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Post by Fishing Maniac on Jun 16, 2010 1:21:45 GMT -5
I feel really lousy that I didn't put this together faster. I met Matt at the brunch this year. He was telling me about work he had been doing in the gulf. We only spoke a few moments, but that alone told me he was a good person. My nephew, kangaroo, found word of an inforooster's passing on twitter while we drove home. Neither of us could put a screen name with the name given in the web report.
Terribly sad. I'm fortunate I at least got to meet him.
My deepest condolences to his family. More than anything else, death really sucks.
Post by cornquacker on Jun 16, 2010 1:37:16 GMT -5
Vector, the last thing I want to do is make this inappropriate. I want to make it appropriate by bringing these assholes that organized bonnaroo to justice. They wanted to make a lot of money and they did. They didn't give two fucks about any of the customers health and safety, that is more than obvious. Was it entirely his fault or did the roo organizers have a lot to do with his death? I think it's the latter and I think these fuckers should be brought to justice.
Vector, the last thing I want to do is make this inappropriate. I want to make it appropriate by bringing these smurfs that organized bonnaroo to justice. They wanted to make a lot of money and they did. They didn't give two quacks about any of the customers health and safety, that is more than obvious. Was it entirely his fault or did the roo organizers have a lot to do with his death? I think it's the latter and I think these quackers should be brought to justice.
This thread isn't for rabble rousing. It's to pay respect to a well loved board member. Let's try to keep it that way.
As soon as I got an update from Twitter about this terrible news, I texted Garageland and was heartbroken to find out it was Matt. I don't think I actually had the chance to introduce myself to him at the brunch, but I still enjoyed finally being able to place a face with his screenname after reading his posts for so long. May he rest in peace.
Matt Sloan, son of Judy and Jerry Sloan of Wilmington, NC, died unexpectedly during the early morning hours of June 13, in Manchester, TN. Matt is survived by his parents, his sister, Lauren, his half-brothers Craig, Joel and Nathan Sloan and their families, and a host of loving friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, at St. Andrew's-on-the-Sound Episcopal Church, across from Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC. Ashes will be scattered at a 4 p.m. service at Sander's Point, Trinity Center, Atlantic Beach, NC. All are welcome.
Matt was working in New Orleans with Episcopal Relief and Development, and his desire was to see landscaping at the homes that he was helping to rebuild, so that beauty would be brought back, the birds would return, and the people living in these homes would not only have their bodies sheltered, but their souls fed. To this end, we ask that you not send flowers, but if you would like to help to carry out his wish, your donation would be very much appreciated. Donations may be made to St. Andrew's on-the-Sound, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. Please designate to "Matt's Trees."
Matt was working in New Orleans with Episcopal Relief and Development, and his desire was to see landscaping at the homes that he was helping to rebuild, so that beauty would be brought back, the birds would return, and the people living in these homes would not only have their bodies sheltered, but their souls fed. To this end, we ask that you not send flowers, but if you would like to help to carry out his wish, your donation would be very much appreciated. Donations may be made to St. Andrew's on-the-Sound, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. Please designate to "Matt's Trees."
Then this is where we will send the Inforoo donations!
I actually knew him. We lived in Wilmington together. He was roommates with one of my best friends before she moved. I know his parents too; you just could not ask for a nicer group of people. I will be attending the memorial service.
Matt was working in New Orleans with Episcopal Relief and Development, and his desire was to see landscaping at the homes that he was helping to rebuild, so that beauty would be brought back, the birds would return, and the people living in these homes would not only have their bodies sheltered, but their souls fed. To this end, we ask that you not send flowers, but if you would like to help to carry out his wish, your donation would be very much appreciated. Donations may be made to St. Andrew's on-the-Sound, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. Please designate to "Matt's Trees."
Then this is where we will send the Inforoo donations!
Awesome... Good to know. I sent something this morning.
Post by kingofcheezwiz on Jun 16, 2010 13:29:24 GMT -5
I just saw this for the first time. This is terrible. I don't think I met him in person, but I definitely know cookie monster. This is heartbreaking to say the least. There is comfort that he was at a place that he loved, and will never have to miss another Bonnaroo.
edit: I did meet him at brunch this year. I realized it when I read the section on what he did for a living. I can't believe it. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He was a good man.
We have raised $300 for Matt as of now.... and more keep coming every hour. That is absolutely incredible!
If you can't donate right now (which is completely understandable), consider buying a pair of Sanuks in Matt's memory before next year's Roo.
I donated...and will be buying a pair with my next paycheck. There are some flip-flop Sanuks that I had my eye on before Waka...I actually was looking at sanuks thanks to Matt's raving about them in the shoe thread. I'm definitely getting them now...
I hung out with Matt last year and this year at brunch, he was so easy to talk to and made a person feel welcome. We were both from N.C. and I have friends down near W-town that we had in common. He was one of those people that just put a smile on ones face because he had a smile. I just don't understand why this happened. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten and may the sun never set on your soul for you will always be a ray of light in the darkest of night.
I hadn't been on Inforoo since a couple days prior to Bonnaroo. Dcbee notified me of Matt's passing and I am truly sad. He was a wonderful spirit, the world lost a great light. Makes me even more sad that I missed the brunch this year, but glad to have met him in the past.
Post by purplefuzzystuff on Jun 16, 2010 15:20:36 GMT -5
I am devastated by this, Matt had a heart of gold and a bright personality. I feel I'm better having known him. My heart goes out to his family and friends
I just wanted to throw a couple thoughts out there for any friends or family members reading...
I never met Matt and have met very few of you on the boards. I truly feel that going to Bonnaroo is spending a weekend with 60-80k of your best friends regardless of the personal relationships you have with each other. It is a community and I am saddened that we lost a friend, I am saddened more for those of you that had a relationship with Matt, and I am devastated for family members. I can tell you that donating to something he cared about was a no-brainer to me as those of you that are most affected by this need to know that he had friends and people who cared in many different capacities. Mine extremely minimal....
Secondly, I think my first post on inforoo was on this type of subject a couple years back but it applies now for many of you. One of the greatest lessons in life I have learned is about loss itself. I have had numerous people close to me pass on at a very young age and was told that the best way to remember them is to try to take your favorite personality trait that this individual had and try to truly infuse that into your life as much as possible. A few examples f things might be a constant smile, the desire to constantly grow, or commitment to friendship. I try to think of those things for specific individuals whenever I come across a loss and I can tell you today I am thinking of specific individuals, how they affected me, and trying to infuse their great attributes into my life now years after they have passed.
Just throwing it out there.... I hope that message might reach one or two people and really mean something. Again, my thoughts are with anyone dealing with pain, loss, or any unfortunate circumstances.
Post by monkeymonkeyjoyjoy on Jun 16, 2010 16:25:00 GMT -5
This is shocking....and I can't stop crying. He was awesome in my opinion, and I'm so glad we all got to be with him at his last Roo. Pondo texted me this and I got it RIGHT after DMB when I had just walked out of the arches. I instantly sunk, and then was on my way to meet Brewboss and had to break it to him and his fiance. This is losing a member of our family. I'm thinking of the things that he would want us to remember - like how much he loved Roo, and that we all got to be with him Friday one last time....well until we are all with him again. He's with all of the great musicians that have previously passed now...and wow he's going to have a great time. Rest in peace Matt....we all love you and we'll never forget you. Until we meet again dude.
Post by Free Spirit Alessia on Jun 16, 2010 16:36:52 GMT -5
I haven't been on inforoo recently, not because I don't love the board just because I didn't go to Bonnaroo this year and it broke my heart to read all the posts about how excited everyone was. I can remember my first time reading inforoo posts and Matt's posts would always catch my attention 1-because he was always so passionate about what he was talking about and 2-because Carpe Diem is my favorite quote My first message ever from Matt was him giving me karma for having a DMB lyric in my profile, from there he went on and on for his love of music and his favorite bands, he even gave me advice about a date I went on! Just from talking to him through inforoo allowed me to see what a wonderful and caring person he was. It is an absolute tragedy that he has passed away. Matt and his family are in my prayers.
Thank you for all your advice Matt! You will be missed.
In honor of you Matt. (I wouldn't own 2 pairs if it wasn't for you )
I was Matts neighbor this year along with coletrain. In the three days that I knew matt he came off as the most genuien and down to eath people i have ever met. Some one so vivacious and out going gone in the blink of an eye, still doesn't seem real.
However, from what learned about matts personality, i can tell you he would have been happy to have spent his last few days on this big blue marble in Bonnaroo.
R.I.P. Brother. I hope your favorite band is playing just for you. Lets all try to remember to look after each other, both on and off the farm. Life truly is short. pEace, Clyde
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