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SPC MATTHEW THOMAS MYERS, age 21, born June 11, 1984 in Flint, Michigan, passed away April 16, 2006 at his home in Copperas Cove, Texas. Matthew was an active duty soldier in the U.S. Army, serving proudly in the war in Iraq and providing humanitarian support in New Orleans after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Matthew graduated from CY-Falls High School of Houston, Texas in 2002. Of his many achievements, Matthew was active in J.R.O.T.C., a black belt student and instructor in Tae Kwon Do, and a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew chief in the U.S. Army. Matthew was admired and loved by all. He will forever be dearly missed. Matthew is survived by his wife Darla Myers and step-daughter Mayleane Roig, mother Margaret Waters and brother Dominic Waters of Houston, Texas, father Thomas Myers and step-mother Glenda Myers, sisters Sarah and Hailey Myers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Grandparents Janet Waters of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Thomas Myers of Flint, Michigan, and Bethany Myers of Oscoda, Michigan, Aunts, Uncles, many cousins, and friends who will cherish his memory forever. He was a loved role model in the lives of James and Kristian Henderson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Howard Waters, of Grand Blanc, Michigan. Military Memorial service will be held 9:00AM, Friday, April 21, 2006 at Fort Hood, Texas. Visitation will be held 6:00PM, Friday, April 21, 2006 at Brookside Funeral Home Cypress Creek. Funeral Service will be held 1:00PM, Saturday, April 22, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road Houston, Texas 77084. Everyone is invited to join the family in a reception at the church hall directly after the service.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 20, 2006.

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summer Williams

July 24, 2012

I thought of u today. I really miss having u to talk to. I can't believe its been six years. It seems like yesterday Darla had told me about u passing. I hope ur smiling down on us. I wish u could read my book I'm writing called broken. About the military men & women who suffer from ptsd.

Sarah Myers

September 11, 2010

Matthew,
I miss you so so so much. I think about you everyday, I never knew about this site until today and reading everybody's entries has me bawling.I love you so much big brother and I wish you were here.. Please keep watching over me and Hailey, and especially Kenny while he's overseas again.

I love you more than words can explain..Munchkin

Bethany Myers

April 21, 2009

Matthew,
Granma Myers here. Not to many weeks ago I thought I would be joining you, but
I was spared. Not out of the woods yet although I'm trying really hard to gain my strength back. You are always on my mind and forever in my heart.

Love you,
Gram

Kris Crowe Valenzuela

April 20, 2009

Matt,
So hard to believe the 3 years have passed. You are missed so much!! Thank you for all of your positive influence over Kenny. You would be so proud of him!! You live on in our hearts!!!
Kris

April 16, 2009

MATT,

WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVERY DAY.

LOVE

AUNT ANNIE

Jerry Sharpe

December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas Matt.

Just another note from the 'Old Dude' that is thinking about you and hopping you are taking care of things up there.

Keep your heart and eyes looking after Grandma Myers, she's still fighting off cancer. I would guess your family is all spending time with her this Christmas Eve?

Got to go to bed, or Santa not going to come tonight. *Grin*

Jerry Sharpe

November 11, 2008

Hi Matt,

This is the 'Old Dude" thinking about you on this 'Veterans Day' Hope you and the other Troops arn't to busy working your Angel duty?
I want you to look-down, and in on your Gram Myers. She's in a combat with her health. She fighting cancer and we both know she's a 'Tough Cookie' but she's going to need you and your right-hand Man to give her physical strenght.
I visited her yesterday in the hospital and she put on a happy smile. You know your Grandma she not going to let anyone see her down in the dumps.

Thanks for being here so I can talk to you buddy. Got to go, I'm off to the eye doctor.

Counting our Blessings

Darla Myers

August 30, 2008

Matt having fun (trying to get wet) Mayleane!!!!

August 30, 2008

Matt and Mayleane....he means so much to her.

August 30, 2008

Gwynn ( Gigi) Gordon

July 15, 2008

Well well Matthew Thomas Myers.... I have talked to you out load quite a few times since i last wrote to you.... And I know you already know I am having a little boy... The day I found out what I was having I cried so hard and smiled... I know you have been through this with me and that you have been watching after Landen Matthew and I and i just wanted to say thank you.... I miss you very much and love you very much... You are never forgotten...

Jerry Sharpe

June 12, 2008

Hi Matt,

I'm a day-late and a dollar-short at wishing you a Happy Birthday.
I'm sure you remember I was always one day behind at all the holidays.
I have a few new friends coming home from overseas this week. Most of them... I won't hear from them again as they have there family close by now, But I'll still think of them often like I do you.
I miss chatting with you, but I understand your a busy man.
Old Dude,
Jerry

Aunt Kathleen

June 12, 2008

Dear Matthew,
We've all been thinking about you. Charlotte & Emory sang 'Happy Birthday' to you. I told them to sing it loud so you could hear.
We love and miss you.

Gram Myers

June 11, 2008

Matt,
Just wanted to stop by and wish you a "Happy Birthday". If you should happen to see Kaylee up there, would you please give her a big hug and kiss for me and I'm sending you a huge hug and kiss, also. And a pinch to grow an inch.
Much love to you, honey.
Gram Myers

ANNMARIE ARTEAGA

June 11, 2008

MATT,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY.

LOVE
AUNT ANNIE

Crystal

April 17, 2008

hey matt!!

I just wanted you to know that i have been thinking about you and wanted you to know that im working now for almost three months and im moving out in June! :) Im sooo excited i cant wait!! Well, i know your having so much fun in heaven and i will see you again one day!
I MISS YOU TONS! :(

Bethany Myers

April 16, 2008

Hi Matt,
Granma Myers here. Just thought I would drop a note and assure you that you have never left our thoughts. We miss you every day. Keep that star shining bright so we know what window you're watching us from.
Love you



Love you.

ANNMARIE ARTEAGA

April 16, 2008

MATT,
IT HAS BEEN 2 YEARS NOW. WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY BABY.

LOVE
AUNT ANNIE

Kris Crowe Valenzuela

April 16, 2008

Today will be a hard day for so many who knew and loved you, Matt. You have no idea how much you are loved and missed every day. It's so hard to believe that 2 years have passed. Please continue to be our angel and watch over us all. Love and Hugs ~ Kris

Kathleen

April 16, 2008

It's been two years now. You're still deeply missed.

Gwynn (Gigi) Gordon

March 29, 2008

Hey Matt,
Its hard to believe it has been almost two years.. And to me you have shown me a sign every year around this time.. Today I am at work wich i started last year on the day you passed and i decided to find this site because i wanted to see your picture (not like i dont have many at home). Jus recently as i know you know i found out i was pregnant. Yesterday i asked your mom if it was ok that if i had a boy if i could use your first name as his middle name. And of course knowing your mother she said yes. I havent seen your family in quite sometimes cause it is still hard to deal with. And sometimes i will drive out to sit infront of your old hanger and jus stare. Well back to what i was going to tell you. I jus found out i am pregnant(which i know has something to do with you in some way) and as i was reading this site i realized that i find out the sex of the baby on the 22nd of april the same day that your family held your funeral. Through out this whole pregnancy i have been thinking i am having a girl, but for some reason i know feel the is a bigger chance its a boy.

I miss you greatly Matt and i love you dearly. I jus wanted to share that news with you, I know its a bit weird but i wanted to.

I love you and think about you every day. I know you are with me at all times.

Kathleen Waters

June 11, 2007

Happy 23rd Birthday. We miss you.

Bethany Myers

June 11, 2007

Dearest Matthew
I just stopped by to wish you a Happy Birthday. Hope you and Grandpa Hartman celebrate the day in grand style.
Love you, as always
Gram Myers

Loraine Travis

April 19, 2007

Dearest Matt,
We miss you so much! Maegan and I were just talking about you the other day (like a lot of other days)and can't believe its been a year already. Even though we only got to see you once a year when you came "home" to MI, we really miss that opportunity to "catch up" with you. Now we have to wait until we see you again in Heaven.
You are a bright and shining star and your memory will never leave our hearts. You are, and will continue to be, loved by all who know you!.......Aunt Loraine

Betsy Wallace

April 18, 2007

Matthew,
There hasn't been a day that you haven't been thought of. I wish now (a bit late) that I would have had the chance to know you better. That said, I still love you very much and miss you terribly.

Love you always,
Aunt Betsy

Keep in touch

Jerry Sharpe

April 18, 2007

[email protected]

Matt if they don't have e-mail in heaven, let me know? I may change my mind about going *smile*

[email protected]

Jerry Sharpe

April 18, 2007

'OUTLAW 84' and Family,

I'm one of Matt's online friend can't say for sure when I met him but I e-mailed him many times when he was on a deployment. Matt was a friendly guy with a very good since of humor, we often shared jokes online. There was often times that Matt couldn't get to the Internet so I wouldn't hear from him in months. I only know Matt by his 'OUTLAW 84' call sign for sometime, as time passed we shared first names.

I'm a old Army Veteran and at one time I was stationed a Fort Hood, Texas. I teased Matt about how much harder the old Army was compared to the new Army. Matt would tease right back and often came out on the top with my teasing. We both shared the love of America and the United States Flag. He would send me pictures of his Black hawk helicopter and the tattoo of the on his upper arm. Most everything he sent me had a flag on it even his beloved tattoo.

When Matt returned to the states after his deployment we lost contact, and this isn't uncommon with some of the other guys I support.

It wasn't until I got in touch with a class mate from high school that I leaned that 'OUTLAW 84' was called to heaven. Matt's Grandmother is my class mate and a friend from high school. (Small world with a big Cyberspace)

I'm sure that our beloved Matt is now in one of the top ranking solders in God's Garden.

His e-mail address is now [email protected]

Betty Van Landeghem

April 18, 2007

To Matt's family,
The first year after a terrible loss is probably the most difficult year anyone can experience. Hopefully now you can begin to enjoy all of the wonderful memories you carry in your hearts

Bethany Myers

April 17, 2007

Matt,
You have left a void in my heart that will never be filled.
You are in my heart always

Love, Gram Myers

kenny crowe

April 17, 2007

i cant believe its been a year...so much has happened but i know youve seen it all. not a day has gone by that i dont think of you. it may have been a year but you are still dearly missed

Kathleen Waters

April 16, 2007

It has been one year. You have been thought of every day. You left a lot of family and friends behind who love you and will never forget you. Our lives will never be the same but we have learned that they continue. You left us with questions that remain unanswered. Your absence is a part of our lives that will be with us always. There will forever be a hole in our lives. You are loved and that has not changed.

Forever yours,
Aunt Kathleen

Lauren Collier

February 14, 2007

I used to talk/write back and forth with Matt during the beginning of his ventures with the Army. I just went through a bunch of old letters and I searched for him on the internet and was in shock after learning he passed away. He was a great guy and a wonderful soldier. I am sorry it took this long for me to find out of his passing. My prayers are forever with him and his family.

Crystal Nagelmueller

February 3, 2007

Matt, I just wanted to stop and say hey and that i have been thinking about you lately. Its still hard to believe that you are gone. My grandma that you had met before has passed away Dec 15th and i miss both of ya'll very much. You made me smile and laugh when i was feeling down and i just wanted to say that you are a great friend.
Love always
~Crystal~

Joe and Dana Martin

May 19, 2006

Marg, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Dominic.

Annmarie Arteaga(Waters)

May 19, 2006

Matt was such a special nephew. I'll never forget the birthday I took him shopping and he was so excited because I let him pick out two presents. (One was a t-shirt of Michigan's roadkill which he just loved.) He will be missed so dearly by everyone.

Bethany Myers

May 18, 2006

To The Waters Family and Friends in

Grand Blanc, Mi. and Texas

I have ordered a bronze plague for Matthew to placed in the Scatter Garden in Sunset Hills Cemetary on the collanade. It should be in place in about 6 to 8 weeks in

Section J. I wanted a place in the

Flint area where we could go to honor Matthew.

His Granma Myers

Rachelle Etheridge

May 17, 2006

Matthew impacted so many lives. He was so much more than a son, brother, nephew or cousin to any one of us. Life will never be the same without him. We'll always miss him and keep his memory alive.

Marty Majestic

May 16, 2006

Margaret:

I'll never forget going to the beach with Matthew and how great he was with the kids. He respected his grandmother and everyone around him. I am so sorry for your loss and he and your family are in my prayers.

A quiet moment.

May 14, 2006

Matthew with former President Bush.

May 14, 2006

Matthew with the President.

May 14, 2006

Matthew in Iraq.

May 14, 2006

Matthew at work.

May 14, 2006

Kathleen Waters

May 9, 2006

As we look back at our photos, Matthew always had a wonderful smile on his face and an arm around his brother or cousins. We will remember and love Matthew forever in our memories and stories. He will always be a part of our family.

Kevin Karl

May 1, 2006

Tom,

I am sorry for you and your loss of your Grandson Matthew. I know you loved him and were very proud of him.

Bob Harrison

April 27, 2006

Tom & Beth

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Matt was a fine young man and it is hard to understand why such good young people are taken from us. I am sure he is in God's hands now. God bless you both.

Katie Hoobler

April 25, 2006

Hello to anyone reading this; I'm Matt's cousin, Katie. Matt, we miss you SO much. Margaret and Dominic(hi Dominic!) and Gigi and everyone else in my new extended family, I'm so sorry. I'm glad I could get down to Texas to be with you. I love you all....Katie

Randy & Jodi Woods & Family

April 24, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

jane starzyk

April 24, 2006

Know that God had a place and time for Matthew Thomas Myers and he lived for a time and there will always be a place in your hearts for him. God Bless Margaret and Tom and your families, Jane Starzyk

Kris Crowe

April 24, 2006

Please know that you are not alone in this time of great sadness. You raised a fine young man who was a genuinely nice guy and an excellent example to all of his friends. So many people loved him. He was a good friend to my son, Kenny and I know his influence impacted Kenny's life. We will always treasure our memories of him. I will miss him lots but I know we will all see him again. I am always here for you if you ever need to talk.

David Weber

April 24, 2006

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dody,David, Tyler and Travis Bradford

April 24, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Diane Becker

April 24, 2006

Margaret and family -

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Bruce and Paula Hartman

April 22, 2006

We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Matthew. He was a fine young man and will be missed.

Todd, Annette, Kennedy & Melody Zellmer

April 21, 2006

There are no words to express the sadness we feel with the loss of Matthew. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew and his family.

Tessera Arnold

April 21, 2006

Deepest sympathy with all of Matt's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Scott Addington

April 21, 2006

Matt, I always wished we could hang out again sometime now that we were all grown up and stuff. We'll all miss you.



Ms. Waters and Dominic... My thoughts and prayers are with you both, I'm so sorry I can't make it to the service. My deepest sympathies and condolences.

Don and Jeanne Franck

April 21, 2006

Our deepest sympathy. Matt was a very special young man. He will be in our hearts forever.

Nicole Mullins

April 21, 2006

My prayers are with you all as well. Matt, I love and miss you more than anything. Taekwondo will never be the same.

Irene Myers

April 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Love,

Aunt Bobbie, Uncle Bill & Susan Mitchell

Aunt Joan, Uncle Ted Marzonie & Family

Wendy Lopez

April 21, 2006

What can i say Matt, I will miss you a whole lot. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your other friends. I love you so much and i will miss you more then you will ever know.

Kay and Birt Etienne

April 21, 2006

Margaret and Myers/Waters families

We extend our deepest sympathies to all

Lori Carnevale

April 21, 2006

Margaret and Dominick:



My thoughts and prayers are with you two. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm always here for you if you need someone to talk to.



Lori, Rich & Kayla Carnevale

Julia Meyer

April 21, 2006

My sincere and deepest sympathy in this time of great loss. My prayers go out to you and all the families and friends so embellished to have known Matthew. I am sure he will be greatly missed.

With love,

Julia Meyer

Danielle Jasperson

April 21, 2006

Matt will be missed by all. My prayes are with You!

Edna Derry

April 20, 2006

To the family of matt,Even though i only meet matt threw my son Daryll Loper which was his room mate, he was a great guy.I'm thankful for the short time i got to know him.May god be with you and your family at this difficult time,God bless

Anthony Collier

April 20, 2006

Matt, i wish i could be there right now...im honestly sorry i cant. i would do anything to hang out with you just one more time. you were an awesome freind, and i will miss you alot. My prayers are with your family, and friends. dont worry Matt, i will see you again and we will have more great memories. love ya man

Liz Resendez

April 20, 2006

Margaret, I pray so that God may give you comfort at this time of sorrow. Matthew is now with God and Matthew is in the presence of God’s love and peace.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

April 20, 2006

Margaret and Dominic,

We are so sorry for the loss of Matt.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eric, Wendy, Justin, Caitlyn, Shayna and Carissa Lijewski

Fred Posa

April 20, 2006

Margaret,

My thoughts are with you and your family.

May you find peace knowing that he is in a more peaceful place.

Michael & Danita Hobart

April 20, 2006

Matt will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

venkatesh palanisamy

April 20, 2006

TO the Family of Waters/Myers

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve

Bridgette Monakino

April 20, 2006

Matt you will be dearly missed. You will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary & Joseph Blair

April 20, 2006

Our hearts are with you for the lost of such a great young man, Matt. He will be missed but not forgotten. He lives in all our hearts. He is with our Lord and in good heads. Our prayers are with you.

Carma Dutkiewicz

April 20, 2006

My deepest condolences to the family. I am a co-worker and friend to Dennis Waters. Dennis thinks the world of his family in Texas. My prayers are being sent to the family.

Maegan Weller

April 20, 2006

Matt was such a wonderful caring person. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rob, Cathy, Joshua and Kristen Fugel

April 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jess

April 20, 2006

We will miss You our prayers are with his family and friends you will not be forgotten ever

Loraine Travis

April 20, 2006

May you find comfort in the loving memories of Matt. I'm SO sorry I can't be there with you, but I am with you all in thought and with prayers of comfort. Please know that we share the pain of your loss.

James and Dani Cook

April 20, 2006

Death in this earthly life is only temporary for eternal life waits for us on the other side. He is with God and our prayers are with you all.

Heather Barfield

April 20, 2006

My deepest sympathy is with you. I was sad to hear of Matthew passing away. He was a strong and loving man. I know his family meant the world to him. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless!

kenny crowe

April 20, 2006

matt man what can i say other than youll be missed incredibly. you were a great friend and you will never be forgotten. my prayers and deepest sympathies go out to all of the myers/waters family.

DIANE G

April 20, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of this young man. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Summer W.

April 20, 2006

gone but not forgotten, you will always live in the hearts of your friends. may the good lord keep his loving arms around your family and friends. god bless you all

Irene Myers

April 20, 2006

We are so very sorry to hear of

Matthew's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Love,

Uncle Jack & Aunt Ruth Myers

Irene Myers & Steve Woodcock

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