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I went through some of the Best Shoes thread yesterday and I think within the first 7 pages over 2 dozen people had bought Sanuks because of Matt's promotion and word of mouth. I am willing to bet over a hundred people bought them because of him in the past two years. I myself own 3 pairs.
I decided to send an email to the people at Sanuk and let them know know how Matt was our Sanuk crusader and they have offered to send something to his memorial. I don't really have much info to give them, could someone message me who knows him better and has access to his facebook page and memorial info. I will forward you the email from the girl at Sanuks.
Still at a loss for words regarding Matt. His presence will be greatly missed by many people.
I went through some of the Best Shoes thread yesterday and I think within the first 7 pages over 2 dozen people had bought Sanuks because of Matt's promotion and word of mouth. I am willing to bet over a hundred people bought them because of him in the past two years. I myself own 3 pairs.
I decided to send an email to the people at Sanuk and let them know know how Matt was our Sanuk crusader and they have offered to send something to his memorial. I don't really have much info to give them, could someone message me who knows him better and has access to his facebook page and memorial info. I will forward you the email from the girl at Sanuks.
Still at a loss for words regarding Matt. His presence will be greatly missed by many people.
Let Druid know.
I already sent them some info on Twitter. They want us to keep them updated and they're working on a blog. Sanuk is definitely on my awesome list.
Post by Dave Maynar on Jun 15, 2010 12:59:05 GMT -5
This is such sad news. I didn't know him aside from his posts on the board, but he always seemed to be a positive influence on the board. It's terrible to see someone go so young.
Post by yfoogsittam on Jun 15, 2010 13:22:56 GMT -5
this was my first roo, and ive been lurking inforoo for a few months now. It was from matt's advice that i bought my sanuks (they were great btw). I didn't know him irl, so every dude i saw with sanuks, i wondered if that was "the sanuks guy". super sad after a great time at bonnaroo to come home and check inforoo and this is the first thing i see. RIP.
wow...this really sucks to hear. when I dropped off my rv my guy told me one person died. I couldnt imagine it would be a fellow inforooer. I will keep him in my prayers. How does someone get so hot, man thats crazy.
Post by easymorningrebel on Jun 15, 2010 14:25:26 GMT -5
I will say a prayer for Matt and I wish all his friends and family peace in this difficult time. I only met him once, but I feel very sad today. RIP Matt
wow...this really sucks to hear. when I dropped off my rv my guy told me one person died. I couldnt imagine it would be a fellow inforooer. I will keep him in my prayers. How does someone get so hot, man thats crazy.
Unfortunately, I think we all know the answer to this question and it consists of several factors. All tragic.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by rachelll0ve on Jun 15, 2010 16:21:56 GMT -5
Matt was an amazing friend. When I joined the inforoo message boards as a scared newbie he took me under his wing and helped me prep for one of the greatest experiences of my life. This year I moved to California and couldnt make it too Bonnaroo... Matt sent me a care package with a "Tour Mix CD" and tons of cookies from his bakery. We texted all weekend, and he sent me pictures from the sets I was bummed about missed. His last text (I got it at 515 PST) said that he just left super jam and was having the time of his life.
Matt was the kindest, most genuine person I have ever had the honor of meeting. I am mortified that he passed away during one of his favorite events of the year, and my thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family, and all of you.
I wish I'd gotten to know Matt more than I had but I took him for granted as just another of the amazing people from Inforoo and now I won't have the opportunity to get to know him better. I hope he enjoyed himself for the too short time he was here and I'm going to miss his cookies.
Hey first time poster here, thanks to Matt. He told me about this site. This was my first bonnaroo and I was lucky enough to have Matt as my neighbor. When my friends and I first got set up, we were all newbies and pretty much out of our element after such a long drive (New Jersey). Matt came over to us with his charismatic personality and said, "Hey whats up? I like to get to know my neighbors."
We quickly became friends with him. I say this with 100% sincerity: I didn't know you could become so close to someone in three days! He was really an awesome dude. Incredibly knowledgeable, generous, and very willing to help us out. He didn't come off as one of those know-it-all type of people, though. He would teach us about whatever we asked without pushing anything on us. Every single time i chatted with him, he would either make me laugh or inform me on something interesting that left me saying,"Damn, thats a good idea!"
When we heard about his death on Sunday morning, we were very shocked and honestly didn't believe it at first. I couldn't believe at how upset I was because I only knew him for three days but I swear it felt like so much longer. He just had that type of magnetic personality. We tried our best to enjoy the rest of bonnaroo because we knew that's what he would want us to do.
I can't express how sorry I am for his friends and family. Be strong guys. He loved bonnaroo and loved life. This world is a little less bright without him. God I'm choking up trying to type this. I'm so sorry.
I didn't know him personally but our community has clearly lost someone dearly loved by many, which is a loss to us all. My thoughts to his many friends and family.
Post by rideincircles on Jun 15, 2010 18:20:59 GMT -5
I just received this from one of Matt's good friends.
Hi,
My name is Clara and Matt was my friend for 10 yrs. I found the link to the inforoo message board through an article about Matt's passing in our local Asheville paper the Mountain Xpress.
We were leveled by the news on Sunday. I had lunch with him while he passed through town on his way to Bonnarroo--he was so excited. Every year. But I don't think any of us realized just how special and how vast a community he had built within the festival and I have to say it has been such an amazing gift to be able to read through the posts and realize how many more people had the chance to know him--words are just not doing justice to how I feel about you people right now and the donations you are gathering and wanting to contribute and honor him. I am passing the link along so that everyone can see. It means the world to us and I sincerely hope to meet you this weekend. We are now aware of his beautiful Bonnarroo community and we are touched and grateful and absolutely in awe of you wonderful souls. I hope you have been able to get ahold of Jerry and Judy and Lauren. Please let me know if you need anything in the way of ...anything. If there's a brightside in any of this it is that without this tragedy we might never have known the scope of his impact...I can't get over this Sanuks thing...
From the bottom of my heart, thank you and my deepest condolences,
River gonna take me Sing me sweet and sleepy Sing me sweet and sleepy all the way back back home It's a far gone lullaby sung many years ago Mama, Mama, many worlds I've come since I first left home
Goin home, goin home by the waterside I will rest my bones Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul
Post by missbliss543 on Jun 15, 2010 19:49:36 GMT -5
I met Matt on Thursday night, after talking for the past few months. We watched Local Natives and he was so happy and excited to be at Bonnaroo... He was all smiles and obviously a great guy. After reading all the posts on his Facebook wall and reading all the posts here, anyone could see that he made a positive impact on every person he met, and THAT is what life should be about. I'm so sad, shocked, and his family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight and for a long time to come. Peace Matt, I know you're in a good place...
Post by superawesomeandrew on Jun 15, 2010 20:31:12 GMT -5
I drove in with Matt's friends and we met up at a diner on Hillsboro Hwy early Thursday. Our convoy of four cars all rode in together, my ride leading the way. I was so pumped full of caffeine that I kept throwing down more and more water to keep hydrated and I pissed out of the side door of my car for around two and a half minutes while we inched along in traffic, all the while waving to Matt. He got a good kick out of my nice, healthy pee.
We camped together all week and I helped him put up a tent as soon as we unpacked. I had just met him a few hours earlier but he was a hell of a guy.
If I met any of you after Sunday morning, I'm sorry it was under such horrible circumstances. Matt brought a lot of people together at Bonnaroo, even after he was gone.
i also decided to get a pair of sanuks 2 years ago for bonnaroo, and i bought a new pair to wear this year a week before the festival. i'm pretty sure i also convinced 2 of my friends to get a pair for this year. someone should tell the people at sanuk and have them name a new style after him.
Post by lucyskye81 on Jun 15, 2010 21:47:25 GMT -5
Sunday AM I was walking from the Lunarc stage to see Deadmau5 when I came across the commotion of what was happening with Matt. I knew it couldn't be good and watched as they took him away on the medical cart, hoping and praying that who ever this was, he would be alright. What I had seen weighed on my mind so heavily for the rest of the weekend and I wondered the entire time what had transpired. To find out he didn't make it is devastating. I never knew Matt personally, but I can see how he's touched so many and wish I'd had the opportunity to know him. I actually did buy a pair of Sanuks this weekend without knowing anything about this, but plan on wearing them proudly in Matt's honour. RIP Matt. I'll remember you for your love of Bonnaroo and music. My thoughts are with your friends and family.
i also decided to get a pair of sanuks 2 years ago for bonnaroo, and i bought a new pair to wear this year a week before the festival. i'm pretty sure i also convinced 2 of my friends to get a pair for this year. someone should tell the people at sanuk and have them name a new style after him.
Someone here on the forums has already been in touch with Sanuks about him
Not much else to add that everyone hasn't already said. I didn't know him well, but he was one of us. He's been in my thoughts pretty constantly since I heard.
Post by toytoygoblin on Jun 15, 2010 23:45:36 GMT -5
:'(Wow... I did not know Matt Sloan, but have been reading this thread and I am really, really sad! When the weather (heat + humidity) is so extreme that it takes out a veteran like Matt, the event staff needs to be more than well prepared! Properly trained EMTs, real doctors, ice tubs ready to plunge, etc. I'm sorry to say I visited the medical tent on Thursday night with severe dehydratration and met some very nice people who were clearly NOT trained for their jobs. One man wearing an EMT shirt told my wife he actually ran a karaoke and has NEVER practiced as an EMT. The dude who gave me my IV fluids said he hadn't inserted a needle in 7 years. Yikes!! I recovered anyway, but I can say with firsthand experience that the promoters FAILED to provide proper care for me, and I'm terrified & very depressed to think of the role this type of care might have played in Matt's tragic death. I hope that he got the very best care and that I was the exception... I can tell from these posts that Matt was a really incredible person. My thoughts go out to his family and many friends!
