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Matthew Dixon Obituary
1/24/1980 to 5/27/2007
Matthew joined the Navy after graduating from Hawthorne High in 1998. He was trained as a Nuclear Electronic Technician rising to the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. He served on the submarine USS Georgia for 6.5 years as a nuclear propulsion operator reactor control. Matt also served as nuclear propulsion plant supervisor reactor control for 2 years and nuclear plant maintenance supervisor for 3 years. He was awarded 2 Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals, 2 Good Conduct Medals and a Global War on Terrorism Medal. Matt also received ribbons for Sea Service Deployment and Submarine Warfare. Survived by his parents, Gary and Susan; sisters, Naomi and Stephanie; grandmothers, Viola Dixon of Juneau, AK and Jeanne Parks of La Puente, CA. There are many aunts and uncles who will miss him also. Services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawthorne Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy Relief Fund or the American Cancer Society. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family a message, share a memory or for directions to services.McCormick Mortuary - Hawthorne
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Dixon
Sean Heap
June 25, 2007
I just got back from a charity marathon which benefitted cancer research. In honor of Matt, I put his name on my jersey and completed a 26.2 mile run saturday. God Bless your family.
Charles Johnson
June 11, 2007
I knew Matt for only 2 short years, while I was on the USS Georgia. There was never a dull moment around him. There was always a smile, always a joke, and always a good attitude. Time underway didn't seem quite as long with him around. I'll miss you brother.
Joshua ganulin
June 8, 2007
I didnt know mat long but he was always friendly in the chow line. and a cook never forgets the friendly guy when it comes to chow.
Thomas Dempsey
June 8, 2007
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Matt during my tour on the USS GEORGIA. Not only was your son involved with operations in the nuclear power plant, but he also volunteered to handle weapons for me in the Torpedo Room. He was one of the best weapons handling members I had on my team! I am truely sorry to hear of his passing. My condolence to your family, I will always remember his professionalism along with his smile and great sense of humor.
autumn and luke bailey
June 7, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Heather Hellrigel
June 7, 2007
I met Matt through my husband. All of us were roommates untill my daughter was a bout a year old. Matt always made laugh. He had nothing but a kind and giving heart. He was always talking about his family and some of the wonderful memories he had. Matt taught me an awesome recipe for a cheesecake, which I dont know how he had the patience to make it, since it took forever. That was Matt though Kind, giving and patient. He spent holidays and birthdays with us, he saw my daughter in the hospital, he helped me take care of my daughter and my husband after my husbands knee surgery. I could go on forever about Matts kindness. We missed hearing from him for these past two years and it breaks our hearts to know he has passed away. My thoughts and parayers are with his family through this tough time.
Freeland (Pete) Peterson
June 7, 2007
(Sweaty Betty)you will be missed!! God will be with the Dixion family.
I am Chief Pete. I served with Matt on the USS Georgia. I was not just his boss but a friend. Many a midwatch did he keep us awake telling stories, jokes, or just being himself. He was always happy and jolly, you had to try to get him upset. He has many friends in the Navy who will miss him greatly. He had no enemies. He was an excellent technician, administrator, and operator. Most of all he was just a great guy both on the sub and off. Mom and Dad take pride in the fact that Matt will not be forgotten, and he made a great impact in many, many lives while serving his country. I will say an extra prayer for you all. Sincerely, Chief Pete.
Matt with his personalized birthday cake
Stephen Hellrigel
June 7, 2007
I had the pleasure of meeting Matt the day he checked onboard to the USS Georgia, where we quickly became friends.We were roomates for many years during our time on the boat and it was never a dull moment with him around. He was a good friend that I will miss deeply.Im at a loss for words, but I do know that I loved him like a brother. Im so sorry for your loss.God Bless.
Christopher Koch
June 7, 2007
I lived with Matt while in Hawaii, it is a great shame that he was taken so soon. My deepest condolences to his family and freinds.
Aaron Hartson
June 6, 2007
I worked with Matt on the Georgia. We stood a lot of watch together, had a lot of fun. I hope he got to watch some of the movies he had on his list he made that underway, I think there were close to 700 on it. He stayed with me before he transfered out to Hawaii, we had a pretty fun time, watchin' movies, played a lot of video games. It was a fun week. He did this awesome impression of this guy on the boat, we called it the "Chap-Zilla". I hope you got to see it, hilarious. Lots of memories comin' back, all good, Matt was an awesome friend and a wonderful man. Always a happy guy to be around. My thoughts are prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Randall Fu
June 6, 2007
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of Matt. Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer.
Jerry Huckins
June 6, 2007
I served with Matt on the USS Georgia. I just received word of his death. I am very sorry for his passing. His personality was unique. He was clever and kind. He was a dedicated sailor, and fun to be around.
Steve Warfield
June 6, 2007
I also served with Matt on the USS Georgia, and the world will be a darker place with his passing.
He was always quick with a joke to lighten the long days a travel undersea - take comfort in the fact that he did make a difference both in the lives he came in contact with as well as the defense of our country.
Shawn Maxberry
June 6, 2007
My heart adn prayers go out to Matts family. I too served with him on the Georgia, and I am constantly reminded by the jokes we use to tell and the conversations we use to have. Matt was a standout sailor and an even better man. He will be greatly missed by me.
Jarrett Joyce
June 6, 2007
I had the pleasure of serving with your son on the USS Georgia. Your family is in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
Sean Heap
June 6, 2007
An incredible guy whom I will miss very much. I served with him on the USS Georgia in his division and those mundane moments we spent working together now have more meaning than I can put into words. I am so very sorry for your (Dixon family) loss.
Sincerely, ET2(SS)(RET) Sean Heap
Jerry Marmon
June 5, 2007
Matt was a good friend and a great shipmate. My heart and prayers go out to you and the rest of his family. May you rest in peace brother.
Joseph Nusbaum
June 5, 2007
Matt was a great guy. He was always in a good mood and I can't believe he's gone.
Brian Henderson
June 5, 2007
I only had the pleasure of working with Matt a couple of years on the USS Georgia. He brought many laughs to us. There was never a dull moment around him. My sympathy goes out to family and friends. You all will be in my prayers.
Wesley Meaders
June 5, 2007
I had the honor and pleasure of serving with your son both on the USS Georgia and here in Pearl Harbor. My prayers are with you now and in the days to come. May God bring comfort and peace to you and may your hearts rejoice in the memories you have.
Michel DeCarie
June 5, 2007
Our prayers are with you and your family, rest in peace shipmate.
Jefferson Washington
June 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I had the honor and pleasure of serving onboard the USS Georgia with your son. He was a good friend and will truly be missed.
Bryan Truckenmiller
June 5, 2007
Dixon Family,
Your son was a great asset to the Navy and I'm sure to your family as well. I'm am very sorry for your loss as Matt was an outstanding guy and great sailor.
Chief Jeff Rex
June 4, 2007
A model Sailor, citizen, and son who served his country with honor, courage and commitment. I am proud to have served with a man of such outstanding character. His bravery has become an inspiration for the way I now view life. My sincerest condolences to the friends and families who continue to uphold his name with the highest honors. He will not be forgotten.
BM1(SW/AW) Nathan Ellsworth
June 4, 2007
I did not have the pleasure of meeting this fine sailor but I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our fallen shipmate.
William Roberts
June 4, 2007
My deepest condolences to the entire Dixon family. I had the priveledge of briefly serving with Matt at the shipyard, here in Hawaii. Matt will be missed by all of us.
God Bless,
The Roberts Family
Honolulu, Hawaii
Kelvin Harris
June 4, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dixon,
I am Chief Hospital Corpsman (Submarine Service / Fleet Marine Force) Kelvin Harris, I am the Medical Department Representative for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. I worked with your son and was with him when he received the devastating diagnosis. The strength and courage that Matthew exhibited during his time with us in Hawaii was that of heroes. We as military men and women never know how we will truly react in the face of danger, but I think that he displayed the character, courage, and strength of a warrior and that he had all the inner fortitude of a hero. I am honored to have served with him.
ETCS(SS) Scott Wilkinson
June 4, 2007
My sincere condolences to Gary, Susan, family, and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please take comfort in knowing that Matthew served his country and His God well. I enjoyed working with him at the shipyard. I will forever honor him as a sailor and you as parents. I deeply thank you for the opportunity to help you over these last few months. God Bless! ETCS(SS) Scott Wilkinson
Eric Lopez
June 2, 2007
Matt was one of the greatest guys I have ever met. I met him at Hawthorned High while playing in the band. It saddens me deeply to hear of his passing and I would like to give my condolences to the entire Dixon family. You will definitely be missed Matt
jessica martinez
June 2, 2007
Matt was an incredible guy to have meet in High School Marching band, always brought a smile to my face with his dorky personality, truly great friend. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Jessica
Nelson Medrano, RN
June 2, 2007
It saddens me to have learned of our old friends passing.We played in the marching band at hawthorne high together, he was always smiling joking around with us.He was a great friend to all of us who knew him. God bless him and his family.
Norma Arabia
June 1, 2007
Dear Dixon Family:
My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. My husband and I were frineds with Matt during high school. Matt would always serve as chaperone to all the girls. He will be missed and all his accomplishments for this country have not gone unnoticed. Thank you Matthew.
Thomas & Maria Valenzuela
June 1, 2007
GOD BLESS THE DIXON FAMILY
Dixon family you are in our prayers.
You should be very proud of your son
who gave his life to keep us and our
country safe and free.
The land of the the free because of
brave like mathew a true (HERO)
God bless you MATTHEW DAVID DIXON.
santos lira
June 1, 2007
deepest sympathy to the whole family... i went to school and was in NJROTC with matt. he was a good guy back then, as im sure he was now.
SPC Santos Lira
Robbie Wise, Washington School
May 31, 2007
Dear Stephanie and the whole Dixon Family,
All of us who watched you grow up Stephanie, send you our love and support. We are heart broken for you all. Hold each other tight and know that many, many people are sending prayers and love your way.
Virginia Singleton
May 31, 2007
Sympathy to the Dixon family on the passing of their beloved son Matt. My prayers are with all of you. Stephanie and Naomi be strong and continue to carry the memories of Matt with you. I will always remember Stephanie speaking fondly on her brother.
God Bless,
Ms. Virginia
North High School
Ben & Jessica Lewis
May 31, 2007
Dearest Dixon Family,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I was surprised to read about his death in the Daily Breeze today. I remember Stephanie talking about her brother with much admiration and pride. She would always make sure we knew he was Serving his country in the Navy. Stephaine you will get through this. I know you will miss Matt, but he will always be in your thoughts. Remember the things about him that made you smile.
God Bless
Ben & Jessica Lewis
North High School
Paul & Kristi Edwards aka Miss Kahl
May 31, 2007
Dear Gary, Susan, Naomi, and Stephanie,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Matthew was a very special person.
Remembering 21 years ago...a little six year-old, dark-red-headed boy with freckles on his face so eager to learn in my first grade class!
Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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