I first met Matt many many years ago as football rivals, 8 or so years old and playing for opposite Cub Scout football teams I think I...

Matt was the Sunshine in the place... The Smiler.. The one who was always there giving a helping hand no matter how big or small the...

I have to say that I didn't know 'Calcutt' (as we called him then) that well but we were friends throughout school. We didn't meet up out...

I had the honour of meeting Matt in 2001.We started work at the Job Centre within a month of each other. We formed an instant friendship....

I just remember his laugh at school. Lovely guy.

So many years have passed, but a truly great friend at school. Many times spent larking around in class.

Matt and I started the department within days of each other. We completed all our Employment Service Training together. Often laughing...

Matt was in my form at school so I saw him most days. I remember him, always laughing and we genuinely had a good laugh between lessons...

It came with such sad news to me that my old pal was no longer with us. I have not seen him for years but was so glad to back in touch...

What can I say, My first Love!!! Matt was my very first boyfriend (when he wasn't swapping me for Natasha that is), I was about 7 years...

I have a strong memory of Matthew from our nursery days. There was a home corner with a dressing up box and Matthew loved that box! His...

When I was about 17 or 18 years old, Dad and Mom went away on holiday. I had the house to myself and, in-between this and that happening,...

Matthew was good at birthday presents. For my sixtieth birthday he paid for us both to canoeing on the River Wye. It was something I'd...