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Matthew J. England Obituary
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July 29, 2015
My condolences to the family of Matthew England, sorry for your loss.
Micah 4:3,4
Charlie Gili
December 19, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the England Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Matthew J. England US Army Private 1st Class. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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
April 19, 2014
<3 Matthew <3
April 24, 2013
May God give you comfort and peace We walk the same walk Mother of 1st Lt. Ashley Henderson Huff, blessed to have her for 23 years and 9 months. Treasure the good times and know you will be with him again, God Bless. Janet Henderson
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March 28, 2013
Missing my awesome son.
January 1, 2013
In memory & honor of Matt England. Never forgotten, we will always be in his debt.
Matthew Looby
September 24, 2012
To the family of Matthew England, my heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry for your loss.
On his wrist, my son James wears Matthew's memorial military bracelet. James was with Matthew that day, and like Matthew, he was a driver. We shall never forget Matthew J. England.
Kenna Larson
September 18, 2012
Matthew, your mother just introduced you to Kaziah and myself! We are honored to know you and we will honor you and remember you forever. RIP Hero England.
Peggy Childers
June 9, 2012
June 8, 2012
To the family of Pfc. Matthew J. England:
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."
Patty Horn
October 23, 2011
You were an amazing young man and a hero to so many. May God bless and comfort your family always as they continue to reflect on the awesome and adventuress life you lived. Praying for Pamela and the rest of the family.
Pamela Hengen
October 10, 2011
My special angel
I feel so blessed to have known you
And been a part of your life
I am so amazed by you
Always thinking of others
Before the needs of your own
Going out of your way with your brothers
You're my awesome son
My special angel
You have made me so proud
What more could a mom ask for
But to have borrowed you for a while
by Pamela Hengen
Matthew and Bouncer (his dog)
Pamela Hengen
September 8, 2011
Rachel Scarbrough
September 1, 2011
To Matthew's Mom... my son is serving in Afghanistan, and I pray every hour he returns safely. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. I cannot imagine losing my son, but it is a reality I face every day. Your son is a hero... may he rest in peace!
michael rubino
September 1, 2011
matt you were always so positive about everything you did you were the first person i met in killer troop i will never forget you or how you and wilder would always tell me i can fill out an application to become a tanker haha you were a great friend and i am proud to have served with you i hope ill see you again someday i miss you bro rest in piece
A True American hero
Matthew England
August 31, 2011
Charlene Schlotzhauer
August 7, 2011
To Matthew's Mom, Pam: My son just visited from his time In Afghanistan. He talked about the people they were helping, the freedom to just have electricity without the Taliban taking away any possibility of it ever being a part of the Afghanistan night landscape. About how many wells were being dug, how many hospitals the U.S. has help build. He talked about how these people have nothing & the Taliban is taking that away. Matthew knew the good he was doing, he was riding proud. He knew he was helping people who would have no chance to have running water or a creek to get water from. Matthew from what I know about him had to be riding high in the saddle to know all of the good he was doing. He was a hero in the truest sense of the word. I can just imagine that smile when achieved a goal, a milepost! I pray that you are able to sleep better, but know you probably aren't. I pray that you can have vivid dreams where Matthew visits so he doesn't seem too far away. I hope that you can feel the touch that he gave you when he was last home. As a mom of a soldier who takes IEDs apart before they explode or stops a suicide bomber before he rides his bike into a crowded market, I live with the fear that each conversation will be my last, that when he hugged me goodbye I will not long for his warmth. As a Mom I know how you must cry. If you need anything or need to talk anytime I am here for you, Mom to Mom.
Pamela Hengen
August 2, 2011
This is a tribute to my son, Matthew Joseph England,, who was killed in action in An Najah province, Iraq when enemy forced attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd squadron, 3d Armored Calvary regiment Ft Hood Texas.
My Matthew was an Ozark Mountain boy raised in the rural southern Missouri area near the town of Gainesville by me (his mother) and his step-father. Matthew’s extended family includes his natural father, paternal grandfather, aunts and uncles in Tennessee as well as his maternal grandmother and other family members in Alabama. Matthew attended school at Lutie R-6 accelerated school in Theodosia, MO where he was in the Honors Society and graduated as salutatorian. He got his first job at the age of sixteen and had been gainfully employed since that date. In addition to serving in the US Army Matthew was working hard at earning his college degree.
Matthew had set some lofty goals for his future. His “dream job” had always been to someday fly military aircraft; it did not matter what kind of aircraft, as long as he could pilot something. He had hoped his commanding officers would someday see fit to nominate him for Warrant Officer Flight School. If that was not to be, Matthew’s backup plan was equally ambitious. He would remain serving in the military until graduating from college in hopes that a college degree, coupled with his experience as a veteran soldier, would be enough to entice the CIA into allowing him a shot at joining their coveted ranks. It did not necessarily have to be as a covert agent—a position sitting in a cubicle in front of a computer analyzing data would have been just fine. He was a whiz at computers.
But his life was far from being all seriousness. When home in the Ozarks Matthew enjoyed the lakes in the summertime, especially when getting a thrill by jumping from the tops of the bluffs (young person craziness). In the colder months he fervently wished for snow to fall deep enough to allow him break out his snowboard. While stationed at Ft. Hood where there was little chance of going snowboarding, he substituted his snowboard with a skateboard and quickly came to enjoy that sport. The big adventure he was waiting anxiously to do after his tour was over was to learn to skydive. He spent the past year trying to entice his stepdad (a former army paratrooper) into returning to the skies to take lessons. Matthew loved music of all kinds, especially classic rock, and was a fan of movies. Matthew was a “muscle car” enthusiast. He owned two Camaros—a 1984 Z-28 given to him on his 16th birthday by his stepdad and me and a 1993 Z-28 he bought on his own. He was saving his money to buy a brand new Dodge Challenger.
Matthew England was a proud, dedicated soldier who was intelligent and witty and driven. He was a good friend to those deserving. He especially cherished the bond developed with those fellow soldiers with whom he served side by side. Those young fighting men—many of whom I feel I know personally—are true friends, evident by their genuine posts on Matthew’s Facebook page and their heartfelt correspondences with me. My husband is a former soldier and he mentioned so many times the camaraderie that exists between soldiers; I now truly understand.
I think back over the life I spent with Matthew…it went by so quickly yet was filled with so many wondrous things! I could write forever about him in this dedication but I will end with this…PFC Matthew Joseph England was my loving son…and to me, he was simply awesome.
Pamela Hengen
Proud mother of PFC Matthew J. England
Proud men
Daniel England
July 14, 2011
A tribute to Pfc. Matthew J. England, my beloved son,my only child, who died June 8, in An Najaf province, Iraq, while serving in Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. Enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. He entered active-duty service in September 2009 as an armor crewman, deployed in August of 2010 and expected to return home in August of 2011 following his one-year tour of duty. He is sadly missed by his Grandfather, Doug England a retired member of the AirForce, his two Uncles, Chris and David England, his Aunt Kari England all of Bartlett, Tn. As well as, Mary and Billy Rubin, Matthews Great Aunt and Uncle,of Memphis,Tn. His mother Pamela Hengen of Gainesville,Mo. As well as, Alyssa Blache and their precious little daughter Daphanie. A father couldn't be more proud of his son the way that I am, Matthew is a helluva man,a grandson, a nephew,a son. We talked and shared things only a father and son could have, these talks and every aspect of his life will endure forever in me. There is no one or nothing, even war, even his death that will be able to take that away from me. Matthews life made a real and permanent difference to our lives,as well as his friends and extended family. A little about Matthew my son, in case you had never had the opportunity to know or meet him, between his grandfather and I, he inherited his handsome and good looks, his winning smile and outstanding sense of humor. He was clever, always surprising, one would never know what he would come up with next. Us three (my father, myself and Matthew)were so very close,insepartable, we looked alike, spoke alike, walked alike and were mischievous together. We earned and gained attention every where we went, we had so much fun, uncountable great times. His birth and his death has changed my life forever. I am so proud of Matthew, what he stood for, serving his country, his bravery, his courage, the ultimate sacrifice so that others may have a better life.
In loving memory of my beloved son Matthew Joseph England: Forever with love; his Father, Daniel Joseph England.
Bartlett, Tenn.
George & Lisa Simons Family
July 13, 2011
Matthew,
You will be greatly missed by all. Thank You for all you have done for all Americans. You sacrificed your life for ours, and Pam I know the loss you have, just know my family keeps you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Simons & Family
Missouri State University
Charlie Lemon
July 4, 2011
England, you were one of the greatest guys i've ever known. From the moment we first met, we were immediately great friends and that friendship only grew stronger throughout our time together. We did everything together and I will NEVER forget the great times we had together. I love you brother and I miss you dearly. Know that my recovery and everything I do in my life from here on out is dedicated to you! Sincerely, Lemon.
I think of you overtime I'm out. Love you bro!
Jacob Fox
July 2, 2011
I can't say how awesome it was to serve day by day with you. It still hasn't hit me that I'm never going to see you again. I keep waiting for you to walk up and make me smile like you always did on my worst days. You are sorely missed, and I hope I will see you again some day, later rather than sooner of course. I love you and miss you bro! God Bless You and from soldier to former battle buddy, You will NEVER be forgotten.
Jennifer Parsons
July 1, 2011
Dear Matthew I never had the privilege to meet you in person. I know the great sacrifice you made for me and for this Great Country. Although you seem way to young to have been taken from us I know you are in your eternal home now. Your mom and I shared a wonderful confirmation of this on the same day at the same time pretty much. I think you and God planned this to help her be patient and know that she will indeed see you again. I told her when she is done greeting you in Heaven and I am going to be waiting in that line also to give you a great big hug and my personal Thank You for being my Hero and fighting for my freedoms. Proud Army Mom and Forever Grateful American We will never forget Thank You Matthew <3
Karen Kinsey
June 30, 2011
u will be highly missed and thank u for being a hero for r country. Ur going to be missed man. U always.made us laugh. Love the kinsey family.
PFC Matthew England
Pamela
June 29, 2011
A true American hero and an amazing son. You will always be with me and you will always be loved.
veronica garcia
June 27, 2011
Hey matthew. I miss you so much. I am so sorry this happend and I send my condolences to your family. You were a great guy and my best friend. I will never forget you matt. I love you very much.
DAVID ENGLAND
June 24, 2011
MATTHEW THIS IS YOUR UNCLE DAVE I MISS YOU SO MUCH I WANT YOU BACK AND THAT MIGHT BE SELFISH BUT I ALSO KNOW YOUR WITH THE LORD IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE. YOUR MY HERO YOUNG MAN AND WHAT YOU DID FOR OUR COUNTRY WE WILL BE IN FOREVER DEBT TO YOU. I LOVE YOU MATT AND I MISS YOU BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!
Sylvia Kronenwetter
June 22, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of you loved one and
Hero, Matthew and my sincerest gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Pfc. Matthew J. England...you will not be forgotten.
Regena Aye
June 20, 2011
Our country and your family has suffered a tremendous loss. Matthew was only with us at Allen for a short time but he is fondly remembered and will be missed at the college. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew's family and friends. May the memories in your hearts bring you comfort in this difficult time.
Regena Aye
Allen Community College
Robyn Bradberry
June 20, 2011
Thank you for your service. Your support to our nation will not be forgotten nor the love you have shown your family.
June 19, 2011
My heart aches for all who knew and loved PFC Matthew England -- he and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. It's been my honor this past year to support another 3/3 ACR soldier and my prayers are for all of them as well. The world is a better place because of PFC England and our country is forever is his debt. May he rest in peace and forever be loved.
Jane Gilpatrick
AdoptaPlatoon Volunteer
Danielle Tanner
June 18, 2011
Rest in peace our young hero. Thank you for your sevice to our country. You will not be forgotten
Marsha Nakamura
June 17, 2011
I am so sorry ... I am at a loss for words.. You are in my thoughts and prayers.. God Bless
Jennifer Holl...
June 17, 2011
I did not know you, but I stood alongside Old Route 66 with my hand over my heart and tears in my eyes to pay my respects to you and your family today. May God bless you, your family, and friends. Thank you for your selfless act of patriotism and service to our Country. We will all be forever in your debt.
Laurie Ewing
June 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the England family. Thank you PFC Matthew J. England for serving our country. It was an honor to be among so many on FLW and the St. Robert and Waynesville community paying their respects. May you rest in peace.
SSG Fallon
June 17, 2011
I, too, did not know PFC England. But it was an honor standing along with other Soldiers, and civilians from the MANSCEN building, Fort Leonard Wood, United States Army honoring and paying respect to a fellow American Soldier. I am truly sorry for your loss, and may God bless the family and friends of PFC England. May you rest in peace!!
Erin Byrom
June 17, 2011
When I was was explaining to my kids why everyone was gathering by the roadside, my 5 year old said that she doesn't want to go where there are bombs. I told her that PFC England went so we didn't have to. God bless you.
Nick Burchett
June 17, 2011
I did not know PFC England, but along with many other soldiers, civilians and children, stood along the road and paid respect to a true American hero. As a veteran and American citizen you have my personal gratitude. May God bless the family and friends of PFC England in the days, and years to come.
Sunny Allen
June 17, 2011
I didn't know PFC England but I did go stand along side the soldiers today to show my support for his family and show respect for him and his life. I am an Army spouse. I'm sorry for your loss and want you to know he will be remembered.
Sarah C.
June 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. It was a great privilege to stand by the road today and honor PFC England and his families sacrfice. May the Lord bless you and yours.
June 17, 2011
So sorry for your loss.
Jason and Jody Vculek
June 17, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this tough time.. Know that you will never be forgotten and are a true hero..
June 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of PFC. England, As I pray for comfort for you and your family please know that your son will always be remember and it was an honor to stand today on the road at Fort Leonard Wood and watch as this Hero made his final journey home, May God Bless you
Beth Young (Fort Leonard Wood Mo) USMC Wife
John McQueen
June 17, 2011
Thank you PFC Matthew Joseph England and family.
Holly Pesce
June 17, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Know that he will never be forgotten. God Bless
Cheryl Bond
June 17, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Although words cannot wash away your pain know that for your son and all soldiers before him, I am most thankful for his service. May he forever be in peace.
Brent & Patty Hayes
June 17, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
d osborne
June 17, 2011
May God be with you all. Thank you for supporting and loving your soldier as he protected us all.
Kyrene Resel
June 17, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss! My heart and prayers go out to your family. Please know he will never be forgotten!
Lynne Neibert
June 16, 2011
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
L Greene
June 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.May PFC. MATTHEW J. ENGLAND rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. MY thoughts and prayers are with MATTHEW and your family. MATTHEW will not be forgotten~GOD bless~
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 15, 2011
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 our Brother-in-Arms, PFC Matthew J. England. 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 ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army in Iraq. No greater love and patriotism are shown than when a man lays down his life in service to his country. 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 members 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
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
June 15, 2011
Rest in peace.
Belinda Manning Lemm
June 14, 2011
My heart goes out to you Danny and Pam. I was so very lucky to know Matthew and to get to watch him grow up from a baby to a man. My heart weeps for not only your loss but for mine as well. He was truly a beautiful and loving person and he will be missed greatly.
Joye Atkinson
June 11, 2011
England Family - My prayer is this poem I wrote will comfort you. It is: FALLEN HEROES - From the time I was conceived God had for me a plan. He wanted me to get involved to help my fellow man. I know some were against it but God knows what is best. Since the day he took me home I've had perfect rest. Heaven is so beautiful I'm walking streets of gold. Now I'm serving others including saints of old. I know some still have anger about the way I died but God and I both have seen the many tears you've cried. He is a God of comfort whose love will never cease. Give your feelings to him and he will give you peace. As difficult as it may be please don't hold a grudge. Remember this my loved ones God alone will judge. Then on that resurrection day when all the dead will rise the Lord will reunite us together in the skies. Please don't be sad and mourn for me I'm doing what I love. Serving God and watching you from his throne above.
Thank you Matthew for your service.
Charlene Schlotzhauer
June 11, 2011
To Matthew's parents & friends, I know the loss will never be filled & the hurt never healed, but know how much your son's life meant to so many by the way he chose to live it, the bravery he exhibited, all reflected by the things you taught him & now his spirit will teach you! I salute your hero & prayed for your loss the minute I heard of it. God will always hold you close no matter how lonely the hours will become. God is holding you & is there with your brave son!!!
S MacDaniel
June 11, 2011
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 (Colonie,NY)
- A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
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