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BOND, MATTHEW EDWARD (Age 28)

Of Fort Meyers, FL was taken from his family and friends by a tragic motorcycle accident on Sunday, August 14, 2005. Matt is survived by his loving parents Stephen and Kathleen Bond; his brother Joseph Bond and his grandfather, aunts, uncles and cousins. Matt spent most of his young life in Northern Virginia where he attended Robinson High Shool and George Mason University. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 19 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church at 12171 Iona Rd., Fort Meyers, FL at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joe Gibbs Youth of Tomorrow, 11835 Hazel Circle Dr., Bristow, VA 20136.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Bond

Sponsored by Aunt Ricki and Uncle George.

216 Entries

Uncle George and Aunt Ricki

August 11, 2024

...am still feeling the pain of that awful day, Matthew. Never does a day pass when we fail to think of you so lovingly.

Uncle George and Aunt Ricki

August 11, 2023

...missing you so much, Matthew!

Uncle George

August 12, 2022

...spiritual hugs coming your way, Matt!

Gloria Bond

August 11, 2022

Remembering you today and always

Uncle George

August 12, 2021

Happy Birthday, Matt. Share the cake roses with your dad.

Aunt Boo

August 11, 2021

Still missing you all the time. I made your famous Boston Butt. As usual, it was delish. Love you Nephew

Dylan

March 1, 2021

Happy birthday, homie.

George Bond

August 14, 2019

In your memory, August 14 is officially declared "Hug Day", Matt!

Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2017

Love you and miss you.

Kristyn Doughty

August 15, 2015

I cannot believe it's been 10 years....

Time moves on, the world keeps going, people grow and evolve....but you're eternally 28!
When I think of you....my mind still says we have plane tickets to visit on Labor Day to have a cookout at your new townhouse! That's what was supposed to happen! Not this!
But, the last 10 years has shown me that what you think is supposed to happen, well it's not up to you or me. There's a bigger picture....beyond us all.
I miss you man! I wonder how life would be if you were still here? Would you have kids? Still be in Florida? Would you still have hair! All these crazy thoughts!
Give everyone up there a BIG hug! And, hold my boy tight, take care of him!
Love you!

Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2015

Matthew,

10 years. Uncle George had a post on Facebook (which you probably don't know anything about) about how grief comes in waves. For me it's more like a tsunami. I knew this day was coming and the emotions have just been building up to, sometimes, being so overwhelming.
As I write this, I remember at this time 10 years ago I was sitting on your kitchen floor, holding on to Tony while going through your phone trying to find Jenny's phone number so that we could tell her what happened. Seems so far in the past and so like yesterday.
So much of my world crashed that day. So many memories have been made without you here. So many what if's, why's, how's and Oh my God's have come and gone through my head. So much grief, love, sadness and happiness have happened during these past 10 years. And what I wouldn't give for you to be here with us to share in it all.
I love and miss you every day of my life. Give all the family a hug a kiss, and an extra one for Daddy.
Love you,
Mom

Joe Bond

August 13, 2015

Matt,

I can't believe it has been 10 years. I know you are watching and know about all the new and wonderful things happening right now, but its not the same without you being here to share all of this with. I'll make sure to give Mom and your dog Tony an extra big hug for you. I miss you and Dad so much.

Kathleen Bond

March 1, 2015

Matt,
Happy 38th Birthday! I guess, with all the family there with you, you're having quite the party.
I just want to let you know that you were, and always will be, a very special person in my life. You brought me so much joy, laughter and happiness. You also brought me tears and frustration, but usually, not for long. I am so proud to have been your mother for the, too short, 28 years of your life. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and wonder "what if".
I love you and miss you terribly. Give Daddy a hug and kiss for me. I send you love always.
Happy Birthday,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2014

Matthew,
9 years ago Daddy and I were woken up with the phone call no parent ever wants to receive.
We both reacted so differently. Where I wanted to just get into the car and race to the hospital to be with you, Daddy wanted to brush his teeth, get dressed and take his time. I remember driving to the hospital and getting upset because he was actually stopping at the stop light! It was 4:00 in the morning! Who was out there but us? I know Daddy was just dreading the thought of what we were going to walk into, and wanted to put it off for as long as possible. Me, I just wanted to get to you no matter what. Of course, except for seeing you, pretty much everything else that day is a blur of utter misery.
It has gotten a bit better for me. I do look at your pictures, and only cry half the time now. I have never been able to watch any of the home movies we have of you. I don't think I will ever be able to watch something that you are walking around and talking or laughing, makes me cry just thinking about it. In fact, a few years ago in Ft Myers, the family was watching the movies of when Daddy was growing up. There was one scene of Daddy when he was about a year old in his crib, and I just about lost it then. Because I didn't see Daddy, I saw you.
Anyway, Tony Dog and I miss you every day. Sending you lots of hugs and kisses.
Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

June 6, 2014

Just because I miss you

Kathleen Bond

May 7, 2014

Matt,
Just thought I would remind you that today is Daddy's birthday (just like I used to do when you were here with us). Give him a big hug and kiss from me.
Love and miss you both so much.
Mom

Kathleen Bond

April 14, 2014

Matt,
Had a good cry today. I was looking through some of my pictures, and came across your 1st birthday album. Didn't take long before the flood gates opened up thinking about that day and knowing that you aren't around to see what we kept for you.
Still missing you so much. Give daddy a big kiss and hug for me.
Love you,
Mom

Kristyn Doughty

March 2, 2014

Matt,
I hope you had a wonderful birthday in heaven!!!
Please know we miss you always!!!!
Love you!

Kathleen Bond

March 1, 2014

Matthew Edward,
You were born 37 years ago today. Seems like yesterday, I remember it so well.
Watching you grow up to become the man you were was both a joy and, because you definitely were not always a saint, enough to drive me crazy.
I miss you so much. I so wish you were here with me now so I could give you a big hug and kiss for your birthday.
Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

February 8, 2014

Matt,
Whoever is holding Caleb, give him a hug and kiss from Kristyn and Mark. Know you and Daddy are keeping him close.
Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

January 7, 2014

Give Daddy a kiss for me. Love you,
Mom

Joe Bond

January 7, 2014

Matt,

It has been quite some time since I've written here. Today is one year since we've all lost Dad, and he went to go hang out with you. It's been tough without the both of you down here, but Charlotte is making things a bit easier (at times :-D). Anyway I miss you and love you.

Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2013

Matt,
8 years. Seems like forever and only yesterday. The memories of you growing up and becoming a beautiful young man are with me always. But the memories of that phone call and everything that came after still make me cry a little every day. Will never forget and will always hold you in my heart. Give Daddy a big hug for me, miss you both so much. Love you.
Mom

July 4, 2013

July 12, 2013

Hey, Nephew. Your niece is another Bond beauty. Charlea got a proper indoctrination to the "fambly" during her recent July visit to Ft. Myers and Naples. Her cousins loved her up big time and shared holding and hugging her. Your Mom appeared quite pleased and happy with it all.

Kathleen Bond

July 11, 2013

Matt,

Going through boxes that have been in storage. Hard finding your things and wondering what to do with them. I want to hold on to them so much since I can't hold on to you. Of course, like now, it just make me cry and wish you were here with me. It just doesn't get any easier even after all this time. Love you so much.

Mom

Kathleen Bond

May 12, 2013

Miss you and love you forever.

Mom

Kathleen Bond

April 14, 2013

You're an Uncle to a wonderful, beautiful little baby girl! Would love for you to be here and be a part of her life. She is so amazing! Miss and love you so much, and it's very hard right now to be so happy for Joe and Jodi but so sad that you and Daddy won't be here to see their precious little girl.
Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

March 31, 2013

Matt,
Happy Easter. Thinking of our Easter egg hunts, with that darn squirrel finding yours. Love you
Mom

Dylan

March 27, 2013

Still miss you.

Bond Family Picture

Kathleen Bond

March 1, 2013

Happy 36th Birthday. You have Daddy to help celebrate your day with you now. I miss you both so much. I always wonder what you would be doing, if you would be married and have children by now. I do know that your crazy dog is still crazy and that I will always love you and miss you.
Mom

Stephen, Kathleen, Joseph and Matthew May 2004

Kathleen Bond

March 1, 2013

Joe Bond

March 1, 2013

Matt,

Happy birthday. I always liked to make fun of you on this day for being old. I miss doing that, and I miss you. Hope you and Dad are enjoying yourselves and behaving.

Kathleen Bond

February 15, 2013

Love you, miss you so much

Kathleen Bond

February 12, 2013

Matt,

Who would ever have thought I would now be talking to you and Daddy this way. I'm glad that you have each other, but I would rather have you both here with Joe, me and the rest of the family. We miss you. Joe and Jodi are getting closer to becoming proud parents of a baby girl, and we will all be thrilled when she gets here, but there will be 2 people missing from her life - her Uncle Matt and Grandpapa.
You two behave yourselves, no Bond funny business, and keep watch over our new baby girl when she gets here.
Love you so much,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

January 7, 2013

Daddy and I lit candles at every church we went to. Here is one for both of you

Kathleen Bond

January 7, 2013

Daddy's with you. Love you both

Kathleen Bond

June 16, 2012

Matt,

Kristyn needs you to look after her for a while. I know she is totally devastated with the news of her little boy. I can't stop crying myself, knowing what she is going through. I just hope you can give her a little peace knowing that you will be waiting up in heaven for her baby boy. Watch after them all.

Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

May 28, 2012

Matt,

Thinking of you. Love you. Miss you.

Mom

March 2, 2012

Happy Birthday Nephew ~

Always loved, never forgotten. Miss you all the time. Love, your Boo

Joe Bond

March 1, 2012

Happy Birthday Matt,

Not much new going on with me. I'll be done with my MBA this summer so that's exciting. My fantasy sports blog is picking up more and more popularity but I still have a long way to go with it. It keeps me plenty busy and who knows maybe one day it will be what I'm doing full time. Wish it was something we could have done together, you were always the better writer so I could use your help with that at least.

Next week me and Jodi are headed off to Jamaica, really looking forward to that. We've needed a vacation for a while.

Been thinking about you a lot lately and just how much I miss you. Especially when the Miranda Lambert song Over You comes on. But you went away. How dare you?. I miss you. They say I'll be OK. But I'm not going to ever get over you.

I'll be 30 in a few months and it just won't be the same without you here teasing me about it.

Love ya and miss you,
Joe

Kathleen Bond

October 5, 2011

Hello Sweetie,

Well, we've been busy. Went out to Vegas, flew back to Fort Myers, packed up the car, grabbed Tony and took off to Baltimore. That poor dog is probably so confused about where he is anymore.

We stayed with Joe and Jodi, and Laney the dog, for two weeks before moving into an extended stay place. Tony and Laney got along great! They played around like they were old friends. Always have to worry about how dogs will get along, especially when they have to live with each other! Loved being with Joe and Jodi, but needed to give their space back and get our own. Plan on staying here for a few months. Made sure to bring plenty of pictures to put around the place. Looking at our family photo now. Sure am glad I made us get that photo done while we were on the cruise.

Daddy and I think of you all the time. Miss you always. Know you are with us.

Love you so much,
Mom

Kristyn Doughty

August 24, 2011

Matt,

Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I haven't written in so long...getting on the computer now days is a luxury! Kinley is 8.5 months now and keeps us very busy! Thought about you a lot on the 14th....it rained here while the sun was shining...so of course what did we get ~A RAINBOW~ We always seem to get a rainbow on the 14th...or maybe I just always seem to find one for you!

Anyways, I just wanted to stop and say hello and that I miss you and love you! Still wish you were here every day!

Love,
Kristyn

Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2011

Matt,

I hate this day. Yesterday I was remembering being with you that Saturday morning, and thinking as we drove home that day that we should stay with you. That you didn't want us to leave. What if? It's the one thing that really keeps me so sad, is the what if.
I know that, for some reason, we spent so much time together with you, but I want so much more.
Miss you, love you.
Mom

Kathleen Bond

June 22, 2011

Matt,
It's been awhile. Not that I don't talk to you everyday, but putting some things in writing is a little different.
A lot of things are happening around here. Sold our place, the last place that we had that you were a part of. Not sure of exactly what we will be doing, sort of the magical mystery tour. Dad wants to travel around a bit and see the country before we get old and decrepid. There are so many places I've never been to that I would love to see. So off we go.
Joe and Jodi just came back from what sounds like a great vacation. Went all the way up the west coast from San Diego to Seattle. I'm sure they saw some beautiful places and had a great time. They are keeping busy with jobs, school and Laney.
Tony is a little whacked out by all the moving around we're doing right now. (but he's always whacked out one way or another) Still crazy, still nuts and we still love him.
Ok, I'm misting up again. Time to call it a morning and get going.
Love you always and forever.
Mom

Kelly Turner

May 15, 2011

Matt,

I have been looking for you for awhile. We lost touch but I think of you often and miss our conversations. Can't believe that you are gone. I am in shock! You were one of my closest and dearest friends at Mason! You were always so full of life. My condolences to your family!

Joe Bond

March 1, 2011

Happy Birthday,

Wow 34... scary because that means I'm getting closer to 30. So as you already know me and Jodi are married. It was a great ceremony and reception, you definitely would have had a good time. You were missed and thought about a lot during the day & night. Jodi got me some cuff links with your and my initials on them. I almost cried in front of everybody when she gave them to me. The honeymoon was incredible, we went to St. Lucia. It will be a trip I will never forget.
Mom is talking about Tony farting, well I have a Bond dog too, she likes to burp in our faces all the time. I also got a promotion at work to web developer, which is a much better job than what I had before.
Well I guess its time for me to get back to work.
Love ya & miss you man.
Joe

Kathleen and Stephen Bond

March 1, 2011

Happy 34th Birthday Matt,

34. You should be getting older and, hopefully, wiser. As for Daddy and me, we just miss you dearly and wish that we could give you a big birthday kiss and hug.
Your crazy dog Tony came up and licked my face this morning when I woke up. Then promptly farted. You definitely have a "Bond" dog!
You have a new cousin, Libby. Mike is acting the proud papa and showing her off all over the place. Too bad you're not here, I think you would like her. And we got to meet Kristyn's baby, Kinley. She's a cutie!
Love you so much, and miss you.
Mom and Dad

Kathleen Bond

January 3, 2011

Matt,
Another new year. They keep coming faster and faster.
Joe and Jodi were here for Christmas. First time I have decorated the house since you've been gone. You would have been proud of me, only cried one time when decorating the tree. When I came to the Hallmark ornament from 1977, the waterworks just opened up. Thought of you often, and missed you dearly.
Kristyn had her baby, a little girl named Kinley. The Redskins missed the playoffs - again. And for Christmas, Joe and Jodi gave us tickets to the Orange Bowl to see Stanford vs. Virginia Tech. Hope it's a good game and the Hokies win!
Love you and miss you.
Mom

Kathleen Bond

November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving Matt. We are having Thanksgiving dinner here this year, so I get to make your favorite stuffing and all the fixings. Never will be able to make my stuffing without knowing it was your favorite. Will never forget the first Thanksgiving you had with us down here and you called Dylan to make sure he knew what you were having just to make him jealous.
Miss having you here with us.
Love you.
Mom and Dad

Kathleen Bond

October 14, 2010

Matt,

Thanks for coming along to Joe and Jodi's wedding. Knew you wouldn't miss it. From the Hyundai Accent for the rental car to the rainbow on the way to Leesburg - wouldn't put it past you to have sent along the stink bugs to throw in a little "Bond" humor into the mix.

The day was beautiful, the bride was gorgeous, Joe was beaming, Daddy and I were so proud, and you were missed.

Love you always.

Mom

Matt's Rainbows

Uncle George and Aunt Ricki

August 21, 2010

Thanks for the rainbows, Matt.
By the way, the Redskins are lookin' good in the preseason.

Kristyn Doughty

August 20, 2010

Matt,
5 years have come and gone. And so much has happened in those 5 years...but what hasn't changed is you. You stand still in time, and so always our last memory of you will be your memorial service. I guess the only thing I can be thankful for is that I didn't see you at the hospital...so whatever that image was I will never know. So the way you look to me is the way you always did...with that devilish grin you have.

I still miss you and think of you often, your picture still sits on our bookshelf and people always wonder who you are...and then I have to tell them. I still have little yellow and black pieces of plastic from your bike...I still have dreams about you. But what I don't have, and never will have is any new memories with you...and that still sucks.

No one in our family was prepared for the tragedy that your death caused. And, I hope that we never have to encounter anything like it again. My heart goes out to Joe and your mom and dad for the pain that they will always feel. Hopefully one day we will all make peace with your death. But I doubt any of us will ever understand it until we are reunited with you and meet our maker ourselves.

Love you and miss you always!
Kristyn

Boo

August 16, 2010

I've held it in
Not sure why
But I've not been able to cry

He left so quick
I didn't have much time
Suddenly, he wasn't here

I wasn't ready
To let him go
So if I cried, it would be so

But suddenly
As I sat to wait
For him to come home through the garden gate

It struck me that he was gone
That he had died
And I began to cry

And I saw the angles
They were flying by
With my nephew in the sky

Give him back
I shouted out
But they just flew about

I fell to the ground
I begged the Lord
Then I read His Word

How can I live
When my life has just gone
How can I go on?

While I lay there
In such pain
I heard a voice who called my name

"I do not know sadness
And I do not know hate
Most of all, I do not question my fate

Stand up
And very tall
I wasn't taken I heard the call!"

So I got up
I turned around
And there was no one to be found

And so it was time to cry
Cause I heard his voice
And it was also time to rejoice

"I wasn't taken I heard the call"
He said to me
And it set me free

Stephen & Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2010

Matt,

It has been 5 long years today. Can't really believe you have been gone from our lives for all this time. There is not a day that goes by that we don't remember you, love you and miss you dearly. The phone call at 4:00 in the morning, the awful ride to the hospital and the sight of you laying in that bed is still too fresh in our minds. What we wouldn't do to turn back the clock and have you still here with us.
I know that we aren't supposed to get upset around other people or bring up your name without it being only good things, but sometimes I still just want to scream and cry about losing you. I can't ever imagine not feeling this way, even 20 or 30 years from now. You were our baby boy and you should never have been taken from us.
We love you so much.
Mom & Dad

Kathleen Bond

June 13, 2010

Matt,

Your dog is staring at me. He is such a wacko. I sometimes wonder what his reaction would be if you came in the door. I wish you could. Miss having you just walk in the door and open the fridge, and then tell me we have nothing good to eat in there.
Saw a little boy running around in a park near here, with his parents running behind him. Reminded me of when you were little and would run around the track with daddy at Annandale High School.
Miss you so much. Love you.
Mom

Kathleen Bond

April 17, 2010

Matt,

Just want to say I love you.

Mom

Kristyn Doughty

March 2, 2010

Matt,

I was talking to Mark yesterday and I told him that it was your birthday and that you would have been 33. And, that is not the part that phased me...it was that you died when you were 28 and in a month I will be 29...so I am no longer younger than you...and that is such a weird thing to me.

I still think about you all the time. We all wish you were here. We just got our "save the date" in the mail for Joe and Jodi's wedding...I know that it must be so hard for him not to have you around for all that. You would be his best man and you would be planning his bachelor party...

They always say not to think "what if"....but that is a hard thing not to do.

Anyways, as always, miss you and love you!

Love,
Kristyn

Kathleen and Stephen Bond

March 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Matt,

33. What would you be doing now? Would we still have to buy you video games for your birthday? Married? Children? We wish you were here with us instead of having to wonder. As each passing year goes by we will always wonder.
Yesterday I got really down and very emotional just thinking about it being your birthday and you not being here. Tony just kept coming up to me and licking my face as if he knew he had to help me out. Your dog is a good dog, a nut, but good.
We love you so much and miss you terribly. Don't ever see a day that we will not ache knowing you have been taken from our lives.
Love you always,
Mom & Dad

Joe Bond

February 4, 2010

Matt,

It has been way to long since I've written on here. I know I suck. I come here a lot but I just never know what to write. There is so much I wish I could just get on the phone and talk to you about. Mom has already told you that Jodi and I are engaged now, and we bought a house in Halethorpe, MD. We love it there. Also we got a dog, her name is Laney. A golden doodle, only 8 months old but already about 45 pounds, she is so good though I couldn't have asked for a better dog. My best man planned my bachelor party already, should be a good time but I definitely wish you could be there for it. It was always something I thought you would be planning for me. My wedding date has been set, and that is going to be a very happy day but a sad one too knowing you won't be standing up there with me. We will be doing something to remember you at the ceremony, haven't figured it out yet but I know its going to be tough to have to set that up. Anyway life is good overall just miss you, and love ya man.

Kathleen Bond

January 30, 2010

Matt,

Joe and Jodi are moving along with wedding plans. They asked if Dad and I would mind if they did a little something to remember you at the ceremony. Needless to say, I started getting a little weepy (like right now). Know that we will be very emotional on that day, just because we are so happy for Joe and Jodi, but also because you are suppose to be here for all of this. You will be, I know you will be there with us.

Love,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

January 3, 2010

Matt,

Another New Year is here. There are so many things I wish I could talk to you about. So many things I wish you were here to share with us.

Dad and I just got back from a visit with Joe and Jodi. They have a new dog, Laney. Makes Tony look like a little dog, but he can still open a Christmas present like a pro!

Love and miss you always.

Mom

Kathleen Bond

November 9, 2009

Matt,

Sitting here tonight with your crazy dog. Love and miss you so much.
Joe is moving along with wedding plans. Know it is going to be a beautiful time. Also know that there will be a special place for you in our hearts on that very special day.

Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

October 8, 2009

Matt,

Just thinking of you.

Mom

Dylan Anderson

August 19, 2009

Matt,

I still get frustrated that you're not here.

-Dylan

Gloria Cundiff

August 14, 2009

Always thinking of you. Boo

Kathleen and Stephen Bond

August 14, 2009

Matt,

Went to visit you today. It is so hard to think that you have been gone from us for four years now. Dad and I just get so upset every time we visit, it doesn't seem like it will ever get any easier. We both miss you so much and wish that you were still with us to be a part of our lives. There are lots of little things that remind me of you every day.
Joe is starting to talk about wedding plans, nothing definite, just general ideas. It will be one more thing that you should be here for.
We love you and miss you every day.
Mom & Dad

Kristyn Doughty

July 31, 2009

Matt,

So I am a married woman now, and man does that make me feel old...but then again I realize how young I really am still and how much more in this life i have left to experience. I am the same age now as you were when you passed. That is a huge reality check for me.

I finally started to go through my wedding stuff...went through my guestbook and it was signed for you! I am assuming that it was your mom, but I suppose that will remain a mystery and I prefer it that way. It caught me off guard and I broke down. There are times when I can talk and/or think about you and I do just fine and then there are other times that the emotion is so raw. And, when those raw emotions come it feels like the day we lost you.

Anyways, as always I miss you and I love you. I so wish you could have been around for the wedding, it was a blast! You would have had so much fun. I am sure that you would have made me do shots with you...but don't worry people made me do them :)

Miss you and love you always!!!!

Kathleen Bond

July 30, 2009

Matt,

Another birthday is coming up for me, and I keep thinking back to the last birthday you were with us. Your face is still burned into my memory as the only face I saw when I walked into Grandad's house. You had that big smile on your face that just said "aha! we got you" and then you came up to give me a birthday kiss. I still have the paper shredder you gave me, even though it doesn't work anymore. Can't think of throwing it away, maybe someday, but not now.

Joe and Jodi's place is really nice. You would be very proud of your little brother, in true guy fashion he went out to buy a new BBQ grill as soon as he could. Sound familiar? They have also furnished the place very nicely and I'm sure they will be very happy there.

Kristyn's wedding was great. She was a beautiful bride. You would have had a great time - wedding, reception, beach and Seacrets. I only cried once and only Dad was aware of what was happening. We were both thinking of you and how you were missing from being part of the family that had gathered.

Love you always,

Mom

Jennie Bennett

June 25, 2009

Matt,

Somehow I always end up on this site to read everyone's entries like that might make you alive again. I finished taking my tests for certification and thought of how proud you would be. I was always thinking I needed to learn more while you always seemed so proud of what I had accomplished.

I got a dog three years ago and you would totally make fun of me since it is a german shepard. You would love him though he is so perfect.

I miss you. I see you now in the eyes of others. In the way a man walks, eats, laughs, dresses, talks. You are still everywhere in my little world. It is a pain of void that I have grown accustom to and I hate it.

Love you,

Kathleen Bond

June 25, 2009

Matt,

Leaving to go see Joe & Jodi. Will be seeing their new house for the first time, and Jodi's engagement ring! Plus we will be going over to Delaware for Kristyn's wedding. Know you would definitely have a good time needling her about getting old, settling down, staying barefoot and pregnant - but then telling her that she only deserves the best and to have a beautiful life.
Can't believe all these happy and wonderful events are taking place at the same time. These are the times that I will be missing you the most, because there was nothing more that you liked than a good reason to celebrate!

Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

April 16, 2009

Matt,

Just sitting here with your crazy dog thinking of you. There is a story on yahoo.com saying that one of the best jobs is a telecommunication technician, and I started thinking of what you would be doing right now. Would you still be with the same group or would you have moved onward and upward. Know that whatever you did, you would try to be the best.
Joe and Jodi have gone and bought a townhouse. Hope they have a good life together there. Know that you would be right there with us telling them congratulations and giving him advice about what to look out for.
Miss you and wish you were here with us in order to experience all these new and wonderful things that are happening. There will be events coming up that are going to make it very hard to not cry thinking that you should be there with us.
Love you forever and always,

Mom

Kristyn Buhler

March 2, 2009

Happy Birthday Matt! Looks like you sent us some snow for your birthday. I hope you know that we all still love and miss you...and of course wish you were still here so we could make fun of you for how old you are getting.

I think of you often and can only imagine that by now you would be married and maybe thinking about having some children of your own...if only you had the chance to reproduce....we could have had a little Matt still running around! Ok, as usual I start rambling, so I will stop, but I do miss and love you! Watch over us all and I can't wait to see you again!

Kathleen Bond

March 1, 2009

Matt,

Happy 32. Can't believe another birthday has come around. By this time in your life I would be letting you know that you were too old to be my son. But I wouldn't have missed having you in my life for all the money in the world. Just wish you had been in our lives for longer.

Happy Birthday baby.

Mom and Dad

Dylan

January 5, 2009

Still wish you were here...

Kathleen Bond

January 1, 2009

Matt,

Another New Year. I assume it will always be thought of by me as another new year without you here. Just got back from a short, but nice visit with Joe for Christmas. I was thinking that you would have been right up there with him playing his rock band and trying to beat his score. You two are so much alike, and so different. Joe is our gizmo gadget guy and you were always the one who thought you were so tough and cool, but you liked your gadgets too!
Love and miss you forever and always.

Mom

Kristyn Buhler

August 16, 2008

It's been over 3 years now since I have seen you, talked to you, heard something new about you...yet it still isn't any easier. I know I haven't written in a long time, and it's not that I don't think of you, it's just that there is a weird void. You were such a bold personality in our family and now that is gone.
We have your picture up in our living room and everyday I get to see your devilish little grin, and it brings a smile to my face and a tear to my eye...how is that?
Death is still so strange to me, as it is to everyone I think. There will always be that question of why? But, we will never get our answer until we are with you again. And that is another strange philosophy because we all want to see you again, but we want to see you in this life and not in death.
Now, I think I am just rambling. But I do miss you so much. I wish you could be here for so many things. I've only been back to Florida a few times since you passed and it takes me a little while to adjust while I am down there. Because for me that is where you were and that is where you died and so with me living so far away every time I get off that plane it takes me right back to the day Joe and I arrived after your death. And I remember going straight to your mom and dad's and seeing your truck parked outside and going in and hugging your mom and just sobbing. I hate that memory, and that is what I feel every flight down there. Anyways, take care of all of us! No words can explain how much we all miss you and love you!

Joe Bond

August 15, 2008

Wow, I can't believe thats its been 3 years. So much has happened and changed, example i'm living in Maryland now with Jodi. There are definitely times when its tough to not have you around like I hate when people ask me if I have a sibling when the first meet me, I just say yes because it makes things easier. I know things are going to happen soon that I'm going to want you there for and those moments are going to be happy and sad at the same time, but inside i'll know you will be there watching. I know Mom and Dad always say to keep an eye on me and make sure i'm safe but I think we both know you need to be there with them more. Love you man, miss ya.

Gloria (Boo) Cundiff

August 14, 2008

Matthew-

The memories of this day are still very painful. It's been three years, and there are still things that are so vivid in my mind from that day, and other things I can't remember at all.

I still see sadness with your Mom and Dad...I guess that will be forever.

Your Grandaddy still talks about the day he lost his brother, and that was over thirty years ago. He still talks about his last conversation with him.

Kristyn's Aunt Laura Buhler just sent me two beautiful pictures of a rainbow that she took the morning of your passing. Kristyn was on vacation with the Buhler clan in the Outer Banks in North Carolina when I called her at 5:56 a.m. If I have the story right, her Aunt Laura also woke up and went down to the beach with her camera and shot the pictures of the rainbow from the beach.

I am giving one to your Mom and Dad. Kristyn's Aunt sells her professional photography, and "Matthew's Rainbow" is included in her collection.

I do believe there have been many signs from you that everything is okay.

Loving you forever with a big fat wet kiss.

Boo

Stephen & Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2008

Matt,

Three long and sad years have gone by. So many reminders of your too short life still surround all of us. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and miss you terribly. I know that you are looking over Joe, your Dad and me - especially Joe and helping to keep him safe.

Love and miss you always and forever.

Mom & Dad

Kathleen Bond

June 15, 2008

Matt,

Today is Father's Day, and I know dad is thinking of you. Could tell that he is feeling sad because you're not here. It's no easier even this far from you being gone from us.
Dad broke down while talking to Joe a while ago. Sometimes we can talk about you and have no problems, other times it just is so overwhelming.
Will always miss you.
Love,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

May 12, 2008

Matt,

Well, I made it through another Mothers Day without too many tears being shed. Got a nice phone call from Joe. Will be going up to visit him in a couple of days. Looking forward to seeing him. I'm going to have to give him a big hug and kiss because we don't get to see him too often.

Love you,
Mom

Kathleen & Stephen Bond

March 23, 2008

Matt,

Happy Easter. Never fails that when I see a squirrel I think of those Easters that that darn animal got into your eggs during the Easter Egg Hunt. 2 years in a row, swore it was the same squirrel opening the egg to get at the candy inside. Now they are down here driving your nutty dog crazy. He just loves to chase after them and they just love to get just so high on a tree and dare him to try and get them.
Will be sending Joe a "virtual" egg hunt this year. Since he says he doesn't like us to send him the basket of goodies, will send him text messages for his hunt this year.

Miss you terribly. Love you forever.

Mom & Dad

Kathleen & Stephen Bond

March 1, 2008

Happy 31st Birthday Matt,

Another birthday. Time is going by so fast. We miss you so much and wish you were here with us to celebrate your day. We always remember you every day, but today is your special day and it is just that much harder to not have you here with us.

This past year has been a hard one for the family. First Aunt Florence past away (I'm sure she rushed right up and planted a big wet one on you), then Aunt Mary and now your Aunt Jane. You are getting quite a bit of company up there.

Love and lots of kisses. Miss you.

Mom and Dad

Stephen & Kathy Bond

February 14, 2008

Matt,

Happy Valentines Day. We love you very much. You will always be loved and remembered.

Mom & Dad

Kathleen Bond

January 13, 2008

Matt,

2008. The years are going by. Think of you every day, and miss you all the time.
Went to visit Joe over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Miss not seeing him, and hope to visit with him more this year. Had a really good time with him and Jodi. You would be very proud of how well he is doing. You two were so different and yet so much like each other.

Love you always and forever.
Mom

Kathleen Bond

October 20, 2007

Matt,

Thought I would say hello. Tony hurt his back again. Reminded me too much of the last time he did this. He would stand in the middle of the room and look at me for an hour because he was too afraid to go lay down. Now he's on medication and feeling much better. He is definitely your dog, bad back and all.
Not much new happening. Looking forward to going up to see Joe over Christmas. Too much time passes before we get to see him, really need to spend more time with him. I know he misses talking to you, and would loved for you to have met Jodi.
Somehow we seem to get through the days, but never without thoughts of you missing from our lives.

Love always,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

September 14, 2007

Matt,

Just sitting here with your crazy dog. If it is possible, Tony is nuttier now than he has ever been. Very stubborn, if he wants something he will be all over me until I give in. Reminds me of you.
Still have the same things that bring you back to me. Still think you should be giving us a call or just walking in the door and going straight to the kitchen looking for food. Still miss you terribly.
Love you forever.
Mom

Gloria Bond-Cundiff

August 15, 2007

I've been thinking about this day for months now. A day that I wish was erased off the calendar. It seems like you've been gone for so long. I think of you each and every day, and I will forever.

XOXO, Boo

Joe Bond

August 15, 2007

Matt,
I can't believe it has been 2 years so much has happend that I wish I could talk to you about. This weekend Jodi (I really wish you could have met her) and I happen to be going to Ocean City again. Every time I go I always think about that Sunday morning 2 years ago in OC that I was woken up to the horrible news and how long that already long ride home was. Sometimes I wish I could get the weekend changed that we go but I know this is always worked for everybody else in the group so its not really possible. Kinda bittersweet cause its the annual fun trip to Ocean City but during i'm constantly reminded of you.

I miss you man,
Joe

Stephen and Kathleen Bond

August 14, 2007

Matt,

2 years. Dad and I will always feel as if we just lost you, but it also feels as if it has been forever. There are so many times that we think of you and can laugh, but there are too many times that we are so sad, and I just break down and cry.
Miss you so much. Love you forever.

Mom and Dad

Kathleen Bond

July 19, 2007

Matt,

Keep thinking of you every day. Had a good old cry last weekend. Tony was the unlucky recipient of my need to hug someone and cry my eyes out. Not real sure what brought it on, just started remembering you and it all came out. Have also been thinking about you on the drive into work in the mornings. The clouds are just starting to turn pink and red with a little gold tint, just like the single cloud I saw outside the hospital window the morning you left us. I have never seen just a single little pink and gold cloud again, I like to think it was your ride to heaven.

Love and miss you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

June 3, 2007

Matt,

Just had a big birthday party for Grandad's 80th. All the family got together with alot of the people who live in the neighborhood. You would have had a good time, you really knew how to work a crowd and make people feel like you cared about being with them. Thought of you often during the party and how you should have been there to wish Grandad a happy birthday.

Love you,
Mom

Kathleen Bond

May 13, 2007

Hey Sweetie,

It's Mothers Day and I got an email card from Dad. I just cried. Days like this are just so hard for me, I miss you all the more on these special days. I miss you every day.

Love you always,
Mom

Rachael

May 8, 2007

MATT
I was thinking about you. So I figured I would show you some love.
Miss ya.

Rachael

May 5, 2007

Hey,
You are my brothers best friend, I have always looked at you like a big brother. I will always miss you. I will NEVER forget you. Save me spot.

Lucia O'Morrow

May 1, 2007

Well, where do I begin??? Okay, I am sitting next to Cassie at work right now, haha yes we work together now... I ran into her a little over a year ago when I was working as a cocktail waitress.. the first thing out of her mouth was the news about you.. I walked away and started crying in the middle of my shift!! I still live at the same house off Forestdale (I moved out and then had to move back..back with my mom)..Its hard to not think about you, especially when I am sitting on my deck..haha, remembering all the times we would have conversations from your yard to my deck..barely hearing eachother b/c of the loud noise of the A/C.. Awesome times!!

Thought you may want to know that Kendall died in March, you thought she was a pain in but,,then again who didnt! The last few years of her life she was a PERFECT dog... Anyways, I just know you are up there somewhere keeping her company!

Miss you always Matt,
"The girl next door" Lucy :)

Cassie Beisel

May 1, 2007

Matt,

I know I havn't been on to sign yet. I am not good at these sort of things. I don't even think the reality has hit me yet. I want you to know that you are greatly missed.

Kind words do not cost much. They never blister the tongue or lips.
They make other people good-natured. They also produce their own image on men's souls, and a beautiful image it is.
- Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)

Love,
Cassie

Dylan Anderson

April 30, 2007

Matt,

Wish you were here. Redskins still suck. Music is changing. I'm about to be 30. My dog is crazier than your dog. Mom misses you. Rachael misses you. I miss you. Somehow you knew, didn't you?

All My Love,

-Dylan

PS: Wish you were here.

Kathleen Bond

April 8, 2007

Matt,
Well it's Easter and I keep thinking I should be hiding Easter eggs around the house for you to find. You would have been doing that until you were old and gray or had children for me to pass it on to. I was just thinking about that last night, and needless to say, I started crying.
Love and miss you always.
Mom

Kristyn Buhler

April 5, 2007

Matt,

Mark and I have plans to visit Florida soon...the whole trip is kind of bitter sweet at this point. I need a vacation and am so excited to go but, at the same time I haven't been since your internment...and I really don't think visiting will ever be the same. I think of you often and I know when I am there I am going to be consumed by you...I'll want to go to your house, play with Tony, go to your grave and go to the site of your accident...but why? Why go places and do things that will make me hurt and make me suffer the pain of losing you...I don't know?

I know that all of us that love you do it though...I know there are days that I think of you and I hold your orange t-shirt or your Hilfiger sweat shirt up and try and smell you still...but your smell has faded...but there is that hope that just maybe it's still there.

It’s still so hard for me to accept that you are gone and whenever I am having a hard time with it I feel so selfish, because if I am having such a hard time what is Joe going through? What are your parents going through? We all still miss you so much and still don’t understand why you’re gone. Please know how much you are missed and loved!

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