Happy birthday, bro! I miss you and can’t wait to see you again. 

I’ve known Matt since 2nd grade. He lived with me at my parents’ house one point in time. I’ve lived with him at other times. We surfed together, we partied together, we worked together, and we watched out for each other. Matt made everyone family and we all know how amazing that always made us feel. He is incredibly thoughtful. As hard as he is, he had deep emotions and cares. He’s an amazing artist. He’s a hard worker. He’s funny. He’s incredibly charismatic. He is compassionate. He’s brave. It breaks my heart I have gone so many years without seeing him. Love you bro. We will hang again soon enough. Take it easy for now. You’ve earned it. 

I use to spike your mohawk in 6th grade behind the portables... 25 years of friendship and memories I can't believe you're gone. Much love forever

Parrot... Ever since we lost tag dog to the same evil force pulling us down... Brother you held your head up high, and told me that you belived that your brother and your father died so that he could live on. To learn from there mistakes, To make different decisions. He told me he was greatfull he made it this far...he was kind.. Funny... Smart.. Hustling..friend of all... I thank god for letting me be his big brother this last decade... Go play penny poker with chris and john...Go be with the fellas where you belong... Parrot i promise you that i will honor your memory and Look on your extra time spent here with it forever being a gift to the world. And we should be greatful that parrot taught us that no matter what that The will to survive and lessons learned that He was a survivor ... And will always survive in our hearts and memorys that we share. So please post and repost and we will honor matt, chris, and old man john. Reunited ... And living in the hearts and minds of so many.. R.I.P Bro

Parrot man I cannot even believe this right now but I went ahead and made a memorial site for you to help Lauren she misses you terribly already I just know it and I miss you already I wish I would have been able to see you beforehand but at least I was able to talk to you we had years and years of great talks and laughs and tears even and I will terribly miss those I love you. Love JoAnne