Tributes to Matthew Hobbs (From News Shopper)

NICK BROWN, DARTFORD says...
11:43am Thu 10 Jan 08

My heart goes out to his family, such a tragic waste...R.I.P

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sheila omadoye, dartford says...
11:51am Thu 10 Jan 08

May his soul rest in perfect peace and may the Lord comfort his family & friends during this time of great loss

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Lauren x, Welling says...
11:52am Thu 10 Jan 08

Rip Angel. So tragic. Keep an eye on your family from up there, they are going to need you more then ever right about now. May you rest in peace x

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absta aged 11, Dartford says...
12:25pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I knew Matthew Hobbs for a long time I went to his infant school and his primary school.I cant believe this has happend I miss him so much.Matt was a great football player and will be missed so much by everyone he knew and knew him
absta x x x x

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Glenn Davis, Fleetdown United says...
12:40pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Matty,

We will never get over the loss of your shining, happy face.

As I said to you on Sunday, after your outstanding performance for the Under 12's, I don't know what we would do without you.

I guess, now, we will have to find out, but it will be hard and I know I can speak for all of your Managers, Coaches, players and friends at Fleetdown United, as well as the entire club, when I say that you truely were a unique and irreplaceable young man.

Wherever you are now, I know that you will always be that happy, young player who touched so many, so quietly and with such grace.

God Rest, Matty.

We miss you with all our hearts.

Glenn R. Davis
(On Behalf of Everyone at Fleetdown United Under 12's)

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Ben Davis, Dartford says...
1:01pm Thu 10 Jan 08

i have known matty since i was a baby we have been in the same footy clubs Craford Arrows and Fleetdown United and we have been great m8s i say this part speaking for everyone that knows matt we will allways miss you m8 it must be tradgic for the rest of matt's family and i just want to say to them may gods strengh be with you and matty will definatly be taken care of by god and if there is a heaven and hell matt will definatly go upto heaven.

I will miss you m8
good luck up in heaven
best wishes Ben Davis (Benzy Mackenzy)
i know i'm not someone to really really cry but yesterday and today i have been good luck to matt's family

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laura fleetdown u12's, dartford says...
1:39pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Hi Matty,
I'll never forget how much you made me laugh at training, you always had a different saying each week. i'll never forget your glowing smile, and how relieved i was seeing you pick up the ball not to mention how scared i was when i thought you would miss the ball, but like always you shone. Matt i kept my promise and got your goalie gloves. you will always be in my dream team and will always be my super goalie. And no matter where you are you will always have a place in my heart. Rest in peace my little treasure
laura xx

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Paul Godfrey, Sidcup says...
1:49pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I used to play for Fleetdown, RIP matt..

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anna, Dartford says...
2:53pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I didn't know Matthew but my 15 yr old niece was killed after being knocked over by a car in Lowfield Street nearly 7 years ago, so I have some idea of the devastation that this will have caused Matthew's family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you as you come to terms with this tragic loss..... God bless x

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jayne easterbrook, hextable says...
3:06pm Thu 10 Jan 08

how heartbreaking for the family. i cannot imagine how devestating this feels. i have a daughter in year 7 at dartford and i cannot think of anything worse that could happen. my thoughts and prayers are with all friends and family.
x

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George Lings, Dartfoed says...
4:16pm Thu 10 Jan 08

To my Best Friend Matthew

You were the best friend. I always thought you would be my friend forever. Now you will always live in my heart. I will always remember your happy, smiley face. I can't believe I won't see you again. Bowles was the best and the smells will live with me forever. Football will never be the same. Most of the football teams are going to wear black arm bands to always remember you.#
Goodbye
god bless
George

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Sarah Lings, Dartford says...
4:25pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Watching you grow uo from a toddler in the begins of a mighty fine young man was a priviage. You were one of the nicest children George ever made friends with. Birthdays won't be same without you. You had a bright, winning smile and a kind nature. They say God only takes the best and he better take good care of you now his has you. Heaven has one more shining star. Sleep tight Matty love Sarah, Hannah and GeorgeXXX

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Sultan George, swanley says...
5:06pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I always remember Matthew as a good friend. He made people laugh all the time.I will miss you.
R.I.P Matthew Hobbs

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rosie longia, dartford says...
5:14pm Thu 10 Jan 08

im so sorry ur gone matt.we will always miss you.i will never forget ur smile.ive been crying ever scine i found out.
god bless u matty

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amanda davis, dartford says...
5:21pm Thu 10 Jan 08

To Matty,
seeing you growing up was a pleasure,having the opportunity of knowing you was even greater. I was remembering you, Ben and Callum playing footy with Crayford arrows not knowing which way to go and then seeing you at school and now at Fleetdown watching you grow into a young lad. I will truely miss your smile and your cheeky grin not to mention every sunday you asking me for a hat Night Night Matty.
Love Amanda, Glenn, Ben and Jade ****

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ash, dartford says...
5:40pm Thu 10 Jan 08

rip m8 i used to no u at my old skool did he used to go to york road plz reply u will be really mised m8 rip

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J Cullingham, Dartford, Kent says...
6:41pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Rest In Peace Matthew

The boys will miss playing pool and in the Cricket Nets with you. Our thoughts go to Len, Val and Duncan at this sad time. Lots of Love
Jacqui, Dave, James and Harry Cullingham

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Sean Pearson, Hextable says...
6:52pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I knew Matt from sight. I played with him and others in the play ground and its devestating not to see him any more. He was great at 40-40 it and he would always catch me. Wilmington School will miss you. p.s you were great. May you R.I.P. Our thoughts are with your family.

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A Mum, Welling says...
7:16pm Thu 10 Jan 08

God Bless Matty!! I did not know you but I am a mum and cant imagine what your parents and family are going through, Another young life lost on our streets in the local area within the last week and a half!! All different reasons but young lives all the same.

God bless Rip little one!!

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A mum, Chislehurst says...
7:31pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I have just read the tributes on this page, and sat here and cried. I have children, and I cannot begin to imagine the pain and hurt the poor family and friends are going through. Matt was obviously very well liked. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.

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Chris, Dartford says...
7:47pm Thu 10 Jan 08

There is a new star that shines in the night sky. What is our loss is Heaven's gain. May your memory shine forever.

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Graham, East Hill says...
8:09pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Just drove past the all flowers coming home from work. My heart goes out to all the family and friends. Rest in peace Matthew.

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Jacob Long, Bromley says...
8:51pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I didnt ever know Matthew though i have heard of what a smashing boy he was.Thoughts and prayers to all of his family and may matt rest in peace.(fellow pupil of WGSB).

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Hali Long, Bromley says...
8:58pm Thu 10 Jan 08

My son Jacob is in the year above Matthew at Wilmington Grammar. Although none of us knew him personally, as a Mum, this has deeply affected me. I cannot begin to imagine what Matthew's family must be going through at this tragic time. I will keep you all in my prayers and may Matthew rest in peace forever more. I remember once reading on a card, 'We never really lose the ones whom we love, because they stay within our hearts forever!'

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Oli Horwood, WGSB says...
9:17pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Sean Pearson wrote:
I knew Matt from sight. I played with him and others in the play ground and its devestating not to see him any more. He was great at 40-40 it and he would always catch me. Wilmington School will miss you. p.s you were great. May you R.I.P. Our thoughts are with your family.

Yes sean's right, WGSB will miss you, You were too clever, thoughts are with your family you were a good friend, i may have seen you a couple of times at school but we still spoke. R.I.P Matt.

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Lynne, Brent Lane says...
9:30pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Dear Matt, we will miss u so much. Our thougts and prayers are with you Len, Val and Duncan.
We will miss seeing your smiling face over the garden wall, you were a pleasure to know and watch grow up.
All our love Lynne, Robin, Shannon and Luke.

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DEB, abbey wood says...
9:40pm Thu 10 Jan 08

did not know matthew my prayers are with his family sometimes it is so hard to understand life.god bless

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Sarah, Sutton at Hone says...
9:55pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I am a Mum and my thoughts are with Matthew's family.How tragic to have lost your son.Be strong,love & comfort each other in this time of deep sadness.Sleep tight Matthew

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Lynn, Dartford says...
9:57pm Thu 10 Jan 08

My prayers are with the family at this very sad time. Matthew it seems was an inspiration to other and will be miss very much.
God Bless you all.

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angie...cairngall, welling says...
10:07pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Oh, Val....words cannot express what we all feel for you and your family....judging by the comments which I have read on this web-site about your lovely Matthew, he was a credit to you, which must make you so proud....I cannot begin to understand how you must all be feeling....love to you all....****

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kate, dartford says...
10:10pm Thu 10 Jan 08

my thoughts go out to matthews family, what a waste of a life, maybe arriva will now put in place a lowwer speed limit for there buses, also read anna's comment on her niece was killed in lowfield street (naomi) my sister knew her

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Jas, Dartford says...
10:19pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Words can not express the sadness we all feel. Our thoughts and feelings are with the family and may our prayers be with you. God bless xxx

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Rivercray fc, orpington says...
10:34pm Thu 10 Jan 08

R.I.P Young Matthew
Our warmest thoughts are with family, friends and team mates. What a tragic loss.
From all at Rivercray football club
xxx

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charley, kent says...
10:37pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Lauren x wrote:
Rip Angel. So tragic. Keep an eye on your family from up there, they are going to need you more then ever right about now. May you rest in peace x

R.i.p little man! so tragic that something like this can happen. i didnt know you personally but my thoughts are with your family. Always look down on them. and may you sleep tight. your missed by many people and your friends and family will never forget you. You seem like such a charming little boy its such a shame that this could happen. Like they say 'god always takes the best'. your memorys will never fade and you will be the brightest star in the sky. i will always watch out for you up there. i hope you sleep peacefully and dont let the bed bugs bite babe.
r.i.p mathew hobbs
we will never forget you.
let him shine sweet dreans lil fella xxx

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Val Len and Duncan Hobbs, Brent Lane, Dartford says...
11:06pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Thank you all so very much for your lovely thoughts and prayers for us. Matthew was our bright star who had far to go - he was an absolute legend and was loved by those who knew him - he is totally and uttterly
irreplaceable, we as a family appreciate everybodies comments - please keep them coming in - val Len and Duncan

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KATHY, sidcup says...
11:07pm Thu 10 Jan 08

WE DO NOT KNOW YOU, BUT THAT DOES NOT MATTER. AS PARENTS WE CANNOT BEGIN TO IMAGINE YOUR PAIN, YOUR SON WAS OBVIOUSLY A VERY CONFIDENT, HANDSOME, SOCIABLE, BRIGHT ACHIEVER. AN OBVIOUS CREDIT TO YOU AS PARENTS, SUCH A TRAGIC LOSS. THINKING OF YOU

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Jonny, Hextable says...
11:19pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I am a friend of his brother and can honestly say I never once saw Matthew without a smile on his face. We will all miss him so much, and Duncan if you read this, or any of Matthews family, my thoughts are with you.

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Laura Draper, Gravesend says...
11:19pm Thu 10 Jan 08

I was a teaching assistant at Matts junior school, York Road. He was a wonderful boy and completely unforgettable. He was always first at breakfast club and every time i eat weetabix i will think of him! God bless you sweetheart.

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Richard Blackman, Dartford says...
11:50pm Thu 10 Jan 08

Don't let another life be wasted searching for why, as you will never find a satisfactory reason. Instead remember he lived, and celebrate knowing him.

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Jeremy Kite, Dartford says...
12:10am Fri 11 Jan 08

I learned of Matthew's accident early on Wednesday and I have thought much about him and his family since. He clearly was an energetic,talented and sociable young man and, has been written here, was a credit to his parents and his family. His family will miss him most of all, but Dartford depends on decent young people like Matthew and everyone in the community will miss him and has been robbed of the very fine man he would undoubtedly have become. J

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Joy, Isle of Wight says...
12:14am Fri 11 Jan 08

Heard this tragic news from my sister in Dartford. My thoughts are with the family and all concerned. God Bless All

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Kaz, Dartford says...
7:48am Fri 11 Jan 08

My thoughts and prayers go to Matthew's family and friends at this tragic time. So very sad, god bless xx

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nicky, dartford says...
8:56am Fri 11 Jan 08

no words can describe how mathews family are feeling. my daughter lucy went to junior school with duncan , so i know val to say hi. thinking of your all at this sad time.i'm sure your bright star will shine brightly in heaven xx Bradley family xx bold

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Terry, Dartford says...
8:58am Fri 11 Jan 08

RIP little man, As a fellow goal keeper! you will be in a safe pair of hands now, To his mum, Dad and family, I do not know you, but reading all these comments he was certainly a boy to be proud of. God bless x

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Angie Hinksman, Dartford says...
9:56am Fri 11 Jan 08

Reading the above has bought tears. Matthew was very obviously much loved and was a fantastic mate to have. Our thoughts and love to all the family at this difficult time. Look out for that extra star in the sky...
Good night sweetheart and may you RIP

on behalf of
Fleetdown Utd
Under 10's
Black & Orange

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-N-, GSGW alumni says...
10:34am Fri 11 Jan 08

To the family,

I did not know the little boy who was so untimely taken from you, but know a boy who was in his class at WGSB.

My thoughts are with you at this terrible time, and I want to share with you this poem which I hope will bring you comfort:

I lend you for a little time,
A child of mine he said,
To care for all the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead,
It may be 6 or 7 years,
Or 22 or 3,
But will you til I call him back,
Take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his loving memories,
As solace for your grief.

God Bless -x-x-x-

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Lisa, bexleyheath says...
10:44am Fri 11 Jan 08

Rip little man, shine brightly over your loving family and send them the strength to begin to smile again soon. My love and thoughts to you all at this tragic time.

god bless ****

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Liam, Swanley says...
11:36am Fri 11 Jan 08

I myself find it and am currently finding it incredibly difficult to deal with mortality, so as of yet I can only imagine how this feels to him at the moment.

I knew Matt personally as one of Duncan's friends. He was the only year 7 I knew and although it's little comfort he is definitely irreplaceable.

I sincerely hope that you are OK Duncan, and I can only offer my condolences, tenfold.

Many who knew him referred to him affectionately as "Mini-Duncan" and noted that, like his brother, they couldn't possibly imagine him without a smile on this face.

Also from Jon as a little extra note:

"Stay strong mate, little dunc's smiling at you from heaven"

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niko, Dartford says...
11:51am Fri 11 Jan 08

I didnt know Matthew or his family, but he sounded like a beautiful son, brother & friend. May God rest his little soul in the Heavens.

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sarah, Dartford says...
11:59am Fri 11 Jan 08

I have been reading all the comments, and can hardly see the screen for the tears that are pouring down my face, I never knew Matthew, but my son goes to York Rd, where Matthew used to go, and is always asking me when he can walk to school without me. I keep saying "not yet" and how glad i am that I have stuck by my word. Obviously, my son is younger by a few years than Matthew, and I can only imagine the despair and shock the whole family are going through at this tragic time. My heart goes out to you all, and hope that even though anything anyone says will not make you feel any better, everyone is thinking of you and wishing you heartfelt thoughts at this terrible time.

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George Lee, Dartford says...
12:18pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Matt, I Cannot believe your gone. It was great playing football with you. Training and matches will never be the same again.
I will always remember your smile and will miss you tons.

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Kerie Lee, says...
12:34pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Matthew,
God only takes the best sweetheart. Why ? we do not know.
We are all so sorry.
We will miss you mate and will never forget you.
Sleep tight,
Love Kerie, Shane, George, Harry and Erin xx

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The Fellowship at The Slade EC, says...
1:06pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Sending our deepest sympathy, love and prayers in the tragic loss of Matthew. We pray that God will uphold youall in the days to come

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a mum, dartford says...
1:54pm Fri 11 Jan 08

there are no words of comfort expressed by a stranger that can ever help with you pain, but please know that so many people, including myself are thinking of you and your family at this time. we express our love and hope that you find the strength to carry you through.

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mel, says...
1:59pm Fri 11 Jan 08

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to the family.

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VCD ATHLETIC FC, Crayford says...
2:13pm Fri 11 Jan 08

NICK BROWN wrote:
My heart goes out to his family, such a tragic waste...R.I.P

Our thoughts go out to Matt's family at this very said time. From one family to another and one football club to another.

Matt rest in peace.
From All at VCD Athletic

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TOM BARNARD, swanscombe/kent/uk says...
3:13pm Fri 11 Jan 08

hi matthew do you remember me, we used to share birthday days because our birthdays was three days apart.sorry to hear about your death, but i hope your in a better place now,i remember times when we went to the beach with your brother and your mum and my mum and my sister. i feel really bad that i wasn't in contact with you for three years,my last time i saw you was at darford park when we jumped on the bouncy castle and we had a go on the weights that was my last time i spent time with you. from Tom Barnard

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Debbie Baker - Berwick, Dartford says...
4:09pm Fri 11 Jan 08

I am a twinkling star
shining high in the sky
with my brother and sister stars
all around me.
And we dance and we sing
with our undying beauty.
And when our sparkling lights burn out
a door closes us and captures us
in a pool of darkness
of which we aren't familiar.
Love From Debbie Baker - Berwick

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Alfie Baker - Berwick, Dartford says...
4:12pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Thank you for being my friend at york road Thank you for all the laughs we had at bowles (I can still hear you laughing) R.I.P God bless you thinking of your big brother duncan and your mum and dad.Love Alf B B

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Debbie Greening, Swanley says...
4:13pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Matthew,
I saw you most days walking to and from school with Duncan and you always had a big smile on your face. My son Tom is a good friend of Duncan's and Duncan is so right, all his friends thought you were great. Our family is totally devastated by this tragic accident but as Tom said to his brother who is also in year 7 at WGSB you are in a better place. Lots of love to your Mum, Dad, Duncan and all your friends and family.

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sam hutchins, dartford says...
4:23pm Fri 11 Jan 08

dear matty
you was a great friend who i knew since reseption.you will be dearly missed.i will not forget the week at bowls when we played basketball with each other. R.I.P MATTHEW love sam x

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sarah hutchins, dartford says...
4:27pm Fri 11 Jan 08

our thoughts and prayes go out to matthew and his family. R.I.P matthew love from sarah x

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Julie, Erith, says...
4:39pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Val
I am so terribly sorry to hear about your tragic loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a sad time. I only met Matthew a couple of times at the work BBQs but I will always remember him as a happy,cheeky,energet
ic and very polite boy.
Matthew obviously touched so many lives and was a credit to you as a family.
God bless
Love Julie xx

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bridget, plumstead says...
5:05pm Fri 11 Jan 08

To all of Matthews' family, I don't know you but my heart goes out to you all. Matthew was obviously a very special little boy and I hope that your memories will help to comfort you in the days to come. Draw strength from the good times and your little guardian angel will help you through. RIP Matthew God Bless ****

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A mum, says...
5:06pm Fri 11 Jan 08

All our thoughts and our prayers go to Matthew's parents and brother at such a sad time. Please accept our sincere sympathy-God Bless you and rest in peace Matthew.

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Glen and Tyler Davis, Bexleyheath says...
6:06pm Fri 11 Jan 08

You were a great team player, a great goalie and always made me laugh. We will miss the way you tried so hard to keep them balls out of our goal. It was a pleasure to train you each week and you never once complained or moaned. You will be very sadly missed but never forgotten. God bless -x-x-x

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Lewis Smith, Dartford says...
6:11pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Thankyou for being not only a good, but helpful friend. All the time I've known you I have never seen you change , on behalf of myself and everybody who knew you, I want to say we are thinking about you and deeply missing you. Play on and always be that player you were last sunday. R.I.P

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Andy Smith, Fleetdown Trainer says...
6:44pm Fri 11 Jan 08

If ever there was anyone I've trained over the years, with your endearing nature and effort, I must have forgotten them. Because Matt, you were a joy to work with and a shining example to others.
God Bless x

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Diane horwood, Dartford says...
7:54pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Words can not express your lost and devastation,our hearts go out to you as a family at this impossible time,,,,,
I would like to add and ask if anyone else is in agreement,that the "fasttrack"buses travel FAR TOO FAST.I want to do something for mathew and his family,so I am going to try to get a petition together to get them to slow down to 10mph at juntions.they drive like they priority over the world.We all need to do something to make them slow down.This was a tragedy waiting to happen.lets do this for mathew,please help and respond to the news shopper .

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laura taylor, london says...
8:45pm Fri 11 Jan 08

I didn't know matthew but he was in my nephew sam;s class in primary school and then on to secondry, i must say im sorry to hear of such a terrible tragedy, R.I.P matthew and my thoughts and prayers are with the family xxx

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Danniiee (olo best fwiend), dartford says...
9:13pm Fri 11 Jan 08

MATTHEW CANT BELIVE YOUVE GONE. U WAS MI BEST FWIEND IN YORK ROAD :D IM CRYIN ALL THE TYM FOR YOU BACK BUT IM NEVER GOING TO GIVE UP. I MISS UR SMILE AND UR SKILLS AT FOOTBALL =] JUST HOPE YOUR OK AND WE ALL MISS U SO MUCH XX

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Ash year 7 WGSB, Dartford says...
9:52pm Fri 11 Jan 08

I only met Matt in September when we started Wilmington together, He would always say hello and stop for a chat, its hard to believe that we'll never speak again, life seems so unfair sometimes. My thoughts go out to his family at this time. Matt keep smiling up there, give me a wave back sometimes.
Sleep well, Please God look after him.

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cheryl, swanley says...
10:49pm Fri 11 Jan 08

Our hearts go out to all Matthews family and friends, although Matthew is not known to us myself as a mother would just like to let you know my whole family are thinking of you all in your hour of need. RIP Matthew

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