https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/ The latest user comments on Matthew T. Abbate en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c192888 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c192888 Uncle Mat.... Even though I only meet you like twice I am still glad that you and my Auntie were a thing because you gave me my cousin Carson and I will never forget you pulling up to my house on your bike and I know Car-Car misses you as do I. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:57:52 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c186178 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c186178 My grandson Matthew Elias Sanchez was named after you. I hope he realizes how special it is to be named after a great American. I hope to meet you in the hereafter. I still pray for your family and friends. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 03:33:46 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c185815 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c185815 Matt my brother. I will really miss you and the many talks we've shared. You were a kind bearded individual that I will always have you to remember by. Rest in peace my brother. Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:53:20 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c184551 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c184551 We remember our fallen, and thank you for our freedom. God Bless your family. Sun, 29 May 2016 09:49:51 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c183709 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c183709 Your mom and I still miss you, and she still cries. Carson is so much like you it hurts. Your bike is waiting for him. He's as wild as you were. I pity his poor mom. Have a beer with Gramps. And save one for me. Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:34:47 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c181403 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c181403 Served with you for 5 years brother. Can't go anywhere in the Corps, even years later, without guys asking if I knew you. Remember kid, Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die. Sun, 13 Sep 2015 05:57:45 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180436 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180436 Matt grow up in my home he was my neighbor for a lot of years and my sons best friend he was like a son to me it was a joy to have in my home day after day thanks Matt for all the sacrifice for us we will never forget. Mon, 25 May 2015 10:10:26 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180374 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180374 My condolences to you and your family.I'm a graduate from Buchanan class of 2002.Thur the years we have lost a lot to many to count all so young ! Rip Matt and all Bears life's taken so soon ! Thu, 21 May 2015 08:44:20 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180371 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180371 We went on a few patrols together brother, and I have never seen a better warfighter then you. You fought with no fear and pure skill, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be with my family today. Miss you brother!!! Thu, 21 May 2015 02:45:59 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180370 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/matthew-t-abbate/#c180370 Matt, You were my best friend. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. We had the best times together. I miss and love you very much. Crystal Thu, 21 May 2015 01:15:07 -0700