Matthew "Matt" was born January 5, 1984. He was a calm delightful baby. He grew into a fun loving spirited child. Always smiling and spreading laughter wherever he went. He loved camping, fishing, any outdoor activities and harassing his little sister. His adolescent years posed a bit of a struggle, ADHD and drugs entered this part of his life with avengence. Still the happy and involved kid he hid it well. He played trumpet, participated in school musicals, wrestling, football, Boy Scouts and church involvement. After a month long program in Rehab Dec.1999, he returned home. He went back to High School where he was a Sophomore. The drugs returned to his life the minute he went back. Frustrated and unsure of what else he could do to combat this and not knowing there were still many options for him, he took his life by suicide in our family garage on February 15, 2000. He had just turned 16 years old. He left behind many many friends and family.
We do this walk to honor him on this 20th year of his death. And for all of those in this struggle.
PEACE OUT!