We want to thank the entire city of Fairfield for the amazing outpouring of love and support. The mayor, City Council, city manager, the Police and Fire departments and the entire staff have done everything the way our son, Matt Garcia, would have wanted.

We also want to thank all of the cities and other states for their prayers, cards and support. Thank you to our government for acknowledging Matt as the wonderful man that he was. We want our community to know that we, as a family and all of Matt's friends, are committed to following all the way through with everything Matt was doing, planning to do and hoping to do.

Thanks to Mission Solano Executive Director Ron Marlette and staff for all they have done. Also, to the funeral home staff for their love and support. We want to thank Parkway Community Church and Liberty Christian Church for the beautiful services you held. We want to thank all of the volunteers throughout our community and other communities for their service and love and support.

We also want to thank Kaiser Permanente that has shown, once again, it is a world-class organization. I am so proud to work for Kaiser.

Thank you to everyone who has committed to "Keep Matt's Dream Alive" by making it a reality.

Our youth are our future, and Matt understood that. We must continue to open up all avenues for our youth to succeed and live healthy lifestyles.

This has been the most devastating and the most tragic event in our lives. We can't wrap our heads around any of this. We just have to know and believe that God has a plan. We have to do what Matt would want us to do. He loved Fairfield, and so do we.

Let's leave the criminal part to the experts. We must stand together in unity for our community. Once again, thank you and we love you all.

Teresa and Raymond Courtemanche and the Garcia family
Fairfield