Matthew Allen Walkup
June 25, 1984 - May 3, 2012

"I miss you more than words can say. I see you everywhere and think of you constantly. I know you're in a better place now but it hurts so much to not hve you here. Rest in peace Matty. I love you little brother. -Shannon"

"Matty, I still have the picture you made me take of the watermelon that you grew in the backyard in Kettering. You were so proud of it even though it was only the size of a kiwi. =) I will keep it forever and I will keep you in my heart forever. I love you and miss you. Your big sis, "

"Matt was my best friend growing up before I left for the Army and It hurts that we ever grew apart... I'm gonna miss him and all the good times we had together... My condolences go out to Don, Carla Corey and the rest of the family. "

"Don, Carla, and Family, I know there are no words that will erase the heartache you feel, but I want you to know how very sad we feel for your loss. Lannah and I just seen Matthew not long ago. I commented on how he still had the 'little boy smile' that could melt your heart. You raised a very kind and loving young man, and I know you'll always be proud of him. I thank God that he gave him to you, and his life gave you wonderful memories. "

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"Hello, I was Matt's baseball coach along w/Ray Womack in 2000-2002 at EKRC. What a great kid, what a great baseball player! Cannot believe this has happened. He will be met in heaven by my mom, Juanita, who was the all time scorekeeper for our games, and just loved Matt. He and other players came to her funeral in 2006. Please know that you raised a great, well mannered, respectful, focused kid. That is what I always saw in him. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to your family. Darell, Molly, Bryan & Kevin Butts."

"I have been thinking about u everywhere i go. I just wanna say im sorry and i love u and im so sorry i never got to tell u that. I just hope u know that i feel u with me everywhere i go. I cant get u off my mind. I will never forget u and ur smile. Its never goodbye its just c ya later. *your Yohanne* (Yvonne )"

"Bro, in the wake of this event, you have made all of us that much stronger to have to push forward without you, you will always be remembered for the good and bad times but never forgotten, you were such a great man inside and now we all have to live a bit harder for the both of us now, just know that god got his wings and you are watching down on us making sure we stay in line a continue to be happy, we all miss you and we will all see you again sometime down this path of life and death, miss you man"

"Matt, Bro i miss you so much already. I want you to know I'm here for support for your family and friends. God had a plan for you and in the short stay you had in this greater picture you did a lot with it. Matt you did so much for me, and you were a true friend throughout everything. I'm proud to say you are more than a friend to me. You will be missed. And through this all we know you are up there dancing with angels all over the gold streets of heaven. You are finally free bro, free from everything you went through. I'm sad to see you go; but in my heart I'm so happy you no longer have to fight the battle of addiction. I wish I could have seen you one last time, but I know one day I will see you again. I Love You Bro! Take it easy up there and relax. "

"My heart sank when I heard the news of Matthew passing. What a bright souled individual the world has lost. We always had a blast when we were together, laughing and smiling non stop. God took a wonderful guy and he will always be missed, never forgotten and thought of often. My heart and prayers go out to his Family and son Chase. RIP Matthew your in a much better place now. Watch over us buddy. "

"Ill always remeber you trying to make me laugh at Josh's house , I didnt tell you then but you helped me thru a hard time in my life just by making me smile , Im so sorry that we lost touch and the world has lost a true good soul "

"Matt, i dont know where to begin brother, i cant really belive that your going. All the ups n downs we been thrue, u were my partener, brother and best freind. i aint ready to say goodbye, we been round the world n back a million times, huh. I know your happy now though. Watch over ur little neice or nephew about to come. Help me be the dad i can be,I'll never forget you, you saved my life 8 years ago, i just wish i could have returned the favor. I do know you dont have to worry about that any more glad was able to put in my past with alot of help from you. Thank you my brother for never giving up and me. You were and always will be a soider, keep ur head up brother let my papa know im okay and keep an guardian angel eyes on us. Love u brother from bottom of my heart and ill see u again one day"

"I have so many memories of Matt from school. I'm still in shock. He was taken too soon from all of us. I hope he's in a better place & watching down on all of us now. Rest in peace."

"I will never forget Matt as long as I live. He was ready to play baseball or football up at state farm whenever anyone felt like it. He was always there for ya if ya needed him and was truly a good hearted man. No matter what life threw at him he would always fight back and try to overcome it. He has left us down here on earth with a large whole that may never be filled. He was a great soul and will be greatly missed by all that new him. Rest in peace my friend, we shall meet again."

"Uncle Matt, I love you so much. It's not fair that you were taken so soon. I never thought that the last time I said goodbye to you, that it meant forever. You're forever loved, forever missed and forever in our hearts."

"I am so sorry to hear about this loss. Matt was a good guy from what i remember from highschool. I still have the pictures from his senior prom. Him and kendra and carl and i went as a group. Good times."

"Matt thank you for giving me the most beautiful and precious gift of all, our son Chase Allen. You will never be forgotten. We love you so much. Please watch over us especially our son. You are loved by so many, and taken to soon. R.I.P."

"Walkup, your more than just a friend! We grew up together like brother and sisters. We had so many good years full of good memories that will keep your spirit alive. You were taken from us too soon but your in gods hands and he needs you to help look over your precious chase and your neices and nephews. I love you my brother from another mother!!! "

"Thoughts and prayers to your family. Matt helped me out alot."

"TO WHOLE WALKUP family the Cole family send thier condolence and we will remember your family Don in this time of geat loss for all of you."

"You will be missed by all that knew you, you are a great person and friend. We had many fun times together, I hope heaven is an awesome place! Please watch over all of us and never let us forget you!"

"Matt was such a good guy. He will be so greatly missed and my condolences go out to his family."

"Matthew you were taken way too soon. It's hard to accept the fact that I will never be able to see you again. R.I.P. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. "