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for Matthew BOWIE
Delaney Waganfeald
September 14, 2024
14 years later and I still read this like it happened yesterday. I miss you more than you know. I love you dad
nikki
October 1, 2010
Ingrid Mattes
September 22, 2010
I'm so sorry and sad to hear this. We had some great funny (sometimes crazy!) times in Toledo and Japan. On behalf of myself and my family (Rob, Wilson, Michael, & my dad) who knew Matt, we will miss him and will remember his great sense of humor and kindness.
September 22, 2010
matty my boo! I miss you more then words can say. When times get hard I think of ur precious smile and it gives me the strenth to keep going. Just remember are little deal...we are still getting marries soo prepare heaven for the best party yet :) love nikki boo
Niki Davidson
September 21, 2010
George and Connie,
Ron just told me about Matt’s passing. I am very sad to hear this news. While I did not know Matt, I remember the things you used to tell us about him, George; and, it was always clear that he meant so much to ya’ll. There’s not much anyone can say or do to ease the pain you feel right now; but, I’m holding you both in my heart and hoping all the thoughts and prayers of your friends and family bring you some comfort.
Nate R.
September 20, 2010
My prayers are with the Bowie family ... Remember the Cardinals ??? Great times ... R.I.P. Matt
Patrick Ryan
September 20, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
To the Bowie Family and Korfel Family:
Dear Bob, Connie, Linda, Tony, Lisa, Lindsey, Delaney, and Maria:
I have just today learned of Matthew's passing. I can barely find the words to express my deep sorrow for the loss of your son, brother, and father. I will fondly remember Matthew as the kind and nice young boy on South Avenue.
I cannot possible imagine or comprehend the sorrow his loss has brought to all of you. Matthew will always be remembered and missed by all who loved him. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
May God comfort you during you hour of grief.
Patrick Ryan
P. S.
Bob and Linda, I thought I would share this prayer with both of you which was printed on the back of George J. Ryan, Sr.’s funeral prayer card. I am certain that our departed family and friends would share these sentiments toward us.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Ron Deese
September 20, 2010
George,
We first come to know each other through our work in 1997, since then we have becomes close friends - my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
September 19, 2010
So sorry all have to experience such a terrible shock.
Saif Jamil
September 19, 2010
R.I.P Matt. It was just wonderfull getting to know you while working with you at Kmart. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jennifer Pickard
September 19, 2010
Lindsey, you went to school with my son and I still can see that sweet little girl. I am so sorry you lost your brother, My deepest sympathy.
Matt & Christine @ Kelly's 9th Hawaiian Luau, Aug. 2009
September 19, 2010
Matt & Lisa @ Kelly's 9th Hawaiian Luau, Aug. 2009
September 19, 2010
Alisha Christoff
September 19, 2010
Lisa and family we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love Debbie and Alisha
Chris Hilton
September 19, 2010
Thank you Matt for looking after my lil girl all these years. Thank you for your support in the US services. You will be missed brother and never forgotten, till we meet again, R.I.P
Kelly DeVenney
September 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to all of Matts's family and friends. RIP Matt
September 18, 2010
Lisa sorry for your loss...Sorry I am out of town but my condolences with you and your family. Connie and Brian
Scott P.
September 18, 2010
Matt: You were the big brother that I never had. In the few years I got to know you I built some great memories that I will never forget. Your ability to make people laugh and smile was a true gift. So many people will miss that. You will never be forgotten and we will constantly tell Matt stories. I promise I will take special care of the girls and your big sis. We miss you tons. RIP Matt.
Doug and Laura
September 18, 2010
Linda, Tony and Family,
Words just don't express the sorrow that Doug and I feel for your loss. You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Rest in Peace Matt.
Katie Hines
September 18, 2010
Lisa and Family we are so sorry for your terrible loss, we are here if you need us. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, your GREAT CLIPS family
Joann Waganfeald
September 18, 2010
Dear Lisa and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joann Waganfeald(Delaney's Grandmother) and Amy Waganfeald~ Delaney's Aunt
Constance Bowie
September 18, 2010
Your father and I will always love you and miss you forever.
Amy Smith
September 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to the Bowie family. Matt was a great guy and he always had a smile on his face. You will be missed Matt.
Kori (Hayes) Mockensturm
September 18, 2010
Soooo many stories to tell, it would take a book.. All the laughter and fun times on your front porch, I was there with you on 9/11, I was there with you the day you left for the Navy, the gifts you sent from overseas, the phone calls, hearing about your beautiful family, your amazing sisters!!! I could go on and on... You were a great friend, and I will miss you...
Kelly Putnam
September 18, 2010
My thoughts are with the Bowie family. Matt was a loving father, son, and brother.
Tracy & Delaney
September 17, 2010
I am so happy that our little girl got to know you. Even if for a short time. I cant express the many memories we had together.. and the wonderful gift you gave me 9 years ago.. Delaney and I will miss you and Ill remind her everyday that you love and you are proud of her.
melisa nachtrab-ramirez
September 17, 2010
Rip matt I will never forget the fun and crazy times we had on nicholas street! You will be missed dearly.
Lisa Schmidlin
September 17, 2010
To Lisa and her family....Lisa I remember Matt (and you) from Arlington School. I am sooo very sorry for your loss. Its been a long while since i've seen you both, but have fond memories to cherish! God be with you all!!
Kim Spenthoff
September 17, 2010
Linda, Tony, Lisa and Lindsey:
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Matt. I truly wish I could take away your pain, but please let his memory live in your hearts forever. You are all in my prayers and thoughts daily.
Amy Kiss
September 17, 2010
Matt was always a funny guy to talk to. I remember going to elementary (arlington) and so on with him. You will be missed and my prayers go out to the family.
cristina sifuentes
September 17, 2010
Lindsey I am sorry for ur families loss. I will continue to keep ur family in my prayers during this difficult time
Dick&Sandy Baker
September 17, 2010
Dear Linda and Family, so truly sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dick and Sandy Baker
Jaque Rymers
September 17, 2010
Matt was such an amazing person that will leave a hole in many peoples hearts, but in time that hole will slowly start to heal... Words cant express how sorry i am to the Bowie family... Just take faith in God in your time of need and know that you will all see Matt again one day... Matt, you will be truly missed, such an amazing person you were!
Ryan Lieber
September 17, 2010
Matt was one of the best guys I have ever met. It was a true pleasure being his friend. My thoughts go out to the Bowie Family and friends. You will be missed Matty B. Our yellow shirts will never be the same :-) Will miss our hitlist kills, your amazing rice, and those nightly fires. Miss ya
Sandra Matney
September 17, 2010
I am sending my thoughts and prayers to the Bowie family.I haven't seen you since we moved but I remember Matt as a young boy who was always smiling
Myla Dodson
September 17, 2010
Matt will surely be missed by many but the memories will bring strength as all the smiles he brought to people's faces are remembered. My heart goes out to the entire Bowie family and I am am here for whatever you may need.
Nathan Grant
September 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowie family in their time of need. What a tragic loss, a great piece of the world passed with Matt. What I will remember most are our conversations that lasted into the early morning hours about his "calling" to the armed forces to defend freedom. You will be missed.
Kevin Rutan
September 17, 2010
My thoughts are with the Bowie family. Matt was a great guy. The world will not be the same.
Jennifer Davis
September 17, 2010
Linda, Lisa, Lindsey, and the entire Bowie family,
My Heart is breaking for you and the pain you are going through. It is just unimaginable what you must be feeling. Please know that Matt was loved by so many people. He had such an amazing sense of humor! The memories we have with him are all good ones. He will be remembered by everyone as a wonderful person. My love and prayers go out to you.
David Rooks
September 17, 2010
God has his reasons, we might not know why ,or how come,or even what his reasons are but we deal with them everyday,,Matt is and always will be A great person my condolences to his family and my prayers are with you all
Lisa Bowie
September 17, 2010
I miss you so much Matt :(
Mike Jordan
September 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bowie family during this difficult time. Matt was a great guy and friend and we will all miss him dearly.
September 17, 2010
Linda & Family;
My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time. With love, Sheri Hensley
Missy Stevens
September 17, 2010
Matt was a well liked young man, I met matt some time ago, he had the most upbeat personality and would do anything for you. I am also best friends with Tracy and I had the honor of watching Delaney grow up to become a special young lady. I do know she will miss him dearly as she would always talk about her dad and the fun she had with him..my deepest condolences to the family, matt will be dearly missed.
my thoughts and prayers to all
Maureen Lutz
September 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bowie family during this tragic time in their lives.
Death is the mother of beauty.
~ Wallace Stevens
Death, like birth, is natural. Our feelings about it aside, death is not a mistake that can be avoided or an outrage that should be protested. Death is a part of life - it is the last stage of living. By completing the process began at birth, a person's death makes his life whole.
Our grief at the death of a loved one is also normal and natural. And dealing with the sadness of our loss is also a process - a process that, over time, is ended and made whole. Grief is extremely personal; no two people grieve the same way and for the same length of time. Different people's reactions can never be accurately judged or compared.
No matter what our beliefs about an afterlife, there are two unromantic but practical truths that can help anchor us when we are bereaved. One is that the person who is dead has no problems - our problem is our own sense of loss. And the second is that acceptance of death, like acceptance of our past, is the way of the wise.
With deepest sympathy, the Lutz Family
(Maureen from Kmart)
September 17, 2010
matt will be missed by many, he was a great guy to talk to.. i would like to send my thoughts and prayers to the bowie family
Lisa Tower
September 17, 2010
I want to sent my heartfelt prayers to Matt's family. He was a great guy to work with. He always had a smile and a funny caper to tell, and wasn't afraid to help someone if they needed help. I will miss deeply. RIP Matt.
Lisa Hayes-Veselka
September 17, 2010
My deepest condolences for Lisa and the Bowie Family. Matt was a dear friend of my sister Kori's, and I often spoke with him on the phone while he was serving overseas. Your a great guy Matt, and you will be missed by many.
barb krumeich
September 17, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Ludwig
September 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Timothy Bowie
September 17, 2010
Loved and missed always Matt ,
Uncle Tim
Debra Bradfield
September 17, 2010
To the Bowie Family - Matt was such a gentleman and so sorry for the world's loss and your families Matt was one of the good guys. Take care of those little girls. a Friend , Deb Bradfield
Kevin Briner
September 17, 2010
I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to the Bowie family. Matt was a great friend and a great person
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