Matthew D. Hunter Obituary

Hello,

We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Matthew D. Hunter US Army Sergeant.

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, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.

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

The Mindful Memorial Foundation is honoring fallen service members by giving out ribbons with tags containing information on a fallen service member. I was honored to be able to wear the ribbon and tag remembering Matthew this year. He is the fallen service member that I am praying for.

Still in our thoughts and prayers, his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Miss you every single day brother.

Thank you for your service and your full measure of devotion to this country, your family, and friends. You will be missed.

Thank you for your service Sir. Some gave all.

It was your 40th birthday this past Friday. Missed you something terrible. Wish we could have celebrated big.

To my dear brother that I miss greatly, I never got to say goodbye but I think of you often. Be at ease and rest in peace.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter:
It has truly been my honor to sign Matthew's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Matthew will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

You will always be missed my friend. I think of you often

Hey big brother,
Just found your book. It's been six years and much has happened. There is a new Little Hunter you'd have loved to meet. As it is, she's already been up to see you and will hear many Drammy stories about her "untle matt". I really hoped you'd return WITH your shield, not on it. Love you lots, big brother.

Your daffodils are blooming. I have so much to thank you for. Miss you so much.

In celebration of what you gave to us. Love and miss you.

Another year has past and I still think of you.

January 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter:
Always remembering Matthew. "Some gave all."

Still missing u Matt hunter

Another year has past and I still think of you. Ur memory is still in my head and never will it go away. Miss you dearly.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter:
Please accept my remembrance of Matthew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Brother It's hard to imagine it's been so long since you left us. You are thought of in our daily routine and our daily prayers. God speed.

Strike!

Still praying for you and the family.

Thoughts and Prayers to all who knew Matt on his Angel~versary.
With Love,

To the family and friends of Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter:
Remembering Matthew 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

Dearest Matt Moo,
You left us 4 years ago today. It is so hard to believe you are gone. Meredith is driving and a junior in high school and me of all people is in nursing school. I have a 3.69 GPA, all I ever wanted was you to be happy and proud of us, because we were always so happy and proud of you. She is doing well in 4H and still playing soccer and misses you so much. I still can not describe how it is to not see your beautiful smile everyday or to hear your voice, but it is something I will have to live with because I have found peace knowing you were doing what you loved. At least I tell myself that. I love you and have always loved you and will always love you, and well i will see you again someday. xoxoxo Wen

Hey Matt, It's your other Mom. We just got back from 4-H camp a few weeks ago. Brian was there and we did alot of talking about you. Carl Townsend was there too, and of course we all remembered the last time we saw you(last night of camp). Saw your Mom the other day and we both were in tears talking about our Matt. Don't ever forget that you will always be with us. Mom, Bonnie Treiber

I have not signed this book since 2006. I have been a subscriber to it since you passed away. I look at it all the time but could never find the words to write. I have been doing great. I live in Indiana now, boy is that weird! I finally got my contractor job, it's ok but I might be starting Air Traffic Control school soon and you know I will be good at that.
I have bought a house, joined the guard, got a husky (what a pain, LOL), and I have been with my boyfriend for almost 1 1/2 yrs. I'm really happy and I know that would make you happy.
No matter what, I still miss you. Reading through the guest book today brought tears to mye eyes. All those feelings that I remember having when you passed, flooded back in seconds. Someday I will see you again, hopefully this time I wont have a headache. LOL
Love, Jessie

Thinking of you this Memorial Day...

Happy Anniversary today would have been 12 years,u r 4 ever my matt moo. wen

Hey you, it's me again. I am always thinking of you. I am actually in nursing school now, and just put a new flag up at your stone for you. Meredith is driving, and we talk of you all the time, it is just me and her, all that is missing is you. Happy Anniversary coming up, miss you and love you 4 ever. Wen

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

It's coming into spring. The daffodils you helped me plant are blooming. The burning bushes we planted are in bud. Razz who chewed your cell phone is still missing his "Salty Guy" and I have another Rott beauty you would love named Cindy Lou Who. I rescued her, but she has rescued me. I miss your bear hugs and all the silliness we all shared. Love you forever, MOM P.S. I saw Orion in the sky on the 23rd.

It's coming into spring. The daffodils you helped me plant are blooming. The burning bushes we planted are in bud. Razz who chewed your cell phone is still missing his "Salty Guy" and I have another Rott beauty you would love named Cindy Lou Who. I rescued her, but she has rescued me. I miss your bear hugs and all the silliness we all shared. Love you forever, MOM P.S. I saw Orion in the sky on the 23rd and I got the message.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Matthew, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

I know that it has been 3 years since I last signed the guest book. I know that you are and always will be in my heart. I truely miss you.

My heart goes out to you, Dad. I didn't know your son but wanted to stop by and thank you and all who loved Sgt. Matthew Hunter for your sacrifice for all of our freedoms.
He is with God now but you live each day, I hope, knowing that you gave the greatest sacrifice for us to walk down the street and speak what we feel.
He is not forgotten and neither are you.
God's blessing on you,
Michelle

To the family of Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter:
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."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

My dearest Son,in a few days will be the 3rd year you have been gone, oh how i miss you so very much. I know that you are watching over me,each and every day, your the best angel in all of HEAVEN,. your old dad. fred hunter

matt i miss you so much and think of you and your family every day never will forget how we ment love you always melissa

I have placed the photos that I have had of him sent to me while he was in Iraq. I did have somemore of when we was in Korea together and would be glad to share them.

thinking of You now and always, with love in my heart and a smile on my face. i shall always remember You

Your family here in Wheeling, are thinking of you!

Still love you now like Iloved you then, until we meet again.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Hunter!

Still remembering you near this Veteran's Day.... Watching yoru family go on without you near the up coming holidays will be rough... We miss you!

I'll never forget you man. Never.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Hunter and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

I have signed this once, but i wanted to sign again. He is in a good place and thanks for what you have done for your country. R.I.P. you are a hero every day. God bless you and your family.

You were a great friend and a shining example of the real nco corps and the real army. I miss you brother and keep you in my heart and prayers forever

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. THANK YOU MATT FOR SERVING THIS GREAT COUNTRY,AND FOR BEING A BRAVE SOLIDER. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN TO BE WITH THE LORD AND IT STILL SEEMS LIKE A BAD DREAM,WE WILL FOREVER THINK OF YOU DAILY.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE HUNTER FAMILY.
JOHN, CAROL, AMY, LISA FRYE

In Remembrance of Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter, on the first anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

Rest In Peace Matthew, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Hunter family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss

to the hunter family

im sorry to hear about your loss i only knew matt for a short time but i grew to love him in that short time we had lots of fun togeather when we got togeather i will miss and love him always and he will alwys be in my heart for -ever and always

To the Hunter Family,
Wow, I am so sorry for your lost, I just heard about this recently. I know Matt thru 4-H and he was a very special person, I always enjoyed talking to him he had so many dreams. Matt will always be in your heart and watching over all of you.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



MARINE MOM

Matt was my angel. He brought me from a place that was murky into the light. I will miss him very much. I know that he wants us all to go on living, that is what he was a soldier for, for us. It hurts to lose him. My deepest sympathy to all family and friends, Matt was the type of person to touch everyone's heart deep. Paula

Matthew, i shall always remember You as You shall always hold a special place within my heart, when You left us for better places You also took a piece of mine with You. i am sure He shall continue to look over the ones He cared for.



i love Thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!---and, if God chooses, i shall but love Thee even better after death!

my deepest sympathies for Kathy, Brian, Amanda, Joe, and Mer. Matthew was a really special person and will be dearly missed. Matthew really made an impression on everyone He met. He cared deeply and had strong values, He was truly one of a kind. I have so many wonderful memories of Him and shall thank God everyday that i had the chance to know Him. He always told me that He wanted to be "in the action" and that giving His life for His country would be an honour. I shall miss Him dearly.

My brother Jeff and I grew up with Matt and his family. We were close neighbors and friends through our school years. Matt would be a great help on the farm our family had. The years grew us apart but the memories will never be forgotten. The love and prayers of my family are with yours.

Dear Hunter family,

Our Valley is saddened by the loss of your son. Please know that by his sacrifice our world is a safer place.

Hold him in your heart and he will live forever.

With respect,

KATHY & FRED

PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. MATT WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A FINE, TRUSTING, LOVING, YOUNG MAN. HE ENJOYED LIFE ITSELF FOR WHAT IT WAS. MATT LOVED HIS FAMILY AND PEOPLE EVERWHERE. MATT NEVER LET THINGS GET COMPLICATED. MATT TOOK ONE DAY AT A TIME AND ENJOYED EVERYONE OF THEM. OUR FAMILY LOVES MATT AND HE WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

LOVE AND PRAYERS

JOHN CAROL FRYE

AMY FRYE KUNTZ

LISA FRYE BATES

My heartfelt sympathy to the Hunter family in the loss of Matthew. I did not know Matthew, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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.

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~

My heart aches for the family and friends of Matthew Hunter. He gave his life serving our country. May you be comforted in this loss by your precious memories and your loved ones surrounding you.

We care and share in your sorrow.

Matt was my other "son". He always called me Mom 2 and that has been going on since he was in junior high. What a wonderful young man and he will be deeply missed by my family and our 4-H family. The last time I saw him was Friday evening of 4-H camp 2005. He picked me up and gave me a kiss and wanted to know when we were going out for pizza. I told him to be careful and to write. Never heard from him but I hope he knew we were thinking of him. God Bless you Matt Hunter, you are our Hero.

I only knew Matt for a short time while we were close friends. With his ability to relieve my headaches and his awesome music taste. He was more than just a friend to me, at times he was my motivation, my reminder, my Hero, and he was even my heart when I needed a little push in the right direction. I cared for him dearly and there will always be a piece of my heart that will be with him. My heart reaches out to his family. I know they will always morn for him. The plans he had for when he came back and for his life. He was really something and motivated. You know when you stay up all night just to talk to one person and then get 2 hours of sleep before a 12 hour shift. Then they must be good. He was just that, not only good but great! Rock on Matt. As in Metallica said "Where Ever I May Roam" I know your in a better place and I will always miss you dearly.

My Prayer for Matt and our way of life thru the Army:

Psalms 144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight;
Psalms 144:2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

Your with God now Matt. I love you

Fred & Debbie,

Long has been the road to this point in life, but remember that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. You have brought life to a MAN that served our country proudly, and that thanks goes to you. You have lost a son, but we have lost a HERO ! GOD needed one more Good Angel, sorry it hurts, but now you can say that you have actually had the chance to MEET your guradian angel, not to many people can admit that.

Lots of Love,

Trisha

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need us!



Pat and Leslie Garrett

We are so very sorry for your loss of Matt.We pray for you all to find God's perfect peace and comfort at this time and in days to come.

May God bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My dear cousin, Matt. May God Bless You. Thank you, Cousin, for serving our great country.

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

My condolences are with you at this time of need. Legends get remembered, but heroes never die.

To the family of Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter:

My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know you are not alone in your grief and sorrow. We do not know each other, may never meet but will forever be united in the grief in the loss of our Hero sons. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and to a time where a memory brings a smile rather than only the tears that flow so easily now. If you ever want to talk, e:mail me... I know how proud you must be and yet how heartbroken at the same time. God Bless this courageous man and his family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

To the family of Matthew Hunter,

I send out a deep condolensce to you for the recent loss of your son, your brother...my friend. We had met once before through my wife Shae, and he had given me a book for Warrant Officer School, so I can try to make better of myself. I can never forget that day because he helped me and motivated me to take the beginning steps of Warrant Officer Candidate School, and all the examinations to follow. He has been one true friend to my wife and he had definetly earned my respect. He was a friendly guy and actually had the same interests as I had, which was surprising to me at the time I met him. It always hurts to hear that the army lost another good soldier, but hurts even more when that good soldier was a close friend near and dear to us all. May he rest in peace and I pray that God watches over his family.

I'm still numb from the news. Matt was my neighbor growing up in Valley Grove. We went to 4-H camp together. His parents Fred & Kathy were there all week working as camp counselors and directors. I drive past his house every weekend that I visit my parents. I can't fathom their loss. My heart aches for Matt's family, but I know his spirit is in a place much closer than Bagdad now; he is in our hearts and memories forever. I hope you find comfort in his closeness.

Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. He is a Hero in our eyes. May God comfort you, and ease your pain.

God Bless your brave heart.

The realization has not set in yet and it is very hard to understand why alot of the HERO's have passed on, but it is God's calling. He is in a safe place looking down on each of us and being our guardian angel now. May Matt rest in peace and to his family, know that everyones thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. With deepest sympathy.....eternally.....Jen Rodriguez

I wanted to send a prayer to all in the family and let you all know that my thoughts are with you during this time. God Bless, Be safe and blessed be.

Matt was a great friend. He mean't everything to me. I am really going to miss him. I talked to him the 22nd. We had a good chat. My heart goes out to his daughter and is Mom and Dad. I wish I could have met them. He talked about them all the time. I love you Matthew my heart is always going to be with.Love Shae