Editor’s note: The TDCAF continues to receive gifts in memory of our great friend, the late State’s Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Paul. We are honored to accept gifts in his name from the people listed below:
The Honorable Larry Gist    
The Honorable W.C. “Bud” Kirkendall     
Crawford Long    
Sylvia Mandel    
John Stride

We would also like to share a letter from Crawford Long, an assistant prosecutor in McLennan County, who superbly sums up why we all miss Matthew:

Matthew Paul was an exceptionally talented person and public servant. I have sought his advice and counsel on many occasions and always found him to be generous with his time and willing to help us with our legal issues. In addition to his professional advice, I appreciated his personal kindness as well. A few days after I argued a capital murder case before the Court of Criminal Appeals, my district attorney showed me a letter that Matthew had written to him complimenting my argument to the court. I have a copy of that letter which I keep and treasure. Those of us who knew him and worked with him feel the loss at the same time we recognize the skill, dedication, and kindness with which he enhanced our profession.