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for Matthew Goodwin
kerri
March 27, 2006
hey matt!!in 4 days we wont be able to write in this anymore!!i miss you so much! i just wanted to say hello!! and tell you that i love you very much! hope your haveing fun up there...i cant wait till we meet again!!
i love you!!!
March 26, 2006
heyy matt,
hope you're doing good up there. we miss you and think about you everyday. thanks for always being there. <3
kaitie
March 25, 2006
hey matt in 5 days we wont be able to sign this anymore soo i wanna write one last time!! how have you been keeep watchin over me please its been a hard time lately and i need ur help to get through it i miss u soo much think about you everyday!!just wanted to say hi and i bet ur always partyin up there keep it up!! lol love you soo much kiddo miss you!!!!!
diane
March 2, 2006
hey matt
i haven't written in awhile but i think about you all the time. still hard to believe that your not with us anymore. watch over everyone and help us out. we miss you so much. love you. <33 xo
kerri
February 4, 2006
hey matt! how ya been?
i miss you so much! i think about you all the time. watch over us!
i love you!
mary kate mcknight
December 24, 2005
heyy matt -
Merry Christmas! hope you're having fun up there. watch over everyone. <3
diane
December 14, 2005
matt..
i know i haven't written to u in awhile but that doesn't mean u haven't been on my mind...i think about u everyday and pray that everything is okay with u up there. sometimes i just think that this isn't real and that one day im gonna wake up & look out my window and everything will be the same as it was; u'd be in ur backyard and i would hear the basketball and jus know that it was u.. i miss that so much. christmas is coming so watch over your family and help them out_ it'll be tough for them. watch over all of us nd help us out.
love ya buddy.
December 14, 2005
christmas is coming and we all miss you' watch over all of us <3
Brittany
November 27, 2005
Matt i miss u so much,
i think about u all the time and about all the good times our family had together...i just wanted u to know i love ♥ u so much nd how much i think about you.
Love ya lots
xox ur cuz brittany
♥ ♥
Bonnie Harley
November 23, 2005
Hi Sweetie
We all miss you sooo much. Keep that Irish Smile going. I know you'll be hanging around Kerri and your Mom tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving Matt. Love N Miss you
Aunt Bonnie N Uncle Mike
kerri
November 22, 2005
hey matt!i miss you soo much! i just wanted to say happy thanksgiving! everyone misses you! christmas is coming up so pray for mommy! she needs you!
i love you soo much!!
xoxo <333333kerri
lillian Mongan
November 16, 2005
heyy matt,
i know i didnt know you too well, but i love your sister with my whole heart && soul. and i see thousands of pictures of you whenever i walk in your house. Everyone misses you terribly. But we all know your watching over us. i really wish i would have got to know you better. but just keep on shining upp there in heaven. fly high, fly high.
love always,
Lillian Mongan
October 21, 2005
didnt really know you to well but if you were anything liek your sister you are amazingg<33
keep shining
October 19, 2005
keep watching over all of us we miss you <3
Brittany lord
October 6, 2005
wow matt.. its so hard without you... i was just reading everything ppl were saying about how much they miss nd love u .. nd its true we all miss nd love u so much.. things are so different without u.. i rly cant think of n e thing to say but how much i miss nd love u .... alright well thats it
love ya lots xoxoxoxoxoxo
September 30, 2005
For Mark, John, and Kerri
The Four Candles burned slowly. Their Ambience was so soft you could hear them speak...
The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second candle says, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer." "People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly...
A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end."
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."
With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.
With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.
September 9, 2005
matt
i cant believe its been this long that your still not here with us. i miss you. i miss seeing ur face and sometimes its just hard to deal with but i try to tell myself that your ok. well i was just thinking about you and thought id let you know. please help me out with some things that are going on ..i jus dont know what to do or how things will turn out. i love and miss ya so much<3 x0x
August 27, 2005
Matt
Happy 18th birthday. I know its really late but ive been really busy. But I know thats no excuse. Better late then never though right? Miss you so much.
xo
Rosemary Goodwin
August 16, 2005
Hey Brother-Inlaw,
I just wanted to wish you a happy 18th birthday. I wanted to go visit you on your birthday, but Mark and John wanted to visit you and celebrate with you alone, and of course I still don't drive-HA-HA. Mark and I miss and love you very much. Always and forever in our hearts.
August 15, 2005
Happy Birthday Matt! hope you're happy up there. watch over everyone..we love and miss you. x0x
diane
August 15, 2005
happy 18th birthday matt. today was hard for all of us..i wish u could be here to celebrate it with everyone. just letting u know i was thinking about u & love ya. happy birthday<3 always in my heart
kerri
August 15, 2005
hey happy 18th birthday matt!!!we went to go visit you today it was me kaitie diane jen alex matt and laura and mr brady drove us! we all miss very much! i wish you could be here to celebrate your birthday with us! im goign down the shore today we are gonna party cause its your birthday!!i miss you soo much its so hard goign to your grave!! i wish i didnt have to!everyone misses like crazy! and so do i! well have a happy birthday!!i miss you and love n your laways in my heart! xo
diane
August 8, 2005
my god matt ...i dont even know where to start. i can't believe its already over a year that your gone. i just dont want to admit to myself that your not with us anymore. Lately things have been difficult to deal with but, i jus look at the picture i carry around all the time of you and i see your smiling face. Thats my favorite picture of you & i have to admit i was telling jason how cute i thought u looked in it. sorry i didnt write to you in awhile theres jus been so much goin on ..but im constantly thinking of u. everytime im out in the backyard i jus look at ur house and it jus brings tears to my eyes. i keep thinking im gonna see u turn the corner and be walking to work but then i realize im not. Everyone misses you so much and around the neighborhood we always talk about all the jokes between us we would have with u. i miss them so much. your 18th birthday is coming up..watch over everyone especially ur family and u know ur always in my heart..love you
July 29, 2005
My God Goody its been a year already. I still can't believe it. I know once we got into high school we werent close. And i wish it didnt take this for me to want to talk to you again. Once I started hanging out with "not St. Matts" girls it became rare that i hung out with the boys. But we did have some great times. We had homeroom together 8th grade. Or I would be up at Di's house and we would go knock for you and Jason and everyone. You always had us laughing. I miss that. Now a days Im not smiling as much. All of my friends are being taken away. Please watch over everyone keep them safe. Miss you so much XO
Ken Heil
July 28, 2005
Hey Goody, man I can't believe it...one year ago today is when I heard the devastating news. Not a day goes by where I don't think about you and your family. A lot of people love and miss you, Matt, and I'm sure God is taking care of you and Britt as I speak. I pray for you and your family everyday man. Watch over us buddy.
July 28, 2005
heyy matt-
i can't believe its already been a year..it seems like just yesterday that we all found out. since then there hasn't been a day that i havn't thought of you and your family..i hope you are all okay. watch over everyone and help us to think of the happy memories we have with you even if they were from a long time ago. you're never forgotten. xox
Lori
July 27, 2005
Hey Matt
I can't belive it has been a year... i will never forget when i got the call that u left us..i was on my way down the shore..... i was sooo shocked i couldn't belive it. that weekend down the shore sucked casue all i could think of is that ur gone..... i really truly miss u i know we really didn't hang out..but when i saw u on the street you always had a smile on urface or trying to make someone else smile... u had a great personality... i will never ever forget you ...... i love ya matt watch over your family they need u love ya xoxoxo
becky garrow
July 18, 2005
heyy matt! w0w its like a year now.. i still miss you we werent that close but still ur my best friends sister! well take care of all of us down here!
xo rip,
becky garr0w
the best next door neighbor ever kaitie
July 17, 2005
mmmaattt!!! its gonna b a year
soo hard i dont even wanna think!!! we talk about you soo much its not funyn all good times tho of corse well wit u it was always fun we had some fight tiems but still all good me and my dad were talkin about how alex is gona get ur name tatooed on his buttlol u guys were crazzy lol the tree near the door is growing weird bugs on it!! its sorta funny lol goin in the pool is just not the same wit out you lol!!! aha jens grounded lol ahh matt not too long till ur bday tomorrow it will b one month!! we are havn balloons let go 4 u 18 of them thats alot of balloons lol...ur always on my mind goody!! hearts to u always
love u
kaitie
Brittany l
July 14, 2005
matt i miss u so much .. i think about u everyday ...every possible second.. i miss u soooo much.. when i think of u .. i cry.. because i miss u so much.. nd u were such a good cousion , friend, and person.. nd even tho u and kerri had those brother/sister moments.... lol u still were a great brother lol
its just so different without u .. i miss u soo much .. please watch over me.. i miss u soo much ... i love u so much...i will never forget u ...ever
love so much
brit
KERRI
July 13, 2005
HEYY MATT! I MISS YOU SOO MUCH!! ITS ALMOST BEEN A YEAR WIHT OUT AND IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY THAT WE LOST YOU!!I LOVE YOU AND I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY! WATCH OVER EVERYONE IN THE NEIGHTBORHOOD!WE ALL MISS YOU A LOT!! I DONT KNO WHAT IM GONNA DO WITH OUT YOU!!! ITS JUST SOO HARD! I WISH YOU WERE HERE NOW!I JUST DONT KNO WHAT ELSE TO SAY I MISS YOU SOO MUCH WE TALK ABOUT YOU (IN A GOOD WAY) LIKE WHEN EVERYONE IS JUST SITTING AROUND AND WE REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WIHT YOU! YOUR MEMORY WILL NEVER DIE!!YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART!!
XOXO LOVE YOU!
Matt Hilferty
July 12, 2005
wow, I can't believe it's been almost a year. I'll never forget when I heard about it. I was up at a camp and was outside in the rain and my sister calls me right before dinner. It shocked me so much I couldn't eat dinner 10 minutes later. anyway, I miss ya a lot, man. I remember we had some good times together when we used to hang out. the roman guys send their regards. RIP Goody
July 9, 2005
hey matt
i miss u so much. this summer is really hard without you here with everyone. its hard just not seeing your face around anymore. i always think about you but lately you've just been on my mind like crazy. kerri seems to be doing better but i kno its still hard nd the pain is still here, but watch over everyone and help make it a little bit easier. Just wanted to let you kno you were on my mind. Help me out with some things & watch over everyone... love u <3
brittany wilder
July 7, 2005
hi the goodwill family,
i fell bad 4 ur lost i know how u fell b/c my great grandma past away awhile but im still sad about it she was real close 2 me
so hope u feel better and im really sorry 4 the loss :(
caitlin hooven
June 14, 2005
Matthew Goodwin,
i didnt really know you that well, all i remember is just saying "hi" or passing by you walking through your house. i am a friend of kerri's. we are not as close as we used to be when we were younger but i talk to her everyday in school because she is in my homeroom. i know that kerri misses you sooo much and thinks about you everyday. i can sort of relate to how she is feeling day after day cause one of my best friends died also last summer. but i know kerri is making the best of her days down here and i cant even begin tell how much she loves you and misses you. look over us all and rest in peace.
xox<3
brittany lord
June 11, 2005
heyy matt i miss u so much today is nicoles graduation party.. we all miss u so much everytime i think of u i cry b.c i miss u so much nd i need u so much i just wanted u to know that i love you more then anything in the world
Love always nd forever
ur cuz
brittany<333
Sam LePera
June 8, 2005
Matthew Goodwin, I know your sister, we're not friends really...But ALl I know is ThaT she didn't deserve to lose you! You stay up there for us!
lIllIAN M0NgAN
June 2, 2005
HEy!! MATTHEW I DIDNT KNNOW YOU TO0 WELL BUT WAT I KNEW OF YOU YOU WERE SO0 NICE AND CARED SO0 MUCH BOUT EVERYONE ESSPICALLY YOUR FAMILLY .... MAKE SHURE YOU WATCH OVER ALL OF US BECAUSE EVERY0NE MISSES YOU AND PRAYS TO0 YOU ALL THE TIME....SO0 I HEARD YOU ATE A LIVE GOOLDFISHH FOR 5$ WOW YOUR CrAzY LOL KERRI !! I LOVE YOU SO0 MUCH ND I AM SSO0 SORRYY BOUT MATT!! YOUR THHE NICEST PREETIEST GIRL ALIVE AND IT NVR SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO0 YOU _xOO0XOOO I llOVE yO0h
kaitie
June 1, 2005
hey goody i miss ya!! this summer is gona b hard witout u!! geez wat are we gonna do? i hav been goin to mercs a lot 4 somereason i guess ur just on my mind alot! i had ur fries!! they put on the meanu "goodie fries" they spelled it wrong but its the thought that counts lol well they are great i love them! watch out 4 me i think im gonan go play some basketball wit kerri and jen lol miss u!!
xokaitie
kerri
May 14, 2005
yo matty....
whats up ...i miss you so much i cant even explain it!its sooo hard with out you here...every time i walk into merk brothers pizza i see your face and its soo hard looking around and not seeing you!john works there now ..he delivers for them ...and john pays for my food sometims like you used to do!its soo hard writing this !!!its soo hard around the house not haveing any one to fight iwht or even just alk to the house is soo quiet anymore cause john is always out n mark lives in his house!every one misses you liek crazy...i just want you to know that i love you n miss you...watch over me n be with me all the time...
be wiht every one....i hope your partying up there ..talk to ya later cya !!!
May 13, 2005
I am so sorry for the loss of Matthew. I didnt know Matt but i know his brother John. I know words cannot heal the pain your family and all of Matthew's friends are feeling but just have some strenth and courage to hold on to as each day passes by, because Matt would probabily want you to be strong for him. He is your angel now and he is by your side each and every single day, keep your memories of Matthew forever, and cherish ever minute you got to spend with such a wounderful young man that he has became. Again i am awful sorry for your loss, and my prayers are with you every minute of the day<3 BE STRONG.
<3 diane
May 3, 2005
matt
i was just thinking about you today and wanted to let you know i miss you...hope your doin okay up there..help me out with some things i've been goin through lately. Keep shinin down on everyone goody. Love nd miss ya*
Danielle Breslin
April 24, 2005
Friends and Family of Matt..I am so sorry for your loss and reading through this I see how deeply hurt everyone is. I am so sorry and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about loosing Matt so young. I often think of him in school when class gets boring, and his face always pops in my head when I see Diane. They were always so close, and my heart breaks in half when I look at her. It's such a hard thing to go through loosing someone so young, but he is with everyone in spirits. I hope everyone has the courage to stay strong through such a heartbreaking time. Matt always had the kindest heart and was full of great characteristics. There is no doubt about it that he is using all his wonderful traits to shine down on all of the people that love him and try his hardest to make their day a little better. Peace be with everyone.
Matt..I know you and I weren't close, but I knew you over the past couple of years and I know of about a hundred times you've brought a smile to my face. I thank you for all the good times I've had with you growing up and I miss you very much. So sorry we weren't closer. It was such a shock to find out about you, to face the unexpected. You were a great kid that was building to become a wonderful person, you would have accomplished so much. I hope you're at peace and rest wherever it as that you are, and I love ya very much. Take care Matt.
Brittany Lord
April 19, 2005
Heyy Matt im going to Grandma Lord's funeral today.... It jsut happenes to b @ the same place as where urs was.... which sucks b.c im already sad bout mi grandmother but then knowing that i also went to that same exact place when u died... it makes it worse ... alot worse... i miss u so much i miss u liek craZy ... i love u so much and everyday i think of u ... everything is jsut so differentn around here now that ur not here.... i remeber one of the last things we did togetehr we were in the p00l and everyone was playing basketball in the pool expect for me cause u were all btr then me .. u came over to me and said "im only playing if brit brit plays" that made em so happy!! But one of mi favorite thigns we did together was when we had soooooooooooooooooooooooo much fun dancing @ Chuckies party ur such a good dancer
i miss u sooooo0ooooo much and <3 u
<3 always _--_--__-__-
Ur cuz__-__-_--_--
Brittany <3333333333M<> <3333333333333
diane
April 14, 2005
hey matt
jus thought i'd say hi and let you know you were on my mind..theres not a day goes by that i dont think about ya. I heard the basketball bouncin outside the other day nd i looked out my window and expected to see you like i always used to. things are so different without u here. Watch over everyone and help make it a little easier on your family as each day passes. ur always in my heart..xox
kaitie brady
April 4, 2005
YO MATT!!
i hope ur havin madd parties up there! lol everyone around here misses u like ya dont no i think about u everyday of my life i hav ur picture in my room and look at it knowing you watchin out for me,i hav you picture in my locker knowing you are helpin me thru last 4 years of school...kerri is doin good she misses ya like woah we all look out for her and def. wit the boys lol (u hav left a very big warning to kev lawrence acouple years ago that no one will forget lol -we lov ya tho-) me and my family talk about all the good old days wen we were younger, me and matt still talk about bad too the bone tunes, musical chairs,ricks roof,the white car the one nite wit the american flags-lol them nights will never be forgoten *wen ever i come over it soo quite not hearing you kerri and john fight,mess around wresaling or playin wit lacey* this is hard writing this cause its terriable that i hav to cause you are susposed to b with us and none of shud b signing this...i remeber the last thing i sed to u,(alex and my bro)was u are all dorks wen i saw yas siting outside on that truck the nite b4 you went--well thats all i hav to say but i love you so much and deeply miss you wit all my <3
*memories will always b there no matter wat happend*
i love ya dude
xo..kaitie
WATCH OUT 4 ME(iNEEDiT)
Mary Kate McKnight
April 3, 2005
dear matt,
we all miss you so much and are sorry you had to go ... it's been really hard for everyone but we all can smile when we think of the good times we had with you ... i'm really sorry i didn't say hi to you the last time i saw you walking around the neighborhood ... i wish i would have ... you and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers xox
Jen Czarnecki
April 2, 2005
Hey Matt,
Its been really hard here without you. I still cant** believe your gone. We had some great memories, almost too many to name, that no one will ever forget. Your picture is in my room, and I look at it everyday thinking about all the good times. Make sure to look over your family and friends all the time. We love and miss you so much. You are always in my thoughts everyday and forever
Jen
April 2, 2005
Hey Matt,
Its been really hard here without you. I still can believe your gone. We had some great memories, almost too many to name, that no one will ever forget. Your picture is in my room, and I look at it everyday thinking about all the good times. Make sure to look over your family and friends all the time. We love and miss you so much. You are always in my thoughts everyday and forever
diane
April 2, 2005
hey matt...hope ur doin okay up there cuz were certainly not doin ok down here..everyone misses u like crazy. I think about u all the time. I have a picture of u in my room nd i look at it all the time. I still cant believe ur gone. The day i found out about u i jus broke down i didnt kno what to do .. i didnt even get a chance to say goodbye to u but u kno i love u. Things r really hard on ur family but their holdin up..don't worry about kerri cuz were all watchin her jus like we kno her big brother always did and always will. Just thinkin about u brings tears to my eyes..Dallas still talks all about u ..how she used to yell over the fence to u when u were playin basketball and ud always make time to come over nd talk to her..well she still remembers that. Watch over all of ur family& friends. Ur always in my heart. love you goody..xox
Justin Heigold
April 2, 2005
I think about you all the time and look to you for strength.You'll always be in my thoughts.
brittany lord
April 1, 2005
Matt i miss u so much i rly do i think of u everyday nd i make songs for u nd poems nd me nd kerri talk about u so much nd we miss u nd i stil cant blieve ur gone but even tho ur gone by body ur still in mi heart we all tlak about u nd miss u so much i nd i just cant believe it so many things remind me of u , send me sign signs ok? nd try to watch over please i miss u so much know i dont have ne one to chase boys away for me lol i miss u <333
love, ur cuz,
Brittany <33333
p.s happy april fools day <3333
kerri
April 1, 2005
i miss you so much.every day i look at your picture n think of all the good times we had. its so different with out you around. everyone misses you very much! watch over ecery one n si hi to poppop johnny n ricky for me ok? i know your not really gone we just cant see you but i know your wiht me every day. love you n miss you!
your sister kerri.
kerri goodwin
April 1, 2005
heyy...matt i miss you so much!
i cant believe your gone? i wish i could just wake up from this nightmare!!! i have a necklace wiht your picture on it mommy has one to.. its been so hard with out you around..the house has benn so quiet with out you...i miss you n love you very much watch over every one for me ok?!! everyone misses you ..especially me..i love you.
love your sister kerri
Bill Greco
February 21, 2005
Dear Goody,
It has been almost 7 months now since you left and I have been thinking about you more then ever. I was at McNight's house last night and we talked all night about the good times we had back in grade school. From the time you were up Mayfair with Schiavo punching the pole to just simply seeing your face in Judge. It has been very hard for everyone. I know that your in heaven now smiling down on us. Although we personally werent close at the time. I still was friends with you. Please look down on me and everyone else. I miss you Goody, and will always remember you.
Melissa Plocher
August 28, 2004
hey bud! it's been really hard lately. i keep thinking about you. i still cant believe your gone. we didnt hang out all the time but we would always see eachother occassionally nd as i was frowning u would always have a smile on your face which made me smile. i miss you very much. my sister printed out your picture with a bunch of poems around it nd has it hanging on her wall. u know im sure u saw it already. i look at it everyday nd juss wish i would wake up from a dream. but i know ur in a better place nd everythin is ok now. ok well i gotta go im at a family reunion. i juss wanted to say hi. do me a favor?...say hi to my brother for me. thanks babe. your the best. i love you x0x0
August 28, 2004
hey kid, you know who this is i wanted to say hello and let you know im thinking of you but you should already know that.. im watchin over everyone for you and they all miss you so much.. its still hard thinking its already been one month without you around- your brothers got tattoos for you they are both pretty cool and make sure you keep watchin over kerri, your mom and everyone else we all miss you down here- but keep watchin over us and you'll forever be in my prayers <3 love always *you know
bill ginley
August 23, 2004
whats up kid, i started school now so please make sure you watch over everyone and make sure you make sure i dont do anything dumb up here by myself. i still cant believe your gone, its like a big nightmare you cant get out of, please just watch over everyone and everyone deeply misses you. you were great to many and many were great to you. see ya around
see ya
billy g.
Jessica Plocher
August 20, 2004
Heyy Hunie
Just wanna tell yah that i miss yah and so does everyone else. Wow matt i cant really believe your gone im still in like shock. Please watch over me and all of your friends. Thanks buddy
Love yah
Jess
Andrea Capcino
August 15, 2004
Goodwins,
I am totally sorry I had to miss Matts funeral, because i was in florida. When i found out about what happened it was one of the biggest shocks of my life. Matt was one of my great friends since kindergarten. We always got along so good and had so much fun together for at least 11 years now. He was an awesome, hilarious kid & he will be so incredibly missed by everybody. You are all in my prayers!
I love u Goody! xox
Sean Conway
August 11, 2004
Mark/ Linda,
I have just recently heard of your loss, My prayers go out to you & your family.
Sean
Natalie,Amanda Kayla
August 10, 2004
Dear Mr.And Mrs.Goodwin and Family,
We are really sorry to hear about ur son Matthew,We all will say a little prayer for u and ur family. We all knew him. We all are dearly sad. May God Bless You, Matthew and your family.
With DEEPEST Sympathy,
Amanda, Natalie, and Kayla
Natalie Greco and Kayla Brown
August 10, 2004
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Goodwin, and family,
We are so sorry to hear about ur loss. We both knew Matthew. We were both very sad when we heard about his death.You all will be in our prayers.God Bless You and Mathhew With DEEPEST sympathy,
Natalie Greco and Kayla Brown
Beth (Goodwin) Johnson
August 6, 2004
Uncle Mark and Aunt Linda,
We are so sorry to hear about Matt. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and are praying for comfort for you during this time.
Shawn and Karen Goodwin
August 5, 2004
Uncle Mark, Aunt Linda, and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. Our prayers are with you. I never got to know him real well but I'm sure he was a wonderful person. He's a Goodwin, so I know he was a wonderful person. God Bless.
laura mish
August 5, 2004
yo goodie your one crazy dude! im gonna miss you sooo much! whos gonna give me that last dollar i need at wawa or help me sing our song? no1 can sing it like you and me real love " ahhh ahhh ahhhmm" searchin for that realll lovee.everything i see reminds me of you or one of our little jokes. until we meet again i love you and miss you. have fun up there and watch over me buddy!
- only the BEST die young.-
bill ginley
August 3, 2004
yoooo matt,
miss ya, i know i only talked to you when we were outside but its hard to think that such a great kid can just leave this world within days of seein you. its rough thinking that just a couple years ago we were best friends, playin baseball and basketball for mr. gale and how me, you, pat carr, and danny gallagher would have the greatest time playin together. your gonna be greatly missed around mayfair buddy. but just watch over your old neighbors and friends, just give us all i sign that you are watchin over us. this is rough to deal with for your family so watch them carefully and just help everyone get through this tough time. ill be sure that you will never be forgotten in this neighborhood. you were such a great friend to many and now we are all blessed to know we knew a great person like yourself. see ya around dude. thanks for bein such a great friend in life.
see ya
bill ginley
Kelly Mills
August 3, 2004
Dear Linda and Family:
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Words can not express my sympathy for you and yours at this most difficult time.
Sincerely, Kelly Mills
Lori Whartnaby
August 2, 2004
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Goodwin and the goodwin family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Matt was a funny kid we were always laughing. He will be truly missed by me and by the whole class of 2002
Beckie Rush
August 1, 2004
Dear Goodwins,
I had a chance to not only go to school with Matt but to play sports with him. The years he spent playing on the Mayfair Monarchs were some of the best. He was always such a nice kid. When I was the only girl playing on an all boys baseball team he made feel like I could play just like the guys. He lightened everyones heart at school with his jokes and how happy he was. I am so sorry that you had to lose such a great kid. Matt will always be missed by everyone he ever met and especially by St.Matts' class of 02'.
Beckie Rush
Tim Dooley
August 1, 2004
I knew Matt from St.Matts and Father Judge and even though we did not talk much he was a very funny person. He alway could brighten up your day so easily. I am so sorry for your loss. He will truly be missed.
Sue Bowers
July 31, 2004
Dear Linda, Kerri & Family
Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time. We are here to help if you ever need anything, anytime.
The Bowers Family
Sue, Harry, Brian, Kerry & Stephanie
Courtney McCann
July 31, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin and Family,
I went to St. Matt's with Matt. He was such a funny person to be around, always making people laugh. I'm very shocked and saddened to hear that he passed away. I'm so sorry for you'r loss. He will always remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and the class of 2002 forever.
-Courtney
Jack Covone
July 31, 2004
Linda and Mark,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
The Covone's
Jack, Nancy, Nick, Chris, Tim, Matthew, Stephen
Jessica Plocher
July 31, 2004
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
Never Forget Yesterday
Always Live For Today
Because You Never Know What Tomorrow Can Bring
...OR...
What It Can Take Away
God Took Away The Air You Breath
And Gave You What Was Best
A Place To Be At Peace
A Final Place To Rest
Yet In The Stars We Will Meet
And Then My Life Will Be Complete
Everyone Says... " I Never Got To Say GoodBye"
I Say... " I Wish I Never Had Too "
REST IN PEACE
MATTHEW GOODWIN
WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH BABE...WATCH OVER ALL OF US
Donna Devine
July 30, 2004
Dear Goodwin Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Our heartfelt Condolences,
Jim and Donna Devine and Family
Ken Heil
July 30, 2004
Dear Goodwin Family,
I am terribly sorry for the loss of your son. We go back 11 years since I attended pre-first with him, and I was totally saddened when I found out he passed away. Even though I did not talk to him much throughout gradeschool, I remember Matt being a very comical,warm, awesome individual, and he will be missed by us all. Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Christine O'Donnell
July 30, 2004
The day i heard the news I couldn't bring myself to believe that he had past. I went to grade school with Matthew and wasn't really friends with him until this past year. Matthew was such a amazing person and never did he deserve what had happen to him. Hope it helps you to know your son was a very special person who will always have a very special place in the hearts of those who knew him!
Nicole Caronia
July 30, 2004
I only knew Matt for a short time, but he left such an impact on me. He was such an incredible person and a great friend. It's never going to be the same without him around. I'm so sorry for your loss and I'll be praying for your family through this rough time. Rest in Peace Matt we love you.
ELAINE BAIN
July 30, 2004
LINDA,MARK & FAMILY,
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME. WE KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AFTER LOSING OUR SON, ANDY. NOTHING WE SAY AT THIS TIME WILL HELP, BUT IF YOU NEED SOME ONE TO TALK WITH WE ARE HERE. I WILL CONTACT KAREN WITH MY PHONE NUMBER. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME TO THE VIEWING . IT IS STILL TOO PAINFUL.REMEMBER LINDA PLEASE CALL IF WE CAN HELP IN ANY WAY.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU FOREVER,
LOVE ELAINE,ANDY AND KIM BAIN
Melissa Plocher
July 30, 2004
I was sitting at my computer when I had got news that Matt had passed. I began to ask myself why? After a couple of tears I realized he was in a better place and was well now. Even though he is not here in person, he will always be in my heart. He was a wonderful person. My prayers go out to him and all his family.
Matthew Goodwin>ALWAYS REMEMBERED* NEVER FORGOTTEN
Jade Baird
July 30, 2004
Dear Linda, Mark and all of Matthew's family and friends:
I am very saddened to hear of your loss. It has been a long time since I have seen any of you, but I periodically go through pictures of the kids at Michael(DiPlacido's) 6th birthday party where Matt tried to find a rabbit in the magician's hat. I hope that your faith in God will help comfort you during this painful time.
Sincerely, Jade
Bridget Willams
July 30, 2004
Dear Goodwin Family,
I read the obituary for Matthew and I was heart broken. I just had to send my condolences although a stranger I am to you. It is sad to for children to suffer and pass on. If we could hold on to our only hope of the resurection and the time in the Paradise New World when sickness and death will be no more, then even though we greive, there will be some bright days. (Revelation 21:3,4). Until that time comes hold on,be strong, and keep hope alive.
With deepest sympathy,
jessica plocher
July 30, 2004
Dear Goodwin Family,
I am so sorry about your loss, i know what it feels like to lose someone very close to you bc i had lost 3 of my cousins and my brother. It is so unbelivably hard and if you need anything i will help in any way i can. I had the chance of being friends with matt during our years at st matts when i used to hang out with him and all his friends even though i am a yr older he was always making me laugh and smile, he was the nicest person and never tried to act like anyone he wasnt, he used to date my sister a couple years ago and he used to come over my house and he was very respectful. I just want to thank you for raising such a respectful boy and great friend. John if you need anything im here for you hunnie.
Jessica Plocher
Alana Macaluso
July 30, 2004
I would like to say that matthew was such an awsome friend he had so much energy in everything he did and would put so much effort in all things.I myself went to St. Matthew's and graduated with him. I knew matthew for about 6 years now and i will always hold the memories and was lucky enough to spend time with him. Matthew will be forever in the class of 2002 hearts.
Jim Musial
July 30, 2004
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son, Matt. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. My God, and Matt, look after you.
Jim, Michele, Allison, Brian and Caylee Musial
Thomas Musial
July 30, 2004
Dear Linda and Mark,
Deepest sympathy for you at this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you, Aunt Kay, and the Harley and Goodwin families. May you find strength in knowing that Matthew is in God's hands now.
God Bless.
Marty and Tom Musial
Kimberly Krecko Wattman
July 30, 2004
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family.
Laura Spangler
July 29, 2004
I was a friend of Matt's for a little more then a year. He was really a great person and he was always there to brighten things up. It is definitely not the same without him in our lives. I was very sorry and sad to hear about this I just couldn't believe it. My prayers go for you and the family. His spirit will remain with us and he will forever be in our hearts.
Bill Ginley
July 29, 2004
dear Goodwin Family,
i had the chance to play ball with matt for awhile and he always brought the spark and life to the game. he was a great kid and everyone loved being around him. he was always the one joking around with everyone and had so much fun with life. i had the privelage like many others to get close with matt while playin sports and it was the greatest time of my life playing for the mayfair monarchs. my condolences go out to the goodwin family and relatives, i cant imagine how hard it is to lose a family memeber at such a young age, but we all know he is in a better place and will be watching over all of us. thank you matt for giving me such a good time and thank you goodwin family for raiseing such a fine gentlemen and great friend.
Bill Ginley
Elaine (Goodwin) Kohart
July 29, 2004
Dear Linda & Mark
So sorry to hear about Matt, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all.. Elaine
Hanna Montgomery
July 29, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. My son was also 16 when he passed and it was a very difficult time. Allow yourself time to grieve and know that your son's memories will remain in your heart forever. May God help you through this trying time.....and Godspeed Matthew.
Pat Shields
July 29, 2004
I am so sorry about your loss. I know how you feel. I would just like to tell you that Matt's heart nd Spirit will never leave us at St. Matt and Father Judge.
Jack Shields
July 29, 2004
I had the privilege of being Matt's baseball coach at St. Matthew's. He was a very special person and I am glad I was able to spend time with him. My family and I extend our sincere sympathies to you at this time.
Sincerly,
Jack, Donna, Chris and Pat Shields
Richard Covone
July 29, 2004
Dear Linda and Mark
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know that the Covone family are here to help in any way. Our deepest condolences.
Love; Donna, Rick, Jack, and Theresa
Frank McDevitt
July 29, 2004
Linda:
I cannot begin to pretend to know how you feel at this time. My heart and prayers go to you and your family.
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