Sgt. James C. Matteson

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR FAMILY. IN OUR MINDS FOREVER.

Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that we had a flag and a picture of your loved one set out on our "Field of Flags" in Brooklyn, NY on both Sunday and Monday as our tribute to him and NY's other fallen heroes. May God bless you and keep you strong. Respectfully submitted On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign.

To the family of SGT Matteson,

I just wanted to let you know that I proudly carried James' name upon my chest during the "I did the Grid" race on Saturday May 24th in East Northport, NY to honor his service and to remember his life. We will never forget....

Proud father of fallen Marine LCpl Jordan C. Haerter.

I had the honor of holding a flag today for the Northern Colorado Honor Flight. It was not just any flag, it was dedicated to James. I read the small story and thought about this fellow New Yorker. It was my honor to keep him close to me today! May he rest in peace and may you be comforted in all the memories and blessings he gave you.

J.C.- I knew you when I was probably 16. I'm 30 now. I remember looking up to you, we were convinced you would play ball in college and be something even bigger than you already were to us. You and Nick looked out for me one particular night. You were a hero to us in High School and a hero to us now. You are missed.

J.C it's been years, but it still seems like yesterday. My dear brother my best friend. I hear your messages that you send through the radio a fav. Song of yours, that usually never played these times in age. I know life is not the same without here. I talk to your niece's and try to help them understand.That you gave your life for our freedom. Yet they are are only 5 and 4. I tell Jaycie that she was named after you in your memory. We all love you and miss you enormously. Till we meet again in my heart you will stay.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also to let the Matteson Family know that we recently sent a donation to the Walter Reed Medical Center in the name of James C. Matteson US Army Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

You will never be forgotten!!

To the family and friends of Sgt. James C. Matteson:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

dear brother i miss you and think of you and are memories we had often! I met you when i was 16 and you where 14 got in some trouble ticked dad off, and i went down another road then what u did..I am proud of u little brother, i wish i could have spent more time with you then what i did.. And i wish i could have been with ya in fallujah that day so i could have took the rpg that hit you..I visit your resting spot often and talk to you.. I lOVE YOU JC and whatch over me bro..untill we meet again JC..

To the family and friends of Sgt. James C. Matteson:
Remembering James 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

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know James, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the family of Sgt. James C. Matteson:
James 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

SSGT. Matteson and family, I saw a monument today in Busti, NY, dedicated to him and fellow soldiers. My deepest respect goes to him for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

I came across this hero's picture in my son's photos. Will was in his unit and was at Fallujah in Nov. 2004.
I have only made an entry in his guest book, to thank everyone.
I know what you are going through and my prayers are with you all, James's family. Words don't even come close to be able to say what we feel. I just wanted you to know that I think my son, Sgt. WillSun Mock, must have been a friend to James to have had so many of James' pictures in the photo file in Will's laptop. I lost Will in Oct. of 2006. I would love to get to know you, if you are up to it.
I know our sons are heroes and are waiting of us and watching over us always. I will also never forget them, or any of our fallen heroes, for freedom isn't free.
May God be with you always, Ann Mock

Sad - missing you. Rest in peace.

All though I did not know him. I had the honor of serveing with his sister. He is very missed. A fallen brother in arms is hard to deal with, but there will always be people here to carry on and serve.

You are ever so beautiful as whole
Your ray of light you send,Your short time here wasn't long enough.
As your sister as your friend my heart will never truly mend.Lost without my little brother.
Your day had came he decided you had bigger and better things for you to do.
May we meet again in heaven and rejoice in our love.
You gave your life so gallantly,and you gave so much love,you are truly a blessing from above. A guardian angel with transparent wings of so many. Thankyou for everything you have showed me through out the short years thank you for always' being here.I wish we could trade places,for you the one wanting the big family.You will never be forgotten in our hearts you remain,your memory lives just like yesterday.

Miss + Love You Always

Hope

I Would Like To Take Some Time To Say Thank You ALl For Your Support.I have now been In OHIO for Three Years as of April19,2008.I miss family and friends from home and that is Jamestown NY,Gerry Ny,Sinclairville NY,Cassadaga NY,Sherman NY,and All The surrounding Areas in NY.I miss Everything.For My Nephew J.C. Sgt James C Matteson Will always be in my heart as well as MOM and Dad.I miss you three so much and LIFE without you three is so hard.I have realize that LIFE is so short and so hard to live it.I am so ready to come back home JAMESTOWN NEW YORK.Cause The only why I am here in Franklin OHIO to do the fact my son is here and it is so hard to live without him as well.J.c,Mom,And Dad,and rest Of our family are in Heaven with the LORD I pray and ask you all please guide me in right directions in life Guide me through out the rest of my life till GOD calls me home.Please watch over my Kids and I and the rest of our family who is back here still with broken hearts and tears shedding every day of life.I pray that one day that life will get better but the heart is so unbroken and tear shedding every day in life its so hard to forget you all with our LORD.I pray in the Name of JESUES AMEN.......AGAIN Thank You ALl for Your Support here on emails.Hope to hear back from you all soon.....Love You,Love Always,Love and SADLY MISSED By Sue,Aunty Sue Matteson.................

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Matteson!

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

You are sadly missed J.C. Thanx for your sacrafice! I miss you Pal!

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR FAMILY.J.C. WAS A GOOD KID.HE ALWAYS SMILE AND WAS HAPPY.ITS VERY HARD THING TO GO THROUGH WHEN WE LOSE A LOVE ONE.I TRUELY AM A VERY PROUD AUNTY OF MY NEPHEW SGT.JAMES C MATTESON AND OUR TROOPS FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY.J.C.NOW YOU MOM AND DAD MAY REST PEACE WITH OUR GOD.I KNOW VERY DEEPLY DOWN IN MY HEART YOU THREE ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US AND WATCHING OVER US.MY HEART IS STILL BROKEN THREE YEARS LATER OF NOVEMBER12,2004.I AM SO PROUD OF YOU JC.I MISS YOU AND MOM AND DAD.WE WILL NEVER FORGET AND YOU THREE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.WE LOVE YOU..SADLY MISS AND LOVE,LOVE AUNTY SUE M.

P.S.S.I HAVE MOVED TO FRANKLIN OHIO APRIL 2005.AND YES I MISS BEING IN JAMESTOWN N.Y.WELL AGAIN THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT....SADLY AND MISS BY AUNTY SUE MATTESON

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

I know sgt matteson family, i from jamestown, n.y. i remember when jc die in iraq. by him do his job in iraq. He kept the bad guys from attack my convoys in iraq. I thank him for doing his job. god bless his family. SSg Lord NY national Guard,

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Matteson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

just wanted to say what happened to you and your family was AWFUL i have the unmost respect for you man.I didnt know you but we went to the same high school.

Thank you for his service to our country and the sacrifice made.
May you always find comfort in knowing that you and the world have been blessed to have had JC in your life. May his spirit live forever!

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. God be with JC and his family.

Paying tribute to this Young Hero, Sgt. James C. Matteson, on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Well James in the Hands of God.
You Will Never Be Forgotten.
You have Paid the Ultimate Price for So Many.
As with my brother, whom we lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

May the memories of James, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Matteson family in the loss of James. I did not know James, 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. James it has been 17 months since you were taken. You are a 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"

~Robert Orr~

i live in celoron and my heart goes out to his family that raised him right. i thank JC. for his bravey to save all the childern in the world. i never met this young man i have met his father and freinds.JC is a true hero in this small village not only becouse of his death but the memorys of his life. god bless all who have lost loved one.but know in your heart we are free becouse of them.

I lived in celeron years ago. Sorry for your loss.