| Location | St Albans |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | Road Traffic Collision |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1985 |
| Date of Death | 13/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 11,416 since 30/06/2007 |
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It was Wednesday 13th June 2007,Matthew was traveling on his brand new Honda 125 bike when he was in
collision with another car in Harpenden near St Albans.
I shall never forget the build up to the dreadful news that Matthew had been killed instantly. I was
at work as usual when his wife phoned me in a distressed state telling me that the local road was
closed due to a serious accident and that she could not get hold of Matt. Very quickly we
established that he had not arrived at work. The horrifying facts were now slowly unfolding - the
accident had involved our darling Matthew. I can just remember screaming when the news was broken to
me and then telephoning my husband to tell him that Matthew was dead.
Matthew was 22 in January. On June 3rd 2006 he had married Claire in St Albans. They had their
honeymoon in the Dominican Republique. They had just bought their first house together in Luton and
were so happy. He was a keen Angler and was an active member of the Verulam Angling Club. He also
played darts for the White Horse in St Albans and had just started a new darts team at the Baton Pub
in St Albans. He also loved football and played for the St Albans Royals.
Matthew will be missed by so many, his wife Claire, his brother Ricky and sister Hannah, both sets
of grandparents, and all his aunties, uncles and cousins especially Andrew. And all of his many
friends.
Matthew - we will always remember you - my heart is broken and will never mend - I cannot imagine
our lives without you but you know how close we all are and we will all help each other through this
terrible time. I promise that we will look after your parrot 'Jack' and you know what I said to you
the day before your funeral when I came to see you - don't forget. I hope you are happy up there and
that you have found your dog Roger. I know that he was waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for you so that
you could cross it together.
I expect that you were having a giggle when you saw how many people turned up at your funeral.
Around 450 - you touched so many peoples lives.
Matthew we will be together again one day but until that day arrives God Bless we all love and miss
you. Mum xx
rainbow bridge - a tribute to matthews dog roger who died 2nd Jan 2007 2nd Jan 2008
mum
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been
especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for
all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and
sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are
restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as
we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they miss someone very special to
them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly
stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent, the eager body quivers. Suddenly he
begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and
faster. YOU have been spotted and when you and your special friend finally meet you cling together
in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again
caress his beloved head and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from
your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you pass over Rainbow Bridge together....
Roger was waiting for Matthew on 13th June 2007.
your memorial match
Matthew on Sunday we held your memorial footy match. Your team 'The St Albans Royals' won the trophy again ! It was so sad to see all your mates playing and you not out there. All their shirts had your name on and they all had black armbands on.
You have a truly wonderfull set of mates who are all growing up - some with babies which breaks my heart to see as I know how much you would have liked to be a daddy. 'They' say times a healer - its not - losing you is still as raw today as the day you were taken from us.I only hope that you are in a better place than we are and that you are happy.
RIP Matthew
Mum xxx
I'l be there - lyrics
You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I'll be there
If you should ever find someone new, I know he'd better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there
(Just look over your shoulders, honey - oo)
I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there...
Sent with love ♥
Special Delivery From Your Beautiful Angel
To A Wonderful Mum
♥
I have asked the special Angels
To pass this on to Jan.
So she can then deliver it
To my very special mam,
♥
Although i am not here,
Theres something special i must do,
Its to say Happy mothers's day,
And to tell you 'i love you'
♥
I wish i was there with you.
I know your life wont be the same.
Just remember i am watching you.
Through your sorrow and your pain.
♥
Im wishing you a nice time.
And i know it will be hard.
So im sending all my love mum,
In this heavenly mothers day card
♥
Written by Jan Morris
Thinking of you and your family
Love Jan & family xxxxxx
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You are my friend...And i hope u know thats true...no matter what happens... i will stand by u... i will be there for u... when ever u need me... to lend a hand.... to do a good deed...so call on me....whenever u need me... i will always be there...Even to the bitter end...Send this promise to all your friends to show your friendship and watch who sends it back to u.
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I MET YOU AS A STRANGER
I TOOK U AS A FRIEND.
I HOPE WE MEET IN HEAVEN WHERE FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS
love de xx
Dearest Matthew. It was good going for a meal with Claire, Hannah and Mum and I guess you were with us too. Your darts team won the League championship again last night. Your mates are sure you helped them! Love and miss you so much every day. It hurts! God Bless sweetheart Love from Nan xx
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When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that 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 my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much still 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,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye 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,
I might 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 I've promised you.'
Today for 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.
But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?
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.
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The only source of comfort
is your memories and your love
And they will shine forever
Like the brightest star above
A flame that burns eternally
So strong it lights the sky
And even through your darkest days
That flame will never die
So many people share your pain
We grieve with you as one
The gift of life gets taken back
But the love goes on and on
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