Another Year Without You....  / Keith (Dad)

Hi Son

As the sun rises today we will again grieve knowing this was the day you were taken from all of us.  Though we still mourn with every passing day we learn to also celebrate the life and the times that you had with all of us.

We're all so proud and happy to have Matti with us to remind us that a part of you still lives with us along with your spirit. She's such a precious little girl and oh how she loves her daddy.

Over the last 4 years though we still grieve we also are learning to celebrate your life. We try hard to keep the happy memories with us and you are still the topic of conversation from all of us.

So many things nhave changed since you left us but the one thing that hasnb't is our love for you and for the life we were able to share if only for a brief time.

Though we know you are with us each and every day be especially with us during this time and through the holidays as these are the most difficult times for us all.

Keep a special watch over Rick as he heads for the Middle East. Keep him safe and bring him home with the honor he deserves.

Continue to keep your spirit and love with Mom Brittaney and Leigh.....With all the nieces and nephews and keep that sppecial love and spirit fullfilling the life of your precious little girl and always remember there's nothing more beautiful and loving than...."Daddy's Little Girl"......

All My Love.........Dad

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So sorry for your loss  / Kim Mattox

I have been visiting this site for several years and watching Mattie grow up and feeling this familys pain.  Jane I just read what you wrote to Matt and I has made me cry.  Even though I have read your story many times it still bring me to tears when I read how this horrible tragedy has changed this family.  Jane you are always in my thoughts and prayers as is your beautiful family.

 

 

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The week has started  / Mom

In one more week you will have been gone for 4 years.  Every year at this time it starts for us all remembering every little event that happened up until you were gone.

Tomorrow is halloween.  I remember the last halloween you were here and you and Ericka took Reagan trick or treating.  Tomorrow night Matti will go as the cutest little princess but you won't be here to see her.

Each year as all these thoughts go through my mind there are no words how bad it is then all of a sudden the day is here you left and at 7 pm it feels like it is all over.  That night it was.  It changed our lives forever.  So many changes have happened since you left Rick is in the Army and stationed in Germany.  He will be leaving for Iraq in two weeks.  He has a new daughter.  Brittaney is married and has a daughter.  I have remarried and so has your dad.  Leigh's kids are growing so fast Mackenzie is almost a teenager.  Matti is growing and becoming a beautiful little lady.  So much we would have liked to shared with you and we can't.  The one thing that has not changed is we miss you everyday and our love for you is just as strong.  We talk about you and we tell Matti everything we can about her daddy.  Another thing you would be so proud of is Big Rick has stayed constant in our lives for you.  He was truly a good friend.  He is always here when we need him.  He always remembers every special event and is here to pick me up when I am at my lowest.  He makes sure I get those big hugs and I love you's that you use to do so often.

I love you son and I miss you so much.  Be with us all this week as we try to make it through another anniversary of losing you.

All my love forever.

Mom

 

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It's been a while...  / Ashley Walker Friend Of Adam Lutz

Jane and Matt (and the rest of Matt's family)

I jsut wanted to leave a note that I had stopped by Matt's page I was the original creator for Adam Lutz page and formerly known as Ashley Jones.. I exchanged several emails with you Jane.  It has been quite some time since I have been back on Matt's page but I decided to check back in to see if you were still updating like you used to do and as I can see you certainly are.  As before little Matti is still just as beautiful as ever and I see that she brings your family lots of love and smiles.  It broke my heart reading his story over again and seeing her "new" pictures.  I hate that you all lost Matt and the pain you have dealt with almost 4 years now my heart goes out to you and all the families and children that have ever been through this experience.

I just wanted you all to know that I was thinking of you and Matt as well here today.  I hope that you all take care and continue to find peace.

All my love-

Ashley

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Hey Son  / Mom

You know I miss you every single day.  I can't believe that shortly it is going to be 4 years since I last saw you.  Sometimes I think it's been forever since I had a hug from you or heard you say Mom I love you.  Then again I look at Matti and she is growing up so fast I wonder where the time is going.  She is such a joy to all of us.  She certainly makes our days brighter when we are missing you the most.  Not only does she look like you but she acts a lot like you too.  I can tell she has that personality of yours.  You would be crazy over her to say the least.  I know she would be a lot more spoiled than she is already.  I wish so much you could be here for her.  She talks to you and about you though like she knows you.  She says you are in her heart and never coming out.  She is so innocent and I hate the day we have to tell her the whole story and how someone could actually take another persons life like this and leave her without a daddy.  Its so unfair to all of us but especially to her.  I love you baby and I miss you everyday.  Please continue to watch over us all but especially Matti and Erica.

 

Mom

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Thankful / Everyday Reader
I am thankful you have found forgiveness for the two that took your precious son.  I have prayed for you and it seems those prayers have been answered.  I am not who you think I am.  I know you and was very upset by the death of Matt and knew how special he was to you.  I have kept up with this site from the very beginning and am not in any way connected to the hoodlums of which you are speaking.  Close

To everyday reader  / Jane Tew (Mom)
You know last time we had something written on this website that was questionable where you shared our pain or not it came from the same name "Everyday Reader". Well we his family suspect you are probably related or know one of the guys convicted of killing Matt and you come to this website to see what is going on out of curiosity. So I as his mother am going to tell you.

First of all it has been three years of hell for this family. We never get over it. Where the killers still talk and see their families, my son lays in a cold grave never knowing his daughter, never able to tell her he loves her, never able to touch us with that smile of his again. He will not be away for 25-30 years as Mike will and not for 7 and a half years as Shawn will, Matt will be away from us forever until we join him in heaven.

Maybe you are trying to give us good advice when you say these things and you just don't know how but please understand you will never know how we feel unless you walk in our shoes.

Now as far as forgiving the ones that killed my son I as his mother did that a long time ago. They put me through hell on earth they will not have the pleasure of taking away my eternity in heaven. I do not have to forget, neither does the rest of this family but we do have to forgive. You see I know Matt and I know he would have done the same. That is what gets us in situations sometimes because we do believe in forgiveness, and that everyone has a good side. Turn the other cheek we have done that. So I hope that you feel better knowing I have forgiven the killers. Let me assure you though I will never forget.

In the future if you would like to visit this site I would like to request you enjoy reading about Matt's life and how our family is going on. If you have comments such as this you would like to make to me please feel free to hit the button in the upper right hand corner that says contact Jane Tew. I will get an email from you. Other than that this site is for MY SON, HIS MEMORY AND OUR LIFE WITH AND WITHOUT HIM. We are not interested in dwelling in his murder or certainly not dwelling on the killers any more. The law has spoken, they have been sentenced and we know the good Lord will handle the rest. He will forgive them too but he will still make them pay. And just in case you are related to the one never charged, you need to spend more time watching over your own back and not ours. I am sure men who spend that much time in prison because of a lie you told them will surely never forget it. I feel sorry for you to live as you do, you really don't bother our family one way or another because we know the coward you are. That's why most people always want to be anonymous..............at least when I say something you know I said it.

For the friends, family and good visitors that visit this website I am sorry you had to read this. Some people just won't let people rest they always want the drama. There will be none on this page I can guarantee you that.

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FIND FORGIVENESS  / Everyday Reader (None)

U need to find forgiveness for the ones that took Matt from you.  If you don't you will never find true peace and you will not see him again.  God forgave those that took his son.  Read "The Shack".

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Sending Loving Birthday Wishes To Matt!  / Carol Pizzi (Angel Debbie's Mom )

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Happy Birthday Son  / Mom
Tomorrow you will be 23 years old. How I miss you and wish you were here. I wish so much Matti could tell you in person and sing to you your Happy Birthday song instead of singing it at your grave. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you son and I love you more than ever. Watch over us all and I hope that your birthday in heaven is special with all your angel friends. I love you Mom Close

Missing You Always  / Dad With Love

Merry Christmas Son,

This is the 4th Holiday Season that we've been without you, and though time seems to heal just a little, the pain and the sorrow of not having you with us will certainly never go away. You are missed more and more each day, and especially here at Christmas time. You were always so much fun at Christmas. Always excited and never disapointed with your gifts.

So much has happened in the time you've been gone, and life has changed for all of us. I know you are watching over all of us each and every day, and we can feel your presence with us always.

Merry Christmas Son, I love you and miss you, but am comforted in knowing that you're in Heaven with our Lord and Savior and that Christmas is beautiful for you and as special as always.

All My Love............Dad

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Sending a Snowman to my Angel Friend Matt...  / Lisa Maas (Angel Friend )

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In memory of dear Matt  / Jo-Ann Pacenta Lauren's Mom (Mom of an angel )
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF MATT  / Carol Carico (none)

Holding you close in thoughts and prayers as we remember your Precious AngelMatt on his heavenly anniversary. Pray the day goes peacefully for you and you receive many signs from your angel. A candle will burn in memory of your angel. I am so very sorry for your loss. you have made a beautifup site for your son. And his lil girl is beautiful. I also lost a son Michael killed in 2002 by a red light runner.
Love & Hugs
Carol

Angel Michael's Mom

www.myangelsonmichael.com

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In Loving Memory of William  / Carol PIzzi (Angel Debbie's Mom )

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Always in my Prayers  / Lydia Edwards (Family Friend )

Dear Jane & Family,

I can only imagine how hard today is for you. Well, I don't even know if I can imagine something like this.  I do know, however, that I can pray.  And, I do. All the time.

I just wanted to stop by to let you all know that I'm out here offering the only thing I can, my prayers and my love.

God Bless you always!

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Its almost time...  / TIFFANY JACKSON (FRIEND)

matt..we have been thinking of you a lot lately..gosh we miss you..johnny, matt , and i saw mama jane and matti oh and crystal on sat. she is looking like you more and more everytime we see her..she is just soo sweet..lil matt just loves her..i can't believe it is almost time again..and all of our hearts break all over again more so than normal.but i have already told my boss..and they said no problem...bc we don't get to get that way very much to see everyone as it is..i do what i can when i can to see yall..we miss you matt...and we love you..R~I~P angel keep a look out for us all and esp your family...we love you and miss you...

                                            the jacksons

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Thinking of you Matt  / Jenny Tavendale Mum To Ross

 

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Forever missed  / Dottie Angel Mom To Matthew Hagan ^i^ (Angel Friend )

I just wanted to stop and say thank you for cisiting my son Mat's page. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. It has been 5 years for me so far, and the memories never stop. I still miss him and love him so much. Let your walk take you where it has to. It is the only way to cope. We will NEVER forget. Your angel is as handsome as mine. Thank you for sharing his beautiful life with me.

Dottie Angel Mom to Matthew Hagan

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Thinking of you  / Jennifer (Friend)

Hey Matt!  I have been wondering what happend with the trial so I visited this site.  I cant believe what I read!  Some "friends"  Thats so messed up!  I wish that we could go back in time and have that day play out so diffrently so you would not have meet them that night.  You did not deserve this.  I ball everytime I see a picture of your daughter at your grave kissing it.  It breaks my heart that she will never get to meet her daddy and that you will never be able to hold her and experiense all the wonderful things of being a parent.  You would have been a great dad!  The last time I saw you I was pregnant with my first son.  I have had another one since then.  When I come to this site it makes me realize that I need to cherish every moment with my children because you never know when it will be your last.  We all love you and miss you.  Your family sure did know you Matt.  They have explained you to the "T".  I wish you could be here and I wish your family nothing but the best! 

Love always,

Jennifer

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