In Memory of Johnny Mattos
Johnny T Mattos
December 4, 1956 - April 2,2004
Johnny had 2 loves in his life. first was his 2 daughters and second was his bike.
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I have come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little... but not to long.
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared.
Miss me... but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
and each must go alone.
It's all part of the master's plan,
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know,
and bury your sorrows in
doing good deed's...
Miss me.... Let me go.
Kevin, Johnny, and Rick at Bike week
We
once rode side by side.
Handlebars nearly touching.
Clad in leather, faces weathered.
Roaring like thunder.
Hour after hour never speaking a word.
I called you my friend.
You called me your brother.
Now – as I ride.
I leave a space left open to my side.
Tears run from behind my glasses.
Remembering our last ride.
I’ll add you name to my patches.
Wear it with pride.
Knowing someday – we will again be
Riding side by side.
Sent by sister Linda
Here are thoughts of Friends and relatives
April 20, 2004
"We Will Ride Again"
Tonight as we look at the heavens above,
We thank God for the gift of you and your love.
You came and you went, your life was so brief.
We were left alone in so much disbelief.
But tonight as we look at the heavens above,
We see magic among angels and we feel your love,
You did not die, you are just peaceful and free,
Loving, and giving and waiting to see.
So goodnight sweet angel, we all love you so.
The hardest part was just letting you go.
There'll come a time when we will once more,
Share all the magic, laughter, and love evermore.
Carrie (Pensacola, FL )
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April 20, 2004
Took a while to come up with what I wanted to say because even though I can't say that I knew you as well as everyone else did - your being gone is a great impact- you will be missed so much. Every time we were around you I can think of only the great times we had riding and going to bike week and you making fun of me on my bike. Thank you for being such a good memory. Alexis says she will miss you too. "See you on the other side". Lots of love to the family.
Carrie & Alexis Mattos (Pensacola, FL )
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April 11, 2004
johnny - we will miss you more than words can express. your soul rides free.
jennifer roberts (tampa, FL )
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April 11, 2004
To my crazy big brother, I will miss your smile and your laugh that was so contagous to all who knew you. May your soul be at rest and peace in your heart. I will think of you often and pray you were here. Each time I see a Harley my eyes will fill with tears, for the life you displayed while riding. We will meet again, I promise! I love you. Linda (your little sister)
linda mattos (lutz, FL )
lindamattos@aol.com
April 7, 2004
The world has lost a great person whose smile will now illuminate the heavens. We will miss you.
Our condolences to your family.
David Miller and all the guys from SJH maintenance department.
David Miller (Tampa, FL )
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April 7, 2004
you will be missed
angelia bryan (bell, FL )
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April 7, 2004
YOu WILL BE missed
Littel Earl mattos (oldtown, FL )
www.EArl619u@aol.com
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April 7, 2004
You will be greatly missed we love
doug &mary jones (trenton, FL )
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April 7, 2004
Who's gonna help me with the crossword puzzles now??
I'll miss you!!
Laura Mattos (Land O' Lakes, FL )
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April 7, 2004
to my cuise all ways rember you
joseph mattos (BELL, FL )
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April 7, 2004
We will miss you always
jack mattos (bell, FL )
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April 7, 2004
JOHNNY NOW you can race with the wind and chase the sun.you will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. you will ride with the crew every time one of us are on the street.pick out a good bar brother .
RICK mattos (land o lakes, FL )
ram@mrhog.com
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April 7, 2004
We ask solace, strenth and sympathy to John's wife, children, relatives and friends. Our Brother has been called from his earthly labor, we look forward to a joyful reunion with him in that peaceful abode beyond Life's troubled dream.
Carpenters Local 140 (Tampa, FL )
CLU140@aol.com
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April 7, 2004
My fellow brother, you will truly be missed. Your warm smile and upbeat attitude will always be a part of me. My heart goes out to your family.
Victor Padilla (Tampa, FL )
mnv4247@aol.com
April 7, 2004
Johnny a great person who I will always remember with a smile. My condolences to the daughters and the rest of the family.
Noretta Shivers (Tampa, FL )
noretta.shivers@baycare.org
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April 6, 2004
Brother, you will forever be in the wind and in the hearts of "The Crew" My heart goes out to your daughters and the rest of your family.
David Griffin (Land O' lakes, FL )
earthdrummer@mindspring.com
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April 6, 2004
It was always a pleaure to work with John--his constant smile and light hearted attitude will truly be missed. My condolences go out all of Johns friends and family.
Mike Pytel (Dunedin, FL )
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April 6, 2004
John was one of the nicest people I have ever had the opportunity to work with. His attitude and personality will never be forgotten.
Gene McIntosh (Tampa, FL )
mcintosh@moffitt.usf.edu
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April 6, 2004
Will always remember his smile
Diana Diggs (Tampa, FL )
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April 6, 2004
My heart goes out to your family on this sudden and tragic loss. He was a great man and will be missed by many.
Cissy Rushing (Valrico, FL )
crushing@tgh.org
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April 6, 2004
Johnny will always be in my heart and never forgotten. I will always remember his smile.
Frances Stokes (Tampa, FL )
frances.stokes@baycare.org
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April 6, 2004
My deepest condolences to Johnny's family and friends.
Joanna Woodall (IN )
jlbrlw1@aol.com