| 2nd Lt. Matthew S. Coutu
North Kingstown, RI
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51 messages
From Andrea Panciera,
xx xxxx, RI
Second Lt. Matthew S. Coutu, 23, of North Kingstown, died Monday, June 27, 2005, when his convoy was engaged in small-arms fire with the enemy in Baghdad. Projo.com is posting this tribute page on his behalf.
From Sue Olliso,
Auburn, KS
I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Matthew S. Coutu for the loss of this hero. My thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
From Jennifer Tucker,
Cranston, RI
My heart goes out to the family of Matthew, I did not know him, but I know the pain is unbearable right now, my friend just lost her best friend Holly last thursday in Iraq, It is so sad and I am truely sorry for your loss.. Jenn
From betsy dumas,
e,prov, R.
all my best to the family of 2nd lt. coutu
i know how hard it is to lose a wonderful man whome was doing his duty for all of us , we losed so one allso it will be 1yr this july he was all so one of are soldiers ,
my love to you all betsy
From Lori Barone,
Coventry, RI
With great sadness, The Barone family would like to offer our condolences to the family of 2nd Lt. Matthew Coutu. We also have a family member in Iraq and can not imagine your pain. Please know that we are eternally greatful for Matthew's committment in protecting our country. God Bless our fallen heros and your son,father,brother,uncle &friend. May he rest in peace. Barone Family
From Andrew O'Mara,
Cranston, RI
To the parents of Matthew S. Coutu, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Although I did not know your son personally, from what I read he was a true hero. I am a Marine reservist and am off activation right know, but because of your son and others like him I have volunteered to go back and fight. Your son payed the ultimate sacrifice and will not be forgotten. God Bless Matthew and your family.
From Allison VanDenburg,
Stonington, Ct
My thoughts and prayers are with the Coutu Family during this very difficult time.
From Thank You,
Bangor, ME
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You were a strong leader at UMaine ROTC and a good and well-respected soldier. Thank you for your sacrifice.
From ROBERT J. JOHNSON SR.,
EASTON, PA
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I LOST MY SON 28 MONTHS AGO, AND I KNOW HOW YOUR PARENTS,FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES ARE GRIEVING. MAY THE SERENITY OF GODS' BLESSING,HELP YOU ALL THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE TIME.
TO MATTHEW, A SILENT SALUTE FAREWELL.SINCEREST THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE,BRAVE SOLDIER!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOB JOHNSON EASTON PA. 18045.
From Dorothy Diorio,
Williamstown, NJ
Matthew ~ We would like to thank you so much for your dedicated, selfless service to protect the freedom which is the foundation of this awesome country of ours. It is the brave soldiers like yourself who insure that we will be able to continune to enjoy our freedom and pass that privlidge on to our children. We are truely grateful for you and your fellow soldiers and pray for the day that each and every one of you arrive home safely. God bless you and your family and all those deployed in harms way. Andy McClave (USMC) & Dorothy, Jennifer, Anthony & Matthew Diorio
From Robert Bonham,
fort hood, tx
Matt- I will never forget Monday and the report of your death nor the look on the faces of your Soldiers, they truly miss you especially your platoon sergeant. Drew and I talk of you everyday at chow, It's not the same without you brother, Andre is recovering well and will be out of the hospital soon, the CDR has taken your loss really hard. Susan is going to your service, and Niki is taking you home to rest. May God bring peace to your family. We miss you Matt. Sleep in peace brother the fight is ours now. -GUARDIANS-Robert
From April Chase,
Killeen, TX
I was in ROTC with Matt, was commissioned with him, and was stationed at Ft. Hood with him. He was a great friend. My condolences to his family... he will be sorely missed.
From Tim Shaffer,
FT Polk, LA
Matt, You will be remembered and honored by your comrades. You were an outstanding cadet, and an even better officer. It is an honor to call you a Brother in Arms! You will never be forgotten.
From nikki delano,
halifax, ma
To Coutu's parents: Matt was an awesome cadet and I proud to say I was able to call him my friend. I will never forget the good times we shared and how he could make me laugh while in formation. He will be remember always in my heart.
From nikki delano,
halifax, ma
Thank you Matt for protecting our country! We love and miss you man! "Frag Out!"
From Pat Shoukry,
New York, NY
My deepest condolences to the family and all loved ones of 2nd Lt. Matthew S. Coutu. My heart aches for you and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the deep hurt you feel can be in some part eased by the feeling of great pride for Matthew’s valor and deep sense of patriotism.
To Matthew I would say, you have made the ultimate sacrifice and did so willingly and without hesitation. Thank you so very much for defending my freedom. It means so much to me, to the people of NYC and to the entire nation. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of the country that I love so very much. You will always be remembered as an American hero.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Most Sincerely,
Pat Shoukry
From Andy Ly,
Portland, ME
All the best to Matt and his family. I lived with Matt when we were in college and known him since he was a freshman in college. Till this day he remains one of my best friends. He's a great guy and I'll miss him a lot.
From jenny goodwin,
brewer, me
To the family of Matt Coutu, I send my condolences, I met Matt while going to school at the University of Maine. He was a good person, and my heart goes out to you in this time of loss. God Bless.
From Amy Charlton Lea,
Thomaston, ME
Fellow Umainers are mouring the loss of our dear friend Matt. We have so many great memories together. I can still picture perfectly some of your great impressions, quick wit, and hilarious tangents. Through this sad time it puts a smile on my face. You always got the gang laughing. I'll never forget times with the you and the gang in York village, hanging out in Rockport, and trips to Canada. You will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to your family.
From danielle gilbert,
Cranston, RI
I am Holly Charette's bestfreind, And I want to send my deepest condolence to the Coutu family and his friends. This is not going to be easy, as I know first hand. But just know you have the best angel looking over your shoulder. May your days get a little brighter.
Danielle Gilbert
From donna delorey,
charlestown, ri
To Matthew's family,
May God give you strength to endure the loss of you courageous son. We are grateful to him and so sorry he had to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I am sure he is looking down and watching over all of us. Please know that there is a lot of love flowing to you during these unbearable times.
From a Mom of a soldier in Iraq.
From Glenda Russell,
Fort Hood, TX
2LT Coutu will be sorely missed, he lives with us in memory and will for evermore. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Coutu family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From the family of SSG Don Russell. 64th MP Co.
From Amanda Arceneaux,
Killeen, TX
To the family of 2LT Coutu,
I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't know him but my husband did. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. The Arceneaux Family
From Sheila (Garriepy( Wiken,
Peru, ME
Donna, I'm so sorry for your loss and I just wanted you, your sister, your Mom and the rest of Matthew's family to know that we are thinking of you.
Sheila (Garriepy) Wiken
From Chris and Dawnal McClard,
Ft Hood, TX
My husband is in Lt. Coutu platoon in Iraq and we wanted to express our deepest sympathys to Lt. Coutu's loved ones, our prayers are with you all.
Sgt. McClard's family
From Jan Lane,
Hot Springs, AR
To the Family of 2nd Lt Matthew Coutu..
With Great Sadness in our hearts..The McClard and Lane Family would like to give our deepest sympathy to your family. Please know the pain you feel is not to be yours alone to bear.And, Matthew, I would like to thank you, For your ultimate sacriface you and your family has paid for my family and all of us Americans , that we might one day all live in peace and freedom.
From the Family & Mom of SGT Christopher Mcclard of the 64th MP Co
From george&rose parker,
pawtucket, R.
our hearts go out to the coutu family and a great american hero. he will be in our daily prayers god bless you all.
From Jared Simpson,
Old Town, ME
Along with Andy, who posted above, I was also roommates with Matt in his time at UMaine. To Matt's family, you have my deepest sympathy. To Matt, I am so honored to have you as a friend and am so sad to lose you. The times we shared together in those few short years will last me a lifetime. I'll miss you, man. I can only hope that I will see you again someday.
From Juan Nava,
Liverpool, NY
The Nava Family would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of LT Coutu. Although LT Coutu has joined our Army of heroes who have fallen, his brothers and sisters in arms will carry his memory forever. Our best wishes to the Coutu and GUARDIAN Family. CPT Juan Nava
From Paula Cooke,
Sun City, CA
Deepest sympathy and undying gratitude from a Navy Mom. No American serviceman's death is ever in vain. Thank you so very much.
From Benjamin Tompkins,
state, me
Matt was my roomate at UMaine, along with Jared and Andy. I respected Matt immensly, and greatly admired his convictions. He was the most disiplined guy I knew, yet still really knew how to lighten a place up. I loved him as a brother, and will miss him greatly. I pray he is lying with the angels. To his family, my deepest sympathy. I will never forget Matt and all the times we shared in York Village.
From Anja Heibloem-Stroud,
Wallace, CA 95254, CA
My condolences to the family of 2nd Lt Coutu. May GOD bless him. Anja
From Elizabeth Gellene,
New York, NY
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Coutu family. Matt is truly a hero.
From Thomas Wieczerzak,
Tinton Falls, NJ
I grew up with Matt going through Holy Cross School in Rumson, New Jersey. I am proud to have known you and proud to have known you put your life down to defend our freedom. God Bless You and your family.
From Camie Andress,
Lake Forest, IL
I miss you Matty. I will always love you and you'd better save me a spot next to you up in heaven!
Cam
From Jesse Freese,
Orinda, CA
My thoughts are with the Coutu family and all those people that loved Matt.
From andrea lockhart,
chicago, il
No words can comfort family, friends, or other service men (and women) at this time. Therefore, my thought can only go to Matty now. You were my best friend for the years that we were together, and you have never and will never loose your prominent place in my heart. I will always love you! -Andrea
From PATTI Covek,
Librtyvie, IL
Donna, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I know how much you love your boys. I cannot imagine what you are going through, but you are in my thoughts & prayers every day. I hope that time will help to ease your pain. With deepest sympathy-Patti Covek
From DENISE FELTES,
WEST CHICAGO, IL
Dr. and Mrs. Freeland - Our hearts go out to you over this senseless loss. While we did not personally know Matt, Dr. Dave spoke very highly of him. The thoughts and prayers of our family are with yours.
From John Campbell,
Tinton Falls, NJ
I also knew Matt when he was growing up in New Jersey, but have since lost touch with him and his family. I feel the need to say I'm amazed when I read about his dedication, and numerous accomplishments; but somehow, I'm not so surprised afterall. Thanks Matt. You, your family, your friends, and your platoon are in our prayers.
From Brooke Arnold,
Killeen, TX
To the Family of 2LT Matt Coutu,
My husband had the honor to work with Matt in the 64th. It was our pleasure to have known him. He will be greatly missed by our family. Sincerely, the Family of SFC Craig Arnold
From Ben Thompson,
Fraser, CO
I did not know you Matt, but I feel the pain of your loss. I cannot imagine the hurt your friends and family feel at this time. I thank you and your fellow troops for helping defend my freedom.
From Gladys Desmond,
Pascoag, RI
God be with you in your sorrow and help you to find light in yuor memories.
From Christina (Coyne) Brown,
East Islip, NY
Please accept my deepest condolences, and also those of my younger daughter, Emily I spoke with Emily on the phone tonight, asked her if she had known Matthew Coutu. She immediately replied, "PLEASE don't tell me he's dead". Emily was in ROTC at UMaine prior to transferring to a different college. She said Matthew was probably the nicest person she knew there while in the ROTC program. She is now stationed at Fort Hood, scheduled for deployment in the fall. My heart goes out to you and your family.
From Melanie Healy,
Exeter, RI
To the Coutu Family..I am sending my thoughts and prayers to be with you during this sad time. I am so sorry for your loss of Matthew. You should be so proud of him. He did the most honorable thing a person can do..that is protect his family, friends and country. Knowing the possibilities of what could happen to him in war...he still went and served his country. What a brave man. Only time can heal your wounds, until then be strong and proud of Matthew. Matthew..Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely, Melanie Healy
From Michael Stinemetze,
killeen, tx
To the family of 2Lt Coutu. He was a great officer and a even better person im truly going to miss him.
From sgt stinemetze family
From cindy gatewood,
Tomball, TX
My heart felt prayers go out to 2Lt. Matthew Coutu's fmily. My son, PFC Dickson is in the 64th M.P. Company in Iraq. He did some training with Matthew and said he was a very nice guy. I can only imagine....... May God's peace that passes all understanding be with you at this difficult time.
From Leah Daul,
Killeen, TX
Matt, we were to be married and share our lives together. I will never be able to say goodbye. I love you so much and you will never leave my heart.
From Rebecca Manders,
Danielsville, GA
My thoughts and prayers go to the family of 2nd Lt. Matthew Coutu. You were blessed with him and will blessed again with courage and peace. God bless his brave soul!
From Ashleigh Paehl,
austin, Tx
My husband, Brandon Paehl, was very close to 2nd Lt. Matthew Coutu and he respected him and looked up to him very much. He still does. He was a wonderful man and will always remain in our hearts. He is a hero and we both pray for his family to get through this.
From suzanne mahan,
manchester, nj
Matt I am proud that I was able to get to know you when we were young. You have made a lot of people proud and will always be remembered for what you have done. You are a hero to many and always will be. Keep watching over everyone! You know are our ANGEL!!! I am happy to know that you are looking down on us!
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