195 responses to Matthew Robert Hubbard

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   Barbara Kingsbury says:

   October 14, 2005

   Matt was a friend of my son’s. He’s told me that Matt was always nice to him and that he accepted others for who they are. That’s a quality your son had that I’m sure you’re proud of. Please know that I’m praying for all of you and hoping that happy memories will somehow sustain you.

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   Gerard Ganaden says:

   October 14, 2005

   Bill–
   I had always thought the “Hubbard Boyz” as we called them at work were a shining light during the days when they’d come visit me on weekends at the music store. Matt and Andrew have always been a reminder to me of how wonderful it is to learn something new. My thoughts are deeply saddened by the loss of Matt. I will miss his sharp wit. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I promise to pray for him and for your future happiness.
   Your Friend,
   Gerard

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   Jamie Jordan Feldman's mom says:

   October 14, 2005

   Dear Julie and Family, I do not know where to begin, in trying to convey my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Matthew. Matthew spent alot of time at our home in AV, and I cherish each and every moment. He was always sweet and respectful and willing to help with carrying groceries in and such. I have broken down too many times to count since hearing of this tragic event, each time I think of his sweet smile. Jordan is on his way to CA today from New Jersey. I felt it was important for him to say goodbye in person. Please know that I have a chain of prayer for you and your family beginning here in NJ at quite a few local churches, sending our love and hope for healing across the country. Matt we love you and thank God, we had an opportunity to know you, during the short period of time our Lord gave you to us. In deepest sympathy, Jamie Donovan and Jordan Feldman

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   Kirsten Lowe McIntyre says:

   October 14, 2005

   Hi Guys
   Kirsten here, I sit at this computer still reeling with pain over Matts death. I had made a deal with God that I would not let death detour me from being a counselor. I have since then attended too many memorials for those who have died from this disease. I made this agreement as an adult counselor, never in my wildest dreams both sober and out of my gourd loaded did I ever think I would be counseling adolescents….EVER. Had I known I may never had made the deal I did. Wednesday, I reached a new, harder level of pain than I had ever achieved. If it was not for the brave and loving way your family clung together, I may have reneged on the deal. But alas, here I sit with more resolve, strengthened by our pain, and ready to yet again fight this battle against the worst nightmare ever, one that would snatch the life from a 14 year old boy and leave us all without the pleasure he would have brought, just with his smile.
   I will continue, for Matt, to bring comfort and knowledge to those who still suffer at the hands of this monster.
   As for Matt, he if truly happy now. Safe in the arms of our lord, he lives forever and he wants us to be happy as well. I love all of you and will always feel connected to your family. I have included this poem that I came across. It gave me some comfort as I hope it does you.

   God bless you, Julie & John , Bill and Andrew

   Goodbye Matt, I will miss you.
   Kirsten

   If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

   If 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 care for me, and how much I care for 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 life, I’d always thought I didn’t want to die.
   I had so much to live for and so much yet to do.
   it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving all of you.
   I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.
   If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a little while,
   I’d say goodbye and hug you and maybe see you smile.

   But then I fully got it, 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 golden throne,
   He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you,
   Today your life on earth is past but here it’s starts anew.
   I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last.
   and since each day’s the same, there’s no longing for the past.

   But you have been so faithful, so trusting & so true.
   Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn’t do, you have been forgiven and now you’ve been set free.
   So won’t you come and take my hand and share my life with me?”

   So if tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,
   for every time you think of me, please know I’m in your heart.

   Author Unknown

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   Lisa Carlin says:

   October 14, 2005

   Bill –
   I am so very sorry for the loss. I will always remember his smile. I can’t quite seem to ever forget meeting Matt & Andrew way back in the day at Auto Center Auto Body when you brought them in to meet everyone. Over the years, I have always felt close to them through you as you shared your stories at work with us about your boys.
   Please know there are a lot of people thinking about you and praying for you and your family.
   May God give you the strength through this most difficult time.

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