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B. Violi
February 19, 2023
❤✝ Always thinking bout you n charlie
Valerie Iseppon
January 9, 2023
Love ❤ Menna and Charlie
Nicole
February 29, 2020
Love ❤
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May 19, 2018
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Jenn Ha
June 17, 2016
I was thinking about you and Charlie today.
So much time has gone by but when a life is taken, everything seems to stand still.
We are missing you guys and still thinking about you.
Jon Fortuna
January 3, 2016
Hey buddy. It's your pal Fortuna. Tomorrow is your 29th birthday and I was just thinking about you. Hope you're ding fine. Love you man.
Brittany Bingley
August 28, 2014
Still thinking of you two.
Shauna
March 11, 2012
I still miss you and think about you every single day!! Xo I will never stop loving you
sasha krawczyk
December 18, 2000
i'm so sorry about everything.. it
shouldn't have ended so soon. I
think this effected everyone around
here that was blessed with their
presence. This tragity taught us
that life is short..
i'm so sorry..
Lisa Friskie
December 11, 2000
Miss you lots Matt!!!
*~Lisa~*
Tania Huggins
December 11, 2000
To: The Meanna Family!
1 month and about 2 weeks has gone
by and we miss Matt sooo much! It is
not the same when we go the dances
and don't see him there with his
bright teeth and beauitful smile!
I Remember Matt all the time i look
around, all i see is that smile i
will never forget!
Christmas is coming up and we are
going to miss him dearly and his 14
year birthday too!
Matt we all miss you sooo much i
don't know how to put it but you
were and always will be in our
prayers and in our hearts! I promise
i will take great care of shauna the
girl you were blessed with! Your
mom, dad, sister, friends and family
miss you too and remember you will
always take up a certain part of our
life! I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH AND MISS
YOU TOO WHY COULDN'T EVERYONE JUST
BE LIKE YOU?
love always and forever
your friend,
~*Tania Huggins*~
Samantha Warner
December 10, 2000
I miss Matt very much and will
never forget him and his great
smile. I went to the same school as
him F.J. Rutland and when everyone
found out it was very hard to
continue with anything. Everyone
misses him very much including me.
he was also on my bus and i have a
lot of memories of him. Like when
he would always gross out me and
Fawn when everyone was off and how
we attacked him with lip gloss when
he was trying to go to sleep. I
will never forget him or Charlie
(who was in my class) because they
were my friends and they did not
deserve to go. I hope you guys are
watching over all of us right now
and protecting us.
We miss you SOOOOO much and will
NEVER EVER forget you.
Luv your friend forever Samantha
Warner (Sam)
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Lisa Friskie
December 4, 2000
This Poem I wrote for Shauna and
Matt it`s written as if she was
talking to Matt>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
A Million Times
A million times I will miss you
A million times I will cry
If Love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.
In life I Loved you dearly
In death I Love you still
In my heart you hold a place
No one else can fill
It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you
The day God took you home
Nothing could be more beautiful
Than those precious moments with you
For me you are very especial
And God must have thought too
All my life I will miss you
Though the years may come and go
But in my heart you'll live forever
Because I Loved you so...
By Lisa Friskie....
My prayers are with you all!
Lisa Friskie
December 2, 2000
I will Remember you
I will remember you always
Never shall I forget you
For everything will remind me of you
The sunset rising with it`s warm
rays
The spring breeze blowing in the
summer
The love birds singing there song
The sun lighting up the water
The moon looking down on the earth
The stars glowing
A child playing
A newborn baby
Anything and Everything will remind
me of you
But the thing that will remind me
the most of you
Is a song that seems like it was
written for you
'I will remember you!'
By Lisa Friskie
>>To Matt`s Family, Shauna and
friends and anyone that knew him
don`t worry cause you see as you
are reading this Matt is looking
over you. He was one too always
stick by loved ones and thats why
he`s watching you now! So don`t
ever forget the memories you have
of him. Forget all about the bad
ones and just remember all the joys
and laughter he brought into your
lifes at one point in time. I know
that he`s watching me and you right
now just because we were condidered
loved ones to him! And to Matt,
what can I really say - I have so
many memories of you and I don`t
think one of them is bad cause you
always made me laugh and brought
joy where ever you went. I can`t
forget you cause you were one of a
kind, you lived only 5 houses down
from me whenever I pass your house
now I think of you. I go to the
dances and all I can remember is
you doing the 'Macarana'(if I
spelled that right)So it`s pretty
hard for me to ever forget about
you, and I really hope you dont
forget me. Well I want to say
good-bye but it doesn`t seem right
so I guess I will just say "See ya
later Matt!"
Love,Lisa Friskie
(Frisker)
Lisa Friskie
December 2, 2000
My street Sauer Road just doesn`t
feel the same with out Matt living
5 houses down from me. It`s not the
same at the dances anymore without
seeing Matt every time. It`s not
the same at his school with all his
friends that miss him so much. It`s
not the same for Shauna not being
able to see your face. But we all
still have the same feeling deep
inside of us that we have all had
since he passed away and that we
will always have, the feeling that
says " I will miss and Love you
always!"
brian,dianne,nathanand ray st.onge
December 2, 2000
to pete,karen and monica
we feel the sadness of your loss.
we think about matt everyday and
say a prayer for him everynight. we
also pray for all of you and hope
that you are doing well
love the st.onge family
The Chesher's
November 27, 2000
Matt and Charlie
By Amanda Chesher
Walking down the city streets at
night,
Can sure lead to some heartbreaking
frights.
Never knowing what behind trees is
lurking,
What for a bloodthirsty creature is
searching.
This is a story of two teenage boys.
Whose lives were once filled with
great cheers and joys.
But even that can be taken with a
blink of an eye
All can be taken when friends let
friends drink and drive.
A harmless walk was all they wanted
to take,
But instead it was their lives,
which lead to heartache.
They walked down that street knowing
not what to expect,
Their lives, their bodies, their
futures all wrecked.
Little did they know when that car
swerved 'round the bend,
That the lives they once lived were
about to soon end.
Their bodies lay broken and still on
the ground.
Pair of shoes and a baseball cap
near by them was found.
It hit them dead on, it hit them so
fast.
But now they don't hurt and are
peaceful at last.
As they laid in the hospital, loved
ones gathers near,
With friends and family whispering
'I love you' in their ears.
Right to the end people close to
them stayed by their sides,
So much was taken from them and from
those far and wide.
How could someone be so careless, so
selfish, so wrong
And now all we can do is try to be
strong.
Scattered all over are some fallen
tears,
From all those people who cared and
loved them so dear.
Two young boys, young Charlie and
Matt,
They were such great kids but we
won't leave it at that.
They loved to play sports and chat
with their friends
But their not really gone with the
memories and the few odds and ends
That behind them left, tucked away
safe and sound,
Memories from loved ones and the
kids they once hung around.
Now here we stand with our hearts
hanging low,
And from our eyes, sincere tears
began to flow.
All this because someone didn't know
when to say when,
That these boys' lives were taken,
may they rest in peace…Amen.
Matt had a great impact on so many
lives. he was a friend to all and so
he shall remain. now matt can look
down upon us and watch over us the
way his family and friends did for
him. We will hold a speical place in
our hearts for matt and charlie
both.To the Menna's our door is
always open and Pete,Karen and
Monica we love you
Stephanie Dennis
November 21, 2000
Matt I'll never forget you
You are and will always be in my
heart!!
Don't forget us ok
Luv ya lots
Stephanie Dennis
Dar Ritchie
November 13, 2000
the Menna and Kreig Family's will
always be in our hearts and in our
prays,your boys will always be
remembered as cute, smiling faces
standing outside my front door to
visit my kids and always made my 7
year old feel a member of the
group. you will always be loved and
missed around here.
felecia tozier
November 12, 2000
hi.
i would like to say i'm sorry about
what had happened to such a
wounderful person,he always made us
laugh,and evertime we seen him our
hearts just melt,he had a very good
personality and a nice big smile
i will never forget seeing him at
the dances with his friends.and
well we all miss him very much and
we'll never forget him well got to
go now ok bye and to matt i love
you so much buddy
martin samuelsen
November 12, 2000
rest in peace
Tia Kohls
November 8, 2000
Forever remembered by me and my
family!
Lisa Gartner
November 6, 2000
Menna,u are and always will be
a,cute,athletic,1 of a kind,just
down right awesome guy!I miss you
and i will never ever forget u!U are
an amazing soccer and hockey player.
And you were always one with the
ladies. U sure know how to pick em
right babe. U got an awesome gurl! I
bet you are up there right now
hitting on Marlyn Monroe, aren't
u!!Please watch over all of us and
never forget any of us as we won't
to u!!luv always
~*~#9 LiSa GaRtNeR~*~
I'll never forget your incredible
smile! :)
Lauren Fortuna
November 4, 2000
To:Pete, Karen and Monica
I can't imagine how much pain you
guys are going through right now,
but I do know that Matt will always
be in our hearts. From one soccer
player to another, it's not the
final score that matters, but how
you played the game.
We'll remember you always.
Please don't drink and drive!
Love, Lauren Fortuna
St. Gabriel Lalemant schoo
Vince,Rosemary,Jon and Lauren Fortuna
November 4, 2000
We never really realize how one
person's life touches and affects so
many. Matt had the most incredible
free kicks in any given game with a
soccer ball. So full of life and
energy, we always enjoyed watching
all those games. The memory will
always rekindle each time we watch
another game in the years to come.
To the Menna Family, we wish
strength, love and the ability to
continue to care for each other and
yourselves, as this is what Matt
would want.
Nancy and Rodney Simmons
November 3, 2000
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you all now. Our son Kenny had the
priviledge of playing soccer with
Matt. Matt, Pat and Kenny were
"The Wall" on defence. We fondly
remember Matt taking many free kicks
and the little hop in the air before
his approach to the ball. He will be
remembered by many you can be sure.
Take comfort in the thought that
Matt lived his life doing what made
him happy and that he was obviously
surrounded by loving family and many
friends. May you find peace.
Sincerely, Nancy, Rod and Kenny
Simmons
Ryan Hogan
October 30, 2000
I would just like to say, Matt, i
miss you man, but i know that your
are in all of our hearts wherever
we go and just because the life
didn't last, does not mean the
friendship doesnt last, rest in
peace brother. I'll pay you back
when i get up there with you if you
know what i mean.
Shauna Finkbeiner
October 29, 2000
Matt I love you more then anything
in the world you ment everything 2
me!I will never EVER!Forget you!No
matter where u are we`ll always be
together!I LOVE YOU AND MISS U!
wait for me in heaven!love you
always!
Pete,Karen and monica
Im sorry that this had 2 happen to
such a wonderful person he was
loved and will always be loved by
many!Now that matt isnt here to
score all the goals in hockey I`ll
do it for him and every goal I
score is for U MATT!I love u all
and miss u matt huggez and kissez
shauna
Sarah Finkbeiner
October 29, 2000
There are really no words that can
be said for what has happened. Matt
was apart of all of ours lives. He
affected us all in his own li'l way.
Whether it be him melting your heart
with his perfect smile or him making
you laugh with his creative
stories! Either way he was an
awesome guy and I'll miss him. My
sympathy goes out to his parents,
Monica, his relatives, friends and
my sis (his gf).
I wrote a li'l poem a few nights
after this tragedy occured but it
was not only written for Matt but
Charlie as well. It might not be
very good, but it came from straight
from my heart.
Matt and Charlie were two best
friends,
in my mind this tragedy plays again
and again.
I'll think of them now and always
forever,
but atleast neither will be alone,
for they've passed on together.
Crying each night, greiving each
day,
why couldn't this have happened in
someother way?
It's just not fair that too much to
drink,
has made two boys pass with their
lives incomplete.
We have to be strong and remember
only good things,
remembering the good times, when the
old school bell rings.
Of how they were liked, in so many
ways,
by so many people during their fun
loving days.
Although we never talked on the
phone or hung out together,
I'll remember their smiles in the
beautiful weather.
To me they weren't just school mates
when their lives came to an end,
they were and always will be.. my
friends.
We need to stick together, to borrow
and lend,
because as it turns out...we're all
together at the end.
Alicia Sebastian
October 29, 2000
Hey to Matts Family
I am very sorry for the tragady
that happined in your family
It shouldn't of happined But matt
was a nice outgoing friend that
will live inside our hearts 4ever
Lisa Friskie
October 29, 2000
Good-bye
This is not fair what
happened to you.
You did not deserve this you
were a sweet guy that
everyone knew.
It seems like just yesterday
I was sitting with you on
the bus ride home
talking and laughing and
singing your song.
You told me everything
like we had known eachother
forever
and I wish we could have
known eachother forever.
You told me who you liked
and told me what you had
planned for your future.
You said you wanted to have
a big house and a hot wife
and little children running
about.
You were always happy.
You were always free.
I never seen you shed a tear ,
only once and when you did
you came to me.
I now see the violence I
looked past before.
When I found out you were
gone my heart hit the floor.
I now think back to how
life use to be a game.
But nomatter what happens it
can never be the same
You always were there for
people when they needed a
smile.
Now I will never hear your
girly voice, or hear your
little jokes you always said,
or be able to take your hat
and mess up your hair, or do
are little secret hand shake
you taught me, or call you
on the phone, or to ask you
for advice, are see you at the
dance and dance with you
there, or take your necalace
and wear it for the day, or
play basketball with you or
chase you around the field or
be able to see your dark
brown eyes lokking at me are
the smile you always had on
your face.
I cant believe it, I mean
why ?
You never did anything wrong,
you always chose to stay on
the right path.
And now because someone didn`t
think before getting in the
car
your life is gone and my
heart has a scar.
All you ever wanted to do
was to have fun and live
life to the fullest and its a
shame your life wasn`t longer.
You never even got a chance
to graduate out of grade 8
or go to Highschool or
College or have a wife or
have little children.
It shouldn`t have been your
life that got taken.
I wish I could bring you back.
I never even got a chance
to say good-bye.
I just want you to know that
we all miss you and love you
lots.
I will always remember you as
long as I live and the
memories will never be
forgotten not by any of us
we all love you and wish you
were still here
but your not your gone and
you have a place in each and
every single one of hearts.
Now I know your gone and I
know you would want me to
stay strong but its really
hard to fight it when all I
can do is cry.
I never got to say this
before but good-bye.
By Lisa Friskie
Dedicated To my friend Matt Menna.
Who died in a hit-and-run caused by
a drunk driver.
Born 1987-Died October 17,2000
Kate Moore
October 29, 2000
*aLL*I*rEaLLy*WaNnA*SaY*Is*I*CaNt*Ex
PrEsS*HoW*BaD*I*FeLt*As*I*GoT*OfF*Th
E*BuS*AnD*aLL*Ma*PeEpS*TolD*Me*ThE*N
eWz*I*WaS*MoRtIfIeD*BuT*I*Do*KnOw*Th
At*HiS*SpIrT*WiLl*AlWaYs*LiVe*On*
*LoTz*Of*LuViN*YoU*aLL*TaKe*KaRe*
Lindy Fink
October 29, 2000
Dear Matt: I miss you soooooo much!
so dose our entire school! you've
been really nice to me and a good
friend and I don't have much to say
but I miss you so much
Love: Lindy F
*Bye* xoxo
Rosemary Croteau
October 26, 2000
TO The Menna Family, I'm thinking
of you often. I'll always remember
Matt's beautiful dark eyes. Monica,
you also have the same brown eyes
as your brother. I'll always
remember Matt.
Leah Notarianni
October 25, 2000
Menna,
we will always be thinking of you
we miss you dearly....
LuV AlWaYs
~~~***Leah~~~***
Wendy Alexander
October 24, 2000
To Matthew
We don't understand it of much,
but one day perhaps we will.
Your Mom, Dad and your sister
Monica love you so much and they
miss you already. When they look up
into the night sky and see a
shining star they will know its you
Matthew shining down on them. And
when they close their eyes at night
they will see you Matthew in their
dreams, but Matthew you'll always
be alive in their hearts.
We'll be looking for that
shining star, Oceans of love Doug
Wendy Marie and D.J.
Kelley Marion
October 23, 2000
I NEVER KNEW MATT VERY WELL, AND
WASNT THAT CLOSE WITH HIM, BUT HE
WAS A REALLY NICE GUY, WITH THE MOST
PERFECT SMILE. I WANT TO SAY SORRY
TO ALL THAT LOVE HIM, TO HIS FAMILY,
TO HIS GIRLFRIEND, AND TO HIS
FRIENDS. I HOPE YOU ALL ARE DOING
OK!I AM DOING BETTER, I GUESS, WELL
BETTER THEN BEFORE. I WILL NEVER
EVER FORGET MATT MENNA, AND I DONT
THINK ANYONE WILL. REMEMBER EVERYONE
DONT DRINK AND DRIVE!!!
SINCERLY KELLEY
Meagan Merrett
October 23, 2000
I knew them very well and I and so
many others will miss them very
very much. And the memories that he
had shared with me and many ohters
will live in our hearts 4ever.......
I miss you Matt
This poem is dedicated to
Matthew "matt" Menna, and
Charels "Charlie" Krieg
Close to the door she paused to
stand as she took his class ring
off his hand all who were watching
did not speak as a silent tear ran
down her cheek and through her mind
the memories ran of the moments
they walked and laughed in the sand
but now his eyes were so terribly
cold for she would never again
have him to hold they watched in
silence as she bent near and
whispered the words...."I LOVE YOU"
in his ear she touched his face and
started to cry as she put on her
ring and wanted to die and just
then the wind began to blow as they
lowered his casket into the
snow.... this is what happens to
man alive...... people let people..
DRINK'n'DRIVE
Krista Traver
October 23, 2000
Well, what can I say, there's
nothing in the world that I could
say that could make things better!
NOTHING! But I can say this, me and
Matt were friends, we went to the
same school, and talked quite a
bit. He was sweet, ATHLETIC, and
interesting to listen to, always
telling stories. Charlie was one of
my great friends also, we shared
many great times. After just seeing
them that Sunday I was totally
shoked and couldn't believe this
terrible news. It was a great
tradgedy to many, your son was a
great guy. I am glad that I got to
meet and be friends with the GREAT
person. I am VERY sorry to all
family members! With deepest love I
hope you all pull through,
Sincerely Krista
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Concetta Costa
October 22, 2000
Dear: Menna Family
Matt was the nicest guy I have ever
meet. I remember his beautiful
smile and the way he laughed. The
memories will be in our heart. But
now he lives in a better place. I
am sure he is looking down on all
of us now, and I am sure he misses
us as much as we miss him. I will
miss him but I will never forget
the good times we had.
Love: Concetta. xoxo
Gus Visca
October 22, 2000
Matt i am always thinking of you,
you will always be in my heart, but
you maybe gone but you will always
be my friend forever.
God bless you and keep you safe
Peter, Karen & Monica if you need
anything i am always here for you.
Goodbye my friend Luv always #15
Gus Visca
LEAH NOTARIANNI
October 22, 2000
Dear Menna Family,
my deepest regrets are sent to you.
Menna was deeply loved by everyone.
He was the most nicest guy. Its
terrible to see such a good person
pass on at the age of 13. I cant
even imagine how you all feel right
now. I feel really bad for the
Menna family for losing a son and
family member. But i also fell
terrible for his bestfriend Matt
Helsby. They were always together.
I cant belive that he is gone. For
the rest of ourlives we will think
of him. He will always be in our
hearts and in our minds.
***~LuV AlWaYS~***
~~LeaH NoTaRiAnNi~~
PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN YOU ARE
OLDER..... DONT DRINK AND
DRIVE..... TAKE A CAB OR A BUS
HOME..... PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND
FOR THE SAKE OF MATT MENNA!!!!
LEAH NOTARIANNI
October 22, 2000
Dear Menna Family,
my deepest regrets are sent to you.
Menna was deeply loved by everyone.
He was the most nicest guy. Its
terrible to see such a good person
pass on at the age of 13. I cant
even imagine how you all feel right
now. I feel really bad for the
Menna family for losing a son and
family member. But i also fell
terrible for his bestfriend Matt
Helsby. They were always together.
I cant belive that he is gone. For
the rest of ourlives we will think
of him. He will always be in our
hearts and in our minds.
***~LuV AlWaYS~***
~~LeaH NoTaRiAnNi~~
PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN YOU ARE
OLDER..... DONT DRINK AND
DRIVE..... TAKE A CAB OR A BUS
HOME..... PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND
FOR THE SAKE OF MATT MENNA!!!!
Tanya Huggins
October 22, 2000
Dear The Menna Family
Matt was the nicest guy anyone can
possibly meet! I will never forget
him EVER and he will live in my
heart forever. I can remember all
the great times Matt and I had
together at dances, the mall,
movies, or just even hanging out.
God blessed you with an amazing son
Matt Menna.
I haven't ever saw Matt without
that best smile i have ever seen in
my pass 13 years of age. His nice
bright teeth and that smile that
touched everyones heart.
When I went to watch his Soccer and
Hockey games I always would cheer
him on whether if it was his #3 or
number 11.
Matt had many qualies that we will
ALL charish for the rest of our
lifes.
We use to always talk about what we
are going to be when we are older
and how we both can't wait to start
familes.
I hoped and wished i was able to
watch Matt reach all of the goals
he had but because of stuppidity i
can't and nether can anyone else.
If there is anything i can do for
the family or friends i am more
then willing to do it.
"Matt we all miss you very very
much and wish that you can be here
with us now its never going to be
the same without you, we won't
forget the times we shared when we
walked,walked,laughed and even
cried. But we knwo that you are in
a better place with God and all the
others and we will meet again in
heaven. I love you always and
forever, your friend Tanya Huggins.
I am sorry to everyone that knew
Matt and to everyone that didn't
know him he was PERFECT!!!!
~*Tanya Huggins*~
sean linney
October 22, 2000
hello,im really sorry to hear about
the news and i hope u feel alot
better
rose and john mussari
October 22, 2000
DEAR MATT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE
REMEMBERD AND NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU
ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS
FOREVER LOVE FROM JOHN,ROSE, JOHNNY
MICO MUSSARI. GOD BLESS YOU AND
KEEP YOU SAFE AND SOUND.
rose and john mussari
October 22, 2000
DEAR MATT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE
REMEMBERD AND NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU
ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS
FOREVER LOVE FROM JOHN,ROSE, JOHNNY
MICO MUSSARI. GOD BLESS YOU AND
KEEP YOU SAFE AND SOUND.
Norman Lundale
October 21, 2000
To my most beloved big sister
and her loving husband. How, among
all the times I made you guys laugh,
can I keep you laughing now? And how
among all these lonely nights you
will spend, can I possibly make you
believe how serious I am when I say,
"I'm so sorry."? If I could replace
each time it hurts with a hug and
leave it there I would. I see you
suffer and I want to rip my own
heart out and trade it with
yours instead. I can't imagine
the loss that you feel. Matt was an
angel, from the time I first felt
him kick in Karen's womb and
forever. I am here for you guys, the
rest of the pain I feel has no place
for words, they can't go there.
I will never forget when I taught
him how to fly a kite for the first
time or when he beat us all at Super
Mario at the age of 5, the little
bugger. Matt's way of doing things
seemed to be always the best, he did
things perfect. Let us hope we are
granted the wisdom to understand
what happened. Until then, I love
you, I love you, I love you. And I
am always thinking of you guys and
sending you as much love as I can.
That especially goes for Matt.
Speaking for the Lundale family, we
are going to miss you Matt so much,
there are no words for this. You
remain in our hearts FOREVER.
Uncle Norman XO
Julie Desilets-Wilkins
October 21, 2000
Pete,Karen & Monica:
Should you get a chance to view
this, I just want you to know that
Gary and I wish there was more we
could do for you. If there is,
please don't even hesitate to ask.
I regret to say that I don't have
many personal memories with Matt,
other than watching him and Matthew
ride their bikes up and down the
street, and the time we met up with
you, Karen, and Matt at Chippawa
Conservation Park, and Gary and Matt
went fishing and Matt caught the
biggest catfish. Or the Halloween
Ed was giving out cans of pop and
Gary scared Matt so bad that Matt
swung his pillow case and hit Gary
in the mouth and chipped his tooth.
That is Gary's favourite
memory. Those were good times.
I wish that EVERYONE could have
stayed on that street, our own
little family, for ever. But I know
that things change, people grow,
etc.
If only there was something I could
say, but nothing comes to mind. I
wrote a poem for Matt and plan to
have in inscribed on a plaque to put
at his site. I hope that you don't
mind.
Also, I know that Ashley and Celeste
miss playing with Monica, Allison
and Devon. If you or/and Pat ever
want to stop by, please do so. I
know that my Grandmother would love
to see you both.
Matthew was a great kid with great
parents. You are lucky to have such
wonderful children. Take care of
eachother and God bless and be with
you.
Your Friends and (Former)
Neighbours, Gary and Julie (Rose,
Michelle & the Girls)
Rachel Dennis
October 20, 2000
To the Menna family,
you were all blessed with such a
great son that no one will ever
forget, i hope god gives you the
strength to deal with such a sad
loss but never to forget him , My
thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family always.
Matt , we all love you very much
and no one will ever forget you,
you were a great guy,and we all
miss u very much.
We Love You !
Sean Stewart
October 20, 2000
Goodbye Matt
I'll never forget the times at the
crick n the dances w/ charlie n
every1.
Scott, Terry, Corey and Amanda McKinnon
October 20, 2000
I don't think a day will go by that
we don't look at your house on Keith
Street or at Matt Helsby's and think
of Matt. Our deepest sympathy to you
Pete, Karen and Monica, from the
McKinnons.
angie rawson
October 20, 2000
Sorry about your lost i don't know
any of you but i'm sorry for you
lost
vanessa gagne
October 20, 2000
To the menna family
matt you are always going to be
remember in your hearts. We are
never going to forget you.May god
keep you be he side and keep you
safe.God bless the family may god
help you in your time of sorrowand
pain.Always rememer we are all by
your side forever.Bye matt always
remembered in your hearts
vanessa gagne
October 20, 2000
matt you will always be remember in
our hearts. hope god keeps you by
his side and you follow his path
and we will never forget you.god
bless your family may god help the
family through this time and sorrow
we will always be be your side bye
matt
Scott Robertson
October 20, 2000
My thoughts go out to the Menna
family. I was very lucky to be a
part of Matt's life and to have the
opportunity to be Matt's hockey
coach. I'm sure that if there is a
sport to be played in the heavens,
he will shine as he did here. We'll
miss you Matt.
(Coach)
Dave Farrington
October 20, 2000
I personally did not know Matthew
but I sympathize with the situation
you must be going through. This is
a tragic loss. Being a parent and
a medical student at McMaster
University, this loss was felt at
many levels. My heart felt sorrow
goes out to the family. May the
love you shared with Matt and the
times together forever burn a
loving memory in your hearts.
Amanda Massard
October 20, 2000
Dear Menna Family,
I can't imagine the grieve you are
suffering right now. Matt's spirit
will forever live on in our hearts
and will never be forgotten. He is
in a better place now, yet we will
all miss him.
Helen Millward
October 20, 2000
A camping trip where Matt wanted to
do nothing but fish for three days
are included in my happy memories.
He will be fondly remembered and
our heartfelt thoughts go out to
his family.
Alexis Nagy
October 20, 2000
Memories of Matthew being the most
popular, athletic boy at St.
Gabriel Lalemant School, will stay
with his former classmates
forever. He will be greatly missed
by all who had the pleasure of
being one of his friends.
Love Alexis Nagy
Heather David & Ashley Todd
October 20, 2000
May peace be with you at this time.
Our sympathies our with you and
your families.
May God Bless you all!!
lisa colosimo
October 20, 2000
to the Menna family
Our thoughts and our prayers go out
to you. God bless you and keep you.
Erin Dalke
October 19, 2000
To all of Matt's family and
friends, Words are not enough to
express the sympathy that is felt
by the whole community.... Matt
will surely be missed!
filomena & bernardo visca
October 19, 2000
MATT YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE A
STAR IN OUR EYES MAY GOD KEEP YOU
IN HIS HOME SAFE AND SOUND AND YOU
WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND NEVER
FORGOTTEN
LOVE ALWAYS FILOMENA
VISCA AND FAMILY SOCCER MOM
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