Tributes
Leave a tributeWhy did you have to go? Many questions I have for God, and that one is definitely towards the top of the list.
I’ll see you on the other side, my friend.
It’s hard to believe we’re coming up on 9 years since you’ve been gone. You would be so proud of the kids and I think me too. You are forever in our thoughts and hearts. Give Bob a hug for me. ❤️
Wow I cannot believe it has been 8 years. Time flies by so quick. Even though you are in heaven with family and our Heavenly Father you are missed here my friend. I miss seeing you and shaking your hand. Days, weeks, and months would pass and we would not see each other, but the conversation just picked up like we were talking just the day before. You do not get many friends like that so thank you for that. You sir are part of my story and that is a great blessing for me! Love you buddy!!
July 24th Tuesday 5PM. Korean Time
The news was shocked and sad that I heard from son, Junhyung.
I can't believe that you went to a way that you never come back and you were so activate and healty.
I can't forget the memory of you that we met, it is lively but I'm really sad that you
went a way that never come back.
It is still fresh in my memory of aunt and your family visited Korea.
15days of October 3rd~18th, 2008, it was precious term with you also I can't forget in my life.
It was lively that you called me "brother-(hyung nim)" with awkward pronounce,
you liked unfamiliar korean food, we yelled at the rollercoster, you took a picture with the korean traditional uniform, and we ate the steak you baked for us in Echeon.
Everyone was sad when beautiful Tia was fell the lack of be a part.
Although after that time, mother was pass away, lots of problems and hardship but who thought we lose you.
From now on, we can't be together with you baked steak for us.
You are going to be eternal sleep.
Rest in Peace...... Matthew Damien Del Rosso!
I will never forget you. I will keep you deep inside my mind.
Please forgive me that I can't visit you.
From now on, you are precious memory to me and my family.
Aunt! I love you.
Suzan! My sister.
Tyler! My nephew.
Tia! My beautiful niece.
We are family.
Sincerely, DongHo Kang In Korea.
I also know you are looking down watching over everyone with a smile. Though you are missed and thoughts of you are never far I am so very glad that your family has persevered and overall are doing amazing things and I know you would be so proud.
For a little while I was a little worried about Suzan, she seemed so lost and she really had to work to find her way. But I truly believe that she has found some peace within and is able to enjoy how her life has diverted. I know you will always have a chunk of her heart but I’m so glad she is able to share it with another. She definitely deserves it so please continue to send her (and your kiddos) many blessings!!
Love to you!! If you happen to run into my mom, give her a big hug for me!!
~Brinda
Your loss is continually felt. But we are all grateful for being a part of your life here. Continue to enjoy what heaven offers. Master T really misses your friendship. He will say-even to this day- if matt was here, he would....
July 19. The day of life (ethan) and death. Celebrate and morn.
Wasn't it just yesterday we were kicking each other for fun?
What can I even say? You've made an enormous impact in my life, an unforgettable imprint in my mind of your leadership. Always humble, and fully competent. You understood that although attitude isn't everything, it's most important; you portrayed that very well in your everyday life. You weren't burdened by us young'uns (a bit younger at the time, anyways) desiring to talk to you, joke with you, work with you, ask you questions, etc. Your fellowship was always a treasure.
You were continually willing to lend a hand, even when it may have been quite inconvenient. I can't forget the story Master T. told about you--upon receiving his phone call requesting help with his car problem in the early morning of winter--immediately heading out the door to go help.
You taught me many truths about life that I still hold to today:
"Practice doesn't make perfect... Perfect practice makes perfect."
"Not being able to become completely perfect just means you can always get better."
"Champions are always ready for one more [ready for that extra push, just in case]."
When I think of all your kindness, your spirit, and your love for life and people, I always remind myself it's just the tiniest fraction of the love of Jesus... And that's what your experiencing right now... The presence of a perfect, loving, righteous, joy-filled, awesome God.
Sometimes I'll tear up when I think of you and I'll ask God about why you had to go so early. Maybe that was His way of passing your baton onto the rest of us. I don't know. There's a lot about death that I don't understand. One thing I know is this: Your legacy will carry on.
I sure do miss you. A part of me wants to kick you in the rear whenever I see you again for leaving us all so soon, but I'll probably just end up giving you a big hug.
Thank you, Lord, that this man has blessed my life, as well as so many others. May we continue to carry his torch.
Rock on, Mr. D. Rock on forever.
I can't believe it has been a year already. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, mom, and Danny. I know you guys are cheering me on to finally graduate from college!!! I will have my AAHCA in September and my BAHCA two years from now. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and my family. Until we meet again.. I <3 u!
I thank God every day that he brought me to TKD, and that I got to know you. I'm thankful for all the things you taught me, and that you became a part of my life. More, I'm glad that you chose to spend time with me, and I've never had a better friend and instructor. I know I'll see you again in heaven; I can take comfort in that. RIP.
You have blessed our family in the short time we have known you. We will forever be grateful for the impact you have made in our children Laura and Gabriel. You were loved by them beyond all words.
You had a gift of teaching and you used your talent well for the glory of the Lord and blessed many, many lives.
We pity the heart of the family, Susan and their families will have to understand.
Susan! Look forward for your family, keep your head up.
I love you all.
There are no words to say how much I will miss you and what an impact you have made on my life. Your smile, your kiap's, your big bear huggs...no one will ever fill those shoes! Memories of Senior Nationals and TKD...you were an inspiration to us all. We will love your family and keep them in our care. Till we meet again. HDawg
Oh my god!
I am facing the news is really true?
I can hardly believe it.
How did this happen there?
This vivid memories with you, but ...
Suzan, Tyler, Tia With your family and you will not want to shame the reality is.
Matt I will miss you so much, I looked up to you even though we were the same age. I have tried to raise my children the way you raised yours, with love, care, and teaching them how to have fun. I will keep trying to raise my children the way you raised yours in honor of you. Mucktuk Matt I miss you, say hi to mom and danny.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. Matt was always there for anybody that needed help, support, or just to talk. He will be missed greatly! Matt will always be in my heart, and missed dearly!
Aunt Jeannie
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Why did you have to go? Many questions I have for God, and that one is definitely towards the top of the list.
I’ll see you on the other side, my friend.
Miss you buddy,
Matt,
You were a friend that when we saw each other the conversation would just start off were we left off. I really miss that about you. I am here at a youth group conference and we are talking about pain in our lives and I miss you.
Love you my friend!!
last hit game
i remeber it like it was yesterday. we were driving home from anchorage and i saw a yellow car and hit you like most families do. and you looked at me and said, "i always get the last hit." and the whole way home we jokingly hit eachother trying to get the last hit. that went on for over a year, and im pretty positive you got the last hit so i guess you were right, you do get the last one.