A Loving Tribute to
Matthew J. Giarratana

Born: April 24,1987
Entered Into Rest: August 11,1999

DX: myelodysplasia - acute myeloid leukemia
Treated at Danna-Farber and Boston Children's Hospital

Matt, age of 10, playing soccer June 1997
Diagnosed 6/11/97


Matt, age of 7, Fall '94
2nd grade school picture


 Matt's Poem

I awoke one sunny morning,
To my two cats a yawning,
I put a smile on my face,
To get ready for a world full of grace.
"You see", I couldn't wait,
to learn this day's fate.
It brought me surprising achievements,
More than I ever imagined!
So as I continue my journey,
Please do not worry.
I know one day we will reunite,
So for now I leave you with the might,
To continue in happiness and love forever

Love, Matt

By Dad