Remembering A Poolee

[jinelson]

Today is the birthday of semperfidelis20 he would have been 19 today. He was a Poolee that shared the same goal and dream as you do. I believe that a Marine, Poolee or man is not dead until they are forgotten and thats not going to happen on my watch. Matt overcame many obsticles to achieve his goal as many of you have, just for the honor of earning the title of United States Marine. So why would this Poolee be remarkable enough that an old Marine SNCO would feel its important knowlege for those who now follow him in the quest to become a Marine? Instead of telling you I will simply provide you the tools to answering it yourselves. First I challenge you to search his user name for his posts and threads, then read what Poolees and Marines thoughts about him were. Hopefully you will be motivated as much by him as I was.

Poolee Thoughts: http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21271

Marine Thoughts: http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21267

Happy Birthday you are not forgotten, Semper Fidelis Matt

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[GySgtRet]

Matt will not be forgotten because of Marines like SSgt Nelson. As I posted when I read of this tragedy I know that I missed an opportunity to meet a true Marine in every sense of the word. As you think about what would have been know in your heart that Matt is standing on guard.

Happy Birthday Matt wherever you are

[yellowwing]

Semper Fi Matt!

[rb1651]

Semper Fi, Matt. Keep the streets of Heaven safe, Marine.

[LittleDevilDog]

R.I.P Matt.

I've heard great things about you from SSgt J. Nelson, he misses you alot. I wish very much I had the opportunity to meet you, I'm very motivated by other's motivation, and it sounds like you were one full of it and certainly enough to go around!

Keep Heaven's Gates guarded for me brother, I'll stand by you someday soon.

My respects to this fine Poolee...

Semper Fi,
Young Marine PFC. Jonathan W. Gill

[outlaw3179]

Semper Fi

[christine_06]

Happy Birthday Matt! keep those pearly gates safe and keep watching over everyone, we all miss you but we know you're always with us, you'll never be forgotten, Semper Fi Matt.......

[Thatcher]

Happy birthday Matt.
I miss our late night convos in the chat room. You were one of many that made my decision to join the Corps final, you gave me great moto. You will never be forgotten.

[Tim1418]

Miss ya Matt.

[NYcityborn]

Take Care,and Rest In Piece.

[003XXMarineDAD]

Mat you would have been out with the grasshoppers doing proud for the Corps and you will not be forgotten.

[semperfiman]

matt thanks for standing guard at the gates until we get there to relieve you semper fi young brother

[Spyderman89]

Semper Fi Matt! I didn't know you, but from SSgt. Nelson, I feel like I do. Keep guarding the gates, until I get there!

[JAMarine]

You (young Man) will never die because we will never forget. You will live forever.

You overcame but your life was cut way too short. Would you have claimed the Title? We say yes. Semper Fi young Man.

rich

[The Sandman]

Happy Birthday Matt. Be at peace, there are others that will carry on where you left off.

[CrazyBrave83]

Matt, you were by far one of the most motivating and hardcharging Poolees I had ever met. Your contributions to this site, and moreso to people's lives echo on more than you'll ever know.

Walk your eternal post proud, brother.

-Sullivan

[Zippo]

i passed the scene of where you were killed last month when i was home.
my eyes watered up because i know now that the good don't don't die young, the best do. i can only hope to be half the Marine you were.
Semper Fi, brother.

[Master Sephiroth]

Happy birthday Matt!

The world is a lesser place without you. You exemplified everything it means to be a Marine and for sure you would've distinguished. Not only that, you were also a great guy to talk to. You were by far the most motivated and dedicated poolee I ever met and they should all follow your example. Be at peace. :flag:

[Phantom Blooper]

Happy Birthday Matt! Semper-F! Devil Dog!

[suehun]

To all those who are remembering My Matt, Thank You. Every day it is difficult to keep going but I really have no other option. Yesterday was even worse. To have to go to a grave site to wish your son a happy birthday was unbearable. But then going with family and remembering the goofyness and oddness of my Matthew helped. Matthew could always bring a smile to your face. Whether you were laughing with him or at him, he brought joy. I can remember the day he was born as if it were yesterday. I picked the day and it has been a great day. It was and will be my favorite day of the year. I pray I never forget anything about Matt and I can't imagine I will. Matt was the type of kid to get under your skin. I know how important his friends were to him and now to me. Again I thank you for being there for Matthew.

Susan Windham
Matt's Mom

[LEADEROFMARINES]

It took me some time Ssgt but I finally made it back. It was so hard though because this little guy was my heart. Matt "Happy Birthday" and I know you're up there standing guard. You're still my " Sergeant Major." I miss you everyday and will never forget. Semper Fidelis.

[jinelson]

Welcome home Corporol Morales you have been missed. I dont know if Matt told you what he told myself and several others before he passed. "If anything ever happens to me dont mourn my death but honor it." At the time I thought that this was a very strange thing for a 18 year to tell me, but in retrospect I now believe that it was his final request to me. And I will honor it until the day I join him on post. It is our duty as Marine NCO's to pass on our knowlege to those devil pups that have and will replace us on the line.

It truly is great to have you back Marine.

Semper Fi

Jim

[Covey_Rider]

I remember him sending me those pictures last year...it brings back alot of memories. One of these days I'll be up there with you bro...but not yet.

[LEADEROFMARINES]

Oorah Ssgt! Roger That! I'M Here And I Will Take My Place Right Along Side You. You've Never Lead Me Astray. It's Hard, But It's Good To Be Back. Ready For My Next Mission Whenever You Are. Matt My Little Brother I Love You And I Miss You. Glad To Know My Little Sgt. Major Of The Corp's Up Their Watching My Six.