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Marcus Mathes Obituary
ZEPHYRHILLS - Marcus Mathes, a Zephyrhills High School graduate, was among four U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq on Monday, his family said.
Mathes, 26, was one of three soldiers killed in eastern Baghdad by mortars or rocket fire. The U.S. military did not give an exact location for the attack.
Mathes' father-in-law, Chuck Ehrman of Dade City, said Mathes' Bible was found near his body. Mathes was married to Ehrman's daughter, Julia, for six years, and the two had been high school sweethearts.
"Like most young men, he enjoyed his car very much," Ehrman said. "He also was the type to make everyone feel happy; he was very fun-loving. His niece will severely miss him. She's in second grade now, and they were best friends."
A fourth U.S. soldier was killed Monday by a shell in western Baghdad, the military said.
Ehrman's other son-in-law, Bryan Harvey, was in a nearby equipment truck when Mathes' truck was hit but was not injured. Ehrman's older daughter, Heather, met Harvey while visiting Marcus and Julia in Fort Polk, La., where he was stationed.
"They were in the same division and squad for quite a while," Ehrman said of his sons-in-law. "They were both equipment drivers and serving over there in Iraq."
Memories and Condolences
for Marcus Mathes
274 Entries
Nancy H.
October 31, 2017
I had the honor of running for Sgt. Mathes in the 9th Run for the Fallen. I've read all the information I could find online and I watched the memorial video. His name will not be forgotten. I thank you for his service and for the service of his family. I saw the rock was gone on Sunday so family must have been there. I wish I could have met you.
Sue Sawyer-O'Neal
March 15, 2017
Today you would be 35. I can't imagine what you would look like...but I know those twinkling eyes and bright smile would be flashing and you would be making others laugh. Love you....forever and ever. (Mom)
October 3, 2016
Some days are just hard...missing you and knowing I will see you again one day.
Rachael F
September 22, 2014
I had the honor of running for Sgt Mathes for the 7th Annual Run for the Fallen. His memory lives on and his sacrifice will always be remembered. God Bless!
July 19, 2014
Oh, how I miss you my son! Today was the Warrior Walk in Lakeland and you were mentioned often. :) You and your service to our country is not forgotten and never will be. I love you "to the end of the world and back, forever and ever".
SSG Leon Boudreaux
May 26, 2014
Sgt. Mathes, you have not been forgotten brotha. Salute rendered. Forward March....
David Metheny
May 25, 2014
Another year our valiant soldier watches over us,
Another year he is dearly missed..
Remembering your brave sacrifice this memorial day..
Mark Dignum
May 21, 2014
Sue,
Thank you so much for coming to our Sales Meeting today (75 plus) to tell us about Marcus and TAPS the supportive program you are involved in.
You touched a lot of people with your message.
Thank you for what you are doing.
Mark
March 16, 2014
We love and miss you cousin.... The Metheny Family. Give Lil Grandmother and Aunt Dorthy hugs from us..
Dad
March 15, 2014
Hi bud .. wish we were at Sebring today . Would have been a GREAT BIRTHDAY !! Love and Miss You
Sue Sawyer
March 15, 2014
Happy Birthday, son. I can't believe you would be 32 today. You are loved by so many. Your precious smile and that amazing personality will never be forgotten! How I miss your hugs!
Sue Sawyer
March 6, 2014
Thinking of you tonight, missing you.
Sue Sawyer
May 30, 2013
My dear son. We were so blessed to have you in our lives for 26 years. I am so proud to call you son; you grew up to be such a wonderful young man. You will always be loved and in my heart. Until we meet again, Mom
Fmr SSG Leon Boudreaux
May 27, 2013
On this day Marcus I will be thinking of you as well as numerous fallen comrades. Rest in peace soldier. You are not forgotten.
March 15, 2013
HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY --- DAD
March 18, 2012
Aways loved and never forgotten; we all miss you... Metheny Family
Heather Harvey
March 16, 2012
The kids sang to you ALLLLL day yesterday, and talked about their Uncle Marcus who lives with the Angels and Jesus. Kayne was convinced that you were going to help him win his baseball game last night, because you loved sports too. He knows that you look down on him, and are so very proud of the little man he is becoming.
We all miss and love you. Happy 30th birthday, Old Man.
DAD
March 15, 2012
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY
October 28, 2011
Amazing man who truly loved and cared for others. You will not be forgotten
October 28, 2011
you were an amazing friend. you will be forever missed and loved.
Sue Sawyer
October 2, 2011
Just missing you, son. Love you always...
My latest grandaughter born 2 yrs later to the day of your ultimate sacrifice!
David Hale
August 12, 2011
I thank you for your service and protecting me and my family. You touched my life and your committment for life and liberty and your fellow man is gratefully appreciated.
October, 2007 - The last time Marcus was home
Sue Sawyer
August 5, 2011
It is so heart-warming to come back and read the comments everyone leaves. Thank you all for remembering. Marcus touched so many people with his infectious smile, contagious laugh, charming ways and outgoing, fun-loving personality. He will always be missed; this hole in my heart will never heal.
Marcus: We all miss you so much. It is still hard to believe you are gone. Life goes on, but yet sometimes I am locked in the past.
Your little brother will be getting married soon. How I wish you were here to share this day. I remember the day you were married.... Love you, son.
August 4, 2011
I can close my eyes and remember waiting with Marcus for the end of a short rainshower. We would hop in his TransAm and go drift our neighborhood; around street corners slick with water and oil. Still don't believe he is gone.
SSG P, Sebring, FL
Leon Boudreaux
May 30, 2011
To Mathes: On this Memorial Day I will be thinking of you. It was a pleasure training, leading, mentoring and being your friend. Until we meet again Soldier, "FORWARD MARCH!" Always (Fmr SSG Boudreaux)
David Metheny
May 27, 2011
Cousin there isn't a day you aren't remembered, a moment you're not missed, a second you're sacrifice will ever be forgotten.
We love and miss you.....
L Neal
May 21, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes:
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.
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes:
Please accept my remembrance of Marcus on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
March 15, 2011
Marcus would be 29 today. We miss him dearly and in his honor we will celebrate his life and the beautiful, fun-loving person that he was.
Kim Straker
January 2, 2011
Honoring the life and service of a fine young American. Sent with hope that those who love him find some peace in their lives, and that the little boy named in his honor in 2010 has a long and happy life in a more peaceful world.
Sincere regards to the family and friends of Sgt. Marcus Mathes.
December 1, 2010
To let you know- Marcus will not be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss. may he rest in peace.
Anya Cale Harvey
Heather Harvey
August 12, 2010
Heather Harvey
August 11, 2010
Marcus got to meet his nephew, Kayne Ander, when he was born 4 weeks before his deployment to Iraq. Their relationship was one that was held over the computer via Yahoo messenger. He loved his niece Elyse and nephew Kayne so very much... When I got pregnant when my husband Bryan got home from the deployment that they should have completed together-- I decided that whether I had a girl or boy, the name would in some way honor Marcus.
On February 9th, 2010 a beautiful 6 lb. 2 oz. baby girl was born, and was given the name:
Anya Cale Harvey
None of our kids will EVER forget their Uncle Marcus. They watch videos of him from Ft. Polk and slideshows that we made after he was killed. I miss him every day, but know that he is watching them grow up and smiling down on us.
Ralph Mathes
June 7, 2010
On 4/16/2008 , Marcus' stepbrother ( John Duff ) married Rachel . on 4/28/2008 about 2 hours before Marcus was killed , he had sent them an email with congratulations and best wishes . So knowing that he would be as proud as I am, Please join John ,Rachel , Joyce and I and everybody that loved Marcus in inviting into the world ( as of yesterday 6/6/2010 at 12:25 ) 7.1 lb. 20 " JOHN MARCUS DUFF .....Marcus , Miss You and always will,,Your Dad and everybody that loved "YOU"
Paul Levandowski
May 30, 2010
On this Memorial Day weekend, my church, Corpus Christi, in Aliso Viejo, CA made available all of the names of our hero's who have died in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. I picked Marcus' name from a basket of over 5,600+ fallen soldiers. I pray that the Mathes family find comfort in knowing that an unknown fellow American 3,000 miles west of Florida cares for you and is praying for you this weekend. May you find peace in your heart that Marcus is with God. My flag will be flying proudly on my home this weekend in honor of your husband and son.
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes:
Remembering Marcus 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 18, 2010
To the family of Sgt. Mathes. First let me say I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this brave Hero.
I am organizing a Warrior Walk in Lakeland, FL on July 31st 2010 and would like to walk in honor of Sgt. Mathes. Please contact me if you would like to walk in his honor... we would love to have you.
God Bless you and your family. Your fallen angel is watching over you.
Melissa
www.warriorwalklakeland.com
[email protected]
David Metheny
March 15, 2010
Time has passed but the pain of your loss has not lessoned. Today you stand honored for your sacrifice, however, as a hero should be. Everyone who passes through Dade City Post Office will forever know our hero and family member. Let equal tributes scatter this land for all our fallen hero's so that generations to come will understand the meaning of their freedom.
You're boyish smile will never be forgotten and you are loved.
We all miss you....
Jose Acosta
March 5, 2010
In Arlington Virginia, there stands a Military Cemetery where rows of white stones stand in silence. Every day the silence is broken by the weeping of a new widow, parents, or friends of a fallen hero. Those stones shall never be forgotten. They shall never be let to fall. Too many military cemeteries have forgotten stones or have vanished without care. Let this building be a stone that shall never fall. Let it be a place where honor is recognized as we salute Sgt Mathes. Dade City Post Office Dedication 4-15-10
Chastity Bateman
November 27, 2009
You were family I never had the privilege to know, but your choice to serve and the sacrifice you made defending others right to freedom and basic civil rights speaks volumes of your character.
To say thanks just isn't enough. I'll think of you each time an opportunity arrives to help support our troops and I'll make certain to take advantage of that opportunity the best way I can in your honor.
My prayers are with your family and friends that loved you so. I pray their hearts are healed more and more each day as little by little it becomes easier to remember all the good times they shared with you.
Michelle Lewis
August 23, 2009
Today I participated in the 2nd Annual Run for the Fallen. This event is organized by T.A.M.P.A. (Tampa Area Marine Parents Association). I had the honor of walking for SGT Marcus C, Mathes. To the family of Marcus, we will not forget.
Michelle Lewis
PAFM of A1C Shay
Blue Star Mothers
Peggy Childers
April 28, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes:
Marcus 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
Kenna Larra
November 24, 2008
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Ralf Mathes
October 26, 2008
Gestorben im Kampf für Freiheit. Meine Ehre gild dir, meine Trauer deinen Angehörigen.
Ralf Mathes, MSgt German Forces
The Hammel Family
August 22, 2008
You're our favorite soldier, Marcus. We're honored to be able to tell people you're our cousin. You're the bravest person we know and you helped to make our country a better place. Thank you for representing our country and sacrificing your life for us. We love you; you're forever in our hearts. <3
Sue, Ralph, Zack, Kyle...stay strong. The Hammel family loves you and is thinking about you every day.
Mary
August 14, 2008
Thinking of you all...
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 20, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mathes family and friends in the loss of Marcus. I did not know Marcus, 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. Marcus 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~
July 13, 2008
On April 28, 2008; our world was forever changed. There is a wound in our heart which will never heal. Many mornings we wake up thinking, "this is all a bad dream". When your adult child dies, often your loss is discounted because they were an adult, they had married, gone on to school, etc. We know we were very blessed to have Marcus in our lives and continually strive to remember that his life was a gift to us that we neither earned or even deserved; just something to be very thankful we experienced at all. It doesn't lessen the pain of our loss, but does allow some light to fall on the inherent darkness of grieving the loss of an adult child.
July 11, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Mathes and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 11, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Mathes!
Jim McGowan
July 5, 2008
“The nation grieves the loss of another American Hero.”
My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your loved ones this is such a loss for you're family and our country, and his sacrifice is deeply appreciated. My hopes thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.
debbi rivers
June 26, 2008
To the family and parents of Marcus I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
June 13, 2008
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
Linda Cano
June 9, 2008
Another family grieves the loss of a loved one. The nation grieves the loss of another American Hero. May God bring comfort to all of you. Thank you and rest in peace, Marcus.
John J.
May 28, 2008
My heart truly goes out to you Sue, Julia, Kyle, Zack and the rest of the family
A Lt.Colonel Davis said a few day's ago, he's never seen such a serious dedication out of a contractor to the point of the job being personal. I told him the story of meeting Marcus and Julia after they celebrated Christmas in October before his deployment and how I was impacted by this young man's vigor for life, and his dedication for what he believed in. When I was in Iraq for four day's and didn't get the chance to meet with him, then suddenly... The Wife was stripped of her Husband, the Mother and Father were stripped of their Son and I was stripped of a friend, I just began to know. Yea it's become very personal for me. He IS a hero in every sence of the word. His dedication, beliefs and name continues in my work... (This ones for Sgt. Marcus Mathes)
Good night and God bless.
spc.cody c.grater
iris miller
May 25, 2008
may god bless your family,for your loss,your son is a true hero.i too lost a dear friend on 7-29-07 spc cody c.grater,they will never to forgotten,and will always be in our hearts
Lynn Sheffield
May 22, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Mathes family and prayers for your brother-in-law. Thank you Marcus and your family for your sacrifice and may God watch over all of the other soldiers who also bravely fight to protect America from terrorist attacks on our own soil. May God give your family the peace that passes all understanding and comfort in the coming days when you will be so sorely missed.
SYLVIA BURROUGHS
May 19, 2008
I did not know your brave soldier, but I thank him for his sacrifice. May you know comfort in the time to come.
Sincerely,
joyce sullivan
May 19, 2008
i just wonted to thank you for trying to help our country.im sorry for your lose.may god be with you.thank you marcus mathes.a fine brave young man.
Misty Strandberg (Joiner)
May 18, 2008
I am sorry for your loss and appreciate Marcus for his endurance to fight for our freedoms. May God be with you during this time. I send my condolences. God bless the Mathes family.
Dennis White
May 17, 2008
My family and I will pray for your family. May God be with you...
Sue
May 14, 2008
I pray that god gives you peace and comfort in all of the difficult days to come. My heart goes out to you.
Matthew Losonczy
May 14, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Your son is a hero and will always be remembered as such.
Mindi Howell
May 13, 2008
We don't know your son but we appreciate everything he stood for. We just want you to know that our toughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you Marcus.
Tammy Price
May 13, 2008
Although our family did not know him personally, my children attended ZHS and our thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of grief. May your memories of him bring you comfort and peace. God bless you all.
Ron Fisher
May 12, 2008
Ralph, Kyle, Julia and Sue,
Im so sorry for your loss, I cant believe it. Marcus was a great guy and a great friend for years. I always enjoyed my trips down to visit the family. My mom and dads prayers go out to you as well, I wish I could have made it down last week. My deepest sympathies..
Suzanne MacDaniel
May 12, 2008
To the Mathes family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Marcus' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...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.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher
Susan Anburgy
May 12, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jack Edgar
May 11, 2008
My family and I never knew your son but we would like to say thank you to him for protecting our country and our freedom as US citizens. His honor will never pass away, for what he did will last a lifetime. We are very sorry for your loss but always know this. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phillippians 4:13. He is the symbol of a Great American Solider.
The Edgar Family
Tampa, Florida
Edgar and Tracy Porter-Rankin
May 10, 2008
Ed and I wish to send our prays to his family and thank him and his family for serving our great nation. There is saddness in our hearts for such a lose at his age. My pride can love carry you though the hard times
SPC. Raymond Barton
May 9, 2008
Marcus will never be forgotten cause mountain buddys never forget ther mountain buddys
Karen Santa Rita
May 9, 2008
Thank you for protecting all of us here in the US. I'm sorry I never knew you.
Ron Babuka
May 8, 2008
Please accept my most sincere and deepest condolances for your loss of your son and soldier. The world is a better place for my children because of men like Marcus.
charlotte vengard
May 8, 2008
may you have the blessing of god in this time of need and god bless marcus .thank you marcus for fighting for ourcountry.i pray for all of you each and every night as well as my grandson who is also in iraq.
Arma
May 8, 2008
Your family is in my prayers. May God give you comfort at this time. God Bless you as you struggle with your great loss
you were always enfatuated with a new gun.
May 8, 2008
Stephen and Kim Clark
May 8, 2008
Marcus,
I will always remember you as the bravest and most outgoing kind of man. you were always on the ball and you were always first to volunteer for anything. you were inspirational to everyone you worked with and you will be missed greatly. we pray for your family and your memory will always remain in our hearts. live by the sword, die by the sword. your my hero.
1SG Shane & Tresa Lawson
May 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beth Weddle
May 7, 2008
Growing up Marcus always had a full zest for life. Never was he afraid to hold back his feelings, fast to always be the first to say he loved you. This is what he has done for his country, said "I love you" to the fullest with outstretched arms.
A place in our hearts will always be yours, thank you for loving us.
Our prayers and love are with you Sue and Julia, now and always.
Aunt Beth, Uncle Al, Chris, Philip, Cindy, Katie, Ryan, McKenzie, Jillian, Dalton & Michael
Latisha George
May 7, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Me and Marcus being D-bags ((as usual))
May 7, 2008
The Ft. Polk gang... Jules, Marcus, Bry and Heath
May 7, 2008
Marcus and Bryan before they left for Iraq.
May 7, 2008
Marcus, Roten and Stone in Iraq
May 7, 2008
Grandma Jennie
May 7, 2008
Dear Julia,
Marcus will always hold a special place in my heart.
I will always remember how much fun we had taking the crazy, fun pictures out on the lawn, diving over the lawn chair and rolling in the grass. Marcus and you had a special part in keeping me "feeling young".
I am sure the wonderful memories will help keep you young. God keep you in his care always. I love you so much.
Grandma Jennie
Ashley Cantwell
May 6, 2008
Dear Family,
I, along with students from my class and school, was saluting with honor today. Academy at the Farm honors our military every day by wearing red, white and blue. Our morning song is "Proud to be an American". I am proud. It is people like Marcus who make me proud. We are very sorry for your loss.
Keith and Marie Carter, Mollie and Clyde Shackleford, Clarissa and Brandon Hayes
May 6, 2008
Dear Ralph, Kyle and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara (Stephenson) Carey
May 6, 2008
Dear Family, I wish I had the words to comfort you. My prayers and thoughts have been with you since the day this was in the paper. I only remember Marcus as a little boy, but I know how much he was loved.We had special prayers for you and Marcus on Sunday in Brighton at the FJRA Finals.May God be with you and comfort you.
Diane Forinash
May 6, 2008
My late husband was military and I pray for every one serving our country every day. I am so sorry to have to move Marcus and your family to the top of my list. I hope that God will grant you some peace knowing that there are many of us out here that are thankful for Marcus's service and are so sorry for your loss. God Bless You All!
Wanda Long
May 6, 2008
Dear Julia and family,
Please know my heart and prayers are with you and your family and Marcus's family during this sad time. We will pray for your grief to be brief and that you find some peace soon from your loss.
Wanda, Ron, Aaron and Shane Long (Jennie's daughter and family)
Dawn
May 6, 2008
Marcus, you are missed. We all miss you.
Suzanne Douglas-Allen
May 6, 2008
My heart goes out to you. God does not give us more than we can handle.
Loretta Ramsay
May 6, 2008
I don’t know what to say, nor can I imagine how you must feel. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:5-7
Stay strong!
Cara
May 6, 2008
Jules, Heather, Bryan, and Families: I am so sorry I couldn't be there today to pay my respects to Marcus for his ultimate sacrifice. My heart breaks for you all. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the sad news. God grant you strength and comfort.
Bubba and Michelle Linville
May 6, 2008
Jules,
May God bless and keep you. May He make face shine upon you and give you peace.
Marion Stivers
May 6, 2008
With heart felt sympathy to the family.
Marion and Shirley Stivers
Jason and Amber Gonzalis
VIVIAN MCINTYRE
May 6, 2008
MAY GOD BLESS THE MATHES FAMILY.
Ronald Ludwig
May 6, 2008
To the Mathes Family... Our hearts go out to for your loss. But your loved one is now in the hands of the Lord. He will help you in your time of pain. We pray for you and yours. With Love the parents of an Airman Ron & Cheryl Ludwig
Virginia Arnold
May 6, 2008
Julia, Lynda, Chuck, Brett, Ms. Bo, Heather, Bryan, Elyse, Baby Kayne and all family and friends of Marcus,
My heart hurts for you, as your hero rests, may you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing your friends are praying with you. Remember those we love remain part of us, our loved ones leave this world, but never our hearts.
Virginia & Mike Arnold
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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