Sweet/ Ashley (Junior High Friend ) I havent seen Matt in a couple years but I remember him like it was yesterday. He was a good person with a big heart. He was always smiling and he was very sweet. I had a little crush on him in Junior high. He was a good man and I will always remember him.
Thank you Matthew !! / Rick Wegner (Friend) Just want to take a moment and say "Thank you" to the family of Spc . Matt Murchison. I know your road is a hard one right now. Thanks for letting Ruffy(Ruth), and I be a part of this special event to honor Matthew. I had never done an escort before, so this was a learning experience for me. Also got to meet some of the family members. That's makes it more personal for us. We won't forget Matt or any of you either. Matt, Rest in peace dear friend.
Rick"Stretch" Wegner Ruth "Ruffy" Wegner Patriot Guard Flag Support Unit Mulberry, Kansas( Extreme S.E. Ks.)
Fond memories from PreSchool days / Janet Ryan I wish to extend my condolances to such a wonderful family. There are many fond memories of you during your Kiddies Korner PreSchool years in Hutchinson, Ks. Matthew was a son to be very proud of. My heart goes out to you.
Your PreSchool Director/Teacher and friend. Janet Ryan
WHAT A VERY BEAUTIFUL, COURAGEOUS MAN! / SHARI, ANGEL MOM TO YANNICK WHITEHEAD (VISITOR) MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. I PRAY IN TIME THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES, YOU HAVE OF MATTHEW, WILL HELP TO HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEART.
IN MEMORY OF DEAR MATTHEW;
HAVE YOU EVER LOST A SON WHO IS VERY CLOSE TO YOU? ONE YOU LOVE, SO VERY MUCH AND MISS HIM, LIKE WE DO. HAVE YOU EVER HAD A HEARTACHE OR EVER FELT THE PAIN? OR SHED THOSE BITTER TEARS, THAT DROP LIKE FALLING RAIN? IF YOU EVER HAD THAT FEELING, I PRAY YOU NEVER DO, FOR WHEN GOD TAKES YOUR SON, HE TAKES A PART OF YOU. TO FAR AWAY TO TOUCH, TO CLOSE TO FORGET.
REST IN PEACE, SWEET MATTHEW
Condolences/ Ralph DeLorme (Patriot Guard Rider ) My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Matthew M. Murchison. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten. The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
our sympathy / Jean (none) Your tribute to Matt is beautiful. We didn't know him but wanted to extend our sympathy for your loss and our gratitude for his service to all of us. We are old enough to have had friends and relatives lost in Viet Nam. The pain never goes away, but we are still proud of them, as you are of Matt. God bless your whole family. You and Matt are in our prayers.
God Bless and may you Rest in Peace. / Ron Whitworth (Brother in Arms ) I offer my sincere condolences to you on the untimely death of Matt. Out great country is free because of the sacrifices that soldiers like Matt have made. This should always be remembered, only two forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier, One for your soul and the other for your freedom.
Veteran US Army, Military Police 1976 - 1984 Member Patriot Guard Riders Kansas Patriot Guard American Legion/Legion Rider, Leavenworth post 23
Thinking of You / Melissa (Sister)
So you've been on my mind so much lately. I can't really explain why necessarily, I'm just really missing you Matt. There's so many stupid funy little stories that I just want to tell you and laugh about with you. I miss my partner. You're the only one who knows how things are sometimes with everything and I just wish I could talk to you and hear your voice. Memorial Day is coming up and they chose to honor YOU at the Liberty Memorial. I can't believe it sometimes still. You have been such an inspiration to me and to so many people that we don't even know. I'm so proud to have had such an honorable brother in my life. Mom emailed me this poem the other day and I can't even read it all without crying. It makes me think of you so much. I love you Matt and I miss you more than ever.
Tomorrow
When tomorrow starts without me and I am not there to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me, I wish so much you would not cry the way you did today, While thinking of the many thinks we did not get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready, in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away a tear fell from my eye for all life I'd always thought I did not want to die.
I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a while, I'd say see you later and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be for emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things that I'd miss come tomorrow I thought of you and when I did my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven's gates I felt so much at home When God looked down and smiled at me from His great, golden throne.
He said "This is eternity, and all love promised you, Today your life on earth is past, but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past".
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.
Wilk/ Mike Murchison (Dad) Matt, Eric Wilkerson came to visit on Friday. It was very good to see him. He is home on R & R from Iraq. I see why you two were such good friends/brothers. He talked about you and your friendship. He is hurting as much as we are. It was a good meeting as it helped us all. Your Mom, Bill and I took him to Tanner's to see Melissa. We all laughed and cried telling stories about you. You touched so many peoples lives, and I am truly amazed at how many people really loved you. I always knew you were special, but so did all your friends. Eric had about 4 RedBulls/Vodka and was doing really good for not having any alcohol in 9 months. We all went to see you at Ft Leavenworth. It is so peaceful there. Eric has promised to keep in touch and to come back and see us when he gets out of Iraq. When he left it was as if you were leaving again. It really hurt and alot of memories started flowing along with the tears. Today you've been on my mind all day. I really miss you. I will always love you Matt. Love Dad.
One Month / Heidi PerryHipp (Aunt) Hey There, Big Guy!
Well, it's hard to believe that a whole month has gone by. Today is three months for Granny. You'd be proud of Poppy. I'm sure that you're the one giving him all his charms with the ladies! I'm sure that Granny is laughing her butt off too!
It's settled in that you're gone, but now we just need some closure. We need to know what the hell happened out there. We need to know what the hell happened to you. All we know is that you were in an accident and you died. We know you had some head wounds. We don't know anything else. This waiting for answers has your mother and I crazy....and I know this because we talk about it all the time. I'm sure your Dad and Sa are nuts too. From what I hear, it can take up to three months for this all to come out. What a nice Thanksgiving that will be.
Ainsley started Kindergarten today and she could care less that that she's not with me all day. That's good, because I'm enjoying the time off too! She doesn't sleep with her Matthew Checco bear anymore, so I have him on a shelf so that we all can enjoy him. I found a little army bear at the post office too, so he is in our living room next to all of your pictures and your prayer card and stuff.
I can't wait for your mom to get on the ball and send me that fatigue shirt she's supposed to send me! I'm going to send away for a name strip and put it back on there. I'll wear it all the time, if it fits me. See, you were muscular. I'm plain FAT. Big difference.
Okay, I have to go to bed now. Ainsley's hours are getting early now! We miss you so much, soldier. Hey, have you run into Saddam up there? I'm sure you gave HIM a mouthful!
Love you! Aunt Heidi
A soldier never forgets... / Arnold Diaz (fellow soldier ) Thank you Matt, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM. It was an honor to escort you and your family from KCI with the Patriot Guard and very humbling for me as I watched you pass thru the same gate I went thru when I returned from Iraq in 2005. I will never forget your sacrafice or the day we brought you home. God Bless you and your family.
Proud Teacher of Matthew / Robin Brown (Teacher /9th Science ) I want to send my condolances to your family. It was an honor for me to know and teach your son. You will never know how many lives he touched everyday with his knack of making everyone feel happy. He came to my class everyday with his famous smile and a laugh for all. He will truely be missed, and I am very proud of the way he followed his dreams and made such a contribution to the world. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Across the miles..over the years...because we love and have been given love / Cheryl Steele Mishler (friend of family ) I knew Matt mainly from comments shared by his proud grandparents, Rayburn and Leona and his Uncle John, and his little cousin, Emily, who would talk about her cousin and was excited when he came to visit in Sabetha.
I grew up with crushes on the 3 Murchison boys, whom I saw every Sunday in church...altho' they were older than I, and never gave me a second glance...or a first for that matter..... I have loved their children even tho' unknown to me....Being "Brethren" means being family...no matter where or how far the distance....or the years.......or where we sit now to worship...
I recall one Sunday morning, when I was 11 or 12, my mother telling us Bob had been killed, I still recall that feeling....much the same feeling I felt when I heard last Sunday, Matt had been killed. I didn't really know either of them, except in name and by sight....tall, dark and handsome....part of that family so dear to me.
I met Matt on several occasions during his life when he visited church.
I will always recall the pride in his family's faces when they spoke about him. He gave, so that others will have the chance to receive..........a selfish, and courageous young man.
Love and many prayers go out from beyond present day relationships.........they come from life time bonds, gifts from God created years ago.
May He hold you each in the Palm of His Hand..... may you find joy in knowing Matt has just begun the greatest adventure of his life.....one which will never end..........one beyond our imagination!
MMM - HERO / Larry &. Charlotte Hoffner (Family friends ) We remember you as a young boy full of mischief, who grew into an outstanding young man of whom we are very proud. You are truly a Hero! Your beautiful smile is now gracing Heaven, and will shine down on us with the suns rays.
Always Remembered / SPC Joseph Moors (Battle Buddy ) Damn Murch, i cant believe ur gone bro. I sit outside tha cans smoking with kaphaen. and we just remember when we use to sit out there making fun of each other. me, tha bumpy necked bastard. you, tha pasty skinned wop. but i want you to know that i have nothing but love and respect for you brah. youll always be remembered and never forgotten. 1st Plt Ruff Ryders For Life.
remembrance/ Martin Pilewski (friend) Matt was at my birthday party last year. His friend, Natalie, is the daughter of my best friend Kenny. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him on a number of occasions, and was shocked at the loss of him in a manner that I heretofore had thought only happened to "other people". This is a sobering experience, to see the light of life snuffed out in such a fashion, at such a time, and to such a young man who had everything in life ahead of him. I had occasion to do some work at the Olathe School District, and was pleased that they offered a memorial notice to Matt, recognizing his families loss, lauding his deployment as a hero, and recognizing his dedication to his service to his country. God Bless you Matt, for suffering the ultimate sacrifice, and your family, for suffering the same. Sincerely, Marty Pilewski A Family Friend
Thanks/ Debbie &. Family (paser by ) So sorry for the loss of your son and I wanted to say thank you to him and to you .....he will always be a bright star in many lives and in America...God Bless you and keep you all !!!!
A stranger thanks / Barb Truta (KC Resident Only ) Dear Murchison Family, I am a resident of Kansas City and was so touched by the death notice and article in the paper about Matthew. I, like so many others at this wedsite, just wanted to add my sentiments of sorrow for your loss and to let you know that I am praying for Matthew, your family and all the soldiers. I thank them all and their families for their sacrifice that allows us to go about our daily lives as if a war is not going on. I will continue to remember and pray for all our men and women who give of themselves so that America remains safe. May these notes from your fellow Americans give you some consolation that Matthew did not die in vain and that we are so grateful.
No words will say what a heart feels / Cindy Masek (another Sgt Mom's member ) I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I can not even imagine it. You have my prayers and thoughts and more thanks for the gift of his life for our freedoms than I could know how to express. May you and your family and friends find comfort and peace. Cindy
My sincere condolences / Betty (Fellow Soldier Lover )
To Matt's family
I am so sorry for your loss, there are not words to express the pain in my heart everytime I feel that another American Soldier has died in this war. These soldiers are the bravest of the brave and the strongest of the strong.
I currently have one on a 2nd tour in Iraq - EOD and one in Germany deploying next month to Iraq - Infantry. I am worried and scared 24 hours a day, but know they have the training and the brains to stay safe and do what they love to do.....Protect us and our country.
Thank you Matt, for giving your all and paying the ultimate sacrifice, you are a true American Hero.
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