Matthew W. Ramsey, 20

To the parents of Matthew,

Thank you for raising such a courageous son. I and my family are truly humbled by his sacrafice. May we live our lives more honestly, more fully, and more freely in honor of this dear young man.

Much love,
Kristi Lovelady

I went to school with Matthew all the way from 1st grade at LCS to junior high to highschool at QHHS. We were good friends in elementary. He was always smiling and laughing. Liked by everyone. One of the few that I actually do remember from grade school. To his parents, wife, baby and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Remember that he will always be in your hearts and by your side through everyday. Always be proud of him. Smile when you hear his name. A thousand times I'm sorry.
With Love,
Anna

We are saddened beyond words...
Your sacrifice for our country will not be forgotten...
YOU will never be forgotten - YOU will live on in the lives of ALL who loved you.

He will always be missed by everyone. My prayers go out to his wife and family..you raised an amazing, brave, courageous man.

Matthew W Ramsey's family, my sincere condolences for your huge loss.
My thoughts and prayers for you.
Peace
DH
Hillcrest
KwaZulu Natal
SOUTH AFRICA

Ramsey was one of my recruits in The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Explorer Academy, Class 79. It was my first class as a Drill Instructor, and Ramsey was one of those recruits that you will never forget, this young man was outstanding and always looked out for his fellow classmates, his humor and courage will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to his entire family, partners, and friends. May the Lord provide you with all his strength.

To Mrs. Ramsey, Father and Mother Ramsey:

I'm sorry to read about your love one. Death is not easy especially under the circumstances. It takes a lot of courage for those young men to go and fight other people that they don't even know. Why? The Bible speaks about a time when there will be no more war. You can read that for yourselves in Psalms 46:9. The Bible also, gives us another hope for the future at Revelation 21:3,4 where it talks about there will be no more sickness or dying. Please take care of yourselves and May Jehovah God be with you.

My name is Brittney, Matthews big sister Meghan and I were best friends in Elementary school. Yes he was the little brother who would mess with us at the sleep overs, but he was also kind, caring, loving, strong, sweet, funny beyond words and just could always make us laugh when we had a bad day. Always willing to help and do what was asked. I am still speechless to the news and this hits very close to home. I know he was a great kid who grew into a great man, husband, son, brother, and father. I love you matt, you and your family are always in my heart. thoughts and prayers.. ~Brittney~

just wanted to say im sorry for the loss and my prayers goes out to the whole family

Eric

Dear Ramsey Family,

My heart goes out to you all. I am truely sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all.

Nancy
Lancaster, CA

Did not know you but I thank you for your courage in serving and protecting our country. God bless your family.

To the the parents and family of matthew ramsey, I am so sorry for you,re loss, i my self live in the antelope valley, and it breaks my heart to hear that we loss one of our own, it hits close to home, prayers be with the ramsey family during this difficult time.

Matt was my best friend in junior high. He was my neighbor. We were together so much, you would swear we were brothers, I cant belive he`s not here with us, i love u man, you will always be my boy forever, God`s taking care of you now. I love you matt Erik Grisham

To Ramsey Family,

I am so sorry for your loss!! I knew Matthew and he was an awesome kid growing up. And turned into a very courageous and honorable young man!!! My love goes out to Wayne and Megan and young new wife and baby!!! I thank god everyday for the courageous young soldiers that go out and fight for our freedom! If you guys need anything let me know!

i knew your son from desert winds high school he was always smiling and a really nice guy i remeber we called him ramseys like the egyptian king we had good times i was trying to get in contact with you i am deploying to sangin afghanistan in april of 2011 i hope to hear from you soon

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Thank you Matthew for your service to our country. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.

Wayne, Our prayers are with you. Love, "cousin" Ramsey

I am so sorry for your loss.

Cristina Herman

He did what less then 1% of our country dose, he joined the Army for that alone I am greatful. Making the ultimate sacrifice for his country is something no one wants to do but he was willing to do it and again i am greatful. I myself am willing to make that same sacrifice. I wish the best for his family and children.

I went to highschool with matthew. he was a great person inside & out! it broke my heart to hear of his loss :( He will be missed & i am thankful i knew him! he was a great father & a loving person!My love & prayers go to his wife and baby! Matthew u will be missed

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Brenda and Will Cottrell

i only wish i could say i knew this brave, young man, what goes thru the mind of a person who goes to a country w people who want to just murder other people. im just floored at the amount of bravery and sheer determination of your son, Matthew to stop all the evil. i listed my email, anything u all may need or want im here. sincerely tina adams. GOD be with this family now and forever. In JESUS name AMEN.

Matthew and me were brothers, best friends, always there for each other, him and his family were there for me when my family wasn't! i will always remember this! i had to move to Florida for a short time, but i made sure that i moved back to Quartz Hill in time for his LA County Sheriff Explorer Graduation. He was the guidon bearer for his Class. an outstanding recruit and explorer, Deputies were and are proud to call him partner, and I am too. I had the awesome privilege to be Matthew's training officer in the explorer program after his graduation. he excelled over his peers with ease. What an amazing man, brother and friend. Matthew and me joined the Army together, he was the main reason why i scored so good on my ASVAB! haha he always was willing to help me study for it. both of us enlisted for the same job's in hope that we could get stationed with each other, but unfortunately that didn't happen. Just a short few hours ago, was around the same time last month on the 29th of NOV that pops called me telling me that we lost Matthew, Never for the rest of my life will i forget that moment, or the tears and pain that i have cried and felt after. It deeply hurts me to know that when i come home on leave from or i ETS from the army, that i won't get to see you bub! But i know your in Heaven, i will always uphold my promise to you, i will look after your wife and your beautiful son and soon to be baby boy due here shortly! i love you with all my heart Matthew Wayne! Rest easy bub

Please take solace in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you. A great man and a true hero.

I don't know this soldiers as I'm just visiting the website. I thank him and his family for his dedication to our county. Thank you for keeping America free and protecting our beliefs. It's because heroes like you my very young daughter will be able to live freely in this wonderful country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! RIP

I weep with you....Thank you for your sacrifice...

Ramsey and I were in the same class of the Los Angeles county sheriff's explorers academy and he was always so on his game and he would not mess around he was so energetic and loud he always motivated the class he was our guide on and prayers to his family and RIP We will all miss you... I will never forget 13 strong!!!!!

I knew Matthew when we were kids and not a day goes by that I'm not darn proud to call him a friend and one of my personal heroes. He will be forever remembered, forever missed, and forever loved.