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Xavier Roux
February 6, 2009
To Tamara,
I am Marianne's cousin. I am going to try to translate a summary of my thoughts into english as properly as I can.
We did not see much, but having myself a young baby girl, I think my thoughts are naturally going to your future.
Let us keep Matt as a loving memory.
And may Frances have all the clues to understand and grow up with you on her side.
Take good care
ROUX-BESSY LENA
February 1, 2009
Dear Tamara,
My whole family is so sad to know that you live so heartbreaking moments. I'm sending you our loving thoughts. I hope all your family helps you to be strong for you and your baby.
Matt was a boy so delicious, it will always be a place in our heart for him.
Take good care of you.
Léna, Gabriel et François
Springli Johnson Sage
January 14, 2009
Dear Dana & Cindy- I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Matthew. Mostly I'm sorry that I never got to know him better- being 8 years older, I was mostly aware of him as one of my many younger cousins. When my grandfather died last year, Matthew & Tamara were there. Sharing a nice German beer with them, I remember thinking that I would really like to know them better, now that we're all grown up. It never occurred to me I wouldn't get the chance. Tamara, my dear, you struck me as such a vivacious & vibrant personality, I am sure that you brought great joy and love to Matthew's life. Please accept my love and condolences. My heart is with you all.
Love, Springli (Guy III's daughter).
Julie Roberts
January 14, 2009
Dear Cindy, I used to do your hair years ago in Brunswick and I just heard of your loss. I am so very sorry. Please know I am thinking about you and your family.
Jack Kronberg
January 13, 2009
To my Friend Dana and Family,
My heart broke for you when I heard about Matt. While I never met him, I felt close to him as I heard about his adventures from you on our runs, ski trips and hikes. I can only imagine the pain and loss you feel. My prayers are with you and your family as you cope with this tragedy. My God bring you peace and comfort.
Your Friend, Jack Kronberg
Peggy Siegle
January 10, 2009
To Tamara and everyone in the Herrick family:
I am so glad to have met Matt. I will always remember his smile and his wonderful sense of humor, but also his seriousness about his work at the Bowdoin International Music Festival. He was an outstanding young man in every way who will live on in all of our memories. I send you my deepest sympathy and loving thoughts at this time.
La famille Hugues Bégin
January 9, 2009
Dear Pinette family,
We are so sorry you have to face such a great loss. Know you are in our thoughts, prayers, and heart. May love received from friends and family take away some of the pain. Please, receive our most sincere sympathy. God bless!
Suzanne, Yvan, Sylvie, Christian, Martin, Caroline et Lucie Bégin
Stuart Trewern
January 9, 2009
To Herrick Family
He was one of the best - I was lucky to have met Matt in the U.S. and in Germany, and came to know, as many have, that he made the world a better place with his humour and open friendship. My thoughts are with you.
Roger St Louis
January 7, 2009
Dana, Cindy, Dana, & Tamara, I am so sorry and shocked at your loss. I know there aren't any words to ease your pain at this time. Matt was certainly special and I feel fortunate to have shared laughs and stories with him. My deepest sympathies for a beautiful life gone much too soon.
Kim Burrows
January 7, 2009
Tamara and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Tamara through doing work study at the muskie school of public service. Matt sounds like he was such a WONDERFUL, LOVING person. May you know he is with you always and forever. Frances Rose will carry his legacy for years to come, and she will always know her father loved her even before she made an entrance. It isn't fair when these things happen, but God has a plan for all of us, and it was Matt's turn to go and be an ever lasting angel to all who knew him. Take Care, and my sincere condelences to all the family
Linda Delorme
January 7, 2009
Tamara, Frances Rose and everyone who knew & loved Matt,
I am sooo very sorry for your loss. Matt truly was a wonderful person to know and work with. Thankfully a piece of him as well as his love for life and everyone he knew will live on in Frances Rose.
Peggy Haynes
January 7, 2009
Tamara and family,
We are so sorry the loss of your beloved Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and with Frances Rose. Please know your work family is here to care for and support you in this time of sadness.
Matt (giving the double peace sign) and Tamara on August 30, 2008
Nichole Stevens
January 7, 2009
Herrick Family:
I feel very blessed to have met Matt threw my husband Mark and have enjoyed many great memories with Matt and Tamara. My heart goes out to you all during this very difficult time. I've posted a picture of Matt, Tamara and others that were seated with them at our wedding. Matt, and Tamara, will always hold a place in my heart!
Lissa(Welner) Nichols
January 7, 2009
Dear Tamara, Dana, Cindy & "little Dana""......My heart aches for you all. Matthew certainly lived an exemplary life in his short time here on this earth,and his legacy will live on in little Frances Rose. May you all find hope and strength in the days to come knowing that he lives on in his precious little girl.
Jared Rose
January 7, 2009
Tamara I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Jared
Wheaton '01
Dan Marois
January 7, 2009
I work at LLBean with Dana and I just wanted to pass along my thoughts and prayers for all of you during this difficult time. No one can explain a tragedy such as this, but I pray that you have the strength to carry on.
Christopher Benedetto(Wheaton '01)
January 7, 2009
Matt was one the most wonderful and brilliant human beings I have known. We got each other through freshman year at Wheaton and the music we played together created a bind between us that no words can describe. I will miss him dearly and the world will be a lesser place without the sound of his bass, his glowing smile, and remarkable intellect.
Tom Welner
January 7, 2009
Tamara ,Cindy,Dana and Lil Dane my Heart aches along with yours. I'm so sorry. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and the entire Clan.
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