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Matthew Eckert Obituary
On Friday, January 11, 2002, of Springfield, VA. MATTHEW (MATT) ECKERT, beloved son of Jeffrey and Georgia Eckert, Springfield, VA; devoted brother of Nicole and Jillian Eckert; grandson of Edward and Ruth Snyder, Lancaster, PA. Friends may call at JEFFERSON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5755 5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA, (Just South of the intersection of South Van Dorn St. and Franconia Rd.) on Wednesday, January 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at The Catholic Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke, VA 22015. On Thursday at 12 noon. Interment Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a scholarship fund to be established in Matthew's name at Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, VA.
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Inma Kusnierek
January 31, 2002
Dear Eckert family,
heard about Matt's accident from Lott, and wanted to let you know how sorry we are. You are in our prayers. God bless and may He comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Inma, John Kusnierek
Daniel Garcia
January 21, 2002
Georgia & Jeffrey,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD help comfort your in this time of need. God Bless you and your Family.
Donna Van Meter
January 20, 2002
Georgia & Jeffrey,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Take care of each other.
All my love,
Donna
Alyssa Kemerer
January 17, 2002
I remember you from the Newington Forest pool. You were the best lifeguard and everyone at school is upset about your accident. You will always be in our memories.
Cathy Forshay
January 17, 2002
To the Eckert family, I remember you all from Newington Forest ES and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your good memories of Matt will sustain you during these difficult times.
Meaghan Devlin
January 16, 2002
Everyone misses him so much. God bless your family. Matt was such a wonderful person. He will never leave our hearts.
Jenny Botero
January 15, 2002
Dear Eckert Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Carly from Jillians soccer team was very concerned about the news. I lost my younger brother in a similar incident in Springfield 5 years ago behind the Cardinal Forest complex). He is also at Fairfax Memorial Park.
I will pray for you r family every day as I do my own!
May God Bless all of you and keep you strong!
Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with.
The Botero Family
Sergio, Jenny, Nick and Carly
Shelley Roark
January 15, 2002
To The Eckert Family, I am so sorry about what happen to your son. He was a very nice man. God Bless you all.
Heather Fail
January 15, 2002
Georgia and Jeffery,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that we are all praying for you and your family. You are a great friend Georgia. Call on any of us anytime.
David Burke
January 15, 2002
Georgia, Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis Bump
January 15, 2002
Georgia, very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our prayers are with you and family.
Julia Milligan
January 15, 2002
You are in our thoughts always. Feel free to call us anytime!
Love you,
Michelle and Julia
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