Sunday, June 13, 2010

My heart is breaking...

I am trying to type through my tears. A dear young wonderful man who is an ARTIST of the highest caliber died almost 24 hours ago when a suspected drunk driver hit his Rav4 red pick up on route 79 heading for home after the final production of My Fair Lady. i happen to see him when I was coming home from the art affair around 5:50pm on 21st street and Granville intersection. I smiled when I saw him proudly displaying the Weathervane Theater poster/banner on the side of his beloved red truck. I thought to honk my horn and be one of those obnoxious people who HONK to try to say Hello! :O)!!! He had a cherubic face and a powerful laugh that could lift my spirits and he LOVED what he did and did what he loved. He served with me on the Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau board and raised awareness for the humane treatment of animals here in Licking county. He gave everyone a warm loving embrace and passionately knew and believed that ART Saves Lives. I am so sad...my words can not come right now. I will always love you little man for the Joy you gave my life!!!! Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
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  1. Elizabeth GoldenJune 14, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Ooh my heart is braking with you. So senseless. The worst part is it sounds like he offered so much to your community. This is truly a sad day for all.

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  2. BeaJune 14, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Such a waste of human potential, with his death and the person that drank to kill their feelings resulting in killing another person. Two lives wasted. Tragic, I'm so sorry for your communities loss. :)Bea

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  3. Cardinal Lane FarmsJune 14, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    My heart has a hole in it this morning...Matthew was a great friend to all. No matter where I saw him, his arms opened wide for a hug followed by "how are things on the farm?" He will be missed!

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  4. Karin BartimoleJune 14, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Oh Mary Helen, I am so incredibly sorry to hear of this horrible tragedy. There are no words. my heart is with you. love, Karin

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  5. GabrielaJune 14, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I am so sorry for the loss of soemone special to you....

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  6. YvonneJune 14, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    I was so saddened to hear about this. Many thoughts and prayers for his loss.

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  7. Susan ShieJune 14, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Oh Mary Helen! I'm so sorry! May all of you who loved your Matthew find comfort in his wonderful memories and hold his spirit in your hearts together. He will live on with all of you. Love, Susi

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  8. NEEDLEWINGSJune 15, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    I am so sorry. It's so sad when you lose someone you know so dear! My granddaughter just lost an uncle yesterday so they are coming to visit tomorrow. So it is a good day to see her but a sad one for the reason.

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  9. DeborahJune 15, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    I am so sorry!

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  10. AnonymousJune 16, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    My heart goes out to you and all who loved this kind soul. It is so sad and so unnecessary. May something good come from it! Love you, Lennie

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  11. ~*~PattyJune 17, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    So very sorry for the loss of your dear and special friend.
    Sometimes life makes no sense at all.
    Kind thoughts and prayers for healing are winging their way to you and yours!
    oxo

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