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posted 07/24/02
Matt I was going through some of my pictures today. You would be so proud and happy to see your little girl and how she is growing. I just wanted you to know that she is in good hands when she is with us and we will keep her filled with the love that you gave her so freely each and everyday.
Everytime we look at her, we always see you in her eyes. Well take care of yourself. Peek in from time to time. We Love You .and need your guiding hand.
Cindy and Rex Angle
posted 07/17/02
You will always be in our hearts Matt. We ALL love and miss you.
Erin Brooks Ancich
posted 07/12/02
I've always considered myself a strong person, but I must admit, this loss we've all suffered has really put me in my place. Matt was not only my cousin, but also one of my best friends. Growing up, I remember so many things we did together and went through together, even getting in trouble together. Days of wiffleball at Grandpa and Grandma Grossarth's house with all the cousins, to jumping off the docks in our jeans.
I didn't get a chance to thank Matt for the gift he got for me, which meant the world to me and helped me get through some things in my life, so Matt, thank you for all you've done for me in my life and I love you.
I'd give anything to be 3 again, racing on our tennis shoe bikes. I'll miss you.
Aaron Grossarth
posted 07/13/02
Matt, we all love you very much and feel blessed for the years that we had you in our lives. Thank you for a lifetime of memories and love, you will always be in my heart and in my mind from when we where kids to fathers. I am thankful you left a pice of you here with us in Jordyn Rose you will be sorely missed. To the family I love you all and am sorry for your loss. I love you all very much and to our angel Matt we love and miss you brother.
Tony Rogers
posted 07/12/02
"If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time I would see you walk out the door, I'd give you a hug and a kiss and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time I would see you, I would spare an extra minute or two, to stop and say "I love you."
If I knew it would be the last time that I would see you, I would be there to share your day, but I'm sure that you will have so many more, so I can just let this one slip away.
For surely there is always tomorrow, to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything alright.
There will always be another day to say "I love you." And certainly there's another chance to say "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you, and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, and today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved ones tight.
So,hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear. Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear.
Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay." And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today."
I love and miss you so much Matt, and I am so lucky to have the memories that I have of you.
Love Always,
Sarah Grossarth
posted 07/12/02
To Mark, Karla and all of Matt's family
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Dubail
posted 07/10/02
McCutcheon family,
I love you.
My heart is full of sadness for
your loss. Matt was a beautiful
person, one of the best young fathers I've had the pleasure of
knowing and I will always be proud
to be one of his friends. May everyone who is thinking of you give
you peace and strength. All my love. Jenny Moore
posted 07/10/02
Our hearts ache for all who love, and knew Matt, we know he is an angel above us!!!! Bless his family and his friends!!!! We love you Matt!!! Today, yesterday, and always!!!
Bill and Annette
posted 07/10/02
To Matt and My Fanily,
"Oh the love I would have shown, if I had only known, Oh the love I would have shown." These are words which I had swore I would never have to speak again.
I am Matt's cousin Paula. Two years ago we sat in the car on the ride home from attending our grandmothers funeral, which was very unexpected and sudden in itself, we talked about our family and how it was that we could all go months sometimes even years without actually speaking or seeing each other but could always come together when we needed one another in times of sadness or even joy.
I believe we all made a pact that day to always keep in touch and never allow so much time to pass between meetings, the statements were not made in vain and I believe were truely sincere in their delivery but unfortuneately as we all have our lives to lead such promises get pushed aside to only later become "what if's, and if I had only's." This has unfortunately become the case once again.
Matt and I as well as all of our other cousins grew up very close, there were really no boundaries to whose house was who's, never any questions if there would be someone to care for your children if you needed a hand, we were family and that is just what we did. My aunt karla and Uncle Mark were a huge part in the raising of my sister Ronica and I, and Matt, Markie, and Tiff were more like siblings to us.
Please allow me to take a moment to thank you Mark and Karla, you are both blessed people and you have a gift for making those around you feel welcome and loved, even if you are not blood. Thank you both very much. I love you!
Matt was and always will be a special addition to my family. He was sensitive and caring and gave all he had to everything. He loved with a huge heart and an open door. He had a huge smile that lit up a room, he was kind and honest. He was my family.
I love you Matt, I could never forget you, Please say hello to grandma and help her watch over us all (you know that's a big job) your baby girl will be well taken care of you have left her in wonderful loving hands. All of my love to my entire family, Karla, Mark, Markie, Tiff god bless you and give you strength.
"Oh the love I would have shown if I had only known, Oh the love I would have shown, if I had only known."
Paula Scribner
posted 07/10/02
Mark, Karla, Dairess, Kenny, and all in Friday Harbor. My heart breaks for your loss. I am with you. Love Always Anne McClelland
posted 07/10/02
My heart goes out to Mark, Markie, Tiff, Sarah and baby Jordyn for the great loss of a dear family member. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. In this time of great pain, let the happy memories of Matt replace the sadness in your hearts, and may you all find the courage to face tomarrow in the love that surrounds you today. Megan Rose Cole
posted 07/09/02
Matt was one of the first people I met here on the island when I moved here one year ago. Matt was right from the start a great friend, who seemed like he had known me forever. I have been very lucky to call Matt, Sarah and Jordyn my good friends. You are greatly missed Matt, and will be remembered always.
My heart goes out to Mark, Karla, Marke, Tiffany, Jordyn, Sarah, and the rest of the family. I will be here whenever any of you need a friend. I will miss you!!
Carletta Carr
posted 07/09/02
We must all honor Matt by loving the friends and family in our lives.Give everyone you know and love a hug and kiss today in Matts memory. Karla, I am thinking of you and are with you in spirit. Hi Tiff.Please know I love you all.
love
Kerry Quinn
posted 07/09/02
Our heartfelt thoughts to Karla, Mark, the McCutcheon family and friends.
Angie, Orion, Maleka and Brady Morrison
posted 07/09/02
Matt was one of the greatest men you could ever hope to have as a friend. He would do anything for you that was humanly possible. He has survived far greater accidents we had thought so why did this one get him? July 7th will be remembered forever and always.
Matt's love for life will be carried on allways by his Boy's!!
God bless Matt McCutcheon!!!!!!!!!!!
Andrew Dean Johnson
posted 07/09/02
I'm so sorry to hear of Matt's death. I have known him since kindergarten. While we were never really close freinds, it's so sad have something so terraile happen to someone we grew up with. I will always have fond memories of him and the rest of my friends and former classmates from the island.
Kristen Augusztiny-Granroth
posted 07/09/02
I'm touched reading about the many people who loved Matt so much! I feel so fortunate that I had the opportunity to meet Matt for the first time, as I married his uncle, Doug Grossarth on June 22nd. Matt was so friendly and polite! My heart aches for Jordyn as it was obvious to me how much she and her daddy loved each other. I feel blessed to be a part of the Grossarth family and feel so sad for the loss of Matt. Doug and I will be here for Jordyn always!
Love,
Jeanette Grossarth
My love, thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Matt.
Friday afternoon I had a wonderful visit with Matt. That evening,as I was reflecting on the day, I came across a card that I have carried for many years and I thought of Matt and his beautiful heart.
"Life is short and we have not too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the way with us. Oh, be swift to love! Make haste to be kind!" (Henri F. Amiel).
Thank you, Matt, for all the years of taking the time to be kind to me. I have been very blessed to have you in my life. Heaven must be a really exciting and happy place since you arrived!!!!
I will miss you!!!
Love,
Mary Mager
posted 07/09/02
My heart truly aches for the whole McCutcheon family for they are the kind of people that family matters the most. I grew up with them and his mom, Karla, babysat me when I was little. My brother is married to his cousin. Everyone that lives or who has ever lived in Friday Harbor knows someone in the huge circle of the McCutcheons and their relatives and this tragedy has affected us all.
At least we can take some comfort in the angelic eyes of his beautiful daughter, Jordyn whom I met for the first time while I was visiting Friday Harbor to see my family this past weekend. When I saw her surrounded by so many people who adore her, I knew that Matt would be with us forever. God Bless Mark, Karla, Mark and Tiffany and the whole entire family -I love you all. Marli Hulse
posted 07/09/02
Matt was my cousin. I will never forget his great sense of humor and how he always made me feel better whenever he was around. I just wish I could have seen him more often and I wish I could have told him I loved him. So I am going to do it now. Matt I love you and I miss you.
Love,
John Grossarth
posted 07/09/02
Our hearts go out to the family. The last time we saw Matt was the Thursday before. He came to pick up Jordyn. She was so happy to see her daddy. Her first words to him were: "Daddy new shoes." He was so happy. We feel that he was like a son to us. Matt was there with his family when we needed to move in to our home now, last June. He asked nothing in return for all his hard work. At that time we knew we would always be there whenever he needed us.. We will continue to be there for them. Because we are "A Family."
Cindy and Rex Angle
posted 07/09/02
Once again, we have lost at valuable person in this community. My sympathies to all who knew Matt and to his family. My prayers are for peace to all who mourn his loss. I pray for Chris too as he heals from the physical wounds he is suffering. I worked with Matt's mother for ten years and watched him grow into a young man. It brings tears to my eyes, knowing the pain the family is going through. My love to all.
Chris Settles
posted 07/09/02
Dear Matt,
Our friendship over the last few years has been mostly in passing. It has been amazing seeing you become a father and husband--the look in your eye when you first introduced me to Jordyn. Once upon a time, you were much like a little brother to Erin, Lauren and I. Most of all you were a true friend and wore your heart on your sleeve. You cared for your family and friends unconditionally and with an open heart.
Though lately our lives have not been actively connected, Roger and I have thought of you often. Not a few hours before you left this world we sat on the west side and spoke of you, remembering our joyride in the bounder, our trip to Seaside and countless hours playing darts at your house. On Sunday we saw Jordyn for the first time in several months. Looking at her face is like looking into yours. She is amazing and beautiful and has your smile. It is a comfort to know that your spirit will live on through her. I like to think you are her angel now.
All of my love goes to your family and I so dreadfully sorry for their pain and loss. I only hope you know that you made an enormous impact on so many individual lives, and on the island as a whole. We love you Matt.
Marlis Krieger Sandwith
posted 07/09/02
I am so sorry to hear that something like this happened to such a good person. I didn't have that much time to get to know him, but I was there for his wedding and I got to know him a little there. He was a wonderful person. I wish I would have got to know him alot more. I send my sympathy to his family and friends. My prayers go out to his wife and child.
With love
Bobbie Mckay's niece, Jennifer Blackwelder
posted 07/08/02
I was so sorry and sad to read about Matt's death. I was his teacher when he was in 7th grade. I will never forget his beautiful smile.
Jessica Stern
posted 07/08/02
I have known Matt for so many years, I just can't believe he is gone. My prayers go out to his family, especially his wife and his children. I will never forget the smile Matt always had. He had such a wonderful heart. He will truly be missed.
Kristi McPoland
posted 07/08/02
I am deeply saddened about our loss of a truly wonderful person. Matt was a true friend. I have never known a person with such a big of heart as Matt. He was a wonderful friend and an even better father to his "baby J." My heart goes out to the McCutcheon family. I know he will be sorely missed. Matt was my best friend and now my angel. We love you Matt.
Your friend,
Meghan Robinson
posted 07/08/02
We are so sorry to hear of this, once again the island mourns. Matt was a wonderful man, friend, father and husband. We are deeply saddened. There is nothing that can take this pain away, except time, and knowing that Matt is in a better place. We love you Matt.
from starwars@rockisland.com
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