This man wrote an incredibly poignant Facebook post just before he died on New Year's Day

On New Year’s Eve, Iraq War veteran Matthew DeRemer posted the following message to his Facebook page.

It reads in full:

"Last day of 2015!!!! For me I’ll be meditating through all I do, on this entire year. I’ve lost, I’ve gained, family is closer and tougher than ever before, loved ones lost, and new friends found.

"There has been many times where I’ve been found on my knees in prayer for hours (relentless) and other times leading a group of people in prayer, my faith (that I love to share) is an everyday awakening (to me) that people, lives, and circumstances can change for the better OVER TIME. I look back at 2015’s huge challenges that I’ve overcome, shared with others, and have once again found myself... To say thank you and BRING ON 2016, much works to be done!

"And I really don’t know where I’ll end up tonight but I do know where I windup is where I’m meant to be."

Matthew DeRemer/Facebook

The 31-year-old former Marine also commented on the post, outlining his goals for the New Year:

"My goal this year, while battling all obstacles, is to redefine my life by living as selfless as possible. Life "it isn’t about me or my wants, its about all the people who need love in their lives that been lost over time." Lol this morning has been the most uplifting morning in a long time!"

Sadly, DeRemer was killed the next day when a car collided with his motorcycle in Largo, Florida. The driver has since been arrested on DUI and manslaughter charges.

DeRemer’s poignant Facebook message has since been shared over 19,000 times on Facebook.

"He touched a lot of people’s lives," his friend, Wayne Gutierrez told WTSP.

"Sometimes those are the ones that get chosen first."

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