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Dear Conover family, this time of year my heart and prayers are always with Matt and your family. As an elementary teacher, there are always certain students who leave their impression on your heart. Such was Matt on mine. His legacy you have created will help even strangers to remember him. God bless you, Matthew! And God bless your wonderful family.
Kathy Duffy <kbd310@gmail.com>
McMurray, PA United States - Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:57 AM CDT

Keeping on touch with your journey. It is a blessing and privilege to be a witness to your love for God and your family.
Cathie <cathiemc3@comcast.net>
Venetia, PA - Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:18 AM CDT

Dear Conovers,
Although I went to Jefferson Middle school, I still got to know Matt through baseball and other activities... Now as a sophomore in college, I have been going through some difficult times as I struggle with overwhelming course loads and financial distress. But thinking of Matt's never-ending optimism and joy for life has helped me put things into perspective. I can only hope I will live my life with half as much enthusiasm as he did.
a friend
- Wednesday, April 8, 2009 4:39 AM CDT

I am a mom that lost my josh to the CA monster. I pray for strength. because most days I have none. I miss him so much. I know the pain will never go away.
Linda Herndon <lherndon19541@aol.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:03 AM CST

First and foremost, I wish you the best and pray for you and the thousands of other cancer kids. I am writing to ask you to help me stop it from continuing. You see, on January 5th, 2008, I lost AJ, my 14 year old son to childhood cancer. During his battle, our communication went beyond words, and I know that, in true AJ fashion, he wants me to do something. So that no other kids have to go thru what he did. So no other parents have to go thru what we are.

My idea started after I saw Diane Sawyer doing a show on a guy named Randy Pausch. He’s living life with cancer. A Professor at Carnegie Mellon, he wrote the “Last Lecture”, and it’s been #1 on Amazon for the past month or so. I thought to myself, I've NEVER seen a show on Childhood Cancer. And, after 8 months on a pediatric cancer floor, I knew that these kid’s stories were just as good and NEED to be told. Please visit.....

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/CureChildhoodCancer

It’s a petition and has several ideas which I hope will result in raising public awareness and ultimately funding specifically for childhood cancer research. If you would take time to sign and distribute this to your family, friends and other CP and CB supporters, I know that AJ will be looking down and smiling his smile on you.

Thanks and peace to you,

AJs Dad
CP AJsspace

AJs Dad <ajsdad4227@gmail.com>
Wake Forest, NC 27587 - Monday, May 12, 2008 8:16 PM CDT

happy belated birthday! always thinking of you and your family. peace to you all.
Pamela
- Thursday, March 6, 2008 9:06 AM CST

I wanted to sign your book and offer my condolences to your family. CureSearch is working hard every day to make childhood cancer a thing of the past. Please know that we all know why we are here, and who we serve.

If anyone is interested in our blog, which covers the childhood cancer community and is updated a couple of times a week, it is at

http://curesearchnccf.blogspot.com

And again, all the best to you Noelle, and your family.
Curt McCormick, CureSearch <curt.mccormick@curesearch.org>
Bethesda, MD USA - Monday, March 3, 2008 4:20 PM CST

My son had burkitts,was that what your son died of? Just wondering as it was very aggressive as well. Also rare. Thank you,so sorry for your loss. My son Alex was a about Matt's age.
christi piniewski <kirst212@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, February 17, 2008 12:59 AM CST

Thinking of Matt and you guys today. As always, you are in my prayers.
Love,
Fran Condeluci <condelucif@duq.edu>
Pittsburgh, PA United States - Thursday, July 5, 2007 10:54 PM CDT

Noelle and family--You've been on my heart this week. It doesn't seem like five years--the hurt is still so fresh. I will keep you in my prayers.
Barb
Barbara Sturni Long <besturni@verizon.net>
Mercer, PA US - Tuesday, July 3, 2007 6:29 AM CDT

I keep in touch with you via the website. I think of you and pray often for God's blessing on your family. It is so good to see them grow up before our eyes.
Cathie McCormick <cathiemc3@comcast.net>
Venetia, PA USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 11:53 AM CDT

Noelle:

It was heartwarming to see Matt's pictures last night at the Prom Fashion Show. Such a wonderful tribute to include him. Those kids will always hold him in a special place in their memories and lives.
Kristin St. Laurent <popcornqueen@adelphia.net>
PITTSBURGH, PA - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:25 AM CDT

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viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Friday, March 16, 2007 6:43 PM CDT

Dear Mr. Hallmark,

I am writing to you from heaven, and though it must appear,
A rather strange idea, I see everything from here,
I just popped in to visit, your stores to find a card,
A card of love for my parents, as this day for them is hard,
There must be some mistake I thought, every card you can imagine,
except I could not find a card, from a child that lives in heaven,
they are still a parent too, no matter where I reside,
I had to leave, they understand, but oh the tears they cried,
I thought that if I wrote to you, that you would come to know,
that though I live in heaven now, I still love my parents so,
they talk with me, and dreams with me, we still share laughter too,
memories are our way of speaking now, would you see what you can do?
my parents carry me in their heart, their tears they hide from sight,
they plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells,
they writes to other grieving parents, trying to ease there pain as well,
so you see Mr. Hallmark, though I no longer live on earth,
I must find a way, to remind her of her wondrous worth,
they need to be honored, and be remembered too,
just as the children of the earth will do,
thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you will do your best,
find a way to tell them, how much they mean to me,
until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in eternity.

I know Christmas must be so hard for you although I can't comprehend how difficult it must be.

All my love,

Viks

viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Friday, December 22, 2006 11:03 AM CST

Hi Noelle & family,
So glad that you got away with family to make more memories. You were in my thoughts over the holiday. Hope to see you at the rink again soon!

Cindy Podlaszewski <podski@comcast.net>
McMurray, PA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:55 PM CST

Thanks for the update. The picture of the kids remembering Matt was so sweet!
Love, Sharon Graham <grahamsh@novachem.com>
Mt. Lebanon, - Monday, October 30, 2006 11:36 AM CST

Dear Conovers,
I just wanted to let you know that I still think of all of you and you continue to be in my prayers. I can't imagine how hard this year must be for you. Pete is living with his dad in New Jersey, and I'm missing him a great deal. Sarah is becoming a beautiful young woman. It's hard to believe how quickly time goes by.

God's Peace to all of you. Have a wonderful trip!

Jane Moore (Horzepa)
Jane Moore <pjmoore@adelphia.net>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 9:51 PM CST

We miss you Matt. Hope you know you're still always with us. We've all been talking about you a lot. Love you man.
Tim <TBurd210@adelphia.net>
- Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:30 PM CDT

Mrs. Conover,
As senior year begins, I can't help but think of Matt. Just the other day I picked up my little sister from Mellon and stood in front of Matt's memorial. It was a beautiful day and I had to post something on this site. I just want you to know that everyone ALWAYS thinks of Matt. We all miss him and he will never be forgotten. Matt is and forever will be a huge part of the class of 2007.
Love always,
Lauren
Lauren Coben <LeboChick414@aol.com>
Pittsburgh, PA - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:17 PM CDT

Just thinking of your family.
A Friend
- Saturday, September 16, 2006 10:15 AM CDT

Hi Conovers - just wanted to let you know we continue to lift you all up in prayer.

Barb and Matt Obley <rmmobley@zoominternet.net>
Cranberry Township, PA USA - Wednesday, September 6, 2006 7:48 AM CDT

Conovers, just wanted to let you know that we've all been thinking of Matt a lot recently. He'll will still be with all of us as we start our last year together in high school, and it's a good feeling to realize that. Always praying for you.
Tim DeVito <TBurd210@adelphia.net>
Mt. Lebanon, PA - Monday, September 4, 2006 6:45 PM CDT

I was posting this picture on Cassie's site, and thought I would swing by your page to say "hello", I'm sorry I didnt sign or make contact in July.

Lots of love

Viks

viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Saturday, August 26, 2006 8:52 AM CDT

Hello, I hope you're all having a wonderful summer and I just wanted you to know that I've been thinking about all of you and just wanted you to know that you're always in my thoughts and prayers.
A Friend
- Saturday, August 12, 2006 5:12 PM CDT

Noelle - I think of you and Matt often in July. You see, my son (same age as Matt) did get to celebrate his 17th birthday in June, and God willing, will enter his senior year of HS in a few weeks. But over the last few years, even as I still sneak into his bedroom at night to quietly look at him, I think of Matt, and you, and of how grateful I am for this simple pleasure that I can still share with my boy.

You have touched my "mother's heart" more than you can ever know, and I am a better mother, better woman, for it.
Nita Cullison <nitacul@comcast.net>
Scott Twp, - Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:45 AM CDT

Thinking of you and your family.
Barbara Sturni <barbarae@pipeline.com>
Pittsburgh, PA US - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 8:38 AM CDT

Wishing you peace on Matt's birthday. God bless.
Chris A.
Pittsburgh, PA - Friday, July 14, 2006 10:05 PM CDT

Noelle - You & your family are in my thoughts today. I know that today is Matt's Birthday. It is also the anniversary of my father's death. Saying prayers for all of us on this day.
Cindy Podlaszewski <podski@comcast.net>
McMurray, PA - Friday, July 14, 2006 3:10 PM CDT

Mrs. Conover and family,

I haven't signed in a while, and I realize that the early part of the month is not the easiest of times, but I wanted to say that you're all in mine and everyone's prayers, especially today, when Matt turned 17 in all of our hearts.
Shaun Rodgers <sgrodgers10@yahoo.com>
- Friday, July 14, 2006 12:52 AM CDT

Dear Noelle - Thinking of you and Matt today. I can't imagine how hard today must be for you as you reflect back on the birth of Matt. My heart truly aches for you and the pain you are experiencing. I will pray for comfort to surround you today! Blessings to you and the entire Conover family.
Sharon Graham <grahamsh@novachem.com>
Mt. Lebanon, - Friday, July 14, 2006 10:21 AM CDT

We are all thinking of you today..all our love
The Lisowski Family
- Wednesday, July 5, 2006 10:32 PM CDT

I have been thinking about you a lot this week and today. I hope you know how much your all thought of and wished much happiness at your most extreme time of saddness.
A Friend
- Wednesday, July 5, 2006 10:28 PM CDT

Thinking of you all today. May God bless and keep you and may he grant you a moment of peace today
The Wheeler Family
- Wednesday, July 5, 2006 10:28 AM CDT

We are thinking of Matt and all of you, especially today, and you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
The Condeluci Family <condeluci@comcast.net>
Pittsburgh, Pa 15205 - Wednesday, July 5, 2006 8:02 AM CDT

Just wanted to say hello and let you know that I'm always thinking about all of you and wish you much happiness always.
A Friend
- Thursday, June 15, 2006 8:12 AM CDT

Mrs. Conover-
I was thinking about you today on Mother's Day. What a wonderful Mother you are to each of your children both here on Earth and above us in Heaven! Have a wonderful day, you are always in my thoughts.
Love, Lizzie
Lizzie Lisowski
- Sunday, May 14, 2006 7:20 PM CDT

Thinking about you and your family and I hope your all doing well.
A Friend
- Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:45 PM CDT

Just thinking about you and your family and I hope your all doing well.
A friend
- Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:42 PM CDT

You are so often in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Wilcher <swilcher@mtlsd.net>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 9:58 PM CST

Thank you so much for coming and speaking to the Robert morris University nursing class. It really made a HUGE impression on the class. It is nice to know that even thought you and your family have been through so much, you are willing to spread your story. You are a true role model! Thanks again for sharing Matt's story.
Meagan Lynn Aurandt <mlast6@rmu.edu>
Moon Township, PA USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 8:06 PM CST

It was such an honor to have speak to our nursing class at Robert Morris. We future nurses need to hear what make nurses extra special in the view of a family. I took the time to review most of all of the journals that you wrote, and my heart really goes out to you and your family. I think the work that you are doing with Children's Hospital and Matt's Media Fundraiser is an awesome tribute to the oncology unit. Your story will always be with me.
Darcie Gawelski <darcieg33@comcast.net>
Beaver Falls, PA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:51 PM CST

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