Matthew Murray Painter

It has been many years since Matt and I spent a summer with dear friends camping and exploring. I had then lost touch with him after that summer but was saddened when I heard he had passed.

I can't believe it's been almost 20 years since you've been gone. I think of you often. Miss you more. Until we meet again!

Matt was good people. He was a dear friend of mine.he always made me laugh if I was have bad day. I always love you and miss you dearly. Until we meet again matt you fly high above the clouds pain free now amen. I never forget you dear friend.

Matt,

We miss you terribly! I still can't believe you are gone. Can't wait to see you again someday.

Matt,
I'm so sorry that I can't give you a big Happy Birthday in person today, but I am definitely thinking about you...

Matt, I am not surprised at how much I miss you, as you have always been so important to me. You are such a great man and I miss how you brought us all together. You are absolutely unreplacable in my life. I love you forever...

Dear Painter Family,

I wish I could express to you in words the sorrow I feel for your family--Matt is truly one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all those who knew him!

I was in Austin having lunch with Shane McDougald last week, when he told me about Matt. Needless to say, once the initial shock & sadness wore off, Shane & I couldn't help but laugh at all of the happy & hilarious times when we shreaked for our lives, due to Matt's more "adventurous" side. ...

We will miss Matt more than words can say. We are putting together a memories of Matt and would like you all to e-mail me and tell me your great memories of Matt and tell how you knew Matt that would give great comfort to our family. I am his sister and miss him very much. Thank you for writting your thoughts and we do feel your prayers at this time. Thank you for being so thoughtful and good friends to Matt. He was everyone's best friend. It is so hard to say goodbye. The time is so hard. He...

Matt is one of the most generous people I have ever met. He had a unique quality about him that made people want to be around him. He could make even the most boring situations enjoyable. My life is better for having known him. I will miss him so much and look forward to seeing him again. Thankyou Kathy for having such an amazing son.