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for Matthew Murchison
Mom
October 22, 2024
Wow Matthew, I am not sure where the years went but it´s been so long and so hard without you. There are so many things to say so please listen to us. Show me a sign that you are with us. We miss and love you, kids. Hugs to everyone up there!
Love, Mom
Tammi Cliborne
October 21, 2024
I did not know Matt in person, but I married one of his best friends Lee. I have heard so many stories about him that I feel he was a part of my life as well. The love and admiration my husband has for Matt is unlike any I have seen. Thank you Matt for being so great to Lee. You are forever missed.
Debra Estep
May 30, 2022
In remembrance and with my heartfelt thank you for your sacrifice.
Basic Training Friend
February 26, 2021
I knew Murch in basic training and AIT (6 months straight.) I got to know Murch well because both of our last names ended in Mu, and because of Army organizational skills, that meant Murch and I were always near each other. I feel I got to know him well over that period. Funny as hell is what stands out the most to me.
I was in Iraq too when we learned of his passing in a Stars and Stripes article. Me and a few buddies who also attended basic training with Murch were saddend to hear the news. By chance, we were all in the same platoon with him in basic and knew him well.
Condolences to his family and loved ones.
Mom
January 9, 2014
Love and Miss you, Matthew
Frank Valliant
November 2, 2013
Frank Valliant
November 2, 2013
Mom
January 16, 2013
Miss you, Matthew~
Mom
December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas, Matthew. What a fun year we had. Meeting more of your Army gang was such a joy. Hope to continue a yearly MURCHFEST. Kiss Granny and Poppy for me and if you can find Michele, give her a big hug and kiss. Love you so much and wish we could have just one more smile. Keep watching over us and know we are doing alright. Love you.
Valerie Messer
November 11, 2012
i just want you to know that you are in my prayers today (Veterans Day 2012). I'm happy that you were able to meet my Stephanie, she was so nervous prior to coming out there, but you all made her feel like family. Spending time with "Murch's" family really meant a lot to her. Please know that Matthew's sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Valerie (Stephanie (Andy's) mom)
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew M. Murchison:
Please accept my remembrance of Matthew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Mom
August 4, 2011
Matthew,
Here we go. Another year. This is 4 and counting. How is this real? I still can't wrap my head around all this. Time has gone by, things have changed, we have changed but one thing has not. Missing you. Every day, I think of you. That has been my fear that we all stop remembering. Some will and have, but we won't. You are in our hearts and a part of us. We love and miss you so much. Kiss everyone up there for me and till we meet again, baby. I love you.
Love,
Mom
Debbie Murchison-Perri
May 31, 2011
Thank you Jill and Heidi. I know all our Heroes are looking down on us.
Jill McChesney
May 30, 2011
I learned of Matthew's story through Heidi and just wanted you to know I am thinking of you all today
Heidi Perry-Hipp
May 29, 2011
Happy Memorial Day, Matthew. We're all thinking about you. Love you.
-Aunt Heidi
Mom
December 31, 2010
Sweet Matthew,
Christmas was good this year for me. I think Dad had a rough time. No tree for him this year. Watch over him, please. Now a New Year is upon us and I find myself missing you so much more with each passing day. This will be your 4th year and I am not sure we will be accepting it as easy as the last 3. There are so many people that have joined you in Heaven and I try to close my eyes and see you all. A different reunion, huh?
Well, rest sweet man and know I love and miss you so much. Kiss Granny and Poppy for me.
I love you,
Mom
Mom
October 11, 2010
Happy 25th Birthday, Matt. God...I just can't believe this. I had a very rough night last night and today, I figured it was because I went to the hospital about that time 25 years ago. Then shortly after midnight, you arrived. Why did God let us have you then, and now, take you away?
Captain stacey murchison
August 19, 2010
God bless you, we all are proud
Debbie
August 11, 2010
I miss you, Matthew. 3 years and it does not get better.
Love,
Mom
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew M. Murchison:
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
Valerie Messer
May 30, 2010
I am keeping you and your family in my prayers on this holiday that honors those who serve, have served and "gave all". My daughter Stephanie still carries the memory of her best friend and battle buddy "Murch" with her always. He is her forever Hero. May God continue to help ease the pain so you can move forward in life until you are all reunited once again.
Mother of SPC Stephanie Anderson
Mom
April 20, 2010
Miss you, Matthew.
Love,
Mom
January 19, 2010
I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless your family.
Karen Murchison Andrews
Cedar Hill, TX
Debbie Murchison-Perri
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Matthew. I wish you, Granny, Poppy and Grandpa...a Christmas like none other. We miss you like crazy. Merry Christmas in Heaven.
Love and miss you,
Mom
Debbie Murchison-Perri
August 6, 2009
Matthew,
I know it's been a while but we have to write all over the place, to keep your memory alive. It seems fit today to write as I am writing on the 6th. SHE...started all of this so it seems the right time. Now there is Granny AND Poppy with you. How lucky are you? The only grandchild in Heaven with his grandparents. I am so jealous.
2 years has passed. It still does not seem real but I know it is. It hurts but the pain is manageable. I just want you to know, just because we might be getting better, we do NOT and WILL NOT, forget you. I will make sure NO ONE does.
I am just trying to get better so I can live what life I still have, like you wanted me to. Not really sure what that is, but everyone says you would not want me to cry and be depressed. So, I am working hard to get better. Just know this sucks...really bad.
So many people love you and miss you and hopefully we will keep that love, headed your way.
I miss and love you more each day.
Till we meet again, sweet man.
Love,
Mom
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2009
To the family of Spc. Matthew M. Murchison:
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
August 3, 2009
Remembered everyday, never will you be forgotten.
Love and hugs,
The family whose son lies near you and stands with you in Heaven.
Josh Pope
July 27, 2009
My name is Josh I grew up with Matt and finished school by his side. Matt was an amazing Man, Friend, Soldier, and Hero. I too was serving in Iraq at the time Matt was. I want to take the time to tell you Matt that I love you brother and I would give anything to have you back in the fight. To Matts family, you are my family and this country owes you the world for your service and your sons service. "MATT" I love you brother.... Know that we have your back and we will continue to take the fight to those who took you from us with an anger grown from love for you. You are my hero!
Jennifer Roberts
May 25, 2009
Today is memorial day and I would like to thank you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the freemdom of our country. Although we are strangers in life, we are one in GODS family and I pray for your eternal rest and that your spirit may soar freely and you are granted a beautiful castle in the kingdom of heaven.
kevin gibbons
February 24, 2009
to the family of spc murchison
you arent alone in the pain that you feel. the movie on hbo based on the true story was a tearjerker for my family and myself as chance was a 2nd cousin. i also lost my cousin steve on 2-14-09 and his funeral was hard enough just seeing the american flag on his casket explained everything for me. having 2 brothers in the war im in the middle our family cant be torn apart like it happened to a family known as the hubbards from clovis ca. anyways im sorry for your loss and i know matthew, chance, steve, nate, jared and all the other young men who gave their life for our freedom and country wont be forgotten.
rip spc murchinson and please watch over my brothers from heaven
Veronica
October 23, 2008
I'm sorry to find out about your death, i remember e-mailing u and writing u letters, i still have all the letters we wrote to eachother. RIP.
Mom
October 11, 2008
Happy 23rd Birthday, sweet man. I wish I could give you a hug and kiss this morning but my sending kisses up to Heaven will have to do. What a week, huh? DC was a journey I will never forget. Major.. took me around the MALL and the memorials, the momuments and most of all Arlington was amazing yet so emotional. When you died, I guess we were all in shock and at least for me, I could not feel a thing. Going to DC made that time, come back and slap me back into reality. Your not being here, hit me hard as I am still crying as I write this. God, Matthew, we miss you. I can't think of anything more to say other than I love you so much and we all need you to help us. Help Dad and Sa. I think we all are trying to help each other but Dad always keeps things in and Sa...she needs you now. Be with her.
So, Happy Birthday. Hope Heaven gives you another special day. Kiss Granny for me and tell her I love her. I love and miss you both.
August 4, 2008
Shared the special "year anniversary ceremony" with your family today at the cemetary. I know you are up there in Heaven with my son Cpl David M. Unger, beside each other just as you are in the cemetary. Send your family some great memories today and each day to come. All of us fallen families know it really never gets easier, it just stays "different".
Take care.
Diana Pitts
The forever proud mom of the late
Cpl. David M. Unger
KIA Iraq 10/17/2006
Penelope Wakeman
August 4, 2008
Our family shares this day with you in that we lost our hero on August 4th as well. I just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and we're sending you prayers of peace and comfort, today, and everyday.
In Memory of Matthew ~ (Debra Estep)
August 4, 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. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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
Valerie Messer
July 3, 2008
To the Murchison family: As we approach the holiday where we celebrate our independence from Great Britian, it gives me a yet another reason to pause and be greatful to all the men and women over the years who have given their lives for our freedom. It has been almost a year since your son/brother/nephew gave the ultimate sacrifice. Please know that he will always be remembered as a hero. My daughter Stephanie still mourns the loss of her battle buddy "Murch". She even has a new tatoo with his name in it (thought that might make you smile)!! I continue to keep your family in my prayers. God bless.
Mother of Spc. Stephanie Anderson
July 2, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Murchison!
Gail Dodson
March 2, 2008
To the Murchison Family....I am so sorry for your loss. I am an army mom also....I share your pain and sorrow. Matthew is a hero angel now...watching over all of you.
God bless.
Mom
January 12, 2008
Matt,
It's a New Year and 5 months have gone by and I miss you more then before. I know you are happy though and with Granny. I love you,
Love,
Mom
Matt Murchison
November 6, 2007
my name is Matthew Michael Murchison age 21 and i was searching my name through google when i found this website, and other various website pertaining to the same thing. I would like to express my condolences for the family, though i have never met M. Murchison i appreciate everything he has done serving our country. Having the same name as him and age, i feel a sorrow knowing that could have been anyone of our age and that it had to be him, but i am proud to know what he was fighting for. Best of wishes to the family.
Suzanne MacDaniel
September 20, 2007
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folder flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Every second you sacrificed
I hold you in my prayers.
So with one hand on my heart and the other in the air;
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you allow me the honor to salute you with
permission let me say even though I hold no rank know
that from my heart my humble gratitude comes from the
deepest part.
I salute you
I salute you
You are in my thoughts and prayers
.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M. Fisher
12/1/04 (Iraq)
Brenda Basiley
September 9, 2007
A loss for his family and a loss for our country. We will never know all the gifts this admirable young man had to share. My thoughts and prayers are with Matthew's family
Matt and his big sis, Melissa
September 8, 2007
Matt's Medals and Awards
September 8, 2007
Matt and his Puppy
September 8, 2007
Serious Soldier
September 8, 2007
Matthew's Prayer Card
September 8, 2007
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
September 7, 2007
We are deeply saddened at the loss of this brave young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only he can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
September 7, 2007
Rest in peace patriot and soldier.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society, SAR
September 7, 2007
I have just learned of the death of Specialist Matthew M. Murchison. As the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution and speaking for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia, may I most humbly express the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, this American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
valorie
September 6, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Valerie Messer
September 5, 2007
To the parents and family of Matthew Murchison. We have never met, but my daughter served with Matthew in Iraq. They were the best of friends and she continues to grieve the loss of her buddy "Murch". May God's grace and mercy get you through this extremely difficult time. My thoughs and prayers are with you. From the mother of Spc. Stephanie L. Anderson still serving in Iraq.
debbi rivers
August 27, 2007
To the parents of Matthew, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006
Teresa Robinson
August 27, 2007
We are sending our sympathy from Gary and Teresa Robinson and family. We have memories of Matthew and Melissa from some birthday parties our girls attended at your house in Hutchinson. Matthew was the same age as our youngest daughter, Kate. Matt was a rather ornery little guy and always teasing Kate. We continue to pray for you.
Gary and Teresa
Ellen Allan
August 23, 2007
To the Family of Matthew:
We have been blessed to have been served by your son. He was not made to serve, but served voluntarily. God keep you in His constant care during these days of great grief. I am praying for you always.
Michelle, Vince and Maddie
August 22, 2007
Debbie, Michael, Melissa and Bill -
Our hearts are laden with sorrow at the loss of Matthew. It is with bottomless sadness and inadequate words that we send our love and prayers to you. A true hero graced this world with his smile, laughter and infectious personality - our lives were enriched by his presence and blessed by his dedication to our country. I ache knowing the emptiness of arms that long to hold your child one more time. During those maddeningly quiet moments, when loss seems your only companion, I wish you peace and comfort as memories of Matthew fill your heart and the brush of newly found angel wings slip into your waiting embrace. I love you, Deb...
Jim Perri
August 22, 2007
We will always remember the ultimate sacrifice you made for all of us Matthew. Until we meet again.
Uncle Jim, Aunt Judy, Jennifer and Jane
Ronn Massie
August 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Matthew.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Matthew for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Spc. Matthew M. Murchison
Heidi PerryHipp
August 22, 2007
THank you to all of you for your love and support, on behalf of our entire family
Loretta Scotti
August 22, 2007
Thank you Matthew for all that you did to protect and keep this country and my family safe. We All Thank You Matthew M. Murchison....rest in peace.
Tom Gugliuzza
August 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Murchison family in the loss of Matthew. I did not know Matthew, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Matthew you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
August 21, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Murchison and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Murch, we miss you. Watch over us. God bless you!! -SPC Michael Eaddy
August 16, 2007
Jeremy Thomas
August 16, 2007
As one of Matts brothers in arms serving with him in Iraq, I would just like to say Matt was one of the best soldiers I've had the honor in working with. Matt was one of my closest friends and he will be missed deeply by everyone who served with him, Matt will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
PFC. Jeremy Thomas
1st PLT/ 127th MP Co.
August 16, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Stacy Upjohn
August 15, 2007
I did not have the honor to meet Matthew, but I did know his sister Melissa and am saddened to hear about this. My prayers to you all.
Dina Katkansky
August 15, 2007
Our hearts go out to you all for the loss of your honorable son. We cannot begin to tell you how much his service and heroic heart means to us all. We are holding you all close in our hearts and prayers.
With great respect,
The Katkansky Family
Joan A. Murchison
August 14, 2007
Please accept our heartfelt and deepest condolences. I am so very sorry to read of your loss. I have a nephew named Matthew S. Murchison, and I received this google alert. Your Matthew's contribution will never be forgotten. No harm can come to him now as he is safe with God. We have another relative with the Canadian forces who was in Khandahar, Afghanistan, and is currently undergoing additional training back in Canada. We will keep your loved one, you, those serving overseas, and their families in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry but rest-assured, you are not alone as God is holding your hand through this.
Darren Johnson
August 14, 2007
As Mathew's Commanding Officer it was truly an honor for me to have served beside such a honroable and noble young man. My fondest memories of Mathew was his smile, courage and dedication to duty. A selfless servant who never complain about the long hours while patrolling out in dangerous streets of Iraq or providing security during a local meeting with Iraqi officals. You knew that you could always count on Matt.
Michael, Deborah and Melissa words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. Your son was an honorable and was well-respected young man by everyone throughout this command. Matt will never be forgotten and will always have a special place in the hearts of every Soldier within the 127th Military Police Company. It was just an honor for me to have served as your son commanding officer.
DARREN JOHNSON
CPT, MP
Commnader
127th Military Police Company
Graham and Krissy Swenson
August 14, 2007
I just recently joined the 18th MP Brigade and never met Matthew. I just wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to you. We will keep you and Matthew in our prayers.
Rachel W.
August 13, 2007
I visited Matt's funeral today. Though I never met him, I can see how deeply he is loved by friends and family. I used to work with Mike and I wanted to say to him and his family that your son and brother had a beautiful spirit. God bless you all in your time of grief. God will get you through this. We sometimes don't get the answers here on Earth, but I know God's plan is always perfect...whatever it might be. I am so deeply sorry for your lost.
August 13, 2007
PFC Murchison's Family,
Your son and the 127th MP Company have been in my heart and prayers since attending their send off ceremony and watching them leave from Hanau last November. Please accept my condolences for your loss, Matthew's sacrafice and that of your family is forever etched in my memory.
Robin,An MP's Wife
Previously from Hanau
Ashley
August 13, 2007
I went to school with Matt. He was a good guy. I remember having a crush on him in junior high. He was a very sweet person and he had a big heart. God needed him in heaven. Im so sorry for you loss but I hope you know he is in a better place now and he is in gods hands.
Gary Allain
August 12, 2007
Pfc. Matthew M. Murchinson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Casey - Matthew's soldier's angel
August 12, 2007
As I read all of the heart touching entries from so many people, I realize how precious this country that we live in is - and I realized that Matthew must have believed in the country that he selflessly served. I thank him for believing in freedom and what this great country stands for. He has paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we might live in freedom and though he has fallen - he is a hero that will never be forgotten. He is a true American hero - rest in peace with God, Matthew. We send our condolences to the Murchison family please know that you are not alone. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you comfort during this time!
Ann Montgomery Kirby
August 12, 2007
Dear Mike,
I am so terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I ,too, have 2 sons in the service. I never got to meet yout son but if he was as sweet as I remember his father was, then he has blessed this world. My prayers are with you.
Nicole Jesser
August 12, 2007
My heart is sorrowful at your loss. May the life your son lived and the price he paid be remembered, honored, and cherished by all. I pray the peace of the Lord bring comfort in the midst of this great pain.
Janet Mattson
August 11, 2007
Our fallen hero, Pfc. Matthew M. Murchison, will never be forgotten and I thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to our country.
My deepest thoughts and prayers for the Murchison Family, in this great time of sorrow and need.
From a mother-in-law of one serving in Baghdad and a PROUD Soldiers’Angel.
FELIX HERNANDEZ
August 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
FELIX HERNANDEZ
August 11, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Melissa Weston/ Soldiers Angels
August 11, 2007
America mourns with you in the loss of a hero to us all. Matthew's bravery and dedication to our great nation will never be forgotten. God bless you for the sacrifices your family has made for our great country. May God's amazing love and peace sustain you during your time of great sorrow.
Pam Koch
August 11, 2007
Deb, Mike and Melissa you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Matthew. I remember the little dark haired boy running around my rooms a few times. He was always happy and smiling. I will remember him that way. Matthew will be missed; but will be in the hearts of all that knew him. I know we have lost touch in the years, but I thought of you guys often. I remmeber the good times we had. I had asked of you all. I thank you for letting him serve our country so that the children I still care for will have a safe place to live. You will always be in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless you. Love ya!
Alice Hecox
August 11, 2007
My heart goes out to you and your family.God Be with you all.alice mom of a angel soldier.
Gary Jones
August 11, 2007
Matthew,
Thank You for your Service,my prayers go out for you and your loved ones,Rest In Peace,Soldier,you're Home,
May God hold you all ,in the hollow of his hand.
Kristy Anderson
August 11, 2007
God Bless your son!
Rob and Marcia Oom
August 11, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
SHIRLEY DONEY
August 10, 2007
REST IN PEACE MATTHEW, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
lea Giesbrecht
August 10, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Don & Karen Summers
August 10, 2007
No words can ever express the sorrow we feel for your family at this time. We are parents of a son twice deployed to Iraq and by the Grace of our God,has returned safely but is in rotation for a return trip.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and with all those in harm's way. Peace be with all of you.
Cathy Shutts
August 10, 2007
I would like to take just a moment of your time in a very upseting time to say THANK YOU and let you know how Proud so many American people are of your son even though we have never met him or your family. There is a very small percentage of people today that are willing to give there life with no questions only pride, honor, and respect. That says what a true man and hero he truly was. I am so sorry for your lose. Words seem so meaningless at this time when you have lost someone close, but just know in your hearts that there are many many people that are VERY PROUD of him.
Clinton Goheen
August 10, 2007
Murchinson Family from a fellow soldier. I never met Matthew,but I know he was doing what he belived in. I, and many others, Thank You for letting your son serve with us. SFC Clinton Goheen
Bridget Bauer
August 10, 2007
I am so sorry. God bless you in this difficult time. Thank you for Matthew's love of country, his honor, his service, and for his sacrifice. I did not know him personally, but through our work, I am acquainted with his uncle John. I could hear the pride in John's voice as he spoke of his nephew.
I have a niece serving also in Iraq, flying medevac. We often spoke of our "good kid" relatives.
God give you strength.
Debbie and Terry Mason
August 10, 2007
To the family and friends of Matthew,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your fallen Hero.
A Soldier's Prayer
(Author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Our thoughts, prayers and thanks are with you.
M Cheers
August 10, 2007
Below are many people who have never met Matt. As someone who has met and had a short chance to get to know this young man, I'd like to say is a military hero and so much more. In recent years Matt and my sister became best friends (Natalie)he quickly became apart of my family. He was a fine, caring, good young man. Before his service each time I visited "home" he was there...making laughs joking...sitting and relaxing, never minding all the buzz that is created around my family. He seemed to truly enjoy his life.
Matt I just want to say that the Ogilvie and Cheers families love you and miss you.
To the Murchison family...thank you for sharing such a wonderful young man with our family.
Proud American
August 10, 2007
We are free because of the brave.
Thank you for being brave!
Bless your family.
You are my hero, Matt!
Pat Carroll
August 10, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I am grateful for Matthews brave choice to defend us from those who want to hurt us. My child will know that a serviceman is someone to look up to and respect.
Pat Carroll
Chris, Blythe and Walt Jones (Corporate Kids)
August 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sheila
August 10, 2007
A mere "thank you" for the loss of a life to keep our country free seems so little. May your faith in God help you through this sorrowful time. Your son and your family have paid the ultimate price in keeping us free. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lisa
August 10, 2007
Thank you Matthew for the dedication and sacrifice you gave to our country. You and your family are in my thoughts.
K. Gideon
August 10, 2007
I do not know your son. I do not know your family. But I want to say thank you to him for serving our country and for fighting for our freedoms. Without brave people like Matthew our country and our world would be totally different. Thank you for allowing him to serve our country--you should be very proud. I'm very sorry for your loss.
KG
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