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for Matthew Determan
Joanna G.
May 25, 2025
To the family of Matthew Determan, please accept our condolences for your tragic loss. Our son is a Lance Corporal and platoon brother of Matthew's and was riding in one of the other 2 Ospreys that day. We share in your sorrow and honor Matthew as a true hero.
Joanna
May 24, 2023
So sorry to the family of Matthew for the loss of this brave Marine
Joanna Giannotti
September 21, 2021
Char, thank you & your whole family for your service to our country and keeping us free. Your son Matthew was a handsome guy and he has his place in heaven now with our Lord.
Denny McGuire
January 21, 2021
I found a memorial bracelet for Matthew in a park in St Louis,Mo...i would like to give it to a family member hopefully in this area...314 638 5164
Mary Strasshofer
May 23, 2016
Dear Mary,
I still remember your brave and caring
dignity as you held yourself proudly
in honor of your beloved Grandson Matthew!!
A warm/HOT Tucson day.
Lots of sad faces!
Young and not so young hanging by grief's threads woven into invisible
connect to each other!
Thank you for your kindness toward
the PGR folks who stood their for Matthew. Thank you for your special connect to me.
Love.Peace.Grace.Gratitude.
Semper Fi from David(my dear husband)
and Thank you from me.
xxMary (Strasshofer)
Luis Sharpe
September 17, 2015
Hope you're doing well looking over us all in heaven man. Just wanted to stop by and let you know just cause you're out of site doesn't mean you're out of mind, think about you all the time bro. Miss you like crazy. Much Love.
Luis Sharpe
June 25, 2015
Matt bro I miss you like crazy! I love you bro, thinking about you all the time cause everything we would do growing up we were right by each others side! I just wish we could have chilled one last time bro that kills me inside! Look over my sister up there just like you did America bro. Can't wait to see you guys again, and talk about all our memories.Leah always remembered you Matt my little red head friend. I miss both you guys so much. Take care man Rest In Peace Love you !
Shraron/Merlin Bellinger
June 14, 2015
I was a high school student of your Grandfather at Bendle High School. Knew your grandparents as their children were growing up. So much love and respect in that family. I know you were loved by more people than we will ever know.
Thank you for serving our country and helping to keep us free.
Blessings to your entire family. We lost our only son on March 2 from cancer so I know this is the most difficult time in your life. You are in my thoughts and prayer.
God will grant you the strength and comfort you need during this time. Bless all of you
Luis Sharpe
June 10, 2015
Matt bro I don't even know where to start man. I just wanna say thank you man for everything you have done for me, you were like a real brother to me growing up! It's still so unreal this has happened when I look at pictures of you I still just don't want to believe it. I also just want to thank you bro, because since this has all happened man you just give me the extra strength everyday to do whatever it is I need to do because I know you don't have the opportunity to do it anymore. I love you man. I just sit here thinking about all our memories that's just us know about, doing all those fun crazy things growing up. I just wish we could have talked one more time bro, I love you thank you for everything! I'll be praying for your platoon brothers man, I was able to meet a couple of them at the funeral. I miss you man!
Charlie and Reushan Russian
June 6, 2015
Dear Michael, Charlesa, Dick, Mary, and the entire Determan family,
We just heard about the tragic loss of your dear Matthew. Please accept our deepest, heartfelt sympathy. What an honorable young man you raised to have sacrificed his comfort and safety for our country. May God continue to hold you closely and comfort you with His love and peace. You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly, Charlie and Reushan Russian (past teacher friends from Bendle Public Schools, Burton, MI)
Angie
June 4, 2015
Thank you for your service Matt. To the family thank you for sharing his story with all of us to read. Matt will continue to protect and serve in a greater higher place. May he rest in peace. God Bless the family and his brothers in all the military branches.
Tim & Angelika Browning
June 4, 2015
To the family of Matthew Determan, please accept our condolences for your tragic loss. Our son is a Lance Corporal and platoon brother of Matthew's and was riding in one of the other 2 Ospreys that day. We share in your sorrow and honor Matthew as a true hero.
June 2, 2015
With our deepest gratitude to LCpl Determan for his ultimate service to the Corps and to our country, we extend our sympathy to his family and friends. His sacrifice is written into the history of our nation along with all who have gone before in the pursuit of freedom.
Semper Fi,
Southwest Missouri Unit #386
Marine Corps League Auxiliary
Springfield, Missouri
Tucson Mom
June 2, 2015
Although I did not you, I want to thank you for your service and your sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and all who knew you. RIP Matthew
Joelle Candler
May 30, 2015
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. My prayers go out to your family. You are a true hero. My nephew is Corporal Joshua Barron. May you rest in peace Matthew.
Lisa Mach
May 30, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers Lisa and Gabriella Mach
Rose Muzzy/Twilight Wish Foundation
Nancy Evans
May 30, 2015
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country.
May 30, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.
Into the arms of Jesus he will go!
Sending prayers.
Your sister in Christ.
Sherry Shea
Charlene and Chris Nanos
May 30, 2015
To all of Matts family and friends, our prayers are with you. Char and Chris Nanos
Regina Croly
May 30, 2015
Thank you for sharing your son's beautiful story, it touched my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss , my condolences.
Michelle Bryde-Bowen
May 30, 2015
To Mark and Char....My heart has been with you since I talked to your mom. I am sincerely sorry for your loss...love you
fran lafreniere
May 29, 2015
Although I don't know you personally my heartfelt condolences to the Determan Family. Thank You Lance Corporal Matthew Determan for your service to our country, may you rest in eternal peace.
Fran
May 29, 2015
We are the Parents of one of Matthews Marine Brothers who is there now with you all. We are sending many prayers to you all and are so sorry for your loss. Cory spoke so very highly of your Son, he was an awesome Marine
Mary Strasshofer
May 29, 2015
To Grandma Mary, the embodiment of grace and love during grief!! May your family find comfort and support as you all go thru grief's journey. Your dear Marine,Matt,surely is looking in on you!! 'Semper Fi' from my husband David
to your angel above.
Thank you for the privilege of being a part of your 'celebration' of Matthew's life tomorrow.
love and peace,
Mary for David too
PGR Phoenix,AZ
Sharyn Wiemann
May 29, 2015
I am so very sorry for the loss of your fine young son Matthew. Our family appreciates Matthew's service and his ultimate contribution to our country. Semper Fi, a Marine Mom and family
deborah bequette
May 29, 2015
Thank you for your service Lance Corporal Matthew J. Determan & also your family's service. May your family & friends be comforted by Jesus today and always.
Gay Hugh
May 29, 2015
My prayers are with family and friends at this great time of sorrow. I really have no words that can express my sorrow. A MoM
Denise Fournier Morales
May 29, 2015
Too young. Too brave. Too giving. Too soon. Thank you for your service. R.I.P.
Juan "Bird" Ascencio
May 29, 2015
Sorry for your loss Colleen. You are in my prayers.
Paul Di Marino
May 29, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Fine young men like this are a rarity. What a profound loss to us all.
Semper Fi
Sanchez Family
May 29, 2015
My sincere condolences to Lance Corporal Matthew Determan's Family. May you rest in Peace. Thank you Marine for all your service
Cynthia (Soto) Ascencio & Tina (Soto) Romo
May 29, 2015
Colleen, our hearts go out to you and your family. You are all in our prayers. We love you
Mosman family
May 29, 2015
We, as well, never met your son but we admire his committment to serve and protect. Our condolences.
Jennifer
May 29, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family. The sting of death is so very hard to deal with, especially under circumstances like this. May you find comfort in the words found at 2 Kings 20:5, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."
May 29, 2015
i did not know him but im very grateful for his servivice my heart and prayers goes out to the family thank you for are freedom
Pam Hamlett
May 29, 2015
I too did not know Matthew but am so saddened for the family's loss. What a brave and honorable young man and it is comforting to know his life lives on through his organ donations. Truly an amazing spirit. God Bless.
May 29, 2015
I don't know your son. I felt compelled to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. So young, So brave.
May 29, 2015
Our country grieves your loss. My deepest sympathies to your family at this time. May your memories of Matt help you as you grieve his loss. He will "See you on the flip side" again.
Hortensia Daniel
May 29, 2015
My deepest condolenes to all the family. MY grandson is on the USS Essex and I know about the dedication and sacrifes marines make. Your son was a beautiful and caring person. MY prayers will always be there for him and his family. May he rest in peace and the perpetual life always shine on him. God bless you always.
Michele & Adan
May 29, 2015
Uncle Eddie & Colleen, I am so sorry for the loss you have endured. I pray that you will find comfort in the Lord during this sorrowful time. Love you both....
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