John Poyner

 

Matt’s brother John spoke at the funeral Mass of his bond with his brother, “He’s always been my anchor for as long as I can remember"

 

 

Father Bill Byrne

 

Fr. Byrne delivered a touching and inspiring homily at Matt’s funeral Mass, “God definitely smiled on the world through Matt Poyner"

 

Ryan Poyner

 

Matt’s brother Ryan spoke at McLean Bible Church about the traits that made Matt genuinely unique, “Matt knew that sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero” 

Sterling Green

 

Matt’s great uncle Sterling spoke at the funeral Mass, “My friends, we have been given precious gold in the life of Matt Poyner"

 

Alex Ladd

 

Alex Ladd spoke about his best friend,  "The bottom line is Matt made me smile every time I was with him. Matt was the best friend I could have asked for."

Lilly Cecil

 

Lilly Cecil spoke, "He had such a love for life. It really is an amazing thing when one individual can bring so many different people together."

Sarah Van Houten 

 

Sarah spoke "I am so lucky to experience his love and friendship". 

Dani Isaacson

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Dani spoke "Matt is the most loving, compassionate and hilarious person to ever walk the planet". 

Olivia Augustini

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Olivia spoke "Hi, I am Olivia and I am blessed to say that Matt was one of my closest friends".