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Wild angel 
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| 23 May 2008 1:32 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, MSgt Ketterman. May the family you leave behind be comforted in knowing your service to this great nation will not be forgotten or unnoticed. God bless you and rest in peace. |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 23 May 2008 4:15 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt (ret) Matthew Ketterman, USMC, Iraqi Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Matthew.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Daryl
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 23 May 2008 7:27 PM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on my condolences to you and your family. Your loved one will not be forgotten. Our brothers-at-arms will continue the good fight until we bring all our people home. Fellow Veteran, your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Vaya con Dios Mi Hermano!
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US Army, Retired
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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 23 May 2008 11:37 PM |
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| Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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Lifesadrummer
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| 26 May 2008 8:19 AM |
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I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all who have left condolences and to all who were at Matt's showing and funeral. To the posting of the flags, standing outside, the motorcycle escort and anything else you did "THANK YOU"! Matt loved the Marines and he would have been proud. You all are awesome and also true American heroes. "Semper Fi" puts on a whole new meaning when a loved one passes. Again "THANK YOU" to all!!
Mark
" Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"! JOHN 15:13 |
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acratliff
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Charleston, SC
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| 27 May 2008 9:13 AM |
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| Thank you for your service MSgt Matthew Ketterman. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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Dusty34
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| 28 May 2008 8:53 PM |
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Gunny (You'll always be "Gunny" to me),
Today your mom called me and told me you were gone. I don't understand how your life could be cut short so suddenly. I'm in shock. I know you will never read this, but I need to say goodbye somehow. Sending this letter out into cyberspace is the closest I'll get. You were one of my best friends. We had some great times on the ship together. You were my light, my stress relief during hard times, and my buddy. You gave me some of my favorite memories of the military. Of all the things about you that I miss, I'm going to miss your sense of humor most. You always kept me laughing. You were so much fun to be with. How can you be gone???? I wanted to call you a couple of weeks ago, and I didn't. For some reason you were on my mind for several days. I wish I called you. How could I know that would be my last chance to say "I love you" and tell you how much I miss you? You were the brother I never had. You were my funny, fun-loving, sweet, sensitive, goofy brother and friend. I cherish my memories of the laughs we shared. It's too late now, but I have to tell you that I love you and I miss you so bad. I'll NEVER forget you. I am honored that I was a part of your life - you will forever be a part of mine. Thank you for everything you gave - to your friends, your family, and your country.
With great love and sorrow,
Your friend, Dusty
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mskett
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| 08 Jun 2008 9:31 AM |
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| Thanks to the Patriot Guard for honoring Matt so beautifully, standing at the entrance of the funeral home with the flags, and escorting him by motorcycle to Roselawn Memorial Park in Lasalle, Michigan. It's people like all of you who make this country great, by honoring our fallen soldiers and keeping their memories and service to our country alive forever. With deepest appreciation and thanks for everything you've done and continue to do for our service personnel and their families. We love you Matthew---our brother & brother-in-law, and best of all---our friend. Sherry & Mike |
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