MATTHEW F. MAHNKE

Rest in peace bro

Matt, I finally visited our home; Ohio. I drove up to your house hoping by Gods chance your parents would be home. I caught your mother at the last second before I pulled out. Your family looks great. Your mother was welcoming and loving towards me as she always was. It took me a minute to sink in how emotional it was to know your room was just upstairs and you and I and Drake never used to go anywhere but the basement. I walked in to your room with your Mother and it was the most peaceful...

After three years, Matt is still never very far from my thoughts. When I hesitate to do something helpful or nice for someone else, I often think of him and choose to do it.
He was a one-of-a-kind young man and brought so much compassion and kindness to this world during the short time he was here with us.
My prayers are with you, Fred, Caroline, Kristen and Emily, today and always.
Love, Arlene

Dear Fred, Caroline, Emily, and Kristen...Drake and Alex were over on Father's Day. We all said a prayer for Matt, as we all know how difficult it is missing him. Our prayer included all of you, because our sense of loss cannot be a fraction of yours. Drake and Alex had some nice memories, we all had rememberd that gleem in his eye, and his beautiful smile in our mind's eye, we realized how difficult it had to be for all of you. Today is the 4th of July and Alex just turned 21. The great...

Can't believe it's been 2 years already. Its so weird not seeing u around. Saw a butterfly yesterday n thought of you. Wish I could talk to u one more time but God needed another angel. I guess. Hope ur enjoying heaven. I hear its wonderful up there. Give hugs to Grandma. I love n miss u. <3

Matt, I will never forget you. You see, God just needed an Angel. He needed YOU!
You are with us always!

Fred, Caroline, Kristen and Emily: We are all thinking of you today and praying that God will continue to give you the strength and comfort you need. Matt was one of a kind! Love, Arlene, Rob, Ashley & Aaron

Matt, I miss you more and more every day and I can't believe it's been so long already. The holidays are the worst days without you, but I know you are still watching over all of us. I hope I will be able to see you soon! I miss you like crazy! My love for you still grows stronger and stronger every day! you were an amazing cousin and i could'nt have asked for anyone more caring! i love you! love, katie <3

Matt, just know I think about you and miss you as much as Drake and Alex do. You are loved so much and never will be forgotten!
Mr. A