November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved son Matthew who passed of what is, at this time, an uncertain cause. Matthew wasn't just an adult son you would be extremely proud to have, but he was a loving and supportive brother, a generous loving uncle, and a devoted friend. In his time on Earth, he also had some of the very brightest and loyal friends, both locally and afar. From an early age, Matthew was not only extremely intelligent, but really adept at making a computer do whatever he needed. This translated to an eventual degree in computer science, a degree pending in cybersecurity engineering, and jobs in computer labs, and as a cybersecurity engineer. In the last few years he went to work for our family owned company and learned to be a fire alarm design engineer, which he also did with much speed and skill. Matthew was also an avid computer gamer and gaming tournament organizer. I am also told that he was a game graphic design and coding modifier, or modder of the first order. He also enjoyed board games, and played a good game of chess. Although his life was, for the most part, full and happy, Matthew and the rest of his family endured the sudden and unexpected loss of his younger brother Daniel, age 12, fourteen years ago, almost to the day of Matthew's own passing. Daniel's death was surmised to have been due to sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, which may run in families. Despite the fact that all of our children were checked for this after Daniel died, there are still no effective tests for exactly who may succumb. So, it could be that this is also the cause of Matthew's unexpected passing. Matthew also received a flu shot 38-39 hours before his passing. Although the family is more distraught than you can imagine, we are consoled by a number of things. Matthew apparently passed without discomfort or pain. Matthew, Daniel and my father, are together now. Matthew also joins his father's parents who also loved him very much. Matthew, who had a strong faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is with Him now. To friends and family who read this now, and in the days to come, Matt would want you to remember these things said here, and to remember the happy times you all have shared. Yes, and he loved you too.