MarinerMatt24. RIP

Quoted from ponnyfan

I have just returned from two days away with work, and I have just read with great humility, this heart rendering thread about Matty.
I first met Matty towards the last few games of last season, when he introduced himself to me at a home game, through a mutual friend, Marc Reed.Having previously read about Matty's plight on his journey thread, I understood, to a degree what he was going through.
I can only say that he was clearly, absolutely mad on Town and this was clearly evident throughout our conversation.Not once did he show any signs of feeling sorry for himself, despite his predicament.
I remember Matty being on the "Battlebus" to Wimbledon on the last game of last season with his Dad and remember thinking how much he seemed to enjoy the day.The sun shone brightly that day, just as I hope it is shining on you now Matty.  
Through reading the Fishy, following the Donny friendly, it was apparent that Matty was seriously ill.
I went to see Matty a couple of weeks ago, at his home in Louth, to give him my best wishes and to try and add some cheer to his day, through talking to him about the Mariners.
I was welcomed  into his home by members of his family and when I went up to see him, I was delighted to see him sat in his chair, laptop across his knees, surfing his beloved "Fishy".We had a chat, and I remember thinking what an outstandingly courageous young man, I had had the great privilege to have met. He was cheerful and positive, even in the face of great adversity, and a credit to his family.
Before I left, following my short visit, I chatted to his Mum, Dot, who I can only describe as an absolute rock for her son.She told me how Matty and the family had enjoyed a family holiday to Paris and they had spent great quality time together.As I thanked her for her time and left, I felt a great sense of sadness at the injustice in this world.Imagine my surprise when Matty summoned the courage and belief to entertain Michael Leary, meet the management and players at both the training ground and in hospital and share this with us all on the Fishy! Fantastic!He attended the Fleetwood game too and proudly wore his squad number, as did his family!  
I am sorry to say that this was the last time I spoke to Matty and I am deeply saddened by his loss.
I would just like to finally say that we are all proud of you Matty and I add my tribute to you, to the hundreds of others on your favourite Town website.Good night - God bless fellow Mariner!  

Quoted from Les Brechin

A great post Ponnyfan. Sums up just how well Matty was thought of by everybody. I think he touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with, not only on here and I don't think you'll find many other people that would apply too. Hopefully I will be out of hospital in time to attend Mattys funeral and pay my own personal respects  but whatever happens I will be thinking about Matty and his family at that time.