Unforgettable
Matthew Jacob Powers
Born again Christian, son, brother, uncle, cousin. Song writer, vocalist, guitarist, self proclaimed pastor( at 14 he left church very moved and proclaimed, “ I’m supposed to be a pastor!”. Thankfully, i, his mom, replied, then you’re a pastor now, it’s who you are.
December 11, 1982 – March 29, 2001
Lived 18 years
Garfield Cemetery · Campton Hills, IL
Matt: “For the short time I have let me be a blessing.” “ you can do this!”
Life story
Christian, though young, caring and pastoral over those in his world.
Body builder, homeschooled,
Musician ( contemporary Christian, some old hymns.
Great sense of humor and comedic timing.
He brought joy everywhere he went
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The Band
Lifetime
The world Matthew knew
Family milestones in gold, history for context
1982
Born December 11
1985
Matthew was 3 when "We Are the World" was released
1987
Matt's Baptism
1989
Matthew was 7 when the Berlin Wall fell
1990
Sample of childhood with previous family members
1997
Matthew was 15 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
1998
Matthew was 16 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2000
Matthew was 18 when "Survivor" launched the reality TV boom
2001
Passed away March 29, age 18
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