Matthew C. Colin Obituary

Dear Ken and Kathy,

It was such an honor to see you again and for the others in my family to meet you. Your family will always be in our hearts. Matthew will never be forgotten. You both raised a GREAT HERO together and a grateful nation thanks you and stands together to thank you.

Much love and respect,
The Haley Family

On behalf on our family; we would like to offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of Pfc. Matthew Colin. Please know that Matthew will never be forgotten and will forever he a HERO to our family. We lost our son Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans on 08/18/05 in Samarra, Iraq when the HUMVEE he was driving struck an IED. Our family started a foundation in August 2006 the Timothy James Seamans Memorial Foundation, Inc. DBA Florida Fallen Heroes (www.floridafallenheroes.org). Please visit our website and see what we are all about. Matthew now walks with his Band of Brothers goin before him in the eternal light of our Savior Lord Jesus Christ. May God bless you and keep you, may He shine his everlasting light upon you always - AMEN.

Dave and Monica Seamans
Gold Star Parents of
Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, KIA 08/18/05
Jacksonville, FL
[email protected]

To the family of Pfc. Matthew C. Colin:
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."

Dear Colin family,
I didn't know you or your son but I was given a dog tag with Matthew's name to wear on the Illinois motorcycle freedom run.He is in my heart forever now like a friend.I prayed to him and thanked him for his sacrafices and courage of service with unselfishness for the freedom of our country.May he rest in peace.I would love to give you the dog tag from freedom run.

Kathy and Ken,

Though we know that Heaven has welcomed a very special person, Matthew, our hearts still feel the sorrow.

Heroes are people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences...a hero will give his life...Matthew, you are a hero, a Patriot, an American Soldier.

In memory of Cpl Frank R. Gross kia July 16, 2011 Kazeh Kalay, Afghanistan

I attended a class with Stephanie Anderson who told me of the sacrifice your family has made. Your son is a true hero and his service to our country is greatly appreciated. To you, his family, I offer my prayers for comfort.

Matt will always be missed, but he will live on in all of our hearts forever. What a wonderful, brave son you have raised, and who sacrificed his life for our country. We love you Matt.
Peggye & Terry

With heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son.

May God hold you in his arms forever! A TRUE HERO! Thank you for all that you did! May God bless your family and give them Peace!

We remember Matthew Christopher Colin and the ultimate sacrifice you made to defend our country. Gone but never forgotten

Your son Matthew and my nephew James died in battle together. I read your son was an avid hunter as mas my nephew. Perhaps they are hunting together now. I pray that God will ease our pain as we bear this terrible loss. May God shower your family with peace and love in the days to come.

My family did not know your family but my family wants to send our prayers and thoughts to you for your son's courage and service. May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time.

Thank you Matthew and oh God be with his loved ones.

My condolences at the loss of your beloved son and a grand Hero of mine. Being the wife of a retired military man, I understand the value of your son's services for me and our great nation. I will forever be grateful to your son for his service and I will keep your family in my prayers.

Though I never knew your son; Nor ever known you, his family, friends, or parents I deeply am sorry for his and your loss. Thank you and Matthew for loving me, my children, and my grandchildren in that he honored us and our country to serve and gave up his life to protect so that my children and my grandchildren will always have their freedom. Sometimes I feel that it is not the man who choses to serve his country but God who choses the man to serve. God created Matthew for us all. Thank you and again I am very sorry for your loss.

Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your beloved son
and Hero Matthew, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Pfc. Matthew C.
Colin...you will not be forgotten.

My heartfelt sympathy to your family. I also want to honor him for the sacrifices he made to keep us free. God shine his comforting light on all of you.

I did not have the pleasure of knowing your son but my heart breaks for your entire family. My family thanks your son for our freedom and his great sacrifice. You are in my prayers.

I did not have the privilege to know Matthew, but he is still and will always be part of the Military family that we both belong to. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country and now may he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with Matthew's family during this sad time. And thank you Matthew for serving this country. May you rest in peace solider.

I am retired USAF and live in Navarre, may God Bless & keep you during this difficult time. Matt gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country - we shall not forget

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Feel RICH in having known his love
rather than POOR
in having lost him......

Matt is truly our HERO and I am honored to render a sharp hand salute. Fair winds and following seas Matt Colin - you will not be forgoten!

Chief Petty Officer Mike Palmer, US Navy Retired

I did not know Matthew, but when I heard of his death, I cried. I can't imagine the pain you must be in, but know that your family is my prayers. He made a huge sacrifice for his country and we won't forget his ultimate sacrifice or yours. He is in a special place in heaven,I'm sure. May our Lord and Savior comfort you in the days, weeks and years ahead.

RIP God bless you.

Thank you Matthew for your service in our armed forces. You gave the ultimate sacrifice fighting not only for our freedom but for the freedom of others as well. Rest in Peace soldier.

the ultimate sacrifice for our country.May God give you comfort and strength.

Even though we have never met Matthew or your wonderful family we wanted you to know how truly grateful we are of the sacrifice your son has made for all of us. We have lived in Navarre for 12 years and all of our children also attend the schools Matthew was such a big part of. Please find comfort at this difficult time knowing that others care!May God surround you with loving and caring people and may your memories of your wonderful son live on in your heart forever!

There is no greater love than a man give his life for others - and Matthew, your son did just that. For his service and love for his country, I praise this young man and his family. May his memory be eternal.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have never met you or the family but i have a son who served in iraq and i honor your Son Matthew and i will always think of him as a Hero, God bless the entire family and i am praying for you.

God Bless you all. I am praying that God give you peace. Your son is a hero who gave his life for our freedom. I am sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Matthew.

Mere words cannot express my deep sorrow in the loss of your wonderful son, Matthew. May you find comfort in your memories and in knowing that Matthew is forever in the arms of God. Thank you Matthew, for your service and your sacrifice. From a grateful Mother and Grandmother.

Thank You for the sacrifice(s) you've made for our freedoms and for the humanatarian rights of others. God Bless your family in their time of need and great loss.

God bless your beautiful soul, Matthew Colin, for your service to our country and the love you shared with your family. May He also bring peace, and a sense of Matthew always being close, to those who knew and will always love Matthew. Love continues on, no matter what.

REST IN PEACE.Thank you for your unselfish service.Our condolence for the loss and gradituide for your Son's service to our country..The Donaldson Family

Words cannot express my sorrow of your son's ultimate sacrifice, the loss to your family and our country.  As a grateful American, I send you my deepest thoughts and prayers. I ask that God wrap this arms around you and give you peace during this time.

My condolences to you and your family, there are no words to explain the pain and anguish you are going thru. But take comfort in prayer because God will sustain you in this difficult time.
So sorry for your lost.

Thank you for your selfless service....Semper Fi !

our condolence for your loss and graditude for your son's service to our coutry.

my heart is heavy for this huge loss your family has experienced. i am so proud of your son and know that there is no greater love than someone laying their life down for others...especially those that they have never met. our son and his wife serve proudly in the army and send their condolences as well. thank you for your ultimate sacrifice!
Rhonda Rhodes Jones and son Sgt. Johnathan Rhodes

Ken and Kathy: As next-door neighbors of your sister, Julie, in Georgia, we wanted to express our sympathy for the loss of Matt. He is fondly remembered here playing with the cousins in the backyard during the summer and now as an angel hero in heaven. We will honor him always and pray for your family.

Rest in Peace. Thank-you for your unselfish service.

MR. & MRS. COLIN: I DID NOT KNOW YOUR SON NOR YOU BUT WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES, LOVE AND PRAYERS. THANK YOU MATTHEW FOR YOUR LOVE AND DEVOTION TO OUR COUNTRY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Prayers for your comfort! It is through the Holy Spirit ! Receive it now, in Jesus Name, Amen. It is a promise !!!!!!!!!! God Bless You!

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

I am truly sorry for the loss of your precious loved one. I am so thankful for his service to our nation. There are no words that can ease your pain, just know that thousands of us share in your loss.Pat L Detroit Lakes, MN

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SPC. Matthew C. Colin our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Matthew. And to Matthew it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the supreme sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Matthew, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,307 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Matthew's family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Rest in peace.

Your sacrifice did not go unnoticed. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Your smile will forever be with us Matt. It is all still shocking! Takes my breath away still.

Words can never express the gratitude we have as a nation for your sacrafice. May God be with you in your time and know that we stand with you as a veteran community.

My grandfather just past away on the 15th and I am truly sorry for your loss and pray for strength for you and your family.

I'm so sorry !

Condolences and prayers,PFC Colin you will not be forgotten,.God Bless

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you.

I Salute You.


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

My deepest appreciation for your sacrifice, and his service. I will pray for your family in this loss.

From a Proud Marine Mom with a deployed son

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and the Company, of PFC. Matthew Colin. May you take some comfort in the blessings of a life well lived.

God bless Fallen Warrior and American hero,Pfc.Matthew C. Colin. I am forever grateful for his service, and I pray that his family and friends find peace and comfort through his love.

I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for all of your sacrifices and those of your son. May he rest in peace as he guards Heaven's streets.

Until our next post Marine. Semper Fi!

My deepest condolences for the loss of your hero. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by a grateful Nation. God Bless him as his goes to guard the gates of Heaven.
Eileen Pollacek
Proud Marine Mom of Sgt John Pollacek United States Marine Corps

Thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of this hero

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the sacrifices you have all made for us. Your son has made the greatest sacrifice anyone can make. I know you are so proud of him. May you feel God's arms around you all at this time.

My prayers are with the family during this difficult time. God bless Matthew for his service.

Loving Lord, bless them forever in Your eternal peace. ?Let the sounds of strife, the cries of battle, the wounds of war? be calmed for all eternity in Your loving and endless grace.? Let these great warriors find rest at last,? Ever reminded that we who are left behind? Cherish their spirit, honor their commitment,?send them our love,?and will never forget the service that they gave. 

Matthew will be honored and remembered at our 5th
Annual Run For the Fallen in Tampa - August 2012

Your Hero and your family
have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our family is forever grateful
for the service and job
that has been done in order to
keep us safe in our homeland.
May God wrap His loving arms around you all
and hold you close throughout
this very difficult time.

You are all in our thoughts & prayers

PMM of wounded warrior Veteran Adam, USMC

Our family is sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

The Kirton Family
Army CPL Brandon Kirton
KIA May 18, 2011 - Afghanistan