It has been almost one year ago that my sons story was posted on the komo news sight, a tragedy that took his 16yr old life July 16,2008.I just wanted to thank komo news again for all the help that they have given us and posting our story.Through this year my sons memory lives on in helping people find their spirituality and his friends to understand that life is short and to live it right.He would of been 18yr this aug 5 and its the most hardest year of my families life.Not only did we lose Matthew but my daughters first child born nov 5, 2008 has a heart defect mind you that we found out a couple of weeks after matt passed,she is 7 months old and has had over 7 open heart surgeries.We thank God for her survival and just want everyone to know that God is real and even though my precious son is gone he brought us our granddaughter.We have had one hard year with lots of set backs financially and mentally, but we have survived even through all this.For all the people that left kind remarks the first time our story was told Thank you and i would ask july 16,2009 this year if you have kids thank God they are still here and tell them you love them cause on that day i will be missing mine..
In memory of Matthew L Pritchett
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In memory of Matthew L Pritchett
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says ... on Tuesday, Sep 1 at 6:36 PM
Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers for our family.I dont post these articles for sympathy or to ask for anything monitary, i post so people can be aware of things and maybe think of our kids.god bless and just be in tune with todays kids
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 18 at 12:03 AM
I need more space to write. I know your sons' death was an accident, but I can't help to think about how many of our children our dying from guns. I don't want you to think I was labeling him. It just hits home with me. I'm really sorry for your loss
says ... on Monday, Aug 17 at 11:47 PM
The rude comments left are disheartening. It's sad to think that there are such hateful people within our communites. I myself self have been to many funerals due to street violence. Our children are dying in these streets. I pray for a change!
says ... on Monday, Aug 17 at 11:30 PM
I don't know your family, but saw your sons' memorial page on myspace, which made me research his story. My prayers go out to your family and I know no words can ever heal your hearts, but would like you to know that even people you've never met care
says ... on Friday, Jul 17 at 9:24 PM
To annoyed viewer ..You are an idiot and worthless .You wouldn't need to disable the younews site, dummy. Just don't access it. Duhh. And don't say rude comments about Matthew.You didn't know him.He was a very special boy. So In your face!
says ... on Sunday, Jun 28 at 7:45 PM
To write an article like this in the wake of your loss. You sir, are an angel.
says ... on Friday, Jun 26 at 6:58 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you approach the one year anninversary of Matthews death. I am privileged to know you all and am blessed by your faith and perseverance. Wishing you God's peace and comfort.
says ... on Thursday, Jun 25 at 11:39 AM
Jesus people. Learn to speak proper English before posting on places like this. Ebonics isn't a "proper language".!!!!
says ... on Thursday, Jun 25 at 7:40 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Matthew. I know full well how it feels to looses a child. My son was 16 as well . It has been 8 years. Prayer and memories along with family . You will be strong. Your granddaaughter is fine she is fine.
says ... on Wednesday, Jun 24 at 9:30 AM
gimme a break this picture looks like something out of a missing persons report... if I could disable the youNews thing i would.. I don't care to see this face pop up gone or not
says ... on Tuesday, Jun 23 at 9:50 AM
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!!! I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO LOSE A CHILD EVEN THOUGH CURCUMSTANCES ARE DIFFERENT MY WAS STILLBORN AT 7 MONTHS BUT IT HURTS EVERYDAY!!! I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY JULY 16TH! R.I.P. MATTHEW AND MY BABY GIRL NAJAH MONIQUE PRICE
says ... on Tuesday, Jun 16 at 6:17 PM
we love you all and miss him so much and i thank god we shared many years with matthew and we live with such beautiful memories of our childhood wit matt rip matt love your other family tiwana jamar mikela michael dontae dominique
says ... on Monday, Jun 15 at 4:13 PM
God Bless you and your family!
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