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Jennifer
August 11, 2013

Me and My baby I love you Matt <3
Jennifer
August 11, 2013
I was Matthew's Girlfriend and I'm still in shock after losing Matt it was just a big shock to all of us. I know Matt is in a better place but he left too soon I believe. I know he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I wish everyday I could bring him back somehow but I know I can't so I try to stay strong and live life. I know that's what he would want for me too do. I miss you Matt I think about you everyday and I'm so sad that your gone. R.I.P. Baby :* I love you forever and Always. Love Jennifer/Your Wify as you would say <3
June 30, 2013
Laurie, I was so sorry to hear about Matthew. I will be praying for your family.
Jean Murphy Hardy
May 18, 2013
Laurie and Joyce I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayers said for you and your family.
Jean Hardy and Andrew Bean
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Terry Lynn Taylor
May 18, 2013
Laurie & family,
I am sorry about Matthew. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Draw your strenghth, peace and comfort from God.
Love,
Terry L. Taylor
VSP
Donna Waters
May 17, 2013
Laurie,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ,
Donna Waters, VSP
Rusty Clark
May 16, 2013
Laurie, so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Johnathan Broadnax
May 16, 2013
From Hening to Meadowbrook good memories.. R.I.P Big Matt
Pam Tyler
May 16, 2013
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4. May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you, and that, throughout this time of need, He'll stay close by your side. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Jessica Mason
May 15, 2013
I was there when you were born. It was instant love! You are in a better place.
Jessica Mason
May 15, 2013
Matthew you will always be remembered. Rest in Peace
May 15, 2013
My deepest sympathy for you Laurie. I will be in prayer for you and your family that the Lord will grant you strength during this period of grief.
Hazel Kelly - Virginia State Police
Shannon Perryman
May 15, 2013
May God be with you and your family during this time. We know that you are in a better place and God has called you home. You will be greatly missed.
The Mays
May 15, 2013
Our prayers for each of his family and friends.
Fetty
May 14, 2013
We will miss u...and we will always love u
Veronica Wood
May 14, 2013
Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express how saddened I am by your loss. I hope you are surrounded by family and friends who will give you strength.
Melvin Boone
May 14, 2013
Laurie, sorry for the loss and may all prayers and god be with you.
May 14, 2013
Dear Family:
I was greatly impressed with the effort and interest Matthew put forth in preparation for his graduation. His classmates enjoyed his humor and his input in class discussions. You can be certain that he will be greatly missed by all. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jeffery V. Seabrook
Meadowbrook High School
Elisa Danz
May 14, 2013
Laurie, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I wish you strength and comfort during this time of unspeakable grief. Elisa Danz - VSP Rm204
Johnathan Broadnax
May 14, 2013
Sorry for the loss and may all prayers and God be with you. From elementary to high school Matt has been a good friend, team mate and class mate. R.I.P Big Matt
Bennie Foster
May 14, 2013
Laurie, all of your friends at VSP are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you in our hearts and prayers and hope that you can find comfort in friends and family to get you through.

Kim
May 13, 2013
We so enjoyed our time visiting with Matthew here in Washington. Thank you for sharing him a little bit with us. The world has lost a gentle soul and budding poet. I will always cherish the last hug he gave me as he left the house in Spokane to head to the airport.
Melissa Burrill
May 13, 2013
We stand motionless,
consumed in grief.
Sorrow has arrived,
with smiles thief.
We're gathered here,
to mourn and cry.
Our questions pointing,
at the clear blue sky.
Why did you go,
why did you leave,
Life without you,
is so hard to conceive.
Our hearts are damaged,
and scarred severely.
We shall miss you,
much more than dearly.
For having you in our lives,
we've all been blessed.
But now the time has arrived,
for you to rest.
We promise to cherish,
our memories of you.
You shall live in our minds,
and all that we do.
I wish I could be there for you Uncle Johnny and Laurie!!
Cassandra Armstrong
May 13, 2013
Laura & Family. I am so sorry to what. Happened. to Matthew. May God be with. You all. I will be praying. For your strength. Though. This all. You will be in my prayers. Love you And my God bless u and your family.
Chris Johnson
May 13, 2013
Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Matthew, May God be with You & ur family during the difficult times ahead!
Deborah Socha
May 13, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Matt. I taught him Algebra last year at MBK. He was a terrific kid. He worked hard and never gave up. I know his family will miss him terribly. Hopefully you are able to take comfort in knowing what a terrific young man he was. He will be missed by all the staff and students at MBK. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time and always.
Vickie Porter
May 13, 2013
You will always be in our thoughts and never forgotten cousin.
Kevin McDaniel
May 13, 2013
Love and prayers to the family. Altho i never met him he is missed as part of the family! Much prayers to the McDaniel family.
Lissette and Angelica Claudio
May 13, 2013
Very sad to hear about Matthew's passing. My daughter was good friends with Jennifer and we would both like to send the families our love and prayers.
May 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with u! Rest in paradise Matthew! Jay, Laura, peyton and Braydon
Ashley Burrill
May 13, 2013
Oh Matthew, we miss you so. All of us here in Washington are thinking of you always and still can't bare with the fact you're gone. It just feels so unreal, I still feel like you're here standing with me, laughing with that big huge smile of yours. Oh and how you look soo much like your daddy!! You were a spittin' image of him. We will miss you always and forever, Rest in Paradise my sweet cousin, Soar with the Angels, say hello to Grandma Francis and Grandpa Floyd for us!! We love you Matthew!!! Love always, Ashley, Cory, Brittany, Kevvy, Kevin, Melissa, David, Jaydon and Michael!!
stephanie murry
May 13, 2013
Matthew you will be miss so much and you are loved so much I know you are with Grandma and Grandpa and they will take good care of you and I will all way cherish the moments that we spent together while you're out here Washington until we meet again Matthew love ya cuz
Kim & Tim Creech
May 13, 2013
Laurie,
So very sorry to hear about Matthew's passing. Please know that Tim and I are praying for your family. Should you need anything, please let us know.
May 13, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss, yall are in our prayers here in spokane. Bill, Vickie, Jenna, Mikel and Josh

Jamie McDaniel Rudzinski
May 13, 2013
Matt I loved you the first day I met you 19 years ago.
I will miss you and our conversations that siblings often share.
Love you - please watch out for all of us up there. xoxox's
Nancy Lynn Ross
May 13, 2013
I just cant find the words to express my Grief for my baby sister Jennifer and Matthews Family. I am so sorry for your loss , May God be with you all at this time . You will all be in my heart thoughts and prayers .
May 13, 2013
I was sad to hear about this. Prayers for Terri Hanks and this young man's family
Lissette Claudio
May 13, 2013
I am sending my prayers for your family. I am saddened to hear of this young boy taken from the world so soon. I used to see him playing football and walking with his girlfriend who is a good friend of my daughter's. Matthew was a great kid! I hope that your strength carries you this tragedy.
Christina mcdaniel
May 13, 2013
Love and prayers from Cliff,Christina,Cassandra and Devan McDaniel<3
Debra Archer
May 13, 2013
Sorry for loss of Matthew.I remember when I took him to Florida.We had so much fun.Prayers for family.
mary Fisher
May 13, 2013
Sending prayers to Jennifer and Matt's family. I am very sorry for your loss. Matthew was a wonderful young man and will never be forgotten. We all will continue to pray for God to watch over this family and be with them always!
Debra Archer
May 13, 2013
Sorry for your loss of Matthew.I remembered when I took him to Florida we had so much fun.Prayers for family.
May 13, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family!
Ray Kyle
May 13, 2013
Laurie
I am so sorry to here of the loss of your son. My families prayers and sympathy go out to you and all of Matthew's family.
May 13, 2013
M y prayers to Matt's family and friends. I have had the pleasure of having him in several classes at MBK. You were taken too soon and will always be remembered!
Brenda Robertson
phyllis hale
May 13, 2013
so sorry for your loss. you & the family are in our thoughts & prayers during this sorrowful time. May you all find comfort in the days ahead & find peace in having Matthew for 19 wonderful years. Cherish all your memories & know that he will always be with you. Sincerely, The Hale Family
Betty Milby
May 13, 2013
Joyce I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Prince
May 13, 2013
Laurie,
I know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Tyler and Aaron Brooks
May 13, 2013
Our prayers go out to Matthew's family and friends. We were truly blessed to know Matthew. May God comfort you - we are so very sorry about your loss.
Susan Haga
May 13, 2013
I worked with Matthew at MBK. He was a wonderful young man. To his family and friends, please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Gone way too soon.
Priscilla Smith
May 13, 2013
Matt you will be greatly missed always. I never got to meet you in person but talk with on facebook and what amazing young man you where. Praying for all your family and my niece Jennifer sending love. <3
teresa hanks
May 13, 2013
MATTHEW WARREN LOSS MAY IT COMFORT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE WERE SO VERY SOORY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS... LOVE YOU MISS YOU MATTHEW
Duchess Haydt
May 13, 2013
Jennifer, So so sorry about Matt. My thoughts and prayers are with you . Love Duchess
May 13, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with you Jennifer and all Matt's family as you try to deal with this tragic loss. May God be very close & comfort you all.
Much prayers & Love, Vickie & Gary Hanks
Angie Davis
May 13, 2013
Matthew, I love you and I will miss you so much. I will cherish all the memories I have of you, Trey, and Ashley. May you rest in peace until we meet again one day.
Vickie Hanks
May 13, 2013
Our thoughts, prayers, & love to Jennifer and all Matt's family as they try to deal with this tragic loss. May God be very close to you all. Love Vickie & Gary Hanks
peggy johnson
May 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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