One of my good Christian friends was just killed in a cycle accident. I'm still in shock. He just got married 7 months ago. Joe was only 43 and had so much life in him. He shined the love of Jesus everywhere he went and was NEVER sad, depressed or upset. He got saved several years ago out of drug use and partying. And now he's added to the 6th motorcycle death in our town this year.
We haven't been to a funeral in years, and yet just in 2007 we've had four funerals. Lisa's coworker - then our Christian neighbor was killed in a cycle accident leaving 2 babies and a young wife behind - then Lisa's Dad - and now Joe.
It really makes me ponder death and the fact that each of us will one day cease to breath for one reason or another, and we'll be face to face with our Creator. I sometimes feel unworthy of hearing the words "well done..." cuz I feel like my life doesn't even compare to Joe's.
I'm so devastated by my buddy not being here anymore. I'm gonna miss him a lot.

Sorry to hear the news man, just know that God is with you ALWAYS

Sorry to hear of the loss. Some things we'll never understand this side of heaven.

Sorry for the loss of your friend (man you guys are getting hit hard this year).
So very glad to hear he was a Christ follower. My prayers go out to his poor bride, she must be beside herself.

The loss of your friend is hard.
God will comfort his wife.
I can imagine you have thoughts like this now you have had your third funeral.
God will comfort you too Jim now you lost your good friend.

Sorry to hear the news, apolo. Deaths like that are always tragic. I'll pray for the family and friends, but especially the wife, who as staybrite said, must be beside herself.

Fundy

My condolecences...

I am Joe Mateski's oldest brother, I am interested in talking with anyone who knew him.
My e-mail is Orion2855@aol.com please contact me as soon as possible.

Thank you, Bob Mateski :>)

I emailed your post to apologetixfreak.

Know you are welcome Orion2855.

It will help you to talk with people who know your brother.

What a blessing to have Joe's brother contact me. Thank you so much Michael for forwarding his post to me. I am so happy to finally "meet" some of his family and get to know more about them. I loved Joe as I love my own brothers and to hear from his family means a lot to me.
When I'm at work I still wait to hear Joe come in with his deliveries and shout something funny to me... then I realize he's not hear anymore, and I won't see him till I'm not hear anymore. I'm sad, but glad for him.