Matthew C. Balash

Balash Family, It´s been 10 years and my heart still breaks for you all. I know that Matthew is watching and has found peace. I also know I´m my heart Matthew would be up to great things right now in his life. I pray each day bring just a little more peace for you all. Thinking of you today. Hugs! Kenny, Michele, Carson and Matthew Harris xoxo

I just wanted to say he was a blessing in our lives and Clayton and I talk about their time together often. When Clayton now in the service I know he will never be alone as Matt will always be with him.

Matthew, this is Dad.

It's coming up on 4 years since you left our world. You would be a Sophomore in College this year or well on your Military career if that is what you chose. How I wish I could have seen you graduate from High School, Basic Training or A School. My world has been completely changed since you left. It is almost impossible to not think about you everyday, especially on weekends. Those were the days that we were able to spend a lot of time together.

Matthew it has been one year since I was able to hold you in my arms and give you hugs and kisses. There is not a day that goes by that I do not shed a tear for you. You are on my mind every day all day long. I say good morning my angel when I see the sun rise and I say good night my angel when I go to bed every night. I kiss your picture every night which sits on the nightstand next to my side of the bed. I still can't believe you are not coming home and that I will never physically...

Matthew its been a year since you've left us....we all miss you dearly. You were so special....and such a loving child. I have formed a bond with your mother and we talk about you all the time. I will never forget the twinkle in your eyes and that wonderful beaming smile. It certainly has been a difficult year for your friends and family. I pray that we will all meet again on the other side and I will never forget you. Rest in peace beautiful Angel!

Happy16th birthday my forever angel. Your dad and I embraced the day by celebrating it with Aunt Deann and Uncle John in Black Canyon National Park in Montrose, Colorado. We spread your ashes over the canyons and released 16 balloons up to the stars in your honor. What a gorgeous day it was. We knew that you were with us in spirit however your physical presence is tremendously missed every single day. Your one year anniversary is coming up and yet it only seems like yesterday that we were...

It's been almost a year. Almost a year and I still feel so empty. Matt, you don't understand how blessed I was to be able to call you one of my best friends. You lit up my day every time I saw you laugh or smile and it was contagious and I will forever be grateful for that. You taught me so much and I'll never forget that. You're in my thoughts every day and my prayers go out to your family. I love you so much, rest easy baby.

To My Dear Son Matthew,

I will miss you for the rest of my days on this earth. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. There's not a day that goes by, that I don't cry once or twice a day for you. Yes, I cry because I miss you so dearly.......you were a hero in my eyes.....but I also cry for the loss that the World has suffered for not having such a caring, giving, loving soul amongst us anymore. You had grown into such a strong young man and I was so...