Matthew W. Bancroft Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Matthew W. Bancroft US Marine Captain.

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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

To the family and friends of Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft:
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

I just discovered this web site.I would like to thank you all for posting and remembering Matthew. Maj. M.B.Parlor, thank you for the photos. Not a day goes by that we don't think of Matthew and miss him. Again, Thank you.

Thank you for Captain Bancroft for your service and sacrifice to our nation.

Remembering Capt Bancroft especially on this day. A HERO Never To Be Forgotten.

To the family and friends of Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft:
Always remembering Matthew. "Some gave all."

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

A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6

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.

To the family and friends of Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft:
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

Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.

Matty, thinking of you guys and the crash on this Memorial Day. All these years later, I still can't believe it's true. You guys did nothing wrong. You are missed and thought of often.

Never Forgotten.

We thank Capt. Bancroft and his family for his service to our country. Semper Fi

Doc

Devil Dawg:
Your Photo Folder is empty (Can't have that !)

Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"

To the family of Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft:
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

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice Capt. Bancroft. Another fallen Hero has earned his wings. May you rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Thank you Sgt. Chapman for protecting our rights as Americans. Your service will not be forgotten.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft. 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.

Thank you Capt Bancroft for the sacrifice you made for our country and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses you! May God bless all of you!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

You will NEVER be forgotten.

Peace and Love
In loving memory of my nephew
Army Pfc. Joshua A.R. Young

Devil Dawg:

So, are You and McCollum up there teaching flight lessons to the newly - arriving Angels...????

Rest - In - Peace, Bro.

Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"

To the family and friends of Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft, 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.

Remembering and honoring a brave young Marine. May his family take comfort in knowing Capt Bancroft is not forgotten. We all share in your sorrow.

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea (NY)

To the Bancroft family; I previously signed Matthew's guest book. Matthew it has been 5 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.

To the Family of Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft:

Another Fallen Hero ~ My heart breaks as I sign another guestbook of such a courageous soldier who gave his life so selflessly. I understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. I know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9~3~2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain. God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and made the ultimate sacrifice.

May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice. My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort in such a difficult time. I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Thank you.

Matthew: My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country (our freedom), from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.

We also have a Marine daughter and Marine son-in-law. I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and ALL THOSE MARINE MEN and WOMEN out there. I will always be a Marine. We are proud of all of you. “Land of the Free, Because of the Brave”

Thank you Legacy.com for setting up this website so families can quickly share their condolences and prayers with other like themselves across this great nation.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Proud Marine Parents of an American Hero
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)

Remembering Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft, with a Multitude of
Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Matthew rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Bancroft family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.

" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~

May the Peace of God and
the memories of Matthew,
remain in your heart always.
I am sorry for your loss.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bancroft family in the loss of Matthew. I did not know Matthew, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. Matthew, it has been a little over 4 years since you were taken, but 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~

To Matthew's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

May God be with your loved ones during this time of sorrow.

Thank you for serving our country and for fighting for the world's freedom.

God Speed

My God keep you warm and safe in his loving embrace and watch over your family in these difficult times. You have paid the ultimate sacrafice so others may know freedom. God Bless You....

TO CAPT. BANCROFT FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.