He was just a little guy from my memories
before and slightley after his very first heart attac
always the BIG BRO
but doin trouble just like the rest of them
He loved to play outside and inside and up n down the stairs basicaly any and everywhere
He gave the best hugs too......Always a strong one
and those BIG BLUE BEAUTIFUL eyes just like his momma
I miss you Matt I think you had a good stretch though lots and lots of family n friends that adore you I know I didn't get to see you verry often after I moved but I love your mom and we would always no matter how long hook up again she always ALWAYS missed you all and still does
LOVE ALWAYS Candy M SCURIO
Hello Christine aka my Boston and Donna,
I am so glad you finally told me about this site. It is so nice. I hope you both know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I think of Matthew often and know he is watching over you. I am so happy about the walk and the money you all raised. I know it must feel good to give back. I am very proud of you and I am sure Matt is too. God Bless! Much love sent to you and yours!
Always in my heart,
Lainie
Dear Christine, Donna, Sandy and Mike and children,
We know that this is a very difficult day for all of you. Please know that you are ALL in our thoughts and prayers. Congradulations on your AHA walk in Matt's honor. You all did so well!!!
Lots of Love,
Carol, Fuzzi and boys
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
God Bless You All
I am so very sorry for the loss of such a precious boy. I saw your Matthew's memorial site and then when I saw that he is from Philly I knew there was a reason I was drawn to look at the site of such a remarkable young man. And it is clear he truly is remarkable. My Matt was also born in Philly although we moved to Florida when he was just two years old. But, you can take the boy out of Philly, however, you can't take the Philly out of the boy. No matter what age they leave. And having all of his family from there helped that also. He was a true Flyers fan among other things. His screen name was watericeguy. He loved Philly water ice. Loved Rita's. (something that people in Florida don't quite understand) My Matthew was killed over Christmas break of 2006 by a drunk driver. Like your Matt, he was also a gift to this world. I hate the saying, Only the good die young. The asst chief of police at Florida State University told me that instead he likes to say, Only the good live well. I think that rings true for both of our Matthew's. Maybe they have met in heaven. I hope so. Although my son was 21 I think they still would have a lot to talk about. Two amazing young people. I am so very sorry for your loss.
With love,
Connie, Matt's Mom
What a touching and heartfelt tribute to such a special young man. Those blue eyes absolutely amazed me...just such a handsome fellow!
I never knew Matt, but I was drawn to his memorial site for whatever reason. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know how difficult his is and how each day may bring a different and unexpected emotion. The first year following our son's death, seems as if it never happened now. I assume I was in some state of denial or anger, but the second year woke me up for sure.
You are in my heart and I will pray for each of Matt's family and friends. May God Bless each of you.
Debi our son's site: http://andrew-collins.last-memories.com
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
in this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever.
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus' love illummed
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In the way so hard to tread,
And with Jesus' arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still.
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand.
Do it now, while life remaineth -
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home.
Oh, the rapture of that meeting.
Oh, the joy to see come!!
Dear Christine,
I just got finished reading your very touching letter on Matt's website. I can't even to begin to imagine the pain and loss you feel. I wish I was a bit closer to Rhode Island and just give you a huge hug right now. I know you have a wonderful support system with your Mom and George and Sandy and her family . Try and stay strong Chrissy. I know you must miss him terribly . Please know that you have always been and continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cousin Carolyn
Hi Matt, I just wanted to tell you, I love you, I am so proud to be your grammy Don, and you are by far the most couragious person I have met, and I admire you for what you went through. Please pass your strength onto your family left behind....we will love you forever...Love, Grammy Don xxxooo
Blue eyes with the longest lashes...I know you were tired of all the attention to your blue eyes...they were allot like my late Mom's or your "lang Amma" in Icelandic, I am sure you two have met and you feel the love she has for you and all the great grand children..And of course that "Ryder smile too", love you forever...Grammy Don ...
