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for Matthew Cole
LeAnn Mansfield
February 17, 2009
so i'm working midnights this week and i'm missing you a whole bunch.
Kati Schwierjohn
February 11, 2009
I just heard about Matt's passing, and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Matt was always so sweet and fun-loving. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
LeAnn Mansfield
January 6, 2009
Matt, today Ed asked me if I had Dayton Freight pride. I wanted to say yes but I'm just not as excited about it without you here. I miss you so much.
Sabrina Hamlin
December 25, 2008
Matt I miss you more than ever! You were such a great friend to me and so many more! I will miss our motorcycle rides for sure :)
LeAnn Mansfield
December 16, 2008
Matt,
I miss you so much and I hate being here without you to look forward to.
Terry Barnhart
December 16, 2008
Matt was a good friend to me, even though I never personally met him. We got to know each other on the internet thru various forums, he was a great and kind person, who I will miss sadly.
Charlie Johnson
December 16, 2008
Words can't express the sorrow I feel for Matt's family. This ordeal has left a huge void in my life. Matt was like a family member to me and I will really miss him. I love you Bro.
James Kerr
December 15, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Johnny Dunn
December 14, 2008
my prayers are with you and your family my friend. God bless !! and may you rest in peace.
Brady Stewart
December 13, 2008
Rest in Peace Matt...
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Ron LHuillier
December 13, 2008
I only met Matt a few times at Powerlifting Meets, but he was always ready to help all that asked. He was a very nice young man with a quick smile. He was genuine! Matt and his family will be in my prayers.
Steve (Budlite74)
December 12, 2008
Matt was a cool guy. He had his downs but most of all he knew how to get up and make good of any situation! I am very said and condolence to his family. RIP bro!
JOEYZ
December 12, 2008
To a guy who has made a great impact on all of our lives. You will be missed greatly. RIP Matt.
-JOEYZ & Your Musclesci Family
James Getchell
December 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Mattew Coles Family and Friends.
littlelouie
December 12, 2008
You will be missed bro. RIP....
John Marty
December 11, 2008
My sincerest sympathy to Matt's parents and his classmates who loved him. As a parent, I can only imagine the pain of loss of a child. To Matt's siblings, I know they are empty inside over this all too soon tragedy. My prayers are for you at this time
Todd Frank (RevTodd)
December 11, 2008
My deepest condolences. Matt was a great guy and taken way too young. My prayers go out to his family.
Joe Dubyk
December 10, 2008
Matt was a great guy. This loss really hurts. You will be missed Matt!
Yaman Mustafa Funky Monkey
December 10, 2008
Rest in Peace from all over here in the UK
Ryan Ashton
December 9, 2008
I could tell Matt was a legend even if it was just chatting through msn. I followed his training journal for years and even developed my own training around his first methods. He was an inspiration to me and it was a pleasure talking to him.
Don Riffe
December 9, 2008
Matt was such a special person. I've known him for about two years through our mutual hobby of cigars. I'm proud to say Matt was my friend. He was just a couple of years younger than my own son. Matt had become a man any father would be proud to call son. Rest easy little buddy.
Sandi & Zane McCaslin
December 9, 2008
The family is in our thoughts. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Tone Barbaccio
December 9, 2008
RIP Matt.
I met Matt through Fortified-Iron. He was a great kid and a valuable member always willing to help others with advice. Knowledgable beyond his years. Sad to see something like this happen to someone with so much promise. Your family should be proud. You will be missed.
Jerem Hines
December 9, 2008
Hey man been along time since we talked about two - three years.... You were very smart and knowlegable about the sport and we talked alot about benching and life in general a couple years back.... I cannot believe you are gone bro... Rest In Peace Brother!!!! You will be missed!
Kassie Bell
December 8, 2008
I didn't know Matt very well but he was a close friend of my husbands. I was touched by all the people that were at the visitation to share how much Matt meant to them. He was such a friendly and happy person, he will be dearly missed. His family and friends are in my prayers.
Kartez White
December 8, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
R.I.P Matt....
D.J.
December 8, 2008
never met matt, but used to talk to him online about powerlifting a lot. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. One day when were all done with this earth we will get to lift together someday buddy. God Bless
Matt at the Lock-up
Wayne Prose
December 8, 2008
Matt was one of the greatest people I ever knew. He will be missed by all who knew him as he touched us all.
We Miss you Matt
Yuri N
December 8, 2008
Matt was very happy guy and he will stay in our memories for a long time.
Julie
December 8, 2008
To Matt's family and friends, I'm sorry for your loss. I am just so sad to hear of this tragedy. I do not know Matt but I'm a mom and cannot imagine what you are going through. I will pray for this beautiful, young mans family and hope that time and prayers will heal your hearts.
With Angels
December 8, 2008
He is with the real angels now.... and we miss him!
Michael Sherwood
December 8, 2008
I soooo adored Matt like he was my own brother. Such a wonderful smile and so humble!! Please know that he brought many smiles and laughs to us and the world is a better place because he lived in it..... I miss him dearly.
Michael Sherwood, CM, Cycleman, Harleycolt, Florida
Smoke your best cigars my dear friend!!
Lee Mateer
December 8, 2008
Matt was a great person with attributes that most men strive to be in their lives. Hard working, perservering, enthusiastic, caring, tough, and fearless. His approach to life and people is why his legacy will always be remembered. I will miss you my friend and hope to see you again some day.
Toby Lam
December 8, 2008
My heart goes out to his Family. I knew Matt, only casually through Cigar Review. Losing a family member or a friend is never easy. You will be missed, Matt,
(Sparhawk)
Roger Ryan
December 8, 2008
My deepest condolences to all of Matts family. Matt was so dedicated to the strength sports. I truly injoyed working out with him.
Janne Heittokangas
December 8, 2008
I knew Matt through a powerlifting discussion board. He was a tremendeus athlete with his best years still ahead. He will be missed. Rest in peace Matt.
Brett Faught
December 8, 2008
Hey Bro! Save a spot for me at the bench, deadlift platform and squat rack! You will missed!
Matt and Myself
Adam Barton
December 7, 2008
Matt was a man of strength and knowledge. We are very close friends. He was always there for me, as I was there for him in his best of times and worst. I will never forget all the things he taught me in the gym. We would get kicks out of yelling at each other in the gym to see the reaction on peoples faces. When people would try to get in the middle of us you would start laughing and go back to our workout. I miss you Matt and can't wait to see you again.
Lenny Tocco
December 7, 2008
My prayers and condolences go to the famliy and friends of Matt at this time, as we look to make sence of this horrible lost. He has a place in heaven to show that powerfull smile that so touched all of us .
jones family
December 7, 2008
our prayers,love and hugs go out to matt's family and friends. so very sorry. he will be sadly missed by many.
love, greg,darva and lori jones
Kelly Rapp
December 7, 2008
I knew Matt when I worked at Campus Recreation at SIUE, when he was in the Powerlifting Club. He was an amazing guy. Always ready with a warm smile and laugh. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Matt Woods
December 6, 2008
Matt was a genuinely great guy with a good attitude and great personality. I enjoyed working with him. He was always in a good mood and we always gave each other a hard time but it was all in fun. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Matt, your family will be in our hearts and prayers now and through the holiday season as they try to make sense of this horrible tragedy.
Chris Rider (CR)
December 6, 2008
Like several of the others here, I never got to meet Matt but knew him briefly on our cigar board. My very best wishes for his family and friends as they go through such a horrible time. We've lost yet another good one...
Mike "JAX" @ CR
December 6, 2008
I knew Matt through our online cigar discussion board. He was a top notch guy and a true brother who will be deeply missed. My prayers go out for the friends and family of this great man. My deepest condolences.
Matt and I on Halloween 2008
Brianna Crouch
December 6, 2008
Matt was a dear friend and will truly be missed. His family is in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss his huge smile, amazing laugh, warm hugs, and the long curly hair he decided to grow out over the summer. He was always good at bringing a smile to everyone's face. He is deeply loved and will never be forgotten.
Denny Nelson
December 6, 2008
Matt was a truly unique individual and a good friend. My prayers go out to his family in their time of loss. Any reason for such a lose is truly impossible to comprehend.
Mike at CR
December 6, 2008
I never met Matt but we both frequented an online cigar forum and I enjoyed his time spent there. He actually met some of the other members and it was agreed Matt was a great guy. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
joshua cason
December 6, 2008
matt was a great person always came into work with a positive attitude. We butted heads at time but that made working with him fun he we be deeply missed. I wish his family the best.
Glen George
December 6, 2008
Matt will be extremely missed, he was a great guy and boss. My heart goes out to his family. God spead my friend. You will not be forgotten.
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