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Heya, my GABro friends...

Tonight, we got the devastating news that our drummer, who has become a good friend over the past 2 years that I've known him, passed away tonight. He was very young (early 30s) and leaves behind an even younger wife who has seen her life turn completely upside down.

We only got the news Sunday morning at Church that he was in critical condition, and they've been working since that point trying to get him stabilized enough to deal with the tumor that had only been discovered a couple weeks before. We were very hopeful, as there was notes of improvement coming from the family over the past 2 days, but then we got the call and were told that he's gone.

I am shocked, saddened to the core, devastated, and pissed that someone who was incredibly positive, healthy, and young could have this happen so suddenly.

If you've got it in you, please say a prayer for Matt, his wife, and their families.
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Oh man. Praying for you and his family. No words.
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Damn. That's way way too young. Unreal. Prayers to you and his family.
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That’s terrible man. Your friend’s family are in my prayers.
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Awful news man. Mojo sent to you and his family.
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That’s awful, man. Everyone’s in my prayers. :(
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That's awful man, so young... mojo sent your way and theirs.
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wow man. Very sorry for your loss. That's way too young. I will the family in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything GGF can do to help, let me know.
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Wow.... that's really messed up man, when things like this happen so quickly it's stupid hard to process WTF is going on........ mojo sent.
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Sorry for your loss, best wishes.
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That is awful :cry: Prayers going out to the family and you
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I am so sorry. Prayers going up.
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oh big time , man that is some sad news .
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So very sorry to hear this. :(
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Man, fuck cancer. So sorry for your loss, Steve.
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Sorry for your loss, Grimes. Prayers and mojo sent to you and your bandmates and his family.
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Mojo homie
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Mojo sent
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so sorry to hear it G. Mojo sent to you and his loved ones.
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Condolences, prayers and mojo to you G, and to Matt's family.
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Damn that is just awful... So incredibly devastating to lose a young friend like that. Condolences G...
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Real sorry G. Condolences on your loss and I hope you find some comfort during this time.
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Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the kind words and support.

Matt's wife has been sharing pictures on FB, and the outpouring of support has been pretty amazing to see. Even got to chat with her for a minute last night. Her strength and wisdom is phenomenal.

Matt didn't want a funeral, so we're going to have a "celebration of life" party for him next Saturday.

And our band is supposed to have rehearsal tomorrow night and perform on Sunday. That's going to be tough.
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G-SPACE wrote:Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the kind words and support.

Matt's wife has been sharing pictures on FB, and the outpouring of support has been pretty amazing to see. Even got to chat with her for a minute last night. Her strength and wisdom is phenomenal.

Matt didn't want a funeral, so we're going to have a "celebration of life" party for him next Saturday.

And our band is supposed to have rehearsal tomorrow night and perform on Sunday. That's going to be tough.



I think that's what I'd want too... I hate funerals....
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I get that, but it's kind of hard for a lot of us who didn't get to say goodbye or even see him while this was going down.

Funerals (imo) are about closure - it's as much for the living (if not more) than the deceased. Viewings are the hardest to take, but when my wife's little brother passed away at age 15, it was much easier for me to process that he was really gone when I saw his lifeless body. Same for my other drummer friend that passed away at 46. As it is, it's so hard to be able to accept that someone that young is actually gone - without actually seeing him, I'm feeling like it's going to be harder to deal with.

...totally self-centered thinking, but I'd bet it's a pretty universal feeling.

...and, IB4 bad Spinal Tap joke. I wouldn't want to be a drummer in my band, either :D At least I can report that the drummer from my college band is still alive and kickin' :thu:
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