply sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. military wife
May 17, 2007
Kara, Monica, Mel and Family,
There are no words to express our sorrow over loosing Matt. He was a wonderful young man. We will all miss him. We are very proud of him.
Kate and Bob Burbank
Sheri, Dani, & Colleen Savig
Ronn Massie
May 17, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Matthew. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Matthew for being such a hero.
(In rememberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Valerie Fischer
May 17, 2007
Dearest Monica, Mel and Marshall,
I was so deeply saddened to learn about the great loss of Matthew. I just still can't believe it, Monica. My heart goes out to you, my dear, long-time, friend. And I know that you, Mel and Marshall are strong in your faith towards God. May you obtain Peace and Comfort in knowing that Matthew is with Our Lord Jesus. I Love You, Monica. Call me. My phone number is the same as it's always been.
Karen Thysen
May 17, 2007
Kara,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. God Bless.
Karen
Michelle Boerger
May 16, 2007
I can't begin to put into words how sorry I am for your loss. Matt truly was an amazing person and I feel honored to have had the opportunity to meet and get to know him. I hope you are able to take comfort in the thoughts and special memories you have!
Patricia O'Dell, USAF RET
May 16, 2007
Sorry to hear of the loss of your son, brother, husband, and solider. We will never forget the sacrifices that he made so that we may have the freedoms that we do today. Your Matthew is a true hero and whose memory should be cherished for a lifetime. Know that others feel your loss and we pray that time will lesson the sadness in your hearts. God has a special place for his military members and their family’s.
RIP Matthew! You will never be forgotten!
Sue Prusia
May 16, 2007
Dear Kara & family~
We are so very sorry for your loss. We want to thank you for the sacrifice that is so great and comes with this trajedy. We love you and are praying for you all now and always.
Love,
Steve and Sue Prusia and family
Joanette
May 16, 2007
Kara, Monica, Mel and Family
Matt has left behind a thousand memories that will live in our hearts forever. Please know, at this difficult time, that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest symathy to your family.
Don and Joanette Zach
Nicole (Zach) Mears and Ian
Chris Zach and Sarah
Rob and Ashley Dishong
May 16, 2007
Kara and Family:
So sorry to see the loss of Matt. He was a great kid, and i will miss all the great memories from high school. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Julianne Thorne
May 11, 2007
Kara, I never got to met my nephew in law Matt but I loved him from the day you called and said you were getting married. I am so thankful that you and Matt had the amount of time together you did. I can't imagine the pain you are going through right now. Just remember how much he loved you and how much you loved him. When you have a really bad day remember the day you met this wonderful man and the landscaping rocks. Need anything at all no matter what time call. Love Aunt Julie
Kristene Searle
May 10, 2007
I wanted to let you know again how sorry I am to hear about Matthew. He was a good friend to my son (Greg Christiansen) and he will be missed by all who knew him. I pray you will find the peace you need and take pride in the sacrifice he made for his country doing a job he loved.
Garnet Jenkins
May 10, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of
your Brave Young Soldier, Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander,
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain
that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface
through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.
May Matthew Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God
and know that he is a True American Hero that Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Alexander family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.
May 8, 2007
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
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
May 8, 2007
Rest in peace with the gratitude of the nation you served so well.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 8, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Gary Allain
May 7, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 7, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Carol Cline
May 7, 2007
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.
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