View Full Version : Extremely sad news about one of our own
steph05050
03-27-2011, 11:14 AM
Just saw this very sad news.....from MJB23 facebook. Apparently he passed away this weekend.
"To All Matt's friends and family, Thank You all for your kind and thoughtful words about Matt. It truly wasn't fair that Matt was taken from us so soon. He had so much to offer everyone. Just know that each an everyone touched Matt in a special way. Matt loved all his friends and family with his life. He never went a day without taking about one of his friends."
I'm in shock.
SimplyNate
03-27-2011, 11:23 AM
What the...
Wow that's terrible. I don't really have much to say other than RIP.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 11:25 AM
I know I've known Matt since I first joined MMAF and when I saw his facebook and all the RIPs and the announcement about his funeral I was in shock. Apparently he was on Spring Break. Still no word on how he died. So sad.
KJ Brophy
03-27-2011, 11:41 AM
Yeah I just saw this too & I am in shock as well at first I thought he was doing it for someone else but then I realized it was his family on his page
e-thug
03-27-2011, 11:42 AM
Damn just checked out his Facebook.
RIP.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 11:43 AM
Yeah I just saw this too & I am in shock as well at first I thought he was doing it for someone else but then I realized it was his family on his page
This. then I saw it was signed by his family and then I scrolled down and saw all the RIPs
Here is MJ's obituary.
Obituaries
Mathew Jacob Bishel, 22, of Colchester, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (March 24, 2011) at home.
Born March 1, 1989 in Middletown, he was the son of Keith and Lisa (Desnoyers) Bishel of Colchester.
He was a 2007 graduate of Bacon Academy in Colchester, where he was active with the Wrestling and Soccer teams, as he loved all types of sports. Matt was currently finishing his Biology degree at ECSU and would have graduated in May of 2011.
He also enjoyed fishing and was a talented marksman. However, Matt will be remembered most for his vibrance, both in the way that he lived life to its fullest and loved his family and friends so very much.
In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his sister, Danielle of Colchester; his grandparents, Art and Pat Bishel of Colchester and Roland and Kathy Desnoyers of Chester; and numerous extended family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his grandmother, Elizabeth Bishel; and a cousin, Philip Coulombe.
Friends may call 5 - 8 PM Wednesday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester.
The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10:30 AM Thursday directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester. Interment will follow in the Bishel family plot in the Westchester Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Bacon Academy Wrestling Team, 611 Norwich Avenue, Colchester 06415.
http://auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com/
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I didn't always agree with the man, but I respected him.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 11:45 AM
Man this is so crazy. 22 years old....I'm 22 and to think that it could just happen like that out of nowhere at such a young age.
e-thug
03-27-2011, 11:48 AM
Man this is so crazy. 22 years old....I'm 22 and to think that it could just happen like that out of nowhere at such a young age.
I've had several friends/acquaintances die this last year all between 23-27, fuckin sad to think about and as a new parent find it unimaginable to have to lose your child.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 11:51 AM
I've had several friends/acquaintances die this last year all between 23-27, fuckin sad to think about and as a new parent find it unimaginable to have to lose your child.
yeah I'm not even a parent but I still can't imagine what it would feel like.
I know lately this year some people had their differences with Matt but all and all Matt loved MMA and stuck by FLD during its transition from MMAF. He will be missed.
What the fuck. I literally don't know what to say I'm that shocked. Fuck.
We had our disagreements, but RIP friend.
Pearce
03-27-2011, 11:53 AM
Just saw this on Facebook too and couldn't quite believe it. Absolutely tragic that such a young guy can be taken, out of the blue. Wishing his family and friends strength in what must be an incredibly difficult time.
Rest in peace.
bail3yz
03-27-2011, 11:53 AM
wow.. speechless
e-thug
03-27-2011, 11:54 AM
I know lately this year some people had their differences with Matt but all and all Matt loved MMA and stuck by FLD during its transition from MMAF.
There have been some differences forsure, especially on the staff but the good certainly outweighed the bad.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 11:55 AM
What the fuck. I literally don't know what to say I'm that shocked. Fuck.
We had our disagreements, but RIP friend.
wow.. speechless
I know my hand was actually shaking when I started this thread. I almost didnt think it was real. I've never even met the guy but I feel like I know him. Been talking to him online for years now and it just sucks to see him go.
bail3yz
03-27-2011, 11:58 AM
ya.. this is definitely unexpected.. wow.. absolutely unbelievable..
I rarely ever got along with Matt.. but this is fucked up.. definitely sad news.
FullMetal
03-27-2011, 12:05 PM
Last thing I said to him was that he should be demoted even further. Seriously want to kill myself right now. This is fucked up.
Steph, since you got reinstated at the old board perhaps you should post it there along with the obituary. He's got some friends there as well.
southpaw447
03-27-2011, 12:06 PM
How the fuck? No way..... I don't even what to make of this....
Very sad. R.I.P.
Do they know what the cause of death is?
SimplyNate
03-27-2011, 12:07 PM
Hmm should I post this information at mmaforum? I know he was banned a while ago but I'm sure he still had some friends over there. I still have access to their VIP lounge.
How the fuck? No way..... I don't even what to make of this....
Very sad. R.I.P.
Do they know what the cause of death is?
I think out of respect for the dead we should just leave things the way there are, no?
Steph, since you got reinstated at the old board perhaps you should post it there along with the obituary. He's got some friends there as well.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing.
bail3yz
03-27-2011, 12:08 PM
How the fuck? No way..... I don't even what to make of this....
Very sad. R.I.P.
Do they know what the cause of death is?
I read all the comments on his facebook page.. no word on cause of death... I find it strange it wasnt mentioned
EDIT: just read your comment wafb.. I suppose thats true if its something negative.. I dont know whats 'standard' when talking about someone that just passed away
SimplyNate
03-27-2011, 12:10 PM
Steph, since you got reinstated at the old board perhaps you should post it there along with the obituary. He's got some friends there as well.
This. Never mind my other post.
Damn. His poor family.
Not someone I really knew but not just a random dude either. I don't even know what to say about that.
FullMetal
03-27-2011, 12:12 PM
So fucked up. MJB23 seemed so proud to be completing his BSc, of his family, and did a hell of a lot for this forum. Rip
Wow I really cant believe this is real. I dont even know what to say. I knew he had his struggles in talking to him but to go at such a young age is just aweful. Man this is really terrible
ThatGuyJae
03-27-2011, 12:15 PM
Just saw his fb very sad news thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. RIP
southpaw447
03-27-2011, 12:19 PM
People are dying too young these days.....
So fucked up. MJB23 seemed to proud to be completing his BSc, of his family
Yeah, he seemed to be on top of his game. Sucks,
Just a thought, but does somebody want to write some kind of FLD obituary for him, detailing his history with and impact on the forum and the members? We could all sign it and send it to his family or something?
I'm not sure who really knew him the best or was the closest to him? Plazz maybe? Steph?
I dunno, might be a nice touch.
Fuck, I'm still so shocked at this, I was just arguing with him the other day. I have no idea what his family are going through right now.
I'm shocked. So young. RIP Matt.
Just a thought, but does somebody want to write some kind of FLD obituary for him, detailing his history with and impact on the forum and the members? We could all sign it and send it to his family or something?
I'm not sure who really knew him the best or was the closest to him? Plazz maybe? Steph?
I dunno, might be a nice touch.
Fuck, I'm still so shocked at this, I was just arguing with him the other day. I have no idea what his family are going through right now.
Same here. But at the end of the day, the reason we stir emotions from each other is because we've all grown close to each other. If we didn't care, we'd just ignore them right? It's a testament to the friendships we've built here that we can argue and still remain friends to one another. Eventhough we've never met, it seems like we know each other very well. I second the FLD obituary.
I don't know if what I said made sense.
southpaw447
03-27-2011, 12:43 PM
Just a thought, but does somebody want to write some kind of FLD obituary for him, detailing his history with and impact on the forum and the members? We could all sign it and send it to his family or something?
I'm not sure who really knew him the best or was the closest to him? Plazz maybe? Steph?
I dunno, might be a nice touch.
I'm down for this. I think it would be a nice gesture especially for his family. Can't imagine what they are going through right now.
That came out of nowhere. I never had anything against him, and agreed with him on a lot of stuff. He was knowledgable, and a cool dude. RIP. 22 is seriously way too young to pass away.
FullMetal
03-27-2011, 12:47 PM
Has there been any word about the cause of death? I'd like to get a donation going in memory of MJB23 if anyone else is up for that. I think the obituary is a great idea too! It would be a great way to commemorate such a good person, and influential member of FLD.
I'm shaking.
Over half my PM box is filled with plans for the LFC shared between MJB and I. Scary.
R.I.P. Matt.
Last Activity: Yesterday 01:24 AM
:(
He still has that King Mo Logo he was using for LFC.
Superman55
03-27-2011, 12:59 PM
I know lately this year some people had their differences with Matt but all and all Matt loved MMA and stuck by FLD during its transition from MMAF. He will be missed.
Yea......
May not have always agreed with him, but I am very saddened by this....can't believe it....
Negative2
03-27-2011, 01:00 PM
Pretty shocking to say the least.
Also I just wanna say that FLD is awesome. We barely know each other, but when it comes down to something like that, it seems like we are all a huge family.
Thaispider
03-27-2011, 01:05 PM
FUCK!!! seriously down about this, i know bish rubbed some people up the wrong way from titm to time but he was geniune nice guy and always had great things to say about my fighting career and i always got along well with him.
RIP mate , FLD mourns a valued member.
this goes to show how short and unpredictable life is, make the most of it.
RIP matt
I'd like to get a donation going in memory of MJB23 if anyone else is up for that.
I'd chip in for this, definitely.
Think Green
03-27-2011, 01:50 PM
Damn, this is terrible. My best wishes go out to his family and friends.
RIP
Brad.Taschuk
03-27-2011, 02:02 PM
Wow. Shocked.
Bish definitely contributed a ton to the site through modding, admining, writing and all the ideas he brought. He got us one of our first big interviews (Jon Jones) and did a ton through his Expo thread and things like that.
Will definitely be missed.
plazzman
03-27-2011, 02:17 PM
I'm not only shocked, but extremely saddened by this. Matt was one of my best friends on this site, and I just can't believe he's gone.
Despite all the bumps along the way, I always consider a good person. He gave so much to this place and his friends.
I have the package he sent me with all the autographed memorabilia sitting in my room still :(
I may have never met him, but I feel I got pretty close with him. Especially constantly battling eachother in GFX comps, facebook, MSN, and modding and building MMF n FLD.
He will be forever missed, and always remembered.
Rest in Peace Matt
PS: once I get my computer back, I think a small "RIP MJB" would be nice at the bottom of the forum
PS: once I get my computer back, I think a small "RIP MJB" would be nice at the bottom of the forum
Definitely agree.
philivey2k8
03-27-2011, 02:23 PM
I can't believe I'm reading this, I just can't. He was just posting with us just a few god damn days ago! He was right here posting with us!
RIP my friend.
I feel like fucking shit...
Serial
03-27-2011, 02:28 PM
I couldn't believe this when I saw it. I'm in shock as I type this. My condolences to his family and friends.
R.I.P. Matt.
Wow, some sad shit. Its weird I never really think that Ive shot the shit with some of you for 5 years now. You could always tell one thing that was very apparent about MJB was that he was an extremely passionate person whatever it came to. In the end its shit like this that shows you all the petty bullshit isn't worth it and that just having the opportunity to sit on here and procrastinate is a gift in itself. This place(and the forum before it) has given me the ability to talk to people about the sport I love when literally their was no one in my life who even pretty much knew it existed(or my love for it).
I know I can be a sarcastic jerk but in the end I really do love this community and losing even a small piece of it sucks big time.
RIP homie.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 03:11 PM
im down for helping out with donations and tributes.....sucks to lose him.
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also matt loved king mo so i changed my avy for him
I don't really feel anything about this yet, I feel like it can't be real.
Matt, plazz, MLS and I use to be a really tight group in the mmaforum shoutbox, we would all just talk for hours. I can't believe he's gone. Literally, it's not hitting me...
stitch1z
03-27-2011, 04:06 PM
Man, I loved Bish.
We never met in person, but we were facebook friends and always got along really well.
This sucks. I would really like to know what happened, just to feel like there was some closure.
Rest in peace, brother. There should definitely be a memorial for him on the site.
plazzman
03-27-2011, 04:27 PM
Oh man. Those late nights on the shoutbox were some of the funnest times. We teased Matt a lot. Good times.
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By the way if you guys are down to do any donations let me know. Ill message his sister and set somethin up.
bail3yz
03-27-2011, 04:29 PM
the obituary said
donations in his memory may be made to the Bacon Academy Wrestling Team, 611 Norwich Avenue, Colchester 06415.
MilesHackett
03-27-2011, 04:37 PM
I am absolutely shocked and gutted. I feel absolutely terrible about how things went down with him and the staff..
I am going to put together a tribute article called "FightLockdown Remembers a Friend: Matt Bishel (MJB23)" and I am going to post it on his facebook page so his family can read the testimonials of people here who were touched by him. I think it they would appreciate seeing just how Matt was appreciated by people even in far away places. Please let me know if you are interested in providing some words/fond memories involving Matt, I am sure his family would be moved by how far his reach was felt.
Outside of being an active member and contributor to the site, Matt did a lot of really great and generous things around here that helped to make this community as tight as it is (like his Fan Expo thread where he sent off a lot of free shit to make people happy).
We've all pretty much known him for 5 years so it's surreal to think we'll never see him posting here again. I can't believe he's gone, but I hope that his family can pull through this awful loss. You will be missed man, rest in peace. :(
EDIT: Just saw Jack's post.
vikingpride
03-27-2011, 05:22 PM
Wow, kind of don't know what to say....
I guess like everyone else has said we didn't always get along or w/e, but man this is just terrible. I can't even begin to imagine what his family must be going through right now.
And i think the idea on putting together a memorial type of article is a good one.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 05:35 PM
miles id love to help out with the article in any way...just let me know id love to share stories and what not.
So did you bring that discussion to PMs yeah?
Just keep it in mind, I'll leave it up to the people who knew him better.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 05:40 PM
So did you bring that discussion to PMs yeah?
Just keep it in mind, I'll leave it up to the people who knew him better.
yes its handled. thanks for you concern though.
MilesHackett
03-27-2011, 05:41 PM
miles id love to help out with the article in any way...just let me know id love to share stories and what not.
For sure Steph, PM me whatever sticks out in your memory.
This goes for everyone else too.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 05:43 PM
i will for sure.....got plenty to say
RileyTP17
03-27-2011, 05:44 PM
Wow. I thought this was some sort of sick joke at first, absolutely in shock.
I dont think I ever agreed with him, but he was still a great member around here.
RIP man.
ThatGuyJae
03-27-2011, 06:09 PM
Still can't believe this was just reading about him going on spring break on fb. Def so sad I can only imagine what his family is going through. I really like the ideas tht have been suggested. I think something in all of our sigs might be nice as well.
Hmm should I post this information at mmaforum? I know he was banned a while ago but I'm sure he still had some friends over there. I still have access to their VIP lounge.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing.
Since Stephanie didn't respond to my post http://www.fightlockdown.com/forum/showpost.php?p=286724&postcount=18
I take it she doesn't want to break the news at the old board. SimplyNate, if your offer still stands please pop by there and break to the news to them. We owe MJ and his friends over there that much.
Tell us something interesting about yourself. Anything crazy or unique?
I'm going to school to be a doctor. Is that interesting or unique enough?
What are the most important things in you life?
Family and friends. Without them you really have nothing.
Who are some of your heroes?
I don't really have any heroes. I guess I would have to say my mom.
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Hopefully owning my own medical practice or working for the CDC as a virologist.
If you had 3 wishes what would they be? You can't wish for more wishes either ha.
For all of my family, friends, and myself to be happy and wealthy.
http://www.fightlockdown.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4109
His all access interview. Those answers in particular made me feel awful.
I am really sad. His dreams vanished just like that.
KJ Brophy
03-27-2011, 07:25 PM
Also I just wanna say that FLD is awesome. We barely know each other, but when it comes down to something like that, it seems like we are all a huge family.
Agreed, I don't think this would be happening at other sites
SimplyNate
03-27-2011, 07:39 PM
Since Stephanie didn't respond to my post http://www.fightlockdown.com/forum/showpost.php?p=286724&postcount=18
I take it she doesn't want to break the news at the old board. SimplyNate, if your offer still stands please pop by there and break to the news to them. We owe MJ and his friends over there that much.
Yeah I'll do it. Never mind Steph beat me to it. It's in their VIP lounge.
FullMetal
03-27-2011, 07:43 PM
http://www.fightlockdown.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4109
His all access interview. Those answers in particular made me feel awful.
Pretty painful to read. There's no way to describe his death other than being a complete tragedy. I wish his family the best and hope they can find strength in this dark time. I can't even begin to imagine what they're going through right now.
Walker
03-27-2011, 07:56 PM
Steph posted about this on the old site and I just wanted to post that I was shocked and terribly saddened to hear about MJB's passing. I'm just speechless.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends.
steph05050
03-27-2011, 08:17 PM
Thanks for coming over to share your thoughts Walker
Steph posted about this on the old site and I just wanted to post that I was shocked and terribly saddened to hear about MJB's passing. I'm just speechless.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends.
It's mighty big of you to come over here Walker, much appreciated.
Walker
03-27-2011, 08:39 PM
It's mighty big of you to come over here Walker, much appreciated.
It's not big but man I'm pretty ripped up about this. Just feel terrible and very sad to hear to about this.
I liked Matt and enjoyed the time I got to work with him and to hear about this and losing someone so young really affects me.
I'm an old guy and to hear about this it's just heartbreaking. I feel so much for his family.
plazzman
03-27-2011, 08:53 PM
I went ahead and put a memorial at the bottom of the site. If anyone thinks I should put anything different, or better, let me know.
I went ahead and put a memorial at the bottom of the site. If anyone thinks I should put anything different, or better, let me know.
I don't see it Plazz?
MilesHackett
03-27-2011, 08:58 PM
I went ahead and put a memorial at the bottom of the site. If anyone thinks I should put anything different, or better, let me know.
A wonderful gesture Plazzy, ensuring that Matt's legacy will live on here with his friends.
I don't see it Plazz?
Right above the Plazzman design logo at the bottom of the forum pages.
DaProdigy
03-27-2011, 09:02 PM
Very sad news. I extend my utmost condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Matt and I didn't always get along probably because he was so young and brash. However, no one could deny Matt's obvious passion for FLD and the generosity of his time to make it a better place.
His passing has made me realise that one of the biggest challenges in life is to constantly find the inner strength to reach out to the people around you and try to have a positive influence on their lives.
Rest in Peace Matt.
bleSs
03-27-2011, 09:03 PM
It's extremely sad news to hear this..
steph05050
03-27-2011, 09:13 PM
youll only see it when in "new talent" wafb
JimDon
03-27-2011, 09:22 PM
Really, really too bad. Such a nice guy...
Walker
03-27-2011, 09:34 PM
Steph or anyone else,
I wanted to make a donation to the Bacon Academy Wrestling Team since they would like that in lieu of flowers but I couldn't find a place on their site to donate.
If anyone has any info about I'd appreciate it.
You can post in here so I can check on it or send it to
coachmwalker@hotmail.com
Thanks
Serial
03-27-2011, 10:01 PM
I know there is a thread for the game, but I was playing UFC Undisputed Nation on FB and was "fighting" friends until I got to Matt, and it hit me.
I barely interacted with Matt but it's still pretty deep.
steph05050
03-28-2011, 12:01 AM
Steph or anyone else,
I wanted to make a donation to the Bacon Academy Wrestling Team since they would like that in lieu of flowers but I couldn't find a place on their site to donate.
If anyone has any info about I'd appreciate it.
You can post in here so I can check on it or send it to
coachmwalker@hotmail.com
Thanks
You can mail it im sure
BACON ACADEMY WRESTLING
611 Norwich Ave. Colchester, CT
Damone
03-28-2011, 12:49 AM
Damn, that sucks. I've known MJB for about 6 years on MMAF and then on. Good guy, and he knew his MMA. Going to miss you on here.
RIP.
FunkYou
03-28-2011, 04:17 AM
Sucks to here this. Such a young guy who was clearly very pasionate about things.
Pliff
03-28-2011, 07:38 AM
This is unbelievable. So young to pass. I've known MJ for 5 years now (both mmaf and FLD), and always had a lot of fun with him in the Graphics challenges.
I always liked the guy, and considered him a friend.
My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
Rest in peace, brother.
bleSs
03-28-2011, 08:26 AM
I was just talking to him the other day and this is incredibly shocking..
Matt's obituary from yesterday's Hartford Courant
Mathew Jacob BISHEL
BISHEL, Mathew Jacob Mathew Jacob Bishel, 22, of Colchester, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (March 24, 2011) at home. Born March 1, 1989 in Middletown, he was the son of Keith and Lisa (Desnoyers) Bishel of Colchester. He was a 2007 graduate of Bacon Academy in Colchester, where he was active with the Wrestling and Soccer teams, as he loved all types of sports. Matt was currently finishing his Biology degree at ECSU and would have graduated in May of 2011. He also enjoyed fishing and was a talented marksman. However, Matt will be remembered most for his vibrance, both in the way that he lived life to its fullest and loved his family and friends so very much. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his sister, Danielle of Colchester; his grandparents, Art and Pat Bishel of Colchester and Roland and Kathy Desnoyers of Chester; and numerous extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Elizabeth Bishel; and a cousin, Philip Coulombe. Friends may call 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Thursday, directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester. Interment will follow in the Bishel family plot in the Westchester Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Bacon Academy Wrestling Team, 611 Norwich Avenue, Colchester 06415. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on March 27, 2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=mathew-jacob-bishel&pid=149735065&fhid=4764
there is a guest book on the webpage if you guys are interested.
philivey2k8
03-28-2011, 05:32 PM
I just can't believe he's gone :(
MJB23
03-28-2011, 05:41 PM
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. We especially like the picture from wafb War Lentz- that would be Matt, peaking in. With everything, it's hard to check all the places that Matt was known, but we will eventually get to them all. Again, thank you for the kind words and prayers. The Bishel Family.
e-thug
03-28-2011, 06:17 PM
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. We especially like the picture from wafb War Lentz- that would be Matt, peaking in. With everything, it's hard to check all the places that Matt was known, but we will eventually get to them all. Again, thank you for the kind words and prayers. The Bishel Family.
Matt was a big part of building this community and as you can tell will be missed by all, a very passionate guy who loved his mma. My condolences to your family and I hope you can find piece with your tragic loss.
ThatGuyJae
03-28-2011, 06:40 PM
He will defiantly be missed by all who knew him in person and even those like us who only knew him through the forums. Thoughts and prayers go to your family.
MilesHackett
03-28-2011, 08:58 PM
I had an idea..
Would it be possible for someone to make a small banner tribute to Matt that I could place in FLD articles through the backend? I think it would be a nice gesture if we could make such an image a hyperlink to the forum because Matt put a lot of time and effort into helping making this place what it is today (and it's not like there isn't a lot of space available in our published pieces).
Thoughts?
randyspankstito
03-28-2011, 11:23 PM
Damn. What a horrible loss. He left this world far too young.
FullMetal
03-28-2011, 11:25 PM
I still can't believe this. Just totally unfair :(
Judoka
03-28-2011, 11:26 PM
Such horrible news.
MJB always contributed to the experience I had and members like him are the reason I am here. Seemed like a great bloke.
RIP, you will be sadly missed.
bleSs
03-29-2011, 09:03 AM
I had an idea..
Would it be possible for someone to make a small banner tribute to Matt that I could place in FLD articles through the backend? I think it would be a nice gesture if we could make such an image a hyperlink to the forum because Matt put a lot of time and effort into helping making this place what it is today (and it's not like there isn't a lot of space available in our published pieces).
Thoughts?
What sizes?
MilesHackett
03-29-2011, 03:01 PM
What sizes?
Something this size (or maybe a little smaller if you like) would be perfect bro... I think it's 400x125?:
http://www.toezup.com/images/Banners/400x125%20ToeZup%20MBW%20Banner%20Animated.gif
Robb2140
03-29-2011, 05:16 PM
Damn I just saw this and I'm shocked. MJB was a good guy on these forums and I'm sure he was the same in his everyday life as well. It's very sad when someone so young passes away. Even though I have never met him in person, I still consider him a friend.
RIP MJB23
cplmac
03-29-2011, 08:38 PM
What a loss, my condolences to the Bishel family. Like so many others here I will miss him.
Norway1
03-30-2011, 09:53 AM
rip man, just read it. this is awful. hoping he went peacefully.
XitUp
03-30-2011, 04:56 PM
Shit. Not been on the forum for a few days so I've only just seen this.
So very, very sad when someone dies young.
I hope his family and friends keep each other strong.
AmRiT
03-30-2011, 07:10 PM
wow... Terribly sad news, R.I.P. MJB
I don't if this belongs here or on the Tribute thread, but for those whó are not on his FB, here's a message from his family.
Matt Bishel: To fightlockdown: Thank you for all the beautiful stuff that you said about Matt. He truly was an amazing young guy who touched everyone's life he came in contact. Even though someone of you never meet him he would talk about you guys all the time. It is so hard to except, or even believe. I know that knew he had great friends and family, and they we're everything to him. Thank You for such kind words Love The Bishel Family
steph05050
03-01-2012, 12:33 PM
Today is Matt's birthday. He would have been 23 years old today. Still sad not to see him on here anymore.
SimplyNate
03-01-2012, 12:57 PM
Someone once told me that time heals all wounds. I can safely say it's not the case this time. Still greatly missed.
Thaispider
03-01-2012, 01:10 PM
still missed by everyone here, and just looking at his age makes me sad, far too young :( rip buddy
Damn, I cant forget that Caol Uno avy. Like Thai said, way too young :(
e-thug
03-01-2012, 03:26 PM
The disturbing thing is that its almost been a year, unbelievable how time passes by.
My condolences to the MJB family on this day, try to stay strong.
KRB52
03-01-2012, 07:03 PM
Someone once told me that time heals all wounds. I can safely say it's not the case this time. Still greatly missed.
I concur.
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