Last night, we returned from saying goodbye to our dear friend Matt who was killed in Afghanistan over a week ago. The memories of the two years we spent together in Mississippi came pouring over my hubby and I as we made the trip to Richmond Hill on Friday. As we turned on to the street of the church we were in awe of the support and patriotism that was shown from the flags that lined the street, the Patriot Riders that lined the
entrance of the church holding flags, and the thousand people that came to pay their respects to his family and his wife. His funeral was fitting for a hero - because that is what he was and is.
Matt meant more to us than words can express.. he was my hubby's best friend in flight school and in the two years that we spent there we have wonderful memories of our time together. My favorite memory of Matt is how he would just so happen to "stop in" around dinner time right after a flight or working out....it got to the point where there would be an automatic place for him or I would call to see what time he could eat! He was more than a friend...he was family.
(Nate and Matt's last flight in the T-45)
(Winging party that I threw for Matt and Nate)
(Connor's Uncle Freeman)
Matt, your strength and determination was an inspiration to us all. You have touched our lives and we will never be the same..We will never forget you and look forward to the day when we will see your smile again!
5 comments:
So sorry about the loss of your friend....thinking of you guys....
I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear friend!
This is just unthinkable. I know it must have hit really close to home...let's talk soon. I'm so sorry y'all have had to go through this experience. I've been thinking about you and praying for y'all!
Just stumbled onto your blog after becoming your FB friend, and I just wanted to share with you that Jim's best friend from flight school died a month ago in Afghanistan, and we are dealing with that heartache as well. He has two 10 month old twin girls that he left behind and a beautiful wife (my best friend). So my heart goes out to you and your hubby. It's heart wrenching, and there are no words to describe my empathy. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I was also touched the most at the funeral by the Patriot Guard, and how they lined the streets with their flags and respect.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Lindy Goeller
very fitting Janelle...goose bumps. HUGS!
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