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Charles Gili
September 18, 2018
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 we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Matthew G. Wagstaff US Army Chief Warrant Officer 3. 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. 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
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July 28, 2017
I still love and miss you, baby baby.
Love,
Your Adoring Wife
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May 29, 2017
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Linda Andersen
September 25, 2012
May all the souls of our departed rest in peace. Thank you so very much for your service.
Prayers for your family.
Peggy Childers
September 23, 2012
September 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Wagstaff:
Remembering Matthew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
February 26, 2012
His service and sacrifice are still remembered.
Jason Fox
November 24, 2011
Matt I am thinking of you this holiday and what you have done to serve our country, glad to have been able to call you my friend
Ginny & Family
October 7, 2011
We wish to Thank You Chief Warrant Office Matthew Wagstaff and your Family for your Service and Sacrifice you made for our Country and Freedoms. May God Bless and keep your Family in His Arms
Peggy Childers
September 21, 2011
To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Wagstaff:
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."
Linda Andersen
September 3, 2011
There are no words to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. But I have something that was given me when my husband was killed in action and it goes like this:
"Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and Always dear." I hope these words help every one during the healing process. The plaque that these words were on came from my very special CWO. He is a wonderful man. God bless them all for the job they love and yet they hate to do.
May God bless you all and comfort you each and every day and I will pray for all.
To Cheif Warrant Officer Matthew Wagstaff May you rest in peace for your next job is easy a Guardian Angel for all. You are our American Hero. Thanks You very much.
brenda steele
September 2, 2011
my dear son-in-law it's been almost a year since you left us, i sure miss you and your smile; my daughter loves you so much, and forever
Mick
March 31, 2011
I had the pleasure of serving with Matt in Mosul Iraq in 2005/2006. I spent many days - getting to know him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always found a way to make others smile. I was a Captain then and Matt had the patience to teach me how to manage his job (no easy task: I am not an aviator) so that I could cover his position when he took his mid-tour leave. He returned to the chaos that I had left him with a smile on his face - he greeted me, made a joke about how things could only get better now that he had returned we had a great laugh and then he went to fixing everything I had let slip in his absence. we spoke often of Motorcycles, family and home - I have great memories (of a not so great deployemnt) because of my friendship with Matt. We have lost a great pilot, Army Warrant Officer, but most importantly a friend!
SHIRLEY
March 2, 2011
REST IN PEACE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER MATTHEW WAGSTAFF
cheryl martin
February 28, 2011
thankyou chief warrent officer matthew wag staff for serving our great country i can express how i feel i feel protect nowo since you put your life onthe line for mine iwillnever for the rest ofmy life sothankyou and my god be with your family
Joye Atkinson
February 23, 2011
To the Wagstaff Family - My prayer is this poem I wrote will comfort you. It is: WELCOME HOME MY HERO - 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 your hearts are heavy & you miss having me there but I'm with God in heaven where no one has a care. Heaven is so beautiful I'm walking streets of gold. Now I'm serving others including saints of old. It really was amazing when I walked through the gate I saw the beauty of this place and I could hardly wait; to come into the presence of the Father and the Son. Hearing Him say to me the priceless words "WELL DONE!" You should see my mansion it's a sight to see. Jesus had it custom built especially for me. I'm having the best time up here so don't be sad and blue. I'm looking forward to the day when I can usher you into this very special place where freedom's truly free and you will have the honor to worship Him with me.
Thank you Matthew for your service.
February 23, 2011
Those we love don't go away.
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, Unheard, but always near.
Still loved, still missed, and always dear.
May you rest in peace in Gods loving warm arms. You in good hands now. Peace.
Henryk Zaleski
February 23, 2011
Rest in peace.
Lynda C Robinson
October 12, 2010
Thank you to the family of Matthew Wagstaff for the service your son/husband/brother gave to America. May God bless all of you.
MacDaniel
October 11, 2010
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Matthew will 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.
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 .
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
October 9, 2010
To his wife and his family we send our love, our thoughts, and our prayers. On 21Sept2010 CWO Matthew Wagstaff became a New Star in Heaven and he will be shining brightly for evermore. Only God knows the enormity of this loss and He will know how to comfort Matthew's loved ones.
William(April) McBride Anderson,SC
Linda Norris
October 8, 2010
God bless this family. A hero gone too soon.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
October 7, 2010
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 CWO Matthew Wagstaff. 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 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 1,335 military Legionnaire Veterans 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
Diane Everett
October 6, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. The thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our father give you comfort and peace.
Garnet Jenkins
October 6, 2010
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of CWO Matthew Wagstaff. The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Not Be Forgotten.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." ~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 6, 2010
I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Dayna Butterfield
Randy Chesley
October 5, 2010
My heart aches knowing that Matt is no longer with us. I was privileged to have spent countless hours with Matt nearly every afternoon at Utah State University teaching him about aviation, and sharing our love of helicopters. He was one of my most memorable students, and I am very grateful for his honorable service and ultimate sacrifice. There is comfort in knowing he was doing what he loved.
My prayers are with his family.
Sara
October 5, 2010
As an Army wife I want to thank his wife Tiffany and his family for giving the ultimate sacrifice. My hearts go out to you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
jenny goodfellow
October 5, 2010
Sorry to hear about your son and husband my son-in-law is in his unit my daughter has spoken to him when they where in fort campbell,ky we wanted to come to the services but wasn't sure when it was. again im really sorry to hear about matt's death. best of wishes to your family
Shayla Shepherd
October 5, 2010
To the loved ones of Matthew: My nephew, Aaron Kramer was killed in combat in Afghanistan a few days before Matthew was. Our family's broken hearts reach out to yours in love and understanding of the terrible pain of your loss. The void may never be filled, Matt cannot be replaced, but know that his soul is alive and vibrant, aware of your pain and your needs. I am grateful for his service and pray for you to feel comfort and peace.
October 5, 2010
Although I did not know your family I feel compelled to thank you and your Son, Husband, and Friend for his service so that my family can be free. May he rest in peace for a life well lived.
Dallan and Becky Sohm
October 5, 2010
We wanted to express to you our deepest sympathy in the passing of Matthew. Our nephew, Aaron Kramer, was killed in Afghanistan just a few days before Matthew. We are so sad that two fine young men from Utah lost their lives while serving our country. We know your pain and your sorrow and join you with broken hearts. We are grateful for the service your son and our nephew gave to each of us. We have been touched with an outpouring of sympathy and patriotism from loved ones, the community and total strangers. We hope you find comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead as your family mourns. We are thinking of you and praying for you. May God bless your family with His love and constant care.
The American Red Cross
October 5, 2010
Our hearts go out to you and we are here for you if you ever need us. Thank you for Matt's service and sacrifice.
S L
October 5, 2010
It was an honor this morning to lower my flag for you. May you rest in peace. Thank you soo much for being a hero for our country! May God bless your family and give them peace. Love, Sara
October 4, 2010
So sorry Ron, to hear of your son's death. He is a hero because he gave his life in defense of our country and our freedom. God bless you and your family.
Ryan
October 4, 2010
Thank you for your service and keeping us free!
Chad
October 4, 2010
I did not know you or any family. However, I must say Thank You for your service protecting our Nation and my Family. God be with you and your family!
October 4, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to a Country and it citizens who would not be where we are today if it were not for men and women like you.
Williams Family
October 4, 2010
My family sends thier hearts to the Wagstaff family and friends. We do not know you, but honor Matthew with remembering that through his strength and sacrafice, we and many other enjoy our freedom. A hero without doubt to us all.
Wendy & Kelly Love
October 4, 2010
So Sorry for your loss. Our hearts are breaking for you at this time. We appreciate his service and sacrifice for our country and protecting our freedoms. May he rest in peace and our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.. Love you Cassie.
October 4, 2010
I do not know you or your family, but I want to thank you for serving our country and giving me my freedom. Thank You Soo Much!!! May the Lord be with your family through this horrible time.
Sara Larsen
Chad and Wendy Bangerter
October 4, 2010
Matthew we do not know you or your family, but want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for serving our great country! We will never understand the loss that your wife and family our going through, but want to let them know that our thoughts and prayers our with them at this very difficult time. Thank you again!! Chad and Wendy Bangerter. PVT Russell and Madison Miles
John DeHaas III
October 4, 2010
Mr. Wagstaff,
I salute you and all those who serve this great country! you and your family's sacrifice will not go unnoticed! I pray for your family and wife, may God be with you and keep you, is my humble prayer. Thank you again for all you have done for so many! John DeHaas III
Lynn Lindorff
October 3, 2010
Ron, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your son. He was very brave to be where he was, doing what he was doing. My family and I are grateful for him and all the military personell fighting to keep us free. Our prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Lynn Lindorff and family (west jordan, ut)
Doug & Linda Harding
October 3, 2010
Ron and Suzanne we want you to know that we love you. Although we can not imagine the depth of your sorrow, we too will miss Matt and his always welcome smile. Matt has given the ultimate sacrifice. We are proud of him and we are proud of you. Our prayers are with you. Your friends. Doug & Linda Harding
Pam Paxton Gaines
October 3, 2010
So sorry, Ron. May you find peace during this difficult time. His sacrifice will be remembered and honored. America mourns his loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
John & Lorrie Ericson
October 3, 2010
Your whole family must be devastated by this tragedy, we send you our deeply felt condolances & let you know that our hearts & prayers are with you all. Please know that in your darkest hours where you feel like you have nobody with you, it is then that God carries you. He made the ultimate sacrifice for our country & he will always be known for his part !!! We wish you well in the rest of your journey's, THANK YOU FOR LETTING US TELL YOU THAT WE CARE VERY MUCH !!!! John & Lorrie Ericson, Sunset, Utah
Gregg & Connie (Brockmeier) McGregor
October 3, 2010
Ron and Suzanne our hearts break for you and your family. We are grateful for Matt's life and his desire to serve his country. Your love for him was apparent as you shared his life's stories. We send our love.
Marty Berry
October 3, 2010
Thank you for the life of your beloved son ... my family and I are full of grief for this loss. We pray that you'll feel peace. The Berry Family
Becky Seely
October 3, 2010
Matt's death has shocked and saddened me soo much. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. There really are no words to express how sad we are about this loss. Matt was taken much too soon from this life. Matt's sacrifice will not be forgotten. Matt and I met at Utah State 14 years ago through my roomate Erin (Gilchrist) Glazier. Matt was my date to the USU Homecoming dance (we were platonic friends). His obituary really is a great tribute to the young man I knew. Matt definitely was always willing to help others and one of the most honorable people I've ever known. Thank you for helping Matt to reach his potential and find happiness. I am soo saddened by this loss but comforted knowing Matt was able to fulfill soo many of his dreams.
October 2, 2010
Deepest sympathy for your family at this difficult time. This ultimate sacrifice will always be remembered and he will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Kelly & David Kirkwood
October 2, 2010
Our prayers are with your family at this time. Your sacrifice for our country will not be forgotten.
John Stone
October 2, 2010
When I saw Matthews picture on the TV he looked so much like you Ron that I prayed he wasn't your son, when I found out he was I was in shock. I remember you bragging about his football exploits at Orem High.
Matthew made the ultimate sacrifice for all of the rest of us and you offered up your son, my deepest condolances to the Wagstaff family.
Joe Hoggan Sr
October 2, 2010
Thank you Matt for touching our hearts and our lives! Our deepest sympathies to the Wagstaff Family and Friends
October 2, 2010
There are no words to say except that many thoughts and prayers, and much gratitude for your son's sacrifice are sent to you and your family. Thank you for his service to us and our country. May our Father in Heaven bring you a measure of peace and comfort in the coming days.
October 2, 2010
May God's love fill you with peace during this tragic time. Thank you to a great man for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Chris Pyne
October 2, 2010
I don't know Matthew or the family but I am always touched when one of our military men or women are killed. I pray for each of you every night. I admire your courage. I'm so sorry this handsome young man has lost his life. God bless the family as they struggle with this and may Matthew know I am proud of him.
Lee Laita
October 2, 2010
Thank you for serving our country. I will pray for your family during this time of grief. God Bless America.....
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