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Sherri Hercules
September 23, 2018
Tomorrow when we wake up, it will be seven years without you. I don't know how we have continued to go on without you. In my heart, you die everyday. I miss you so much. We each have our struggles with your death. You meant so much to all of us. Our lives are so different without you. Please know we love you so much. Please watch down on us and fill our hearts with your love. Remember, I love you baby boy
Sherri Hercules
December 27, 2017
Another Christmas has passed. Your absence is always felt. It will never be the same without you. Cat and John bring so much joy to me but know my heart will never be full again. I miss your face. Please remember that no one loves you like your momma.
Grace Kalil
November 15, 2017
A couple months ago, you entered my thoughts and I remembered my friendship with Cat during this time in our lives. Although I never personally met you, I distinctly remember the way Cat's eyes would light up as she talked about her big brother. Being an only child, I admired the way that you were so close to your siblings. It's been more than six years since you passed, but it truly feels like I saw you yesterday. I was reading other comments people made in this forum, and say that over 6 years ago I made an entry. I remember that moment vividly, because I was at a loss of comforting words. Sometimes all you can do is feel bad, but after a period of grieving we need to hope that there is more beyond this world. We also need to celebrate your life, because it was so full of positive experiences and memories. People are forgotten; but I know I will never forget your loving spirit and story. Thank you, Matt.
Sherri Hercules
September 24, 2017
As I wake up this morning, I can't believe you have been gone for six years. I miss your face so much. It has been too long since I have heard "I love you momma". Fly high my sweet baby boy. No one loves you like your momma. I can't wait to hold you again. I love you more than simple words could ever express.
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Sherri Hercules
December 29, 2016
Another Christmas has come and gone. My heart just isn't the same since you took part of it with you. I miss you so much. John and Cat are doing great although they miss having you around. You are on our hearts and minds everyday. Your dad misses you more than you would believe. Stay at peace my boy. I love you
Sherri Hercules
November 24, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving my son. As I sit here cooking, I wonder how differently this day would be if you were here. I miss you with every breath.
Love Always,
Mom
Sherri Hercules
September 25, 2016
My sweet boy, it's now been 5 years since we last held you. It seems like yesterday. There are no words to express the emptiness in my heart. I miss you so much. All of us feel your absence everyday. We love you Matthew Ryan. Watch over us. Nobody loves you like your mama
Nikki Hooper
December 18, 2011
Hey buddy. I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I miss you so much. I've spent the past two hours making this banner thingy in memory of you. I'm going to put it on my wall so everyone who comes in my room will remember how much of a good friend you were. Wish you were here. Love you, Chubs.
Amy Freeman
March 31, 2012
Sherri and family,
I wanted to let you know that you I have been thinking of you these last six months and especially this last week. I hope your memories of Matt are helping you through your grief. Continued prayers for you and yours. With love,
Mom
February 15, 2012
Happy Birthday Sweetheart. You are and always will be the greatest gift I have ever been given. I miss you.
Mom
December 24, 2011
It has been 3 months since I last heard you say "I love you Momma". God, I miss your voice.
Mom
Michelle Amidon
September 29, 2011
Dear Sherrie, Cat and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. XO
Mom
December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas my dear boy. I wish you were here. We miss you so much. We feel your absence daily. Watch over us and keep us safe. We love you Matthew Ryan.
joy curry
September 28, 2011
Sherri and family,
I am so truly devasted and sadden for you all. Matthew was such a nice, kind young man. He made my daughter laugh all of the time. She thought he was one of the funniest people she knew. She will never ever forget him or his laugh or his kind heart. I am so proud he was her friend. Our hearts ache for your family and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn Thomas
September 28, 2011
From the freinds & fellow students of Holt Hockey Team. Our thoughts & prayers are with all who love & will miss Matt.
The Moreno Family
September 28, 2011
We have so many wonderful memories of Matt. We will miss his smiling face and charming personality. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Pat and Bill Cardinal
September 27, 2011
Sherri and Patrick
Memories of Matt will always be in our hearts... We love you all and we will be here for you always.
Kathy Porter
September 27, 2011
Dear Sherri and Patrick~
Although we have never met, I am praying for you all with everything I've got. My son Ben knew Matt from Frontier Middle School. May your family be surrounded by God's love and the support of others.
Kathy & Jeff Porter & family
Liz Hogan
September 27, 2011
Sherri - you are in our thoughts and prayers! May the peace of Christ ease your pain and fill your hearts. Pete and Liz Hogan and Family
Sheila Stitzel
September 27, 2011
Our prayers go out for Matt, and all the family and friends he left behind.
We came to ICD in 7th grade and the short time we knew Matt, we know he was a great kid and will be missed by everyone. Our hearts are broken for his family. We will always remember Matt and we pray for your family to be able to cope with the difficult days ahead.
Brooke venneman
September 27, 2011
Matt i will never forget you,there will always be a place for you in my heart. I will never forget how nice you were to me. You and your faimly will always be in our prays!!!
Catherine Hercules
September 27, 2011
I love you and i always will. You will always be my big brother. :'(
Jake
September 26, 2011
Matt's passing was hard for me, because of all the memories we shared in gradeschool. He taught me how to play guitar, and was an awesome guitar player himself. The world lost a great person.
The Hill Family (Mark, Sharon & Grace)
September 26, 2011
To the entire Hercules Family -
We wish to express our most sincere condolences at this very difficult time. While we share in your grief, we also pray for peace and consolation for all of you. May Matthew rest in peace. God's blessings to your family.
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