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January 28, 2010
Matt and Melissa....my heart goes out to you both. I lived in Tampa when my daughter passed away from SIDS almost 24 years ago. Always in my thoughts!
Jackie
Kelly Goslee
March 10, 2009
Matt and Melissa,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of you son. My husband and I lost our daughter Reese last March to SIDS. We are taking it one day at a time, which I am sure is what you are going. You are both in my thoughts.
Patty Wilson
November 24, 2008
Your loss has touched me deeply, I find myself thinking and praying for you so often. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family for the courage it must take to move foward. I hope for your older children, they will lean on you and God for this very painful time. May his beautiful little spirit be with you always.
Christine Glaudi Steudlein
November 6, 2008
Melissa,
I was so saddened to hear the news of the passing of your baby.He was so beautiful.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.
Sincerely,
Christine Glaudi Steudlein
5632 Ada Pl New Orleans,La
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Marty Mueller
October 24, 2008
Bryant Family,
I was so saddened to hear the news of the passing of your young son.
I just want you to know that he will be with you always...he will live on in spirit and you'll see that often in the things and people around you.
May the good Lord bring you peace and comfort this week and during the days ahead. I pray that your faith remains strong, you'll need to draw on it often.
I pass along this Psalm that a good friend passed on to me 3 years ago after we lost our young 4 year old daughter Christine:
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit.
As the passing days turn into months and years, you will certainly grow to understand what God means when He says 'Do not be not afraid, I am with you...'
My heart is heavy today. I will keep Tryson, the family and friends in my daily prayers.
May the Peace and Grace of God be with you today and everyday.
Melissa Watkins
October 20, 2008
Dear Matt & Melissa....I read of your loss on the internet and could not hold back my tears. Your baby was beautiful!! I know that this is a difficult time for you both as well as your family, I have a 2 1/2 month old grandson and to lose him would be devastating. I pray for God to hold you in his hands and see you through this very difficult time. You only got to have him for a short 3 months but I know it has still left a huge empty hole in your heart.
My heart and prayers go out to you & your family.
God Bless,
Melissa
Denise Hilker
October 13, 2008
Matt & Melissa,
My husband and I always say a prayer when we hear of a child passing away. We lost a newborn baby girl in 2006 due to being born premature. No matter what age, losing a child is a horrendous thing for a parent to go through and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
ashlee t
October 5, 2008
i am so sorry i know it must be really hard to lose someone that is so young and even thought he didnt spend his WHOLE life with u he will always have a place in ur hearrts.These coming months might be hard and maybe he didnt have enought time to leave a giant impresion on you, but at least u still got a taste of his personality.I hope that u can work throught this and even thought it may behard just keep ur head up and focus on the positives in life and continue to move forward!You dont know me and you problaly never will but dont dred on the past hold the memories close :'(
Leeann Bertrand
October 2, 2008
Matt And Melissa,
May God be with you at this tragic time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Sorry We were unable to attend.Leeann Sparkman Bertrand & Family
Craig S.
October 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Dena "Dyer" Thompson
October 1, 2008
May you find PEACE some how through this tragic event in your life. My heart aches for you and your family. I am from Orange, TX and drove a school bus for Bridge City so You are our hometown HERO who went on to make something good of your life..God has a new ANGEL to look down on you and your family and I am sure as time goes by it will ease the pain but, you never forget the ache you always will have to live with. God Bless you and your family.
A new Tampa Bay fan
Joe Sugrue
October 1, 2008
Matt,
I know your pain- my wife and I lost our son Pierce at 3 months as well, from SIDS. It was very troubling and painful, and I know exactly what you are going through- and it still, even 3 years later, can be difficult.
Please know that my wife and I have your family in our prayers.
-Joe
Ben Purifoy
October 1, 2008
Dear Matt,
My wife and I pray for your family. I barely know you, but feel for you and your family. Stay strong brotha. You're an inspiration to all fathers and the citizens of Orange county.
Shane Hebert
September 30, 2008
Dear Matt
My heart goes out to you and your family. Were sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Kim Paul
September 30, 2008
Your family will be in our prayers. We have a 5 month old little boy and our pain could not be described if in your situation. May God hold each and every one of you in his hands during this trying time.
Melissa Jenner Morris
September 30, 2008
Dear Melissa and family,
My heart goes out to all of you during this time of sorrow. All of you have been in my prayers and will continue to be. Words can not mend your heart, but I pray that God will give all of you the strength and grace to survive this tragedy and find peace. May God bless your family.
Dawn Marmaduke
September 30, 2008
May you find peace in your soul. He is safe and waiting on you to join him much later.
PAMELA Taylor
September 30, 2008
Your family is my thoughts and prayers our daughter and son in law lost their sweet baby at 37 weeks and you never want to forget them and treasure the time that God has given you. God Rest Tryson and he is now is playing with our sweet Joshua who we all miss every day.
The Bertrand Family
September 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
jackie smith
September 30, 2008
My heart aches for your whole family. You are truly amazing to play on Sunday. My prays and thoughts are with the Bryant family at this sad time.
DENISE CAVANAUGH
September 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Trish Kappauf
September 30, 2008
The Bryant Family,
We don't always know why God has taken our loved ones. But we do know that God has something in store for your little one. May you have peace knowing that he is with our Father.
Love and Peace,
Trish K. (St. Petersburg, FL)
Parent
September 30, 2008
No bond is great as that between a parent and child. The family has my condolences. Hold on to GOD, HE will bring you peace, comfort and strength in the days, weeks and months ahead.
The family will be in my prayers.
MeeMaw & PaPa Danny
September 30, 2008
Matthew Bryant Family
May God touch each and everyone in your family and lighten the burden of your hearts. We have been praying for all of you, and will not cease.
Jane Dance
September 29, 2008
My deepest condolences are with you and your family.
tonya
September 29, 2008
im so deeply sorry for you lost. As a parent my heart goes out to your family. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers
The Vega Family
September 29, 2008
Dear Bryant Family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to your family. May you take comfort knowing that Tryson is with God and enjoying everlasting bliss. May God be with you.
Jackson's
September 29, 2008
So sorry to hear about your loss. The entire Bryant family will always be in our prayers.
Smith Family
September 29, 2008
God has called home a special angle. Our condolence to the Bryant family. We will Keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Lisa Hall
September 29, 2008
I don't know you but i read the article and it brought tears to my eyes. God is there holding your angel until you get there. Im sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Janet Mackintosh
September 29, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kevin
September 29, 2008
R.I.P. Tryson God needed a little angel. Everything happens for a reason. Hes in heaven helping Matt and Melissa everyday from above.
El Hess
September 29, 2008
GOD called his angel home for a reason. He's needed in a higher place to do wonderful things. My condolences to the family through this tough time.
Miranda Trace
September 29, 2008
Iam so very sorry for the loss of your son. My deepest condolonce's goes out to you and your family. God Bless.
Sandra Bryant
September 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Mills
September 29, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, I am very sorry for the loss of your son. I'm not a big football watcher but I saw the article that you played on Sunday, and I commend you for it. Your son was held in God's arms and cheering for you too. Keep praying and believing that you are loved and will see him again. Take care of yourself and each other.
Michele L
September 29, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Karla W. (A Buc Fan)
September 29, 2008
When you can't trace God's hand, trust His heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for your strength in being at the game Sunday. May you feel God's arms wrapped around your family and find peace knowing that He'll always be there for you through this difficult time.
Mike Williams
September 29, 2008
God Bless you and your family.
Greg Mount
September 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I cannot imagine the amount of heartbreak you are going through. Your son is smiling at you right now from heaven. God bless.
Beth Tucker
September 29, 2008
Dear Bryant family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I've been in your shoes and I truly know your pain. My 17 month old son died Sept. 17th, 2007. (Garret Jayce Tucker- www.legacy.com)
I wish I could offer words of wisdom and say that your pain will go away, but I can't. The pain never goes away.
I can tell you that each day will get a little easier to survive. It is a matter of survival. The loss of a child is the greatest loss of all. The physical pain will also ease with time. You will still have moments that the physical pain in your heart will sometimes literally take your breath away, but the next breath will come.
I know that there are surviving siblings that will also still need their parents. It is very difficult for us parents to continue to be "good" parents to our surviving children because our own grief consumes us. But we must remember that these children lost their brother and sister and are also suffering and need us to help them with their grief as well.
I'm sure you have many loving friends and family that will support you on this journey. My advice would be to let them help you in any way they possibly can. They really do want to help...even if they aren't really sure how. Lean on them and each other. You will survive.
Rosalind Covine
September 29, 2008
Bryant Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Matt, you and your wife inspired everyone around the NFL and especially at Raymond James yesterday, you exhibited the poem "FOOTPRINTS" it was clear to see that Jesus and Tryson was embracing you.
My sympathy to all of you.
Bob and Kathy
September 29, 2008
Our prayers are with you today. We pray that God will be close to you and comfort you. I see little Matthew sitting on Jesus' lap watching down on you and smiling and waiting for the day that you will all be together again. Until that time keep your faith and always remember His love for you.
Alan Bellomo
September 29, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss.
Sandra Nunez
September 29, 2008
The strength that you showed in yesterdays game only shows the strength that God has given to you and your family during this most heartbreaking time of your life. Your son will be in my prayers as will you and your wife. May God bless you.
Mark & Joy Barnes
September 29, 2008
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
September 29, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss of your son.. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time..
Anne and Hans
September 29, 2008
Matt, Melissa and family, our hearts and souls grieve with you over the loss of your precious son. May God comfort and bless you all in the days ahead. Matt, you did an amazing job on Sunday of honoring your son and having the strength to go out and play. Know that little Matthew was watching from above and was proud. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during the days and weeks ahead.
Josh & Stacy Anderson
September 29, 2008
Sorry about the loss of your son, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
M. Martinez
September 29, 2008
Words cannot express the feelings your family is going through now. Our thoughts are with you. Best of everything.
& JOHN HUNTER
September 29, 2008
OUR THOUGHT & PRAYER ARE WITH MATTHEWS TRYSON fAMILY AND fRIENDS.
GOD BE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE,
iN cHRIST JUNE & JoHN HUNTER A Fan
September 29, 2008
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for the loss of your baby. Cherish the times you had with him. He is with the lord now.
Marisa(Bisaccia) Rogstad
September 29, 2008
Matt, Melissa and family, May you allow the comfort of God to carry you through this time. Our hearts are heavy for your loss. We will hold you up in our thoughts and prayers. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Matt. 19:14
Connie Shelsky
September 29, 2008
Matt and Melissa,
My prayers are with you both and the rest of your family. I just became a Grandmother of a beautiful little boy 2 months ago. My heart aches for you both. Tryson will always be with you in your hearts. May he rest in peace in the loving hands of Our Father.
The Doyles
September 29, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. It doesn't help ease the pain, but nomatter where you are, nomatter what you are doing, he is with you always. May God Bless you both.
Sheri Urban
September 29, 2008
Matt & Melissa,
There are no words to ease the pain you are currently feeling. God will heal your pain and carry you both through this trying time. There is no rhyme or reason for things like this as I well know. Just know in your hearts that Tryson is now in the loving company of our Lord Jesus Christ. Your memories will warm you in the cold and heal your hearts of pain as time goes by! God bless you and keep you both during this time of sorrow. My prayers and condolences to you and your family!
Pat Canfall
September 29, 2008
My condolences to the Bryant family. May heavens latest angel "Matthew" rest in peace. His memories will continue to live on through his family and his friends.
Randall Terry
September 29, 2008
Matt & Wife
I was watching the game highlights and holding my 3mo old son my heart went out to you and your wife.
And how you even had the streangth
to carry out you job and win was unbelievable. Lord bless you both during this time and do not be afraid to reliy on Him.
Randy
L A
September 29, 2008
There are no words that will ease your pain. I only pray that our lord will wrap his loving arms around your family, that he will guide you and strengthen you during this most difficult time. May Matthew Tryson Bryant Rest in Peace.
Daryl Bernard
September 29, 2008
My family's prayers are with you and your family through your difficult time
Mike Collier
September 29, 2008
Matt and Melissa,
Cathy and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and Cathy Collier
love god and country
Linda Thomas
September 29, 2008
My prayers for
gods love to help you ,
god is only one that can heal the hurt, I am amom of 3 an I lost one I know thepain an hurt, I lived in tampa most all my life an love the bucs I pray for you an the family, pray god will walk with you an the angel will watch over you. I also pray for the team for gods guidence for them. Linda Thomas (now in va after 48 years in tampa0
Sheryl Christian
September 29, 2008
We are long time Bucs fan living now in North Carolina, we just wanted to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. My God help you out through this terrible tragedy. Sheryl Christian (North Carolina)
June
September 29, 2008
So very sorry for your loss. I wish I had words to comfort you. I wish you peace in the days ahead. Surely, Tryson is one of God's newest angels.
September 29, 2008
Matt and family - we are so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby boy. I hope that you will find some comfort and peace knowing that God now embraces Tryson in heaven. The Boyetts.
Courtney McIntyre
September 29, 2008
May God embrace your family during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Megan Buskey Gamelin
September 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you....I cannot imagine the sorrow you must feel now but know I will be praying for you and your family and will ask God to make sure Matthew watches over you. I know he will.
Kim Mansour
September 28, 2008
I Will Lend You A Child
Author Unknown
"I'll lend you for a little while, a child of mine," He said.
"For you to love while it lives, and give it a warm bed.
"It may be six or seven years, or eighty two or three.
But, will you 'til I call it back, take care of it for me?
"It will bring it's charms to gladden you, and it's stay will be brief.
You'll have it's lovely memories for years beyond belief.
"I cannot promise it will stay, as all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn.
"I've looked wide world over in my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I've selected you.
"Now you will give it all your love - not think the labor vain.
Nor hate me when I come to call to take it back again.
"I fancied that I heard it say 'Dear Lord, thy will be done'
For all the joy this child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
"We'll shower it with tenderness, and love it while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
"And should the angel call for him to go it on it's own someday,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, those times it is away.
Kristin Elliott
September 28, 2008
You honored your son well today. God bless your family through this very difficult time.
Raph sieg
September 28, 2008
You will be in my prayers tonight
Don Bazsika
September 28, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart felt condolences go to you and your family.
John and Sonia Thrush
September 28, 2008
We are so so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. We too lost our son suddenly in his sleep at 2 1/2 months old. God has given us strength to survivie these last 3 years. Just know we put our big arms around you.
Michelle
September 28, 2008
My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Diana Mette
September 28, 2008
So very sorry to hear of your little angel passing away. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you and your Family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Rev Mary Monaco
September 28, 2008
"And He will raise you up on eagles' wings---Bear you on the breath of dawn---Make you to shine like the sun---And hold you in the palm of His hand."
My prayers are with your family.
kevin holtzman
September 28, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time kevin & terry holtzman The Dalles Or
S. L.
September 28, 2008
To the Bryant Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace
(Numbers 6:22-26)
Kim Greene
September 28, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family. We're all Matt Bryant and Bucs fans today. The Greene's, Jacksonville
S B
September 28, 2008
Your story touched me deeply today as I watched football with my husband. I admire your strength and courage to play today, and I wish you peace in the coming days. My prayers will be for your family tonight.
Marty Thomson
September 28, 2008
So sorry to hear about your loss. No words will fix your pain but just know he is perfect and he will be waiting at the gates when it is your time. We lost our 11mth old daughter on oct 2nd 2007. It is hard to know she is gone but we know she is perfect and we will see her again. Just know my daughter welcomed your son to heaven and he will always be with you and you will see him again! He is a perfect little angel!! God bless.
Ken and Paulette Verrill
September 28, 2008
May God's hands embrace and comfort you in your sorrow. We can not begin to understand your pain, we can only pray that God helps heal your hearts. Tryson will never be forgotten and you will be reunited with him in time. God Bless you and your family.
Betty Smith
September 28, 2008
BRYANT FAMILY OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Sherman and Kathy Ashbaugh
September 28, 2008
Matt and Melissa you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
RLB
September 28, 2008
I will pray for you and your family. Continue to go to God in prayer.
Doug & Patti Arcus
September 28, 2008
Our Prayers Are With You
Tricia Renaud
September 28, 2008
May God comfort you and your family during this terrible loss. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Melandinos Family
September 28, 2008
To the Bryant Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Vickie Ann Hutchinson
September 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you .I lost my firstborn Angelique at age of 17 days to SIDS.
As one Mom to another it is a loss that never goes away.
May the strength that is within you keep you and and your family during this time of sorrow.
Joyce Johnson
September 28, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about your Precious little one God gave you. I know how it feels to lose a loved one. God is with you, and will help you through your sorrow.
Robert Melton
September 28, 2008
My wife and I are very sorry for the loss of your little one. May God hold you and yours in your time of grief.
God bless you all.
Brandi Hollman
September 28, 2008
May God be with the family in this tough time our thoughts are with you. From the Hollman family
Carol and David Smith
September 28, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Carol Smith
September 28, 2008
Matt and Melissa,
My heart and love goes out to you and your family. I have never lost a child but I watched my daughter go through losing her son. She was only 37 weeks along and when she delivered Aiden he was stillborn. That was the most heart-wrenching thing to ever have to go through. So, as a parent I know the love you must have for your children and to lose one has got to be horrific. I can't imagine, I just know what it was like to watch my daughter in the pain she was in and still is in. You NEVER get over it, you just learn to deal with it. With all my sympathy to you and your family.
The Roach Family
September 28, 2008
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. God loves you and we love you.
Parents of Four
September 28, 2008
Nothing can prepare you for the things in life that come suddenly and hurt so deeply. Reflect on the time you had with little Matthew and treasure those precious moments. Look towards each other for comfort and remember the people out there that love you and know that your family is in thier prayers.
Parents of four (Pinellas Park, Fl.)
Wes & Amy R.
September 28, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! We have three young children and cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. Know that God is with you and your little angel is watching over you.
Diane Thrush
September 28, 2008
My grandson died of SIDS in 2005 at 2 months of age. It is truly a horrible tragedy. Our family is praying for you and your family. No one should have to go trhough this devastation.
jennifer veinberg
September 28, 2008
To the Bryant family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
The Veinberg family,
Dodgeville, WI
(Buccaneer family)
Christine Harvey
September 28, 2008
Matt and Melissa,
I lost a 4 yr old brother when I was 5 yrs old and it is the saddest thing that could happen to a family. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Remember Tryson is your gaurdian angel now.
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