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for Matthew Hicks
Rita Libbon Romero
June 26, 2022
Dearest Vera and Tracy,
Many years have passed since your beautiful son has passed. It doesn´t get any easier. I think of your family often and holding those little twins in my arms when they were first born. I still have the picture you took of the 3 of us!
I wish you the best and lots of happiness with your family.
All my love, Rita Libbon Romero
Sarah Smith-Patton
October 3, 2008
To the entire hicks family, I know what a great person Matt was. He was the little brother that our family always wanted. I can't even begin to imagine what you all deal with on a daily basis, but please know that Matt had an impact on everyone who knew him. Continue to live and love and support eachother. You all are an inspiration to us. Thank you for sharing your Matt with the world. Kendra has so many great memories of her time over at your house, he will never be forgotten.
Phillip Hicks
September 27, 2008
Matt, you are missed dearly, there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think about you. As i visit you every monday i try to keep you up to date on the family. I sit there on your grass and carry on a conversation with you about the weeks past and all the fond memories that we shared together, i can't help to be sadened about your passing. The life you were cheated out of, and the fact that your son will grow up with only memories of you. Lil matt was over the other day and it was late, he was tired and all he would say was " i want my daddy" that hit me hard!!! Matt little bro, i will miss you and i Love you always and forever. I only wish that i could have been there by your side to try to comfort you in your time of need. We shall be reunited some time in the future, until then lil bro take care, i love you.
Tracy Hicks
July 30, 2008
My Dear Son Matthew,
Your family feels so lost without you. The sadness in our hearts has devastated us. We can't quite grasp that suddenly - your gone. The world has become less grand in our eyes.
Our love and prayers,
Mom, Dad, Brothers, and Family
Oshkalon Davis
July 17, 2008
First off I would like to offer my condolences to the Hicks Family. I was stationed on the USS Peleliu with Matt until I departed at the end of 2006. We always had good times, joking and laughing together. He helped me maintain a positive attitude even during hard times out there. We kept in contact even after I transferred. I'm in Rota, Spain now and we continued to email each other about the current events and situations in our lives. Matt was a great guy and will forever be remembered by everyone who has ever had the priviledge of knowing him. I'm very touched by his passing but will remain positive because that is the way that he lived his life. R.I.P. Matthew Hicks.
Tracy Hicks
July 16, 2008
Matthew... my brother. I love you and miss you so much. Please help me to understand.
Love, Big Brother
Michelle Nichols
July 15, 2008
Tracy,Vera and the Hicks family: We are deeply saddened by your loss and the loss of one of our dear shipmates. Matthew sacrificed so much for the service of our county, and he will forever be our hero.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, AC2 (AW/SW) Matthew T. Hicks.
With all our love, Tony, Michelle, Scotty and Alex.
Massimo Privitera
July 5, 2008
I remember the very first time I met Matt. I was at Ray A. Kroc Middle school and I was playing football during lunch and Matt decded one day to join in on the fun and he actually was on my team. I remember winning that daywith Matt and when school was over I went and met his parents for the very first time and what was so funny is that I got his older brothers mixed up so many times I lost count although, Matt being the way he was kept the count. Matt ended up being my very best friend and I his as well. I have known Matt what was comming on 14 years to me Matt was more than a friend but the brother I never had whenever I felt I couldn't do something Matt said diffrent and helped me to be the best at anything I went for and for that is something everyone should have in their lives. Matt also set the standard on being an outstanding dad he loved his said very much I can only hope one day I will be as great a dad as he was to his son. I will miss Matt with every breath I take and hope that one day I will see him again. Rest in Peace my dear friend and let your happiness shine down on all of us always your best friend, Massimo
Wendy Eastman
July 4, 2008
Tracy and Vera the loss of Matthew will forever be a missing link in your family matrix but he will live on through Matthew II and his memories are forever etched in your souls. He is in heaven and enriched in Gods glory that we all eventually long for some of us sooner which is hard to fathom. The gates of heaven embraced Matthew and the angels rejoiced in his returning home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tracy Jr I know this is also a extreme difficult time for you and your brothers. Treasure your time with your families and look to the stars as Matthew will alway be a star burning bright. Tracy and Vera thank you for your strength and encouragement during our own family tragedy in 2005 and I hope we can be there for you as well. Love, Wendy Eastman
Joyce Dirksen
July 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Matthew. My deepest sympathy to his family. It seems like yesterday when he attended Ross Elementary School. Joyce Dirksen, School Clerk I, Ross Elementary School
Ken, Eleanor, Levi & Marnie Darby
July 3, 2008
Thinking of you at this time of loss. Matthew will be missed. We have fond memories of Matthew, especially in the scouts. Our deepest sympathies.
Theresa Kvederis
July 3, 2008
The Hicks Family, I send my deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. Matthew is a special young man and a son to be proud of. He will always be remembered as a wounderful father and son. My prayers always to you and the family...
Michael Garcia
July 3, 2008
From the Navy family here at NAS Kingsville Texas we would like to express our sincere condolences. Although we did not have the chance to meet matthew, he will always be a part of the Air Traffic Control family, he will be missed. Forever our shipmate.
Melanee Castillo
July 3, 2008
My prayers are with your family. I didn't know him but i am an Air Traffic Controller for 18 years now. Of course AC's have a special place, as well as being a Sailor and shipmate. May God watch over you as Matthew also watches over his family.
LT Lisa Marie Cureton
July 3, 2008
I am sorry for your loss.
Matthew will be greatly missed. Know in your heart, there are many who have you and your family in their thoughts and prayers.
LCDR April Sarmento
July 2, 2008
Petty Officer Matthew Hicks, I enjoyed meeting your father today and listening to your friends and family eulogize you. You have much to be proud of: you led an honorable and productive life, and gave birth to a handsome son.
Thank you for sacrificing your time with family for the defense of the country, and for dedicating your studies to Navy Air Traffic Control. You will be sorely missed!
Lieutenant Commander April Sarmento, CNSF Force Air Traffic Control
Amanda Jones
July 2, 2008
Dearest the Hicks Family,
Were sorry to hear about this tragic loss. Had we known about the fungeral earlier we would have attended. Both Donny and I, Amanda went to school with Matt at Kearny. Im sorry to hear that he left soo soon. We send our condolences. Take care Matt, well be thinking of you!
Dave Onate
July 2, 2008
My thoughts go out to the Hicks' family and all those that were touched by Matt.
I will always remember his charismatic energy but mostly his laughing and enjoying the activities in which he was involved.
Tim & Patty DiMasi
July 2, 2008
Tracy, our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your son. Love and pain, as odd as it may seem, go hand in hand. One often comes with the other. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Irene & Dwayne schott
July 1, 2008
Matthew and family
We saw you as a newborn,toddler,little boy,teenager,and grow into a man and loving father. We will miss you and your smile,jokes and wit, you will forever be in our hearts.
from Irene & Dwayne
aka; anti Rene and uncle Dwayne
Greg and Ellsa Bowcott
July 1, 2008
Tracy and Vera:
Although we lost touch with you decades ago, we want to extend our deepest sympathies for the loss of your son. I'm sure he was a wonderful young man and a source of great happiness to the two of you. You are in our thoughts.
Lora Keller
July 1, 2008
Our prayers and comfort got to the entire family. Matthew was a wonderful, caring, thoughtful and generous young man with so much good inside. He certainly touched our lives.
May God send you comfort.
Lora & Lucas Keller (Troop 278)
Joe & Breanna Turner
July 1, 2008
Matt was a wonderful person and will truly be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Schott
July 1, 2008
Sympathies and all our prayers
Diane Belanger
July 1, 2008
Matthew, although we only knew you for such a short time, it was certainly a pleasure. Tracy and Vera, please know you could not have raised a more outstanding young man. Our love goes out to you and the entire family.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy,
David and Diane Belanger
Rita Romero
July 1, 2008
Matthew's Family
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you with the loss of your son, brother, father, uncle and friend. I will be thinking of you and praying for Matthew's eternal happiness. Until you see him again.
Love Rita Libbon Romero
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