James "Matthew" Gies, 36, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at home.
A native of St. Petersburg, FL he graduated from Dunedin High School and particpated on the Wrestling Team for four years. He was an Altar Server at St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church, Palm Harbor. Matt served in the US Army and earned the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for his participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Matt enjoyed reading and video games. He was a certified youth diver and an adult black belt in Isshinryu Karate.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be presented by the American Legion Post #273 at 12:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines 33744. A Celebration of Life will follow at his Father and Step-Mother’s home, 1575 Quail Drive, Dunedin, Florida 34698.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
Please sign the guestbook below.
Dear Sy and Jim,
Sending heartfelt hugs for your loss. I’m sorry I never had a chance to meet Matthew. Rest assured, he will always be with you in spirit.
Dear Jim, Sayegh and Riley:
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I know how proud you must be of him and what he did during his way-too-short life. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may you find peace knowing that his job here was done with honor and dignity.
All my love,
Lizanne
Dear Jim, Sayegh and Riley:
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I know how proud you must be of him and what he did during his way-too-short life. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may you find peace knowing that his job here was done with honor and dignity.
All my love,
Lizanne
God Bless
Dear Family,
Be assured his soul rests in God’s arms. We love you.
To Linda, Thank You for allowing Me to be a part of This.To Matt,R I P. I Love You Bro. dp.
My baby love..i love you for eternity..i miss you beyond words but God has taken you to peace..and i will see you again..my forever love…xoxoxo
Linda, Michelle, and Jim & Matt and family, I’m praying for peace and acceptance be in your hearts.Be comforted that he is no longer in pain and, now lives joyously. my sympathies,love,JP
So so very sorry for your loss, will be praying for all of you and hope Gods love will give u the strength to get though this difficult time
To the entire Gies family,
May you all find comfort in our lord Jesus Christ & with one another at this time of sorrow.
Matthew was a kind soul, with a beautiful smile. At peace now with his beloved family welcoming him home. Surrounding by love on Earth, surrounded by love in heaven. God bless all of you
To the entire Gies family,
May you all find comfort in our lord Jesus Christ & with one another at this time of sorrow.
Matthew was a kind soul, with a beautiful smile. At peace now with his beloved family welcoming him home. Surrounding by love on Earth, surrounded by love in heaven. God bless all of you
matt your going to be truly missed you were a dear friend to me may you be at peace and may god give this family the strength and guidance to get through such a tragic time and sudden lost.Matt the memories and times we shared will never be forgotten
We are very sad to hear of the sudden loss of Matt. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
RIP Matt. We loved you like we were family even though you were not. Charla May will help welcome you to heaven.
Dear Jim, Linda,Sayegh, Michelle,Reilly and family, our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Love Raymond, Linda, Tim and Brittney.
Dear Linda and Family,
We want to express our sincere sorrow over the death of your son. Was so glad we met again in Walgreen,s Linda. We will be out of town until Oct.2. Please email us your contact information, I would like to meet for coffee one day if you care to. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. God Bless You, Cathy & Paul
To the entire Gies family – Matt was a great karate black belt with a tenacious spirit. I am deeply saddened by his passing but I will always remember the good times we shared at Pro Karate Center – Sensei Gary Repetti
We are so sorry to hear this news. We taught Matt Karate when he was younger.. He was a great student and great kid! Hard worker, polite, a great person to have in our classes.. Our prayers are with his family and friends..
Sensei John and Sensei Cindy….??
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On Sep 21, 2014, at 9:05 AM,
Dear Jim and Sayegh, Sending heartfelt love and hugs your way for your loss. I’m sorry I never had a chance to meet Matthew. Please rest assured, he will always be with you in spirit.He was promoted to Heaven where you will one day meet up with him. God Bless. I will be sending donation as requested to D.A.V. What an incredible organization.
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Linda
I learned so much more about Matt in his obituary. I know, he was troubled, but always was friendly, and I’m glad to have met him. I hoped, I helped him in whatever little way I did.
Rick
Jim, Sayegh , Reilly and others I have only gone to one funeral in my life. I’m still trying to figure out how I can get out of going to my own. I won’t be at this one due to the fact I am in Colombia working. I pray the Peace of the Lord’s Holy Spirit “cover you all” during this time of grief and when your eyes are opened the day following Matts burial they see only the joyful times you spent with Matt and the “Blessings God still has for YOU in your lives”!
So sad for your loss, even though I have never met this outstanding young man, I can see the love that was around him. May you, Sayegh and the rest of the family find peace knowing he
has gone home.Take care..
We are so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Matt, you will be greatly missed.
God rest your soul!
RIP Sweet Angel!!
We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. Thinking of you!!! Sending hugs…Love you!
Jim & Family, We are so sorry for you loss. Please know that Matt and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Jim, Sayegh and Riley
Carol and I are so sad to hear of Matt’s passing. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Thomas Campbell a Scottish poet once wrote “ To live in Hearts we leave behind is not to Die”. The memories of all the good times will keep our loved ones with us forever.
God bless you all.
Ed and Carol
To all of you today…we are with you in our hearts. May God help you find peace and comfort.
I am so sorry for your loss. Matt looks like a beautiful young man. There are no words to express,such a loss,so young. May God watch over you all in your time of sadness…”you will be sorrowful,but your sorrow will turn to joy. John 16:20. May God bless!You are all in our prayers .
Remembering Matt’s joyous smile…so saddened to hear of his passing. Prayers to you and peace.
With love,
Dear Linda and Michelle, I just heard of Matts passing. I am so shocked and saddened for your loss. His picture shows the Matt and smile that I remember. Please call me if you want 641-420-8410 I’m still in Iowa.
Dear Gies family
I’m so sorry to hear of
Matt’s passing. At Jamie’s Wedding
I had. no idea of Matt’s passing
May the Lord Jesus Christ comforts you all .I Love you all
Candy Wert