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for Daniel MATTSON
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Gary & Michele Howard
June 8, 2022
We miss you Dan!
Nancy Cameron Iannios
June 17, 2012
As someone who loved Dan for over 18-years, I can honestly say that Dan lived by the words that he sent me in an email message dated June 19, 2011 (Father's Day).
Dan loved with his whole heart. He left a lasting impression of love and tenderness in my heart and my daughter's heart (Rachel). He was one of the most talented, unselfish and gentle people I've ever met.
To Mr. & Mrs. Mattson, Greg and Joan, Aunt Marie, Melissa, Patty, Ginger and to all of those who loved Dan; may God offer comfort to you now and in the future. Dan loved each and every one of you...he was never afraid to say the words!
These are the words from the message that Dan sent to me on Father's Day last year:
"What if there isn't anymore?
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."�
So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage, and old cars, and children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.
Some things we "keep” like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.
Life is important, like people we know who are special; and so, we keep them close!"...
..."Suppose one morning you never wake up, do all your friends know you love them?
I was thinking, I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.
Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. And just in case I'm gone tomorrow...
I LOVE YA!!!
Live today because tomorrow is not promised".
Brenda Tunstall Shatto
June 16, 2012
From his high school yearbook Senior quote:
"The love that's in you wasn't put there to stay; love isn't love till you give it away."
My condolences to his family and friends.
June 14, 2012
You were special to us Dan we will miss you!
Gary & Michele Howard
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