Matthew Ryan Gasper
March 8th, 1989 - April 1st, 2006

Today is still replaying in my head, I have no idea what happened. Matt came home from school after his testing, he seemed like he was having a really great day, smiling and giving everyone in the family hugs, even Dion. I know I should have seen the warning signs, they must have been so obvious. Now, unfortunately, I can't. Matthew overdosed on some of our mother's medication and died in the hospital a little time after we discovered him. The doctors made every attempt to save my brother's life, but their attempts were in vain.

He loved every one of his friends, and I thank you for making his short life that much more meaningful. I apologize he couldn't say goodbye, because I think that's what we all wish we could have gotten. The funeral will be sometime next week, and all flowers can be sent to the house in care of our mother. A scholarship fund is being founded in his name, more information will be posted.

I still don't know what to say, but thank you again for all you have done for my brother, and may he finally live in peace.

-Scott Gasper