Fallen Member/ Moderator: Lilmatty, passed 10-14

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:59 am

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Hi Guys
This is Paul, Matt's son. I am sad to report that Matt has passed away today. He went to the hospital last Thursday for a minor TIA and was released. On Saturday, he was complaining of a headache to his wife, Laura and they decided to go to the hospital. He walked in under his own power. After that, he went downhill. Out and unresponsive. He was flown down to Stanford and Laura and I drove down. An MRI showed a massive bleed in the right region of the brain. He was kept alive artificially for the night and day today, but the neurosurgions felt with all certainty that he was brain dead and had no chance for recovery. He passed away about 4:30 today.
I will keep you guys posted on memorial services and were to send well wishes to Laura.
Thanks and take care of yourselves. Life is fragile.
Paul

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:04 am

I am in shock! Matt was supposed to meet up with us on Saturday to go wheeling at Last Chance canyon here in Cali. He cancelled on Thursday after reporting that he had a mild stroke but claimed he felt fine and would see us in the near future on another run.

Matt was a good guy who had a love for Jeeping and the people in this sport/hobby. He went out of his way to help people and he was always upbeat and fun. I miss him and it is tough to even type this..... :cry:

I'll be back for more memories of matty......

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:09 am

WOW

!!!! Another fallen member,I met him at MOAB in April,real nice guy.My deepest condolences to the familiy,he will be missed.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:31 am

gosh, another active member.

I cannot imagine going through something like that. prayers go out.

Jeep4me99 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:31 am

Wow, thats a shock!!! God bless you and your family Paul. Remembering the good times will help you through the bad.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:38 am

I am shocked! VERY SADDENED!!! Matt was a great guy!

:cry:

I know Matt will continue checking on us as such a dedicated KJer he was. Rest In Peace up there, Matt.

Can an admin make this a sticky?

SethX9 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:41 am

May we all be reminded that life is indeed fragile. From what (too) little interaction I had with Matt through L.O.S.T. he seemed like he was making the most of the short time we're given. For me he was one of the very first celebrities here. Always helpful, always knowledgeable, always a gentleman...certainly someone to look up to. He surely will be missed here.

May his family's grief pass quickly.

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

This is so sad. I just realized, life is too short to be mad at someone you love or someone you care. So go ahead, give that hug to those you love and tell them you love them. You never know if you will see them again, or if they will see you. This is life and nobody knows when it will end.

My prayers and condolences to his family. :cry:

Gringo Loco · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:24 am

Wow, I am another that is saddened by hearing of Matty passing away. Even though we never met, he was someone I looked to for guidance and inspiration here on L.O.S.T. He was always ready to lend a hand to help someone out and had a great sense of humor.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and may he rest in piece. Like others have said, he is watching over us all.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:27 am

Wow...thoughts and prayers go out to his family...not to make light of things but I don't know if I want to keep the KJ anymore if this keeps up.

He will be greatly missed as is Lil red

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:07 am

Man, I first met lilmatty in Moab in 06, and he was great. I am very saddened by this. He will be truly missed in the Jeep community and here at L.O.S.T. My condolences to the family.

Gris · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:12 am

dog_party · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:18 am

How shocking and saddening! Our prayers go out to his family.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:28 am

My condolences to Matt's family. He will be missed.

Video Guy · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:36 am

His family and friends have my deepest sympathies. May God rest his soul.

rightseatsis · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:06 am

I was sadden to hear the news of Matt's passing. My brother and I first met him and a group from LOST in Moab while wheeling with NAXJA. Very friendly man and group.

Your family is in our thoughts.

Mary

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:34 am

I just talked to Matt on Thursday! I can't belive such a healthy and full of life person can just be gone! If at all possible, I plan to fly out for the memorial. We will miss you Matt!

KJ-BOL · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:53 am

Man....This is a total shock :cry:

I was looking forward to next year's MOAB run so I can enjoy his and Laura's company again
He was such a character on the trails and outside of them here in the forum.
My condolences to his family - he will be missed for sure.

Edvalencia · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:17 pm

We'll miss you Matt... :cry:

ARBSeth · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:27 pm

I just sent him some parts for that heap last week...
Bad times... very bad times.

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