Spc. Matthew Swanson
Spc. Matthew Swanson
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John Tribbett aka JetWing
July 6, 2023
John Tribbett aka JetWing
July 6, 2023
John Tribbett aka JetWing
July 6, 2023
It's July 2023 and I wanted to assure you Matthew has not been forgotten. I lead the procession that met Matthew at the airport and we brought Matthew to his final rest. God Bless you Matthew!
Peggy Childers
August 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew Swanson:
Always remembering Matthew. "Some gave all."
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Peggy Childers
August 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew Swanson:
Please accept my remembrance of Matthew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
August 29, 2010
To the family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Peggy Childers
August 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew Swanson:
Remembering Matthew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Cozette Haggerty
January 14, 2010
Re: Spc Matthew Swanson
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 3,370 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 247 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Kevin Bevill
December 18, 2009
Swanson Family, My name Is Sgt Kevin Bevill I served with Matt in 2nd platoon Aco 3BSTB in Afghanistan. He was Great Friend and he is greatly missed and loved by all of Aco. Matt helped me a lot i was very depressed going over and he was good at lifting everyones spirts He will always bein my thoughts
Peggy Childers
December 7, 2009
To the family of Spc. Matthew Swanson:
Matthew gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Donna Gillette
November 29, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 20, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Swanson family and friends in the loss of Matthew. I did not know Matthew, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Matthew you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
Anthony Schauman
October 15, 2009
To the family of Matthew his death has heart us all in A co. All of us miss him and will not forget him.
Stephanie Rafoss
September 10, 2009
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Gary Allain
September 1, 2009
SPC. MATTHEW SWANSON
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Shirley & Joseph Siravo
August 24, 2009
To the Swanson Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God give you comfort & peace to ease your pain. Heroes never die; they remain in our hearts forever. We thank your loved one sincerely for his service and sacrifice to our country. We will never forget, God bless.
Suzanne MacDaniel
August 23, 2009
To the Swanson Family,
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Matthew shall never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Every second you sacrificed
I hold you in my prayers.
So with one hand on my heart and the other in the air;
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
A Proud Aunt
SGT.David M Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
debbi
August 22, 2009
To the parents and family, I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I know only too well what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Grief is an individual journey, that unfortunately like my own self you now have to travel. It doesn’t matter how they died but how they lived that we should focus on. We know that each one in our military joined to make a difference in their own lives and to serve their country. Please know that each one no matter what is an American Hero and to be honored always and forever. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to hold your hand as He gives comfort to you today and for the rest of your life.
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In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne CO-A 2-505th PIR
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
August 20, 2009
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms Spc. Matthew Swanson. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Matthew. And to Matthew it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Matthew, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,353 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Matthew’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Garnet Jenkins
August 19, 2009
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the devastating loss of Spc. Matthew Swanson.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Matthew, rest safely in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Be with the Swanson family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Matthew, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
SHIRLEY DONEY
August 19, 2009
REST IN PEACE SPC. SWANSON, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
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