2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall

2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall

Matthew R. Stovall Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
Matthew Stovall was a little early sending a birthday card to his wife, Natalie. In it, he promised he would make up for all that he was missing with her and their 2-year-old son, Walker. "I cannot wait to start our lives over when I get back!" he wrote from Iraq. Stovall, 25, was killed Aug. 22, two days before his wife''s birthday, when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb. Friends described Matthew Stovall as a charismatic leader who always had a smile on his face. He met his wife while they were students at Mississippi State University. At the church where they wed, nearly 500 family members and friends said their goodbyes to Matthew. Many more lined the streets of Philadelphia, Miss., where he was based. Natalie said all the kind wishes and support have helped her pull through. "My little boy won''t have a daddy any more _ here on earth," she said. "Matt will be watching over him his whole life _ and mine, too."

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October 23, 2014

SSG Ronald Gebhart posted to the memorial.

August 22, 2012

Patrick Paulino posted to the memorial.

August 21, 2012

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

SSG Ronald Gebhart

October 23, 2014

LT Stoval always had a huge smile on his face. Though I was not part of his unit he always made us feel welcome. we went on many missions together I was crushed when I came back from mid tour leave to find out he was gone...... my prayers still go out to his family RIP LT

Patrick Paulino

August 22, 2012

Matt and I walked to the phone center the night before his last mission. He wanted to call his wife and family. I will never forget Matt. He will always be in the hearts of all who served with him.

Peggy Childers

August 21, 2012

August 22, 2012
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall:
Always remembering Matthew. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

August 22, 2011

To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall:
Please accept my remembrance of Matthew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Mark A Wilkerson, SFC Ret.

December 29, 2010

To the family of 2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall:
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

August 22, 2010

To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall:
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

Kenna Larra

September 16, 2009

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Peggy Childers

August 23, 2009

To the family of 2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall:
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

R Collis

December 23, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of 2nd Lt Stovall. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that 2nd Lt Stovall knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been very special to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you 2nd Lt Stovall!

In Memory of Matthew ~ (Debra Estep)

August 22, 2008

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. !

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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
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

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

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

April 18, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you 2nd Lt Stovall!

August 10, 2007

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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 12, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by 2nd Lt Stovall and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

JAMES PROCTOR

May 25, 2007

I sat in front of Matt in officer basic course, He was truly a great guy and I considered him a friend.

Garnet Jenkins

August 22, 2006

Remembering 2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall, on the anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and our Freedom, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication.

Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Stovall family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.



Those we love remain with us,

for love itself lives on...

And cherished memories never fade,

Because a loved one's gone....

Those we love can never be,

more than a thought apart....

For as long as there is memory,

They'll live on in the heart.

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford, wife & daughter of the Late Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford ~KIA May 23, 2005~

February 10, 2006

To the Entire Family of 2nd Lt Stovall



Just a quick note to let you know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers!



If there is anything we can do, please let us know!



May God Bless You and give you strength in the days to come!



Thanks 2nd Lt. Stovall!!! You are a true HERO!!!



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ALL GAVE SOME, YOU GAVE ALL!



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With Love and Prayers~

Alex Chaney

July 5, 2005

Matt was a great guy, simply the best. He was full of life, the kind of person you would always want to be around. He was an outstanding leader, never asking his men to do something he wouldn't. "IRE IN ADVERSA"

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