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Matthew James Lee

Matthew Lee Obituary

On March 2, 2002, MATTHEW JAMES, who is a Child of God, loved his mom dearly, was loved unconditionally by his mom Patti, loved his dad J. Chris Fleming and brother Luke Fleming and sister Kristy Fleming. Matthew had a very special heart towards his late uncle Michael Lee and great-grandmother Marguerite Windsor, loved and was loved by his grandparents Eva Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Jared B. Fleming Jr., was like a brother to his cousins Tweety and Shannon and loved by his aunts and uncle Cindy, Debbie and Lou. We love you Matt, and we miss you very much. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home, P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Boulevard (Beltway Exit 29 B) on Monday 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., where relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Moreland Memorial Park.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Lee

88 Entries

John Jones

October 18, 2023

Matthew Lee r.i.p.

Sherry

April 9, 2006

Patty,

Hi, I have never met you but, you knew my nephew, Christopher. He worked in the restaurant at Kmart several years ago. Apparently, you two talked and he told me about Matt. He told me about Matt and looked at his book every once in a while. You were very nice to him and he had made a friend in you. After 3 months, I have finally decided to write to you. Christopher passed away on January 6, 2006 at the age of 26. Christopher lived with me for years since he was little. Like you, I miss him very much. I know he wasn't my son but, the hurt and pain is there. I just wanted to Thank You for being so kind to him when he was working at Kmart.

Rose Palmer

September 17, 2005

Dear Matt,

I wish I'd had the chance to meet you and get to know you before you went home. I'm learning more and more about you from your mom. I know you and Bryan are jamming together when his brothers and cousins get together to jam. (They were looking for a sax player.) I saw your mom's new vanity plate, Angels8. I'm sure you love it and you helped her pick it out. God blessed me with four boys on this earth and when He took Bryan home, He blessed me with four heavenly boys and three new friends. Remember that you are loved and missed by many people, including me. I thank you, again, for being Bryan's heavenly big brother and looking out for him since I can't.

Ms. Rose

Linda Szarko

July 17, 2005

Dear Patty,

It is never by chance two people meet. But by now I'm sure you have come to get great comfort from those who truly understand your pain. There is never a day we as Mother's can stop urning for our children. Thank you for stopping by to visit my dear Andrew. He is our youngest son and his Grandmother wrote that poem for him. They were inseperatble and dearly loved one another.

I pray you are given pleasure by her words of love to him and I. He would have been 5 this September.

To Andrew with love

I'll lend for a little time, a child of mine, God said, For you to love while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead.

It may be six or seven weeks,or thirty years ot three, But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?

I cannot promise he will stay, since all to earth return, But there are lessons taught down "there" I want this child to learn.

And there, with you on earth, this child of mine I lend, For many souls that he may touch, with the lessons that I send.

I looked the wide world over in my search for people true, And from the throngs who crowd life's way, I have selected you.

Now, will you give him all your love? Don't think the labor vain, Nor hate Me when I call below to take him back again.

I fancy that I hear you say"Dear Lord, Thy will be done, For all the Joy this child has brought, all fearful risks we run.

We've sheltered him with tenderness, and loved him when we may, And for the happiness we've known, rateful we will stay.

But You came round to call for him much sooner than we planned. Dear Lord, forgive our grief and help us understand.

By a delighted Mom-Mom

So, take solice in knowing there too is an angle by your side. Love, Linda

Rose Palmer

March 27, 2005

Matt,

I met your mom yesterday and gave her a big hug for your birthday. I told you we would eventually meet. She is a lovely lady and misses you so much. We talked about you and the cute kid that you were, your dog and your taste in music. I know you and Bryan are jamming with Jimi--Bryan was looking for a sax player for his band. Maybe that is what drew you two together and through you both, your mom and I are becoming friends. God has a plan. I just wish He'd share a little bit of it with us, though. Keep sending your mom the hellos from Heaven. She needs them. We all need them. They mean so very much. So as we celebrate Easter, your mom without you and me without Bryan, we will remember God's promise of salvation and that we will see you both again. I can't wait to meet you. Thanks for being Bryan's heavenly big brother.

Love,

Miss Rose

Ros Bloodsworth

January 10, 2005

Dear Matt,

By now you have seen your Aunt Karen B., Please take care of each other and always remember many people miss you both very much.

Love,

Ros Bloodsworth

November 9, 2004

Dearest Matt and Patti

You were both sent from Heaven to be ambassadors of Christ. Though Matt you life was cut short your love was very huge. The love for and from your mom is never ending. There is, and always will be a spot in my heart for you two. Although two you were as one. Matt you live on in your Mom, you watch over her always and though you long to be with her in body you are always there in spirit. Patti for you, Matt lives in you everyday and though you never forget your lost you joy is in you.

God Bless You, I Love You Much.

Kathleen Suter

October 18, 2004

Although I only knew you briefly, I know you are an angel in heaven with my son Brandon. Please watch over all of us & be each other's strength. I know we all will be together soon. Please know that there isn't a day that doesn't go by that I do not think about either of you.

cindy tighe

March 30, 2004

Patty, tis me. My heart is with you. Hang in there and love u baby, Cindo

A SIGN THAT FELL OUT OF THE SKY FROM MATTHEW

TWEETY LEE

March 26, 2004

HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MATTHEW! I KNOW YOUR PARTYING WITH UNCLE MICHAEL AND G-G MOM ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. I KNOW WHAT WE WOULD BE DOING TONIGHT IF YOU WERE HERE! (HAHA) I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THEN YOU WILL EVER KNOW.

LOVE ALWAYS,
TWEETY

leslie Updegraff

March 20, 2004

Hi Patty,

Happy "Birth" day to you and Matt!!What a great coach you were at the birth of David Matthew. I don't know if I ever thanked you...so Thank You for being my Coach! Thank you more for being my friend and a Great Aunt Pabby. I love to see you smile and you always put one on my face as well. I am glad that you will be getting the Mosaleum for you and Matt and Chrissy. I know it will put you somewhat at ease. I won't be here for Matthews birthday but you know I will as always be praying for you. I Love You!

Your friend,

Leslie, and David Matthew

Toni Brown

March 16, 2004

Dear Patty,

It's me Toni, Robert and Trish's daughter. I'm sorry it took so long for me to write something, but I never really knew what to say. I'm sorry for your loss I know even now it must still be hard. Take care.

Love,

Toni Brown (nee-Kelly)

TWEETY LEE

January 18, 2004

Dear God,
Please help bring peace to my family and myself! It's been almost two years now and I pray every night the pain of lossing my Matthew will become easier, but the reminder of him will stay with me. I know everything is done for a reason but I havn't found the reason for this one yet. My heart breaks for my Aunt Ratty and the rest of my family. We have seen a lot of loss and pain in our family and Matthew was the only cousin, and brother I had. I pray that if he can't be here on earth with us please send him to be our Angel and send him as often as you can into our dreams. And please do not let us forget the little things about him like his voice, laugh, sense of humor, and most of all his absolute loyal and unselfish personality. Matthew was the kindest, non-judgmental person I have ever known. Please keep those memories as fresh in our minds as if it were just yesterday. I love you Matthew!

Love,&l t;br>Tweety

Patty Kline

January 6, 2004

Dear God,

Could I have one more day with my one and only son? I need you to add more hours to this day. Please grant me one more day with Matthew. The day I would like to have is March 2, 2002. Please turn back the hands of time. We can plan the day I want, not the way that you had plannned. Your word says, "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it." Did you rejoice the day that you lost your one and only son? Yes, I know you did, but I am only human. My joy has been taken.

Please let me have this one day back and remember to let it be my will and not yours. Let's start this day over. These are my plans.

It's Saturday morning, March 2, 2002. I am standing outside his bedroom door. Matt is watching his favorite cartoons. I love his laugh. I have treasured this sound for eighteen years. I cannot get enough. I want to stand here for hours.

Matt always says, "I love you Mom, see you in the morning!" I will see my son. What a great day! Now this will be like all the mornings we've shared before.

We'll have breakfast and watch cartoons together. I'll make all his favorites. He loves french toast, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, cream chipped beef and eggs. Matthew also like to cook for me. I will enjoy hearing him bang the pots and pans around. The kitchen will be a mess. Maybe he will serve me my breakfast in bed, just like so many times before. Life doesn't get any better than this! Please let me have this day.

We will need some snow today. We are going sled riding and snow boarding. I love watching Matthew in the snow. I won't even turn my head when he jumps the ramps. The ramps are so dangerous, but today I will have no fear because I know that you love my boy. You love him even more than I do. Thank you for camping your angels all around him. We will build snowmen and have snowball fights. It's so much fun to have a son!

Matt and I will come inside for something warm to drin. We will talk for hours and like always I will remind him of how much I love him. I will tell him how grateful I am that you put him in my life. Didn't you hear me all these years? I always thanked you for giving me Matt, not taking him away!

We will go on the perfect fishing trip. I'll even let Matt teach me how to hook the worm. I'll thank you for the sunshine. We will wait patiently for the fish to bite. I could wait here forever, I will not take my eyes off of him for a second. Matt and I will walk to the top of the cliff. I will not be upset when he dives in the water. I'll ask him to do it over and over. I'll be reminded of your word. "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strengh; they shall mount up with wings like eagles." What a beautiful sight!

This is my day. But I still want you to be a part of it. Just don't take over with your plans. When we go to the ocean we will need you to adjust the waves. We want the biggest waves you have. We will ride the waves forever. We will swim to the end of your ocean. I need this day to last forever.

I still have many places to go with Matt. We have paintball fields, arcades, dinners, shopping, the races, target shooting, canoeing, visiting family and friends, and vacations, just to mention a few. Matt wants to give me a ride on his motorcycle. I'll hold on and never let him go. You have to give me this day back.

We also have holidays and birthdays to celebrate. He has dreams to follow. He wants to join the army. I know that he will make a great father one day and eventually be a grandad too. What about his dreams that only you know about? Don't you see that my will is better than yours?

I'm only asking you for one more endless day. Matthew lived 6,911 days. Please let us have day 6,912.

Amen

P.S. Dear God,

I am sorry that I do not understand your ways. I know that your word says, "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." This is hard for me to do.

I will be forever grateful for the 6,911 days that you blessed me with Matthew. He was truly a gift from you. I'm sorry I want more.

Love,

Pztty

Karen Crane

January 6, 2004

Matthew,

I want you to know how happy your baby girl is that she met Roxy. Sunday night, your Mom showed your baby your hat that you use to paint in and she knew exactly whose hat it was. She ran around with it in her mouth and after your Mom put it away, she ran over to the chest that she keeps it in. She loves you so much and will never forget who you are. Roxy and her get along so good together, except when Roxy has food or a treat, she is a meanie. Krissy pays her no mind though. She just looks at her like "whatever". Anyway, I hope you are watching down from heaven and you can see how much your baby and my baby love each other. It makes your Mom very very happy to see them play together. Oh by the way, Krissy loves cheese, even the no fat cheese.

Kim Wistuba-Gianotti

January 5, 2004

Dear Matt, I want to send you a special thank you from my heart. I know you and my Mom had something to do with your Mom and I (my earth angel) meeting. What a special friend I have in her. I'll look after Krissy and her for you, please let my Mom take care of you, it's what she does best. My prayers are with you and it warms our hearts to know my Mom and you are looking over us. Love, Kim

TWEETY LEE

January 2, 2004

DEAR MATTHEW,

IT'S JANUARY 2, 2004 AND IT'S MY BIRTHDAY BUT SOMEHOW EVERY HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY JUST DOESNT FEEL THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I MISS YOU LIKE YOU COULD NEVER IMAGINE. DONT WORRY YOUR MOMS TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOUR BABY GIRL MAYBE FEEDING HER A LITTLE TOO MUCH BUT I LET HER KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THAT!! IM LIVING IN YOUR HOUSE NOW AND I KNOW YOUR HERE WATCHING OVER ME, IVE NEVER FELT SO SAFE IN MY LIFE. I CANT WAIT FOR THE DAY TO COME I GET TO SEE YOU AGAIN, I THINK ALL THE TIME WHAT WOULD I SAY TO YOU IF I SAW YOU AND I NEVER COME UP WITH ANY WORDS I JUST WANT TO HOLD YOU AND NEVER LET YOU GO. MY FRIEND GREG IS NOW IN HEAVEN ASLO SO SHOW HIM AROUND. PLEASE KEEP WATCHING OVER US DOWN HERE WE REALLY NEED IT MORE THEN EVER, AND PLEASE SPEND A LITTLE EXTRA TIME WITH MY MOM, SHE NEEDS AN ANGEL RIGHT NOW LOOKING OVER HER, PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO UNCLE MIKE AND GG MOM ALSO. I LOVE YOU AND WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER.

LOVE ALWAYS,

TWEETY

Karen Crane

November 28, 2003

Patty, I am so happy that Roxy and I met you and Krissy. It was positively fate without a doubt. I know when we go visit the cemetary with our babies, Matthew will be so happy to know that Krissy has made a friend for life. I look so forward to many more shared memories between us.

Sharon

November 11, 2003

Dear Patty:

Through the years I have often thought of you and Matt and always with a smile, and whenever I’ve seen you, its been great. But today was very sad, I was happy to see you as always I would be, but when I asked about Matt, my heart sank.

Matt was such a sweet, adorable, precious gift of God, little boy, and you were a very loving mom. Matt was a gift to you, you were a gift to him, and the both of you became a gift to everyone who knew you. Me Included. I smile inside when I see you and Matt in my mind; it’s a wonderful picture I will always have.

I thank God for the comfort in knowing Matt is with Him right now and for all eternity. It is so sad to know he's not here with you, where we think he should be, and where I know you want him to be, because you love him so much. But I thank God for His loving kindness and His wisdom, and that He will comfort you, and hold you in His safe and loving arms until you are strong on your own.

I love you Patty, you bring a smile to my heart. I pray God's favor on you. I pray He will take you places with Him you have never been before and that He will continue to use your life to brighten others.

Little grown up Matt is with the Lord now, he is perfect, and he loves you from where he is. I thank the Lord that He gives the peace that passes all understanding. For through Him in your life, you can wake up and breathe each day, and you can find hope in new days. Patty, you have life to live, and the Lord will help you live it. Reach out and touch the Lord Patty, He has always loved you so much, after all, He gave you love, He gave you Matt, and you will always have that love; His and Matt’s love will be with you always, their love will always be yours.

Love Sharon

Debs Reality

February 11, 2003

Dear Dear Sweet Patty, isn't it ironic that the loss of our sons brought us together, Matt & Big Ry your Mama's miss you so very very much, we are thankful you are in a beautiful peaceful place, and our faith tells us both you are happier then you have ever been, because you are now in Paradise, your mothers are back here on earth and we miss you terribly, and we long for the day we can join you both on the other side and be with you again, until then know that you are loved & greatly missed by your Mama's, Patty I told you before, and I'll tell you again, our Bond runs deep, it was our sons that brought us together, and we'll stick side by side here, till we join them there, God bless the 4 of us, Patty & Matt and Debbie & Big Ry!!!

SHIRLEY TELFER-SIMPSON

February 10, 2003

HI PATTY,

I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I AM AT WORK AND DECIDED TO VISIT THE WEB SITE.I CANT STOP CRYING ALL I CAN SEE IN MY MIND'S EYE IS LITTLE RED HEADED MATT. I AM SURE HE HAD GROWN UP TO BE A GREAT YOUNG MAN. I PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH YOU NEED TO GET THROUGH EACH DAY.ALL MY LOVE SHIRLEY.

PS I RECEIVE YOUR NUMBER FROM TONY AND WILL GIVE YOU A CALL

Lauren

February 6, 2003

Matt,

After everything we went through you remained my friend. There was nothing you wouldn't do for me. You were the best friend anyone could of had. No matter what time of day or night it was I knew if I ever needed anything you were there, and you proved that to me many times. I love you for everything you've done. You are such a great person. I can't put into words how much i miss you. Not a day goes by that I dont think about you. I have pictures of you in my car and my room. I miss all the times you'd show up at my house at the craziest hours, just to talk and make sure I was okay. That meant the world to me. I never had someone like you in my life, and I know I never will. I will never forget the things you told me, I've kept my promises to you. I always think about the last time I saw you. It was February 25th. I hadn't seen you in a while, and you just showed up at like 11:45 p.m. and my brother told me you were outback. I was so happy because I hadn't seen you in along time. I remember I had just got my car and we went outside and just talked about everything. If I would of known that was the last time I would of saw you, I would of never let you leave. Sometimes I just sit and think about how everyday after school you'd come over my house and all of us would hang out. We would have so much fun. I miss you and love you so much.You really meant the world to me, and I know you know that. I'm so glad that after everything we went through we stayed friends, and you never ever forgot about me.

I love you,

Lauren

Lauren

February 6, 2003

Matt,

No matter what happened between us, we stayed friends. You were the best friend anyone could ever have, and you proved that to me so many times.You would always be there for me.I could tell you anything or call you anytime and you'd be right there for me, no matter what time or day it was . I always think about the times we'd hang out, and I miss it more than anything. I think about the times you'd just show up at my house at the craziest hours just to talk to and make sure I was okay. That meant so much to me. We had some really good times, and i'll never forget them,ever. I have pictures of you in my car and my room.Theres not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. I love you and I miss you so much.

mom lee

October 21, 2002

IN MEMORY OF MY MATT,

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM.I NEVER THOUGHT THAT I COULD LOVE HIM MORE THEN I DID WHILE HE WAS HERE.BUT NOW I KNOW THAT I LOVE HIM MORE EVERYDAY. YOU ARE SO MISSED AND LOVED. SEE YOU IN THE MOURNING.YOU USED TO SAY.I LOVE YOU TOO.MATT WILL ALWAYS BE MY BABY.AND ONE DAY WHEN THE DEAR LORD SEES FIT I WILL SEE MY BOY IN THE MOURNING.IN THE MEANWHILE MATT'S MEMORY WILL HELP ME LIVE THIS LIFE.AND MOST OF ALL GOD'S GRACE.

Deb's Reality

October 1, 2002

dearest Patti Cakes,

c ya in the mornin!!!

luv, debs!

jane williams

July 19, 2002

This is for patti,her beloved son and thier dog,

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them,

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Brittany (beanie)

July 16, 2002

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

*I saw this poem and it made me think of you*

Ryan's Mom

July 15, 2002

Patty Cakes, I would like share this with you today...

It's called, "Our Friendship"!!!

Our friendship is so special

so precious and so true

If ever you need me

I'll be right here for you...

I've searched high & low

and never could find

a friendship as wonderful

as yours & mine

So, here's a Great Big Hug for you

and a little kiss on your cheek for you too

Thank you for being my friend

and Thank you most of all

for being you!!!

luv Debs!

Ryan's Mom

July 15, 2002

Patty, I wanted to add this to the site, it is from a Bereavement Newsletter & it is called, "Listen"

Listen, gentle people, & hear my truest needs... I hear you stumbling for words, Relax,,, there are no words...I hear you remebering a funny story about my loved one or looking embarrassed, because you may have laughed about something funny you remembered about my son, Share it with me, let me laugh with you, It gives me something to hold close to in the middle of the nite.. when I only feel pain ... Be your happy self & let me be me. On days I can laugh, I will. On day when I can speak of my loved one, I need you to share my memories... You Don't Have to Have All The Answers, as I will learn to live without them, You don't have to pretend my love one never existed, thinking I might forget if you do. Please allow me to freely speak his name & Please feel free to speak it too... He is always there, that one I love so deeply,,, He will always be a part of who I am, If you try & take that from me, I will be less of who I am... Let us All Remember MATTHEW!!!

Leslie Updegraff

July 14, 2002

Howdy Patty,

I was just checking out the lovely poems sent to you. I managed to read them all and of course the tears are still streaming down my face. I couldn't just close out without leaving you a note. You are truly blessed and I am amazed at how many angels are around you. Amazed but not surprised. I know they are there if we just open our eyes. God is truly good to all of us. I am sitting thinking about the baby I have growing in me and I am so scared. I don't know how I could endure the pain you have gone thru. I only hope that I will be as good of a Mom as you are. And you can put me in my place if I am not.

Just thinking about you and Matt. Know that I love you and pray for you daily. Keep on Keepin on.

Love, The energizer bunny who's butt keeps on going and going.

Leslie

Ms. Patty Lee Kline

July 8, 2002

This Message is for my dear FireWork Angels, that I met up Carney School, during the 4th of July evening. I want the 3 of you to know that you were a direct answer to a prayer I had been praying. Tragically, This was my first 4th of July without my Very Dear Son Matthew Lee... and every 4th of July we had a standing appoitment to which he would give me a special fire work show, just the 2 of us. This is among some of my fondest memories of my very dear son. I needed some firework angels to perform a firework show for me this year, and I prayed and Lo & Behold God sent the 3 of you to me. I want to especially thank the one boy that personally assisted me in lighting one firework. I would like to know your names and if you should read this message, please leave me a message as to how I can get ahold of you guys sometime. With Love, from Miss Patty, (Matt's Mom) God bless my 3 firework angels from God...

Deb's Reality

June 11, 2002

Patty Cakes, I found one more, and I just can't resist: it is called, Hello-Goodbye & it is by Michael W. Smith,

Where's the navigator of your destiny?

Where is the dealer of this hand?

Who can explain life & it's berivity

'Cause there is nothing here I can understand.

You and I had barely met

and I just was not ready to let you go yet,

Matt/Ryan hello, good-bye,

We shall see you both on the other side

Matt/Ryan, sweet child of mine

We shall see you both on the other side

And so I will hold your precious hand in mine

for the hardest thing I've ever had to face

Heaven calls for you before it called for me

When you get there my love

please save me a place

A place where I can share your smiles

and I can hold you for more then just a little while...

Deb's Reality

June 11, 2002

Dear Patty Cakes, I found another very beautiful poem, for you & I...

all of my luv, Debs

Gone beyond the gate

We must all pass someday

You took a huge part of me

and left behind

a broken heart left here to play

This sad/sweet music

The air that I breathe fills me with longing

I thought that I saw your face in the crowd

But that couldn't be

'Cuz you are beyond the stars...

One more time

I'd love to see you my son

one more time

I'd wish I could just hold your hand

One more time

if I could just look into your eyes

and tell you I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO

One more time

Here inside of a dream

I see you standing on a hill

You smile, then turn away

Now I must go---the air is filled

with such sad/sweet music

I open my eyes again and feel the longing

I thought that I heard your voice

call my name

but that couldn't be,,,

'Cuz you now walk beyond the stars...

"One More Time", Song Lyrics

by Terry Scott Taylor

MATT'S MOM LEE KLINE

June 8, 2002

MATT'S STONE WILL BE COMING IN SOON. THE END OF JUNE OR BEGINNING OF JULY.IT WILL BE POSTED.MY NUMBER IS 410 444-5807. LOVE,

PATTY

MATT'S MOM LEE- KLINE

June 8, 2002

Dear Matt,

It is Saturday night,June 2nd.My heart is pounding so hard.It has been three months today.Its been three months since I heard your voice,touched you,held you,hugged you,rubed your head for luck,naged to you,Or most of all hear you say MOM,OR MOMMY when you would want to butter me up.I can't live without you.But I am.I can't feel,laugh,think,dream,love,but I will try.I know I'll never LOVE again.Not like the LOVE that I HAVE for YOU.MATT I think of you always.I hope you can feel my love to you.You are all I think about. I wake up and you are my first thought.I walk threw the day and look for you.God has given me some comfort.That I will see you again.But I will hurt until that day.LOVE 4EVER MOMMY

Cindy Tighe

June 7, 2002

Hi Patty. Been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. The Mr. Buds and I have you in our prayers. Stop by and see us and I am sure the Buds would love to have you sit and have lunch with them one day. God Bless you, Cindy (Perring)

Deb's Reality

June 5, 2002

Patty Cakes, per your request, I am including a copy of a Poem, I found through the compassionate friends, web page... It is entitled:

A Love Song:

The mention of my CHILD's NAME

may bring tears to my eyes

but it never fails to bring

Music to my ears

If you really are my friend,

please don't keep me

from hearing the Beautiful Music

It soothes my broken heart

and fills my soul with love!!!

By, Nancy Williams,

Mother of Gregory

located in the state of New Jersey

For those who are living among, someone who has lost a child, this is a valuable lesson to behold...

Luv Debs!!!

Deb's Reality

May 30, 2002

Patty Cakes, How is it going,I can not talk to you as much now that I have a job. I am at work while you are no doubt laying out in the yard with Baby Gal looking for 4 leaf clovers, Well you do have the life!!!I am looking forward to our next Harley Davidson adventure, luv your show babe! signed Deb's Reality...

Tom Wontrop

May 30, 2002

HE ADDS TO THE BURDEN

by Ed Miller

In mercy He adds to the cross I must carry

In grace every trial by Him is bestowed;

He knows in my weakness, I'll run straight to Jesus

He adds to the burden to lighten the load!

Some burdens, I try, in my own strength to carry

Some problems, I think my own wisdom can solve;

So God adds a weight, then I run from beneath it;

I cry to the Lord and the pressures dissolve!

The Lord knows my frame and the strength of my shoulder;

He knows how I struggle, my labor He sees;

And in His great wisdom, He adds an affliction;

Proportioned in love to bring me to my knees!

Danielle Tucci

May 29, 2002

Dear Matt,

I had so many things to say to you after that last time we talked. I wasn't nearly as good to you as you were to me. True friends are very hard to come by. You were a true friend to almost everyone who knew you. You know I loved you deep down always no matter what happened. I don't know many people who would drive all the way to Ocean City just to make sure I was ok. You only stayed 20 min but it ment so much to me that you cared. You will always be in my heart abd I love you . I just have a weird way of showing it.

Love,

Danielle

Joyce Malone

May 15, 2002

Dear Matthew.....I didn't really have a chance to know you, but I know that your Mom and your Aunt loved you very much and cherished every minute that they had with with. You have truly touched their lives and I know that you are watching over them with special, tender care....please tell my Mom hi when you see her in Heaven! Don't worry, she will take good care of you until you are reunited again with your Mom....until then, don't worry about your Mom or Aunt....we are looking after them here on Earth! God Bless You. You are a special child of God!

debs reality

May 15, 2002

Dear Patty, Hi, I am at the Library printing out a letter. I wanted to say hi, and say I can't wait to see the bricks, luv from Mamma Dukes to the other Mamma Duke!

MATT'S MOM LEE

May 10, 2002

DEAR JOHN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. MATT AND I LOVE YOU.PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU.YOU WERE VERY IMPORTANT IN MATT'S LIFE. I WIL ALWAYS HOLD A SPOT IN MY HEART FOR YOU.I AM SORRY FOR NOT SETTING AGOOD EXSAMPLE TO YOU.LIFE IS PRECIOUS.AND WE HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.AND ALWAYS BE CAREFUL WITH OUR GIFT OF LIFE AND EACH OTHER.THERE IS A ANGEL WATCHING OVER US.YOU HAVE TWO .LOVE,PATTY P.S. I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU ON MOTHERS DAY.

The Mamma Dukes Team

May 8, 2002

dear eddie! Patty and I are worried about you and we are both at the library this morning, we are going to pray for you that our dear Lord will touch your heart life and soul in a special way, and somehow our boys might look down from above and shine down on you and speak deep to your soul about Gods grace and incredible mercy and his very & most unconditional love to you and all of us here on earth and in heaven above, mad love 2 u eddie, if you need Patty or I, you know where we be gee! from the momma dukes team!

Patty & Deb Nut Cakes

May 8, 2002

Dearest Matt & Ryan, Good morning to the both of you darling cup cakes!!! Your mom & I are at the library now, looking up at the both of you, we just came from breakfast and matthew darling of course your mother once again caused a HUGE scene!!! and yes my darling she did treat !!! mad luv to the both of you, keep it real we love you from the momma dukes!!! team!!!

beanie

May 7, 2002

The face of an angel is all that is hear

One beautiful freckle equals one terrified tear

Not ready to leave but has to go

Wanting to go back but God says no

An angel is what he was meant to be

Now think of all that he can see

In the night we sleep, in the day we cry

As he watches us all from his star in the sky.

Matt- I know you're up there with my Poppy now and I hope you guys are taking good care of each other and my uncle mike. I miss all you guys. And im taking good care of youre car. Imsure youll ride with me sometimes (if I ever get my license!)

Britt

Mom Patty

May 4, 2002

Dear Matt,

I am thinking of you always.

You were so good to me.YOU ARE SO

LOVED. You made my life so worth living. Matt THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS

SHOWING ME YOUR LOVE.You have given

me enough love to last the rest of my life.Now I will wait to be with

my one and only son again.And until

then I will never be the same.I WIL LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS.LOVE,MOM XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Kristy Fleming

May 4, 2002

Dear Matt,

I love you and will miss you.I wish you were here.I know your waching over me in heaven.

Love

Kristy your sister

Luke Fleming

May 4, 2002

dear matt i really miss you a whole lot and i wish you were here so we could spend a lot more good times . i know your up in heven

smileing down at me and i know you are at peace. love luke

Megan Snyder

May 1, 2002

Matt-

You'll be missed by everyone. Everyday I wish that we could of been better friends. And I wish I would of had that last chance to say goodbye. God has brought you to a better place. I love you, Matt.

nikki bouloubassis

May 1, 2002

I know how difficult it is to lose loved ones. And I also know how wonderful it feels to know that they are still with us every single day. The only difference is that we cannot see them. However, we can still talk to them, because they are always listening. And at times we can even feel thier presents with us. I believe that matt and ryan have become the best of friends. And I think it pleases them so much to see thier mothers come together and move on with each other. Matt and Ryan will not be forgotten. I'd like to take this moment to thank matthew for the good memories he has given me.

~puffy

Debs Reality

April 28, 2002

dear Patty, I submitted a poem yesterday but is not up yet

I will put the one on today that Michael wrote for you this morning, Sunday 4/28/02

you will like it very much, I will also drop the paperwork off at your house, luv your friend, Deb!

To: Patti

From: Michael Sheahy

About: a special young man

MATT

A significant place can be so special

And a quiet moment can last

Tell me, where do two mothers go

When time goes too fast

They dwell where a memory can be made

And a sweet sound can be heard

Here, the wonderful chorus of music

Is played by a tiny bird

While all is forgotten by perfect love

Our minds are set on only one thing

As Jesus holds Matt in His arms

Nothing stands in His way

But before you & I dream away

And vanish from reality

Let’s make time to pray

And spread our wings of unselfishness

For we too, will fly someday

So far and so deep

Your son has no more cares or worries

Now you can rest in peace.

04/28/02

p.s. life will never give you your son back, but Jesus will allow you to see him again and He will let you love him 4 ever.

He love’s you Patti.

Patty Kline

April 26, 2002

Hi Friends of Matthew,

I was at Matt's grave the other day and found a wonderful picture of my son left on his gravesite. I took the picture because I loved it so much and it was going to rain and did not want it to get ruined. I would like to find out who put the picture there so I can get the negative. It was such an awesome picture of Matt that I would love to make some copies of it.

Also, if anyone has any pictures of Matt I would love to see them and posible get the negatives or make copies of them. Even if you don't have any pictures, perhaps you may have a happy story that includes Matt, that you could share with me. Thanks!!! I Love You Guys,

Patty

410-444-5807

2808 Louise Ave.

Baltimore, Md. 21214

Deb's Reality

April 22, 2002

Dearest Patty! My girlfriend wrote this poem for me, after Ryan passed away, I wanted to share it with you. it is called, "The Gentle Giant"

He came – with his pudgy round self, into his mothers life & heart

Her life would never, ever be the same.

She protected and she cherished him – more than any of us would ever know.

He lived in her heart every day. He was her focus. He was her very breath.

His hopes, his fears, his pain were realized – she called them her own.

Though tall and strong, he was gentle and kind.

Though troubled and pained, he loved and hoped.

As he passed our way, he was crying out.

Some of us heard, some of us attempted to relieve his precious hurting heart.

But none heard and saw so clearly as,

The One who loved him and called him His own.

So He was there when all went dark – a presence of love and light,

And He cradled that gentle giant in his arms,

Picked him up, took him away and tenderly said,

“Now you are safe, dear precious one and you shall hurt no more.”

“Now you are free and forever more you shall live.”

Written by Catherine Armstrong

Sometime in May 2001…

Patty

April 20, 2002

DEAR BEANIE, THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME I LOVE YOU. LOVE AUNT RATTY.

Deb's Reality

April 19, 2002

My most dearest friend Patty!!!

I am submitting one of my dear Michaels very beautiful poems to share with everyone here!!! May God bless us and keep us in His Constant Care and Love!!!

1 Year Later

I’m hungry

Jesus, feed me, when need be

Hold me close, come near

Be here in my life

I thank your for the good days

And for the bad

I praise You for being

The very best I ever had

Today, I need a post to lean on

I’m suffering from grief

Hold me up Lord, my heart is bruised

It’s so beyond my belief

My brother is gone

But I truly trust in You

I will not question, My God

I will faithfully stand for you

Never against you, I love you

Ryan you listen, I will always Love You!!!

And won’t forget or pass you on

I will patiently wait to see you again

I was doing good until you left

Now I’m empty inside

With a hole in my chest

I told You Jesus could help Your Heart to rest !!!

By, Michael J. Sheahy

Deb's Reality

April 19, 2002

Dear Patty: Good morning my dearest friend, I wanted to share this with you, I wrote this on Ryans' 21st BDay!Bonding With My Son…

He was sunshine,

He radiated of brightness…

He looked like a garden to me,

Full of lovely & beautiful flowers…

Permeating the surrounding air,

With a first time fragrance…

I inhaled & exhaled fully,

Tasting of life for the first time…

He filled me with a feeling

of soft, fluffy clouds,

and baby blue carpet of sky…

He, was Ryan…

Arriving at this place, via my womb,

I came alive…

By, Deborah Sheahy

On 5/4/98

Ryans 21st Bday

michael sheahy

April 14, 2002

Dear Patti,

I to am sorry to hear about your son. I beleive in jesus. That is the reason we ever have to cry or to laugh. My advice to you for the upcoming months of your life, is to listen. Just hear how people move from here to heaven. You feel free to greive, tell your stories of your wonderful son and how he never got to spread his earthly wings. Be honest with God and he will surely honor you. As hard as this may be, thank him for taking the only thing you didn't want to lose. The Lord loves you more than you could ever love your son. And he never makes a mistake.

Why cry?

Nice people cry, and trust me.

Crying enough tears will soften your face.

If wiped away by God,

your pain stays in his embrace.

But if to many tears stay backed up,

and never get let go.

Your insides will know it,

and all your anger will show.

Just let it out.

Open your heart and let it be free.

Cry when your sad,

talk about how you greive.

But I beleive,

you should laugh when you feel it.

Because if you were to sob,

it would be the same feeling.

Happy and sad are one in the same.

They just tend to come out,

in two totally different ways.

Real men cry because,

they don't want to die.

We keep our eyes on Jesus.

And our hearts on cry.

Always release the pain.

Just give it to Christ thats why we cry.

peace and love mike

Deborah (Deb's Reality) Sheahy

April 12, 2002

Dearest Debbie, thank you so much for posting to me. I want you to know that your sister is such a God-Sent and Gift from Heaven to me... I have never before so easily bonded with anyone before in my life. Your sister is a very rare & precious gem in this life and truly she is a special angel from Heaven. I really believe that she saved my life when I met her, and she knows the personal story behind that. I love her so, and while I wait to go and join my Big Ry someday, I will now more joyfully appreciate my life with your sister Patty as my very dear friend and partner in crime and capers. (tee hee) !!!signed, Deb's Reality...

Debbie Robinson

April 12, 2002

Dear Debbie,

Thank you for being there for my sister! I know God put you two together! I'm sure Ryan & Matthew are hanging together wondering what you two crazy nuts are going to do next! I am so much more aware that God does send his Angles to help us now. I know your son Ryan must of been one special man, I know my nephew Matt was. Their on the vacation of eternity. If we can only see them I think we would be envious. You and Patti stay out of trouble (you don't want your Angles getting their wings in an uproar)!

Love, Debbie (Matthew's Aunt)

patti lee-kline

April 11, 2002

Dear Mike,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your big brother Ryan! I know him because of the great love you and your mom have for him now, and other people who's life he has touched. Thank God LOVE remains.

p.s.

please post one of your writings on this site, there beautiful

lots of love

Patti

Tweety Lee

April 11, 2002

Dear Mama,

I can't even begin to tell you how very much I miss you! I'm trying so hard to stay stong each and every day I think about you so much I hope you are here watching over me. Im trying to keep things together down here it's so hard because evey time i see your mom my heart hurts for her. She misses you soooo much. There are so many things that I keep wanting to tell you I never realized how much you and I shared together until now. I know your with Uncle Michael and G.G. Mom now I can't wait to see all of you. Please keep watching over us down here we really need you I love you soo very much and I can't wait to see my Mama again.

love always

and forever

TWEETY

Patty (MOM) April 8, 2002 2:55 a.m.

April 10, 2002

Dear Matt, I LOVE YOU TOO !!! I want you to help me. I wanted to give you a vacation and make your life easier. I am sorry you always had to work. I told my friend Leslie that I had a Bad Feeling that Friday night. I couldn't "shake" it. I had no idea that I was about to say Good Bye to My World. You gave me so much. I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER, Your MOM !!!

Deborah Sheahy

April 10, 2002

dear lil Matt, as your mom told me that everyone refers to you as, I have quite recently met your mom, through a group called, Compassionate Friends. We, Matt, that would be your mother & I, now attend these meetings Matt, because we lost the utmost beloved & very precious gifts of our lives, that would be you and my darling Ry, Matt honey!!! Matt, your mom has told me so much about you, she has shared, pictures, cards, notes, and most of all the love that she holds so deeply and richly in her heart that she holds for you. Matt, I can only imagine that you have joined up with my darling Big Ry now, please tell Big Ry, Matt that his mother loves him & misses him so very very dearly!!! It is an absolute honor and priviledge for me to learn of you dear Matt, You & Big Ry take good care, and someday your mother and I wait to naturally join you on those streets of gold someday. Matt & Ry, me & Miss Patty love you soooo luv, your mother Deb's reality (lol)!!!

Mom

April 7, 2002

This is a letter that Patti wrote to Matt while 9 months pregnant with Matt: To My Baby, xoxoxo Love Always, Mommy xoxoxoxo

xoxoxoxo

Well today is March 17, 1983, your due date is March 21, 1983. I hope you're on time because I can't wait to hold you in my arms. I love you baby! I'm going to take very good care of you. I want the best for you, Love... to be happy... good health. You are loved. I don't even know if you are a girl or boy but it makes no difference. I Love You. I don't care how old you get, you're still my baby and always will be. I Love You (don't forget) I Love Love Love Love Love Love Love MY BABY!!!! xoxoxoxo

Love, Mommy xoxoxoxox

Deborah Sheahy, (friend)

April 7, 2002

Dearest Patti !!! thanks for your post to me!!! I think Ryan & both tied in the nuttiest mom category. And I just wanted you to know that I can now make it through this desperate walk of walking without my very beloved, dear, precious son, Ryan in this life. I can now make it because of you. We will walk together hand and hand, side by side, friend to friend, mother to mother, because of dear Matt & Big Ry,,, sister to sister because of dear Jesus!!! We will walk this road together until we join our beloved Sons, when the day comes that we will meet them & join them in the sky !!! Hallejuah!!!! Praise be to Almighty God, and His very own dear precious, the Very Son of God, Jesus of Nazareth!!! Thanks be to God from whom all Blessings Flow! and Patti you are a most precious blessing!!!

Patty (Mom)

April 7, 2002

Dear Debbie,

Whatz up! (Besides our angels). I can picture them in heaven, they are probably going back and forth on who has the nutiest mom stories. I wonder who is winning? I know that Matt and Ryan enjoy watching us become friends. I believe that they set the stage for for our friendship. Imagine that! I am glad that the boys found time between walking the streets of gold and swimming in the crystal sea to think of us.

Love Patty

P.S. I am actually looking forward to Mothers Day. Bring Mike and we will set the table for five. I bet the kitchen help will be angels in disguise.

Deborah Sheahy

April 5, 2002

Patti, its deborah from Compassionate Friends, and we both know that Ryan & Matthew are now dancing with all the angels in heaven above, and our most beloved very precious sons, brought the 2 of us together, cuz they love us so and they knew how very much that we needed one another in this life now, Praise be to almighty God for His goodness in giving us to one another so that we now might walk with one another and hold one another up in our catastrophic loss of our most precious, darling baby boys!!!

Matthew James Lee, beloved son

Cheryl King

April 3, 2002

mom

April 1, 2002

March,26 Dear,Matt, I LOVE YOU.

mom

April 1, 2002

Dear precious Matt,

I'm so honored to be your mom. It

seems like yesterday that I brought

you home. You look just like a doll

baby. I could barely put you down.

I was so grateful for the gift that

God gave me. And always will be.

I love you so much. I miss you every

minute and every second of the day.

You did leave me. But your love

remains so much in my heart.

Love always mom. March 24, 2002

4:17a.m.

Anonymous

March 27, 2002

God bless the family.

Brittany (beanie)

March 26, 2002

I know your heart is heavy and your loss great. Your memories of him will thrive in you. As long as you remember the way he lived and the immortal joy you felt because of him, he will never really leave you for very long. It's no small consilation and the comfort we felt alongside of all who knew the loss you feel right now, keeping his name and memory alive is your comfort. When you remember him, think of him, and smile at old memories, you will find that he has never left you, and NEVER will! Time apart is life, and sometimes death, and its not the rage inside that he left us without cause, its the joy we express and the bashful smiles of a silly moment with ones we love. Its never very long until the life memories out weigh the feelings of loss and confusion.

Karen Funk

March 26, 2002

Dear Sweet Patty,

Never ever doubt whether you were a good enough Mother. You were the best. You always give so much love and care about others first and then think about yourself. I know because of that you were an excellant Mom. You are a very special person and I know Matt loved you very much! My prayers are with you!!!

Love,

Karen

heather bryan abrams

March 25, 2002

precious Patty, you and Matt have always been deeply loved by my family. God brought you into our lives years ago and I am so priveledged to have known your beautiful Matt. God wants to meet you at this place and touch you and bring healing and eternal joy to you. His peace passes all understanding. He will carry you through this deep valley, and one day you will see Matt again because he is with the Savior. And Im' sure my dad Curt welcomed him with open arms. They are walking hand and hand with Jesus. What a sight to see! heather and all the Bryan's -Trina,Josh, Elijah, Hannah, and Ezekiel

Beverly Bartholow

March 21, 2002

Dear Patti,

yOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Debbie Robinson

March 20, 2002

THIS IS AN UPDATE FOR GETTING TOGETHER ON MATT'S BIRTHDAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002. IT IS AT PUTTY HILL STATION AND IS FROM 7PM-9PM.

Leslie Updegraff

March 20, 2002

To My Best Friend Patty,

I have written and rewritten this note, and have decided that there are no words that I could type that would express my true feelings. You are a wonderful Mom, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, but most of all a truly great Friend. I am glad you are in my life, and I know Matt felt the same way. You are a fine example to everyone you meet. I can only wish one thing and that is that your Heart gets happier instead of heavier. And if you need help carrying it around....I'll be there. God Speed! Keep on Keepin on girlie!! I Love You! Leslie

Debbie Robinson

March 20, 2002

This is something Matthew wrote when he was a child, in a book, "All About Me".

I love you Mom and I want to kiss my mom right now this second. this minute And everyday until I die. And I will never leave you until I die. And I pray sometimes almost everyday I pray. I play in the swimmimg pool. I'm red headed and I like to play and I do alot of stuff I love you. I love my mom. I love Da Da Luke, Mike. I love Jesus so much I love Jesus so much

patti kline

March 20, 2002

LETTERS FROM PATTI TO MATT WHEN HE WAS AWAY IN NOV.1999.

Dear Matt

(friday night) Hi thank you so much for the christmas card,i loved your drawling,and your right about one thing you are my one and only son. so you have to take care of yourself,without you my life would not have much meaning,so promise me that you will take care of yourself. I love you so much,you will always be number one to me! nobody could ever take your place. Just to see you is great.I love and miss you. Love MOM oooxxx

DEC.1999

You are LOVED AND MISSED here very much. Don't ever forget that your name means(a gift of god)right from the begining he had his hand on you,he is there with you.

love MOM oooxxx

Debbie Robinson

March 19, 2002

PATTI WOULD LIKE TO LET ALL OF MATTHEWS FAMILY & FRIENDS KNOW THAT THE LOVE THAT THEY HAVE FOR MATT AND THE LOVE THAT THEY CONTINUE TO HAVE, HAS TOUCHED HER MORE THEN WORDS CAN SAY. GOD BESS YOU ALL! PATTI WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO GET TOGETHER ON MATTHEW'S BIRTHDAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002. THE TIME IS STILL UNKNOWN, BUT IT WILL BE AT PUTTY HILL STATION ON PUTTY HILL ROAD. YOU CAN CALL ME, MATTHEW'S AUNT DEBBIE AT 410/661-7999 AND I SHOULD KNOW WHAT TIME SOON. PATTI WOULD LIKE TO BLESS YOU AS YOU HAVE BLESSED HER.

Julie Kline

March 19, 2002

Patty, In your time of need, God is there for you. Always turn to him and you will see. Matt is safe where he is now. He was put here on this earth for a reason, that reason in my opinion was for you to find unconditional love, and you did. You will always have that Patty and no one can take that away from you. He made an impact on everybody's life who he had the good grace to meet. Matt is now that perfect angel sitting by God's side watching over you. We will all miss him. My heart goes out to you Patty, if I can do anything for you, please don't hesitate to call me. Brandon says Hi Aunt Ratty and he loves you, that you are in his bedtime prayers. Always remember this Patty, you will see him again and have faith. If you ever need a little smile to brighten the day for you, think about Debbie's Wedding and what Brandon put Matt through. You are a remarkable woman Patty, STAY STRONG

dawn brown

March 16, 2002

dear matt, we all miss you even though we haven't seen you in a long time,you are in a special place in my heart, you where gods best exsample, you showed everything that god asked of us. i tried to believe that he needed you by his side. is much as we all didn't want him to take you from us he is more powerful, and he must have needed someone like you because of who you were. you had more instilled in you than most boys your age. and you had a gift that he needed. you are always in my thoughts and i love you. if you became a guarding angle, like your mom always said my kids had i want you to be their angle. the boys will write soon. dear patti i love you and i feel so much heartbreak, it is taking me some time to deal with this but it as brought me back closer to god. that all i can do to deal with this, my memory of matt sits at the highest of any 18 yr. old i know, so i have to believe he is working with god. if god didn't let you keep him for you and i know you loved him like any mother and more you were the best and he knew that. try to beleive that now he is working with the higher power. and remember he would want his mother to live on the same way you always strived for. i know you will you are the strong one over me , i am not anything diff.with my five. i am strong with this . but you are the true strength. I feel i need to be there for you and i want to be but i am having a hard time dealing with this. i hope you understand you and matt have always meant alot to me, i hold you both close to my heart. always!!

Cindy Tighe

March 11, 2002

My deepest sympathy to Patti, May God Bless you. Cindy, PP

john preisinger

March 8, 2002

you where my little man ill miss you 4 eva i c u when i get there talk to u then lepercon if u read this tweety or ms patti call me at 4438021037 im goin to his grave on the 26 4 his b-day sorry i didnt make it 2 the recaption i stayed at the grave till they made me leave 2 burry 1 of my best friends ill miss him 4 eva i love u matt c ya when i get there peace

Uncle Jim

March 4, 2002

Am so sorry!

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