This is an ongoing account of my own personal experience knowing Mat, in bits and pieces, from what I can remember. I feel that since he was a part of my life for 21 years, I’d like to honor his memory with a few stories. If you have anything you’d like to add—stories of your own, pictures, comments—please email mat@dmnr.com. I’ve never had anyone so close leave this world so soon. Life won’t be the same without him, and definitely not as fun. Saying they broke the mould when it comes to our beloved friend, Mat, is by all means an understatement. The gods ruled it out of existence.

                                                              – Miguel