Matt Ward Tribute

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
... When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is strange with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out:
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you can never tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far:
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst
That you must not quit.

We are standing here looking at this lovely tribute and talking about all of our wonderful family memories. Our hearts ache for your parents, your sister and brothers. We love and miss you very much Matthew.

The best way I can describe it is this: You are on a dark lonely highway, and you see an 18 wheeler coming at you head on... you see it coming... it's getting closer and bigger.. but just because you know something is about to hit you head on... no matter if you are ready or not... nothing will truly prepare you for the impact when it hits you.

Many people will feel an impact tomorrow and my heart and prayers go out to them

You and your family will be in my thoughts this holiday season. I remember how you would tell how guilty you felt for not being able to spend time with your family and friends while you were away, Aziz...

I hope your family and friends will have fond memories of you and are not in too much pain. My memory from around this time was when you were talking about a lot of things and then changed the subject and said..."There is this word in Turkish...Güzel... Uh.. Yeah.."

I do not expect for anyone to "get over" this, but with time, I hope people can live their life, and stand beside it.

Today is Halloween and children are filled with excitement. This reminded me of you b/c you were a kid at heart (but also were responsible, just to make that clear).

-You are not forgotten

HOOAH

Thought of you the entire time at my high school reunion. I usually can shake the cloud off over my head but not this weekend. I couldn't help but think of you not being at any of your high school reunions......getting married.....having a little Matt for me to love......wondering if your children would be like you and look like you.....Oh Matt, I miss you so. Mom