Matthew Douglas - Online Memorial Website

My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures

          

  John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."

 

 

This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)

 

Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.

 

 http://www.jw.org

Matt,

You and I dated briefly in 2007/2008. You were just an amazing person and so kind hearted. My daughter, Kailin, often talks of you. You guys had a great friendship as well.  She is now 14 years old and still looks back at the birthday pictures from her childhood and there is one of you and her hugging. She tells people you were one of her best friends, back then, but now you are with God and one of his best friends. I haven't posted anything on here previously because I didn't feel it my place, but I was sitting here at work and started thinking about you and our time together. You were such a good friend. I am truely sorry for your loss, and I hope some day soon that your family will have a little peace!

Happy Birthday Matt...I remember when you were born. I remember when you were growing up and in my wedding. Matt you were always so special to me. Your grandparents were so proud of you...we all were. You always had a smile and made everyone else smile. Please know how much your short time here on this earth touched so many lives. I love you more than words could ever say. Miss you sweetheart~ xoxoxo

I finally got the nerve to write something here. Just thinking of the life that was lost too soon is bringing tears to my eyes. Matt and I went to HS together. I am still in shock that he is not here. We lost touch after HS. Then every other year we would somehow find each other. Even thou I did not speak to him the last year he was on earth I do miss him. I know he is in heaven watching over us.

I love you and miss you Matt!

~ Tracy

I can't start one day without thinking of you and how much I miss you. We all know that you are in the most beautiful place and beside our heavenly father, but that doesn't mean we are not hurting. We all miss that wonderful silly smile of yours and your gentle spirit that lit up the room when you walked in. I know that you Know how much I and everyone loved you and always will. I guess I'm being selfiish by wanting you here, but I do. I know you can watch over us now and you have alot of family with you to help you feel at home that much more. I just wanted to say you have always been loved more than words can ever say and you will be missed so much it can never be measured. All my love Aunt Donna, Uncle Todd, and your beloved twins cousins Alexis and Arianna

I havent seen Matt since we were in band together at Antioch High School. I miss him, but i know one day i will see him in heaven. To his family and friends, rejoice that he is with the lord and know that he is looking down upon all of us and know that he misses you all too. We all love you Matt!

I only found out this news yesterday...I would have been there for you Vickie, had I known.  Matt was such a good friend to Jeremy...it hurts me to think of what you are going through...what Jeremy is going through.  Heaven is richer now...Tom and Matt are hanging out together...Matt missed Tom, I know because he told me so the last time I saw him...but I feel for you...I feel for Jeremy...your pain is great.  Matt was good to me...by being a good friend to my son...and he was even there for Melanie's wedding...doing whatever we needed.  Such a generous, kind heart.  But before that I remember all the good times in the band...the competitions, the football games, all the fun things...Matt was there soaking it all up.  It's like Will Rogers said..."You can judge a man's greatness by how much he will be missed."  My sincerest sympathy to you Vickie, Lisa, Andrea (and Jeremy).

I had the privelege of meeting Matt a few times within the last year through Doug and Kristine Turner and the first thing I thought was how genuinely nice he was, and besides my husband, one of the few gentlemen in existence.  When I heard of his passing my heart was broken for his friends and family.  He was just too good for this earth and was called home.  My thoughts and prayers go out to those closest to him.

 

                                                                        Sincerely,

 

                                                                         Nicole Blue

I always will remember Matt and the talks that we had.  He came over and fixed my computer several times.  I enjoyed talking with him so much.  He was in the youth group with Beth and Matthew.  They always thought so much of him.  Somehow I always felt a sadness around him and so I would email him and reach out to let him  know how special he was.  Vickie, and family, my heart weeps for your loss of this precious man.  May God hold you close as you grieve.  We will all hold on and look forward to the reunion we will have one day in heaven.

Love,

Susan Beasley

I knew Matt in high school.  High school sweet hearts, the high school way.  For maybe a couple months, if even that long.  During band season, you remember how it went.  As I think back on that time I laugh.  My memories of Matt these days are few.  I do remember he was quiet.  He also gave me my first kiss and quasi date.  I think it was at McDonalds.  I remember my Mama drove us there, but she didn't come in with us, I don't remember if she left or just sat in the car, but I do know she wasn't with us.  I remember one night at practice I was thinking, " I wander what he's up to right now as I'm out here freezing off my butt in the middle of this field."  There are maybe a couple more memories, but that's it.  It's been a very long time since I've thought of him, let alone talked to him.  Since his graduation.  But every once in a while, a bit of a memory will pop in. 

 

Why do I say MAHALO.  As I now live in HI, mahalo means "thank you."  And when I do think of Matt, they are only good memories.  So thank you for being my first quasi date and first kiss, my first crush. 

 

I believe that all people are at peace when they've left this life, that they are in a version of their own HEAVEN.  So Matt, I know you're having a blast, where ever you are, what ever you are doing.

 

Should you stumble across my dad, tell him i miss him very much.

 

MAHALO