Matthew P. Steyart Obituary

Matt, life has given us challenges this year, but in the end your sacrifice will not be lost. Miss you, your smile and wit. I spend a lot of time playing softball at Diamond Valley Sports complex. When I look over Hemet to the mountains I cannot help but remember the times spent when you and your Mom lived here. You are constantly in my mind. Thanks for watching over your family

Never Forgotten...forever young!

I miss you my friend. I will always love you man❤

Never a day goes by that I don't think of you, son, continue to watch over all of us. Until we see each other peace and love.

Mat,
Today is Thanksgiving and as we get ready to give thanks and celebrate we will not forget the sacrifice you made for all of us. We missed you this summer at the family reunion in Mt. Shasta. Sure wish you were there to celebrate with all of us. You will always be in our hearts and memories. Love and miss you!
NEVER FORGET!!
Your Uncle Steve

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Matthew Paul Steyart US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I celebrated my birthday with some friends that I think you would have loved. Today has been rough and I miss you more than you know. There are some things that I would have loved to do with you. But my friends let me try it all. I think it's weird that soon I will be older than you. I wish that you got to be here with me as I grew into who I am today.

I'm a couple days late, but I miss you brother. Still can't believe it.

It's that day again. I hope you are up there hunting and fishing and having fun. I love you and although it's been many years I still miss you and hope you'll walk through the door.

just looking back. Miss you.

Mat,
I miss you everyday. Sitting here looking at the sky in the box I only think about how you must have done the same thing. Say hi to my pops and gram for me. It's been a rough year but I I use what you guys taught me to be a better person. I'm getting married soon and will be thinking about you bro. Thinking of you always.

Thomas

Mat:
When this time of year comes around, you are so strong in my mind.I am told that the heart grows stronger with time.
Your family has been so supportive and loving during tis time of my needing it. A saying that rings so true is :
"We will never get over it, bujt will get thru it. I hope so.
I hope you have had a chance to be with Ken and Mary. I miss them just like I missed you.
Kee;p looking out for themn.

I'm at such a loss. Rob is going through something tough and I feel so far away. I'm sure there are things only you would understand having been deployed too. Wish you could connect with him somehow. Miss you so much, bub.

Matt,

My brother, Danny Weiss, never took off his bracelet honoring you. My dad has it now. While we may have never met, I will never forget you.

hey Matt tonight there is a tv show and they are having a special spot for you. they are going to talk about you i am really excited and hope they pronounce our last name right

I sure do miss you Matt....My wife April and I would have loved to have you here on our property in Arkansas....lots of fishing and deer hunting. You were my friend, and there was always something special about you, and there still is.

Mat:
The last six years have gone by so fast and, as you know, so many of us think about you every day.
The positive impact you made on so many of your loved ones and friends is still very strong.
Our memory of you will always be there.
Thank you for being you.

Your adopted grandfather

Matthew,
we are ramping up for deployment now. we are headed to korangol valley an dnot a day goes by where i don't think about you. i respect you as a friend, a brother and a soldier. i wish i could talk to right now about what i should expect and how to handle a deployment. but i know when your not watching over rob you will be watching my back. everytime i jump in that bird i'll be thinking about you. i love you brother and i won't stop thinking about you always.

Long time to see you...
Wish you are always in peace and eternal in your dearest people.

You are always in my heart and prayers. I am so very luck to have you as my cousin. Thank you for being one of my hero's. I love you so very much.

Matt, above my desk is a picture of you. Every day when I sign on to my computer I say hello and wonder how you are doing. Now with Rob serving in Afghanistan I pray you are watching over him. A lot has gone on in that country and because of you and others just like you the world is better.I am proud of you and all that you did while you were here!!! The greatest tribute to a person is that they are never forgotten and you surely will never be forgotten. Watch over your brother and keep him safe.

In my thoughts and family in my prayers today

We will never forget how your sacrifice has given us our freedom. All my love my cousin...

To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew P. Steyart:
Please accept my remembrance of Matthew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Forever remembered and honored American Hero Spc Matthew Steyart. God Bless your family, you will NEVER be forgotten.

Matt,
Not a day goes by without me thinking of you. I always think of the funny stories Grandma and Granpa always tell me. I really miss you and i think of you and your old truck. I think of the days where you would check me out of school and take me fishing. i still have all of the old pictures and the Ty beanie baby that made it back to me. I still wish i could see you one last time. i wonder who else thinks about that guy that was always painting his truck. i wonder who remembers your smile and your wretling jersey that is hanging on the wall in the gym. i know that i do and that i always will. When Robbie deployed i was having a mini panic attack because i then thought of you. i always want to celebrate your birthday because you were the center of my world. my role model and then all of a sudden you dissapeared. i thought my world was ending but now i know that it wasnt and that you will always be with me no matter what. so where ever you are big brother know that i am thinking of you always. and if you can please be with me for the next few months cause im gonna be in a show and i want you there with me as i perform.
your little sista

He lived life to the fullest.

Matthew,
Today Rob deploys and trying to explain to Taylor and Hunter the seriousness of where he is going is difficult. Josh and I tell them to pray that Uncle Rob comes home because Uncle Matt didn't. I keep a strong face at the dinner table but inside cry. We all miss you so much. Both my big kiddos know who you are (Carter will too). Taylor always tells me how she wishes I had taken a picture of you holding her when she was only 5 weeks old. I desperately wish I had captured that moment too. Please watch over our brother and bring him safely home to his kids and us. I love you and no day passes without you in my thoughts.
Love always your big sister, Denise.

Matt I love you man I miss you all the time you were a brother to me. I'm here in Korea for you and all soldiers that have given their lives for our country. I love you bro forever. You were and are the best man I've ever known and we all miss you everyday. I'll see you again one day. Low you brother.
Thomas Snyder

To the family and friends of Spc. Matthew P. Steyart:
Remembering Matthew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Its been five years ago today since you've been gone. I miss you more and more everyday buddy. Ill be heading to are old hunting spot next week, haven't been since your brother and I went in honor of you four years ago. Can't wait to see you again buddy.

Dear Matthew:
Five years has now passed, and you are still a part of our heart and thoughts. In my email address book we still have "[email protected]" and it will remain there for as long as we live.
Remember how you would be in your back yard and Mary would cook egg plant in her special way? She would open the kitchen window, and pretty soon there would be a knock at the door and you would say "I think you are fixing something special for me".
Whenever Mary starts cooking egg plant for me she says "I sure do think about Matt a lot".
Matt, you touched our heart so much, and you will always be there.
When we see your wonderful family so many good feelings are right there for us to enjoy.
If the Good Lord needs any lessons in fishing or hunting, he has the best to give him a lesson.
We love you, and always will.
Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Mary & Bob Snyder

Forever Remembered an American Hero.

While many of us will enjoy Memorial Day weekend with food, drink and friends, let us not forget those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country so that we may enjoy our freedom. Matthew Steyart, the greatest tribute to you is that your Legacy continues and you will never be forgotten. As you watch over us ...on this day of celebration we will take a moment to remember and thank you. Please watch over your brother Rob and make sure he is always out of harms way. Your Legacy continues!!!

Hi Matthew it's Thomas. I think about u everyday and I think about the sacrafices u made. I wish I could get one more day with you wether it be fishing or just having a beer. I have so much to talk to you about. I hope that when I'm at benning I feel that much closer to you. I hope one day I will be as honorable and committed as you were and are you are one of the best men I have ever had the pleasure to be around and be friends with. You are truely amazing I love u man!
Pv2 Thomas d. Snyder

Matt, I think about you all the time. It's probably been 6-7 years since I last saw you, that is such a long time. I miss all the days fishing and hunting down off of pit road, some of my favorite memories in my life are from there. I opened a box last week after moving and found a Record Searchlight article from your chicken coop with a big snake on your face, it was a really awesome surprise. Also, I'd love to send that article to Nancy if I could get the address, it's pretty amazing. [email protected]

Hey bud,
god i miss you, every day i still think about you every day, i went up and spend this morning with your mom, she sang at church this morning and did amazing. Your mom is amazing, she's the strongest woman i've ever met and i see a ton of her in you. I'm staying close with your family as you would of wanted, i treat them like there my own family. once again duck season isn't the same without you being there talking me into staying all damn day or hunting back to back to back without any sleep. i know your probably duck hunting ever day having the time of your life man. can't wait to see you again.

My dearest Son,
Hardly seems possible that it has been 4 years. My heart still holds you dear and close. you have been my strength in tough times. When I see or hear birds off in the distance I know you are wishing me well and telling me all is well. I sang for you today at church. the song was the one I did for you as I said goodbye, Like A Child Rests, I felt you holding me so tears would not well up. Thank you. mitch and his mom were there and we talked and felt your prescence. I pray that you continue to watch over your family, friends and your military Family. You willl always are our Sky Soldier always on duty watching over all of us. I love you and miss you
mom

Matt
Everyday I am reminded of you and the sacrifice you made. I vowed I would never forget and I will never forget. I keep your story above my desk at work and when visitors ask I am proud to share you with them.

This year has seen many changes some good and some not so good. A few of us went to Perris to watch Anthony and Breanne Sky dive for the first time. As I looked out over the south memories of you growing up in Hemet came to mind.

The war in Afghanistan is still not settled and needs to be resolved quickly. As you look upon us my hope is that you will continue to guide our nation in the right path while watching over your brother Robert.

Today is your anniversary and a day that will never be forgotten!!!

Matt...

Well Brother, It's been almost 4 years now and I must say it hasn't gotten any easier. I still look back and remember when you first came to the squad and the drive and motivation you exuded. I miss you man...

Nancy, I served with Matt in both Italy and Afghanistan. We were members of the same squad... I remember seeing you and the family in Vicenza, and having dinner with you all. I was blessed having served with Matt and wanted to say that I admire your strength. I'm not sure where Robert will be stationed, however, I am now at Fort Campbell, KY and if there is anything that I can do for you, him, or the family. Just ask... My e-mail is [email protected]

Hey buddy. Mom told me that Rob graduated from boot camp last week. Its hard to say how incredibly proud of him I am. I know you will be there guiding him through the hard times ahead. His choice to enter the service is a testament to what an amazing family you all are. I am honored with your friendship. I look forward to hearing what Rob's thoughts are about the challenging and humbling experiences that come with wearing the uniform. I wish you could come see my new apartment, I know you would love it. Lets just say its a target rich environment.....and you would be killing it! I love you and think of you often.

hey bud,
a day doesn't go by without me thinking about you. hunting season is right around the corner and its just not the same without you calling me every night so fired up you can't sleep. Pauly and me are heading down to pick up rob at the airport today just like we did for you. you'll always be my best friend and brother, i love you bud.

Matt, a sure sign of you impact to this world can be seen by Rob following in your footsteps. While he is his own man, he will need you to watch over him and guide him through the difficult and dangerous paths that life will give him. You will never be forgotten!!!

Matt, its Mom we were camping this weekend and saw hpnkers fly over Rich and I both waved and said hello and thanked you for watching over us. This week I fly to be with Rob, I can't wait to turn the cords and watch him march and all the rest. I am so proud of him just as I was of you. My heart swells when I think what fine young men have come from this household. continue to watch over all of us.
I miss and look forward the birds flying overhead and the mountain wind that whispers your name.
Much lovee Mom

Matt I know you'll be watching Rob as he graduates from Fort Bennning on the 16th. It's funny how much he sounds like you when he talks about being there- I really think he likes it. I miss you terribly. Always in my heart, bub.

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My dear Sister, I want you to know that Matt's sacrifice will never be forgotten!!!!

During this time of year as we get ready to give Thanks, be assured that Matt's memory will never drift away. We will take a moment in our prayers and at Thanksgiving Dinner to remember Matt and all the rest who have given the greatest sacrifice for our country so that we may have FREEDOM.

I love you Nancy!!!


For those of you who read this entry I ask you to remember Matt and all the rest who have sacrificed so much so that we may have FREEDOM.

Happy Thanksgiving to All and God Bless and Protect our Military Men and Women.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Matthew, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Matt,
bud i think about you every damn day.. i haven't gone hunting once and not known that your with me somehow. Your my brother and my best friend and i love you and i'll never forget that. Im going to do everything you and i had planned in life, i made you that promise and I'm going to keep it. Someday we'll meet up again. hunting partners and brothers for life.

On this Memorial Day Spc Steyart you are remembered and will "NEVER" be forgotten.
S. Allen

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Steyart!

Matt you will never be forgotten!! Every day I think of you and wish I could tell you just how proud I am of you. You have made all of us better for having known you. And your sacrifice has made the world better. It is now two years later and we can now see the end is coming. It is unfortunate that it has taken so long, but you would be proud to know the Army and all the military have performed well. There is respect for all service members and you are one of the reasons. Your Legacy lives on!!!

Thinking about you Matt, can't believe its been 2 years... seems just like yesterday. I lost my mom 3 months ago, I'd have to say that both of you were two the most genuine people that i've ever met. Say Hi to her for me.
Love you man.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Steyart and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Again this morning I was walking over to Clear Creek Market to buy a newspaper. It was about 5:30 AM and the sun was just beginning to come up in the east. Along Hemlock St I heard the beautiful sound of the local geese flying toward the river for their breakfast. Matt, you were again in my thoughts. Every time those same geese fly over, you are there. Your love for the sport of those birds will always remain in my heart. By the way, it is a good thought, loving thought, and respected thought.
Believe me, you will always be there.
Ken got married in our back your last month, and I felt you looking over the fence and telling him "Good Luck" I wish you were there.

To Matt's Family,

It has been a year. I still can't shake it he is gone. The Platoon matt called home has scattered to the winds.. we stay in contact with each other. We always mention Matt. Mrs. Patrick and the family... Matt is never forgotten.... and it was an honor to meet you those days in Vicenza. I wish you a good new year and gods grace.

to be honest i dont really know how to or what to write. my name is sgt. tony testa.i have written once before. i have serverd with matt since day one. and i say "serverd" with him since because,he will always be with me,there is not one minute of the day that i dont think of him and i continually shed a tear.i think of him every second of every day and wish he was here.there is nothing i can say or do to express my sympathy or apologize for what happened.i miss. him every second of every day. i pass the memorial which bares his name and i leave medals and ribbons for him.i stand there and talk to him and cry i dont know what to say.... just know that he will always be with us.if you ever need to contact me my email is [email protected] i would like to hear from you but i also will not know aht to say. i miss you brother and from the lyrics of a pink floyd song,"i wish you were here"

Nancy, It has been a year since Matthew went to his father. To you it was a million years ago but only yesterday. Matt is looking over all of his beloved family as his father and his grandfather before him is. I know this has been a very sad, lost and hurtful time, and I wish I could say it will end, but you know it won't, it will only fade but never go away. Matt did what was in his heart to protect his family and the great American people as well as free the world. He and many others have gone to Our Father trying to help the world. God Bless you Namcy and all your family, My heart, Love and prayers are with you and Matt always. He will never be forgotten

Hello my son,
As most feel, I can't believe that it has been a year. I wish I could say the hole in my heart is smaller... but you were a big chunk in my heart. Last night your sister gave birth to a boy, Hunter Lawrence. You would have been soo proud of your sister she is truly amazing.
On Veternans' Day, Mt Shasta Parks And Rec and the Ice Rink Dedicated a tree in your honour and another one for all veternans. Sammy and her Girl Scout Troop led the Pledge. All your friends were there, Also your sisiters Kendall and Liondsey and their families as was Rob your brother. Rob was great he was the host for your friends. We all went ice skating afterwards, I couldn't help but recall the times you and the gang went skating... you were such a clown.
I realize ( in my heart, it is always the longest for things to sink in)that you aren't coming home for Christmas and that this was the Christmas all of us were going to be together. It wont be the say with out your wit and you being you. I klnow that you will be watching over all of us, near and far this Holiday Season and I for one am glad that you will be watching over. I love you Son never forget as I will never forget your love.
xxxooo Mom
PS any one who writes or reads Matt's pages... If you are eve around Mt Shasta, Ca stop by Im in thephone book
and to all that watch over and protect our rights.. Thank you and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yor families.

Matt. Can't believe its been over a year now... I still think of you every single day. I wish more then anything that I would have stuck around and stayed in touch with you. You were the best person I knew. When I think or a person who could do it all, it was you.
Back in school you were always smiling and laughing at everything, you hardly every let anything get to you. Most people that age get all bent out of shape over anything, you could keep your cool. That was huge. .. I miss you man, i'll never forget you. I hope I see you again, im looking forward to it.
Love you Matt. -Danny Winn

Matt, Beux called me on the first anniversary of your death and told me he was going to call your Mom. I hope he reached her as I know the family was going to go to Denise's house in Spokane for Thanksgiving. You have a new neice or nephew on the way any second now. I was at the dedication of a tree planted in your honor earlier this month and listened to your mom say some beautiful words about you. You are dearly missed and never forgotten. I know you see and hear us...remember we love you. Love, Barbara

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Spc. Matthew P. Steyart one year ago today.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Matthew rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Steyart family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

May the Peace of God and the memories of Matthew,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort
and strength through the difficult days.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Dearest Nancy, Robbie, Denise and Samantha. I have been praying for your family ever since I found out, and will continue to pray for your family. I will never forget the old days with youguys. I love all of you so much, and will never forget the most beautiful times we all shared on Limerock Ave for so long. I love you!!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A MARINE MOM

My heartfelt sympathy to the Steyart family in the loss of Matthew. I did not know Matthew, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Godspeed Matt, although I did not have the honor of meeting you i am proud to have served with you.

With heart felt sympathy my prayer for peace in your hearts My son SPC Joseph Drews serves with the 1/508 currently in Afghanistan...he mentioned your son in an email to me soon after his death...May God bless you and keep you under his wing...Mary Jo Drews a mother of a soldier

my dearest son,

its been two months since your passing, and yet it still feels like yesterday, the knock, the officers and so on. so hard to believe. I miss you so.. all of us miss you so. The tears still fall without warning. How proud I am of the man you were and will always be to all of us. I know that you never sought glory only a smile and a hug and a cold beer.

I think of the last time I heard from you. You told me no news is good news. I guess you were right. To say good bye is the most horrendous thing a mother must do and I don't think I can yet. Know that your wishes are being seen too. As always you made sure all close to you were cared for in your absence. Sammy asked me today if we could still celebrate your birthday... time will heal.. your memory has left a mark on our community and all the lives that you have touched will never fade. Peace my dear son enjoy and get that big truck in the sky ready for the day I get to be with you again and you can take me for ride. Much love,

and respect my dear son

mom nancy patrick

Dear Denise and the Steyart family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love and miss you guys.

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Matthew.



My family will always remember the ultimate sacrifice that he made for us and we'll continue to pray for all the soldiers that continue to protect our freedom.



Love and prayers,

matt was a great person he always had a grin on his face. he willl always be missed but never forgotten

My thougts and prayer's are with you.

A true hero. Airborne All the way, Rangers Lead the way

To the Steyart family

We the Antuna family offer our condolences. We read about your son on the 173rd airborne site and were deeply saddend by your loss. This evening at 7:00 pm we joined your Mass by praying the rosary from our home. Your family will remain in our prayers and may god bless you and your son Mathew P. Steyart. We too have a Son in the 173rd and is presently in Afghanistan, so we pray not only for him but for all our soldiers. Sincerly the Antuna Family

I barely remember Matthew. Sadly I have learned what I know about him from the internet and only in the few weeks since his death.

It sounds as though he grew into a fine young man....you did a great job Nancy!

The last time I saw Aunt Bernadine she talked about how proud she was of her grandchildren that had enlisted. Bernadine is Matthew's grandmother and my grandmother's younger sister. That makes us cousins, but it was his father John that I grew up with [ we were the same age].

I remember Matthew from a family gathering in the mid 1980's. He was so blonde and just a little younger than my daughter.

As an American we think that we appreciate what our soldiers do for us....with each war, each death....but you don't really learn to appreciate the full extent of each sacrifice until it hits home!

I may not have known you, but you are my hero.....thank you Matthew.

TO THE FAMILY OF MATTHEW STEYART,

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPLAIN THE PAIN AND SORROW I FEEL FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SON.MY NAME IS TONY TESTA AND IVE SERVED WITH YOUR SON SINCE DAY ONE OF BASIC TRAINING. I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT HE WAS NOT A FRIEND,BUT A BROTHER.I CANT THINK OF A MEMORY OF MATT WHERE HE WASNT MAKING US ALL LAUGH AND NO MATTER HOW BAD THE "SUCK FACTOR" WAS,WE KNEW MATT COULD CHEER US UP.MATT WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL "RUMBLEFISH" AND WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME AND THE REST OF THE ORIGINAL "RUMBLEFISH".EVENTHOUGH WE WERE SEPERATED,HIM BEING ASSIGNED TO 1/508 AND THE REST OF US BEING ASSIGNED TO 2/503,WE ALWAYS ENDED UP RUNNING INTO EACHOTHER AND NOT ONCE DID HE EVER WIPE THE SMILE OFF OF HIS FACE. ON BEHALF OF MYSELF,SPC. HYRUM WILSOM,SPC.MATT RUBENSTEIN,SPC. SCOTT TERRY,SPC. SEAN MORRIS,SPC. TAYLOR WHITE,SPC. SETH HESS,AND SPC. DAVID RIVERA, WE WILL FOREVER MISS OUR BROTHER AND WE EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Dear Sammy, I am sorry to hear about what happened to your brother. I know he meant the whole world to you. I said a little prayer to him to say that he'll find a safe place in heaven. Love, Piper George

Matt was a great friend and a great guy. He was a joy to be around and had a contagious enthusiasam for life especialy outside. He was a great hunter and fisherman, and loved life. I miss him alot especially when I am hunting. You aren't forgotten.



Your buddy Jake

Dear Nancy and all the family of Matthew.

I've know the Steyart family for 60 yrs. and have loved all of them. I've seen the tragedy that has befallen them. His oldest uncle,at 19, then his father, then his grandfather, now Matt has joined them. I was shocked, again, by Matts death, but his is the hero of our country. He told his grandmother, Bernardine Steyart, Grandma I have to go, it would be what my Grandpa would do. His Grandfather was Navy in WW 11. He was a true American and loved his country so much he was willing to give his life for it. I know your family is in deep grief and I'm thinking of you every moment and I will be there with you, in my heart and prayers, on Fri. and Sat. I love you all, and as my deceased brother, Sonny use to say, " The man upstairs needed him more and he loves him more than we could ever". Bless you all and God give you strength



All my love

JOy

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you are feeling. We just lost our son Staff Sergent John Glen Doles on Sept. 30,2005. If you ever need to talk I'm here.

Susan Appleman. (Johnny's Mom). Again I am so so sorry.

The Snyder family feel so gratified to have Matt as a neighbor and friend for this past eight years. We were so proud to watch him grow from the leader and head of his family at a young age into a strong, mature defender of his country. Matt made a strong and positive impact on everyone in my family.

So often Matt and I would email each other while he was in the army, and every note meant a lot to me. We have a grandson, Matt, in the army also, so when Matt Steyart signed his emails it would say, "your grandson, Matt II"

The fact that Matt was a part of our lives will live with us forever,

and he will always be in our thoughts with love and respect.

We love your family and thank you for letting us be a part of you.

Dear Nancy, Denise, Robbie, Sammie and Rich,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. I have a lot of great memories of Matt. He was an exceptional son, brother, hunter and friend. He is a hero to us all and I thank him for his sacrafice on our behalf.

Matt was my neighbor and I truely enjoyed getting to know him on the Wrestling trips. He had a great smile, quiet strength, and never quit, no matter how many bloody noses he got. He was a wonderful example to the rest of the team.

As his neighbor, I was always waiting to see what the next paint job or mechanical work on the truck would bring. He and his hunting buddies would hang out in the front yard after a trip, all smiles and usually there was some mud.

He was proud of the job he was doing for our country.

I know he is watching down over all of you now. May God Bless Matt and all of you!

Sincerely,

Suzanne and Elise Dickinson-Baldi

We were very saddened to hear of the Matt's death. Matt was my son's best friend in the Army. He is Specialist Scott Terry in the 173rd Airborne. Matt and Scott went through basic training and jump school together. Scott called us on Thanksgiving and told us the news. Scott was very upset.



I met Matt two years ago during Thanksgiving when we went to Georgia, during basic training, to spend Thanksgiving with Scott.

I have many pictures of Matt in our home as Scott and Matt toured much of Italy together in their spare time. He was a fine young man.



Please know that your family is in our hearts, prayers and thoughts daily.

Nancy, Robbie and Sam:



Our condolences on the loss of Matt.



Nancy, you had a great son in Matt. I remember thinking during all his tough wrestling matches, that he was not a very big kid, but he never gave up. He always made us proud that he was from Mt. Shasta.



There was nothing better than asking him about his truck and when we would ever see what color it really was. Because it was always covered in mud. That would always bring out that smile.



He truly was the type of kid one would be proud to have as a son.



Albert and I where always so amazed how much he protected his brother Robbie. As parents that is what one wants from their children.



Matt will always be in our hearts.



Albert, Andrea, Arturo, Tito and Miranda Castro

Nancy, I meet your son in wrestling and I am glad I meet him. He obviously had a great talent. I want you to truly know that my prayers are with you. Nancy,thanks you for being the person you are and for taking the time to care for me in sports. God Bless. Thank you Matt for your sacrifice.

To Matt's family, We were so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We think about you every day and always know that if you need anything, don't hesitate to call. Thank you for your sacrifice...He is a true Hero and will be in our hearts forever! Always, Chris, Bright, Donald and Daniel

NANCY, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOU SON. THERE'S NOTHING I CAN SAY TO EASE YOUR SUFFERING.

I WORK W/WILL BURLESON'S DAD. WILL SERVED W/MATT. I SENT THE MEN IN THEIR COMPANY A CARE PACKAGE TO LET THEM KNOW THAT AMERICA STILL CARES FOR THEM! AGAIN, MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Family of Matthew Steyart,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I found out yesterday and although I did not know your son, I am sure that you are very proud of him. I will think of you daily and you are in my prayers.

Nancy, Robbie, and Sam~ I love you guys, I feel lucky to be part of your family and I'm Sorry about Matt, I think of you guys every day and I hope you know that I'm here for you. Matt was an awesome guy, A hero, brother and a friend, I feel so lucky to have had him in my life, and now there's another angel lookin upon us LOVE YOU VERY MUCH