Matthew T. McDermott

Taught Matthew and coached him in middle school at Friends Academy. Was a great kid and always smiling and fandunny. Mom, Jackie was the athletic directors secretary and also is a great person with wonderful personality.
Matt, think of you every year since this happened. Proud of what you achieved in life and congratulations on your family. Think of you every September and know you are in a good place to watch over your family.
Peace be with you. Bill Melillo

I never met you Matt.
I just wanted to personally thank you for being such a fine person and role model for your children. The rest must be left unsaid for there are no adequate words to express my deep sorrow. No evil can ever take away or diminish the love you shared with so many. May God bless your family and friends with peace and understanding until you are all reunited in Christ Jesus.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Matthew continues to be missed by family members. My heart goes out to him.

To me a long time to write. I had not seen Matt in quite a while. We grew up in Glen Cove together while attending ST. Pats and Glen Cove High. Played hockey together(both Islanders fans). So many good times. 911 was hard enough. When you find out someone you knew had died there it just made the pain that much worse. I will never forget you Matt. God bless your family.

I was able to visit the 9-11 Memorial this past year, and I was able to find Matthew's name. It was a humbling experience. Never forget.

I'm thinking about you this morning, Matt. Susan & the kids, too. Finally going to see the 9-11 Memorial this coming November so I can see your name for myself. I remember it like it was yesterday. I can't believe it's been 14 years.

I grew up with Matt in Glen Cove and went to his junior prom with him.... what a great guy....will always remember...God Bless his family and especially his kids.

Thinking fondly of your spirit todan and always, RIP Matt!!! Gone but never forgotten!

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

Good afternoon. A few days ago i happened to be at the world trade center, and
I was able to obtain visitors passes to see the memorial. I hadnt been to the wtc since i was about 13, and im now 28. when i entered the memorial location i felt such a wave of sadness come over even though i didnt know anyone that had suffered this agonizing trajedy. I went the south pool and just watched and thought. I then walked over to the north pool and watched again. All Of a sudden i looked down at the names and i jumped and gasped. I actually knew the name i was looking at. Matthew T. Mcdermott. My friend who was with me didnt understand until i told her i recognized this name. She didnt believe me
Until i told her the story about matther being a graduate of eckerd college. I too am a graduate of eckerd college, and i remembered the plaque sitting on the tree on the walk up to the galbraith building every single day. Whats most curious is how does someone like me walk up the the exact spot without ever having known him, and amongst the thousands of names on that memorial do i walk up to this persons name, and i actually knew his story and where he came from..... The goosebumps were unreal and i know that his spirit and the spirit of thousands others are there with us every day. I i hope ypur family continues to feel his presence everyday, and my
Best wishes go out to his family.

Sincerely,

Marlene Santos Nunez
Elizabeth, NJ

I loved coaching Matt in the Mayors Trophy Tournament...he was a class act and a wonderful person and yes we won it all!
Thank You Matt

10 years and never forgotten

matthew always loved to play soccer.with me.in glen cove high school field.

I grew up with matt when He went to friends academy. I watched his name announced yesterday. I remember us laughing all the time. I was lucky to be his friend

I grew up with matt when He went to friends academy. I watched his name announced yesterday. I remember us laughing all the time. I was lucky to be his friend

I never knew Matthew McDermott, but did see his name today on the list of the departed.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family from another McDermott family in Ohio.

Thinking of Sue, Kara, Kelly, and Matthew today, on Matt's "birthday in heaven."

The first time I ever visited America, I was invited, on the evening of my arrival, to a golf tournament by a close friend of Matts. The tournament turned out to be in honour of Matthew T. McDermott (I still have the shirt) at Isla del Sol at St. Pete Beach. It will forever be my memory of the civility of those American people that I met, his father and his wife around the practice putting green. Although I never met Matthew T McDermott, I was left with the most personal and tangible sense of the loss, not only of the family, but of the American Nation itself.
Not forgotten.

It's the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and losing Matt. Susan, you and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thinking of Matt and family again. We were classmates at St. Patrick's. A great child, athlete. Will never forget.

Matt, you will always be that handsome little blonde spunky kid scooting down Doxey with Carmen and co. May God bless you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Sue, What a beautiful story about your Matt. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your children.

It's that time of year again and I'm thinking about Susan and the kids today, Matt. Rest in peace.

I know some of you don't remember me but my name is Blaine Fix and I'm 13 years old I've posted back in 2008. I know that only a year ago but it feels like 10.If some of you are still in mourning i am to because my cousin Jacob S. Schmuecker. he was killed by an I.E.D. that is a road side bomb. Talk to you guys later.

GCHS - Now in Texas, no matter where we all scatter. We will N E V E R forget.

In our thoughts today Matt.

I'm thinking of you today, Matt.

Hi, my name is Blaine Fix I am sad just for what you guys are going through. R.I.P. Matthew Thomas McDermott

Hi, my name is Blaine Fix I am 13 years old and I am very sad. My friend Matt McDermott also published in this book to.

On vacation at St Pete Beach I was fortunate enough to be invited, on my very first trip to the US, to play in the Matthew T. McDermott Memorial Golf Tournament. at Isla Del Sol.
Meeting with his Dad and widow is something I always remember as they asked what the date 1744 was on my golf shirt!!
Check that out, but on the occassion of this particular date (9/11), may I salute the family of Matthew, a man I never even knew, but who is very much in my thoughts today.
Peace, love and golf

In remembrance....

As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

My name is Matt McDermott, too. I am 10 years old, and I remember feeling sad and scared the day of 9-11. I love golf, too. I hope your lives are ok now.

Hello Matt's family: I was just looking at the NY Times online about 9/11 - remembering. One of the only names I recall is Matt's because at the time we lived in Fla and one of our best friends was Joe Runnels. He had spoken of Matt after he'd made it home from NY -- he was at Cantor on 9/10 and had worked with Matt. I still have a photocopy of Joe standing in front of the WTC with the date of 9/10 on it. Now when I think of Cantor, I think of Matt. I, of course, never knew him, but through Joe and Susan, feel connected. My prayers continue to be with you...your daughters and the baby, whether a he or she. I hope your life has been filled with blessings in these 4 years, and that the pain has dimmed. But, none of us will ever forget. God Bless You all.

Lisa Peterson, formerly of Jupiter, FL

I attended High School with Matthew. Seeing his name listed among the lives claimed on that day was heartbreaking. My deepest sympathies go out to the family he left behind, on this day of remembrance.

My deepest sympathy to a wonderful family. I never met Matt but I live at the same complex as Susan's Mom Ruth. Ruth keep us all aprised of the children's progress, and Kathy too keeps us informed. MY husband's brother in law is a Navy pilot and he dedicated his tour in the Mideast to Matthew McDermott. God bless and keep all of your memories of Matthew deep in your hearts.

When 911 took place I was a junior in high school, we were all given stars that had victims names on them. I recieved Matthew T. McDermott and think of him and his family often. This star is kept on our refridgerator throughout the year and at christmas time on our tree, keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Matt



We do not know each other, but since we share the same last name we are related somehow. I will keep you and your family in my prayers always.

last year on this date, I attended a memorial in honor of all who perished on 9/11. I recieved 2 names of people to remember.. attached to an American flag.. Another year has past,yet,since that day, Ive always wondered whom he was.Now I know.I wanted to let u know..that even tho I didnt know Matthew pesonally, I too, will always remember him.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.. they always will be ........

Dawn

REST IN PEACE MATTHEW.

Sue --



You were my TA for George Odiorne's class at Eckerd College. I was driving down the one day, noticed a law office McDermott and McDermott, and instantly thought of both of you. A day later, I got the sad news. I am SO sorry for your loss. We also had an office in the WTC and lost some great people. We can never forget. I hope you have found the strength to get through each day, one at a time. God bless.

I didn't know Matt personally, but I remember seeing him around my high school. I worked his younger brother in Masquers' Society. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire McDermott family. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss.

Sue, Kelly, Kara & Mathew

Although you never stray far from my thoughts and prayers, today my attention is constanly with you. As we look back at this terrible tragedy, I know the celebration of Matts life and the influence he brought to his family and friends never ends. Sue you are everything Matt ever told me about you. No wonder why he would always look for you hiding behind that tree on the 9th hole with that special smile on his face. Divot (as the boys knew him on the course) was a special friend. And alhough we had barely met, I knew that friends like Matt come only once in a very long time. He was more than special and unique and redefined the meaning of caring. I miss him and Betsy and I hold you, Matt and your family forever in our prayers.

God Bless

Susan my deepest sympathy goes out to you on the 1 year anniversary of this tragedy I worked with Matt for a little while at Kidder Peabody along with Carl an Chris I remember also metting you outside the building when you used to meet him for lunch Matt was a great guy I hope god has given you the strength to get threw all this please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss an may god watch over you an your children

Matthew T. McDermott is the name on a button I was given to wear for our performance of Mozart's Requiem, the "Rolling Requiem" which is being done - world wide - on September 11, 2002. Because of our proximity to the international date line, I guess ours will be the last service of the rolling Requiem. As we sing of "perpetual light," my prayers and thoughts will be of Matthew and the McDermott family.

My prayers go out to the family and friends of Matt McDermott. So many were great people were taken from us that day.



I think I have the "correct" Matt. My name is Tony Valenti. You did not know me personally but we spoke many times on the phone. You used to pick it up when I was calling for Carl Peralta. Carl perished that day also. My last conversation with you was just after the attack. I called to speak to Carl. Carl was not around and I asked if all of you were OK and what was going on.

You said they were trying to get you out. I asked again if you could see Carl around. You could not but you assured me he was OK. I told you to get out and tell Carl I called. That was the last time I spoke to you or anyone at Cantor. I tried calling a minute later but no one picked up the phone.



I remember how we made fun of Carl and I distictly remember how calm you were when we talked that morning. You spoke matter of factly.



Rest in peace Matt. May God bless your family and friends. I am sure you are playing 36 holes a day with Carl and Tom.

Sue,

I was so sorry to learn of the loss of Matt through the Profiles in Courage tribute on the Golf Channel. I had lost touch over the years with both of you after the summers in Ammagansett, but I still have very fond golf memories of Matt driving us out to Montauk at 4AM to stand in line for tee times. I certainly learned a lot playing with Matt who had the patience of a saint putting up with such a high handicapper like me.

My heart goes out to you and your family. God bless you.

I am searching for the mother of a "Matthew" that was lost at the WTC. If you are the mother who had a long conversation with one of the therapy dog handlers at Pier 94 who made a special promise to you, please get in touch with me. The promise has come true.

Susie: I remember you as a beautiful child with dark hair at our father's baseball games with your Mom and sister Kathy. My best friend from high school was Susie and her sister was Kathy, so I always remembered you girls. We are all grown now. My Dad, Eddie Monsaert, stays in touch and sees your Dad often. I heard your new son Matthew is beautiful and looks just like Matt. My thoughts and prayers are always with you. Maybe we get to meet in Packanack someday. May peace be with you and your children always. Love to you, Pattie Monsaert

Susan-

God bless you and your children.

I was so saddened to see that Matt

had been a victim of 911 at the WTC.

I worked with Matt- and helped him

with his trades- years ago at KP &

Co. He was such a great guy! I remember very much how particular he was with the way he looked in his clothes and the way he walked fast! Long strides, but he got there fast! I just can't believe he was part of that! I told one of our former supervisors who is now retired in Boca Raton, Fl. He was shocked and saddened too. Again, God bless you and the girls. I have said prayers for your family.

Allen

While reading through the Eckerd College VISION magazine, I came across the mention of Matthew's name. May God's peace be over your family and strengthen you Susan in raising your children.

My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and the children. While we were not close in college, I remember both Sue and Matt well. Matt will live on in the legacy left to Eckerd College and in the memories of the class of 1989.

You were a good person and I have only good memories of you. The world will truly miss you.

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN..MATTHEW T.MCDERMOTT AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE..CHILDREN..FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK ..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.MATTHEW GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN

Susan:

We only met for a week at the beach discussing how you were a waitress in Boonton and which beaches were better (NJ Shore or LI) and it hit me and Marnie with heavy hearts to hear of your loss. We contimplated writing and calling, but never found the right way to express our sympathy, knowing we only had a brief meeting, and we are sorry to say we did not.



Our thoughts have been with you since that terrible day and we hope for the best for you and your family.

We are very sorry for your loss of Matthew. Susan, may Matthew's life and love live on in you, Kara, Kelly and baby to be. May you feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts to give you comfort. Our hearts cry with you.

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL

It was such a shock to hear that someone you knew perished in the attacks. My best wishes to the McDermott family - from a much saddened former Glen Cove resident. Love to you all in this difficult time.

We are complete strangers, probably not even related, but we share a name. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the McDermott Family:

You are in our prayers at this terrible time of loss and sadness, from a fellow (part-time) resident of Basking Ridge. Draw the strength you need to go on from those of us around the world (and closer to you too) who are thinking of you and praying for you. I will be especially praying for your pregancy. Words are insufficient - know that you are in our hearts.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

MATTHEW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.