Recently Nicole Hartley reposted a video she put together in memory of Matt. The tribute is set to the Kenny Chesney song, "Who You'd Be Today". You'll find the link by navigating to Matt's Links from Matt's Story. Or you can click here.

While you watch the video, please keep in mind the awesome difference Matt made in our world. Through the efforts of family and friends who loved him and demanded answers, the US Army was held accountable for "no man left behind". The establishment of a computer lab in Iraq allowed deployed soldiers to communicate with their families and each other. It was instrumental in keeping focus on the task of finding Matt. Hundreds of young scholars have received monies to help further their education and in the providing, hundreds of fallen heroes have been given a public face. Thousands of deployed troops have had their morale boosted with the receipt of packages full of bits of home from strangers. And thousands of plain, ordinary folks have been given the oppertunity to give back a little something by donating and volunteering. Is it not amazing how the life of one can affect so very many in such a good and positive way?

Friends and family will never cease missing Matt. They will always wonder who he would be today and tomorrow and the next day. But there is no doubt who he was…a fine, courageous young man who loved, laughed and gave his best. Remember those who serve and protect you.