VegasMatt appreciation thread

[qnz]

Gentlemen,

A long time member, TGC forum owner, Galant enthusiast, and friend, is not in good health. Some of you guys may know that VegasMatt has been battling stage 4 colon cancer since December 2013. Recently his wife posted that he is not doing well and was brought home from the hospital to spend his last days with his family.

This thread is for us to share stories, pictures, meets, and happy memories of Matt Clason.

VegasMatt 2002
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e134/BishopLord/Vegas-640/fd02.jpg

VegasMatt 2009
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/Vegasmatt/Car%20Stuff/011-1.jpg

[RedGalant2k1]

Sad to hear. If it wasn't for Matt, TGC may not be here today. My prayers are with his family!

[Blue Ice]

Hey Matt! I'm praying for you and your family right now. My Gods blessings shine upon you and them in the finest hour.

Much love and respect to you.
Lawrence bka Blue Ice

[juicejax]

Never exchanged words with the guy...but in a way he's ultimately responsible for joy my car brings me by being the founder of tgc. With that being said Thanks Matt, you're in my prayers!


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[8thLS6]

Him and his family are in my prayers. Keep faith. Respect for creating a great forum and building a clean car.

[gtx]

That is sad to hear. While I never met him, he inspired a lot of us here. Praying for you and your family Matt.

[mko]

Oh man! My thoughts and prayers go out to you Matt!

[IVORY_G]

Matt is a great guy I had the pleasure of meeting at West Coast MOD 2009. He bought pizzas for all of us because the In 'N Out truck's line was a mile long and we were all starving. He also said that sold me my first set of JDM headlights at a great price. Sad to hear about this, my prayers go out to him and his family.

[Voodoo]

Matt, thank you for everything you've done for TGC and for the Galant community as a whole. I really wish I would have had an opportunity to meet you in person. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

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[RedGalant2k1]

I always enjoyed seeing Matt's picture in the Vikiing Helmet, but I can't find it!

[coconut]

Prayers for Matt and the family.

[Blue8g]

Oh no :(

I'm so sorry to hear this.

[galantv600]

Wow. Speechless. I remember back in the day our cars were twinsies. I hope whatever time you have left on earth you spend it with those you love most brother. You were always great to us here!

[MattCoop57]

VegasMatt wasn't the first one to answer my question, a couple of years back; but he was the first to get me the right information I needed.
Matt, I'm praying for your family. I hope your soul is as filled with the love of God as your goodness displays!
God's richest blessings to you, Sir! :059:

[Galant306m]

Matt, you are an incredible person, these past years knowing you have been wonderful lots of fun times lots of laughs. Thank you so much for everything you have done for the galant community and thanks for just being an amazing person. Gods speed buddy TGC loves you. I wish I could have met you in person but hey at least I have some memorable phone conversations with you.

[Prophet]

Was about to post the same thing for all the OG's left here. Matt has always been a strong advocate for TGC and he saved TGC from going into the abyss when this forum was struggling. This guy knew how to keep a positive out look on life and I for one am grateful for the words of advice he always had for me. We have lost quite a few members from this board but this one hurts the most.

[evil-G-nius]

I almost missed this! I met Matt once at MOD if I remember correctly, just an all around good dude. Silly as fuck which is what the world needs more of! Matt my dude, praying for you and your family!

[mko]

Rest in Peace, brother!

[Censee]

I loved Matt. I spoke to him all the time on facebook. very sad. TGC OG!

[keith6110]

Unreal.. out of all things, be taken away from illness young. Interactions here was enough to know the world suffers from his loss today. RIP Matt, hell of a car you built buddy.

[Voodoo]

Rest in peace, Matt. You will be missed dearly.

[Khopari]

Rest in Peace brother.

[qnz]

I talked to Matt from time to time on FB. He always answered my questions. Made me a mod on TGC.

He was fair to the members when it would have been easier to just ban them.

TGC would not have been around if it was not for him during the dark years.

RIP dude.

[DOHCstunr]

So sad to read this. I never had the pleasure of knowing Matt outside of the forums. All I know is that he was a stand up guy that kept this community alive. I always admired his automotive expressions. Rest well. I'm glad that you no longer suffer.

[o1naturalhigh]

oh wow. RIP Matt



I always enjoyed seeing Matt's picture in the Vikiing Helmet, but I can't find it!
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[la_01ninja]

While I never met him, he was a great influence on me and many others. We need more people like him in this world. You are going to be missed.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll34/robert_diaz5/Mobile%20Uploads/12240158_10207970227797354_1344311069037479952_n_z psihpyc4up.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/robert_diaz5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/12240158_10207970227797354_1344311069037479952_n_z psihpyc4up.jpg.html)

[gojirars]

Thank you for helping a lot of us even though I personally have never spoken to you. RIP.

[Predat-R]

RIP brother its always a toll to loose a brother that shared one of my greatest passions.........safe journey.

[Guzm4n]

Rest in peace Matt, I've never talked to you but thank you for TGC, my Galant wouldn't be what it is now if it wasn't for this site

[Exhaust power]

Thank you for all that you brought to TGC

RIP

[6G72Galant]

Never met the guy. But he definitely inspired me to mod my Galant. Including others, this guy has been a staple in the Galant community. Sorry to hear about this. :(

[krazienluv10]

Wow... Rest at Ease brother, Thanks for everything and the visits to MOD.... Prayers to your familia

[Leo_SinCity]

Rest in Peace Matt! Thank You for everything! You are missed my friend :(

[galantv600]

That is the picture i was looking for with the horns!

[njjfudge]

Came across this pic of Matt's car on my hard drive. R.I.P Matt

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151228/633fc830cb9291f2b2b9ac88273156af.jpg

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[johnygezony]

I never directly exchanged words with Matt in my limited engagements here since 2008, but his influence is obvious in many regards to this website and the culture it has inspired. May his journey through the next life be easy and full of joy. I hope his shepherd is a LHD 8g Super vr4 with all the aftermarket bells and whistles.

[Cory1990]

Such beautiful cars he has that only another car guy could appreciate his dedication to the hobby. I dont know anything about him but have lost a few close people from cancer. My prayers go out to his family. And i hope he passed peacefully. R.I.P.

[the_boogiman]

I see all the RIP wishes, but didn't notice a post confirming his death. (I may have just missed the post.) Given his prognosis, I know there would not have been much time left, but I have seen cases where advanced stage cancers have been defeated. Any updates about him?

[RedGalant2k1]

I see all the RIP wishes, but didn't notice a post confirming his death. (I may have just missed the post.) Given his prognosis, I know there would not have been much time left, but I have seen cases where advanced stage cancers have been defeated. Any updates about him?

Unfortunately, Matthew passed away from cancer this last November.

For any that wish to pass along there wishes, i found this.

http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Matthew-Clason&lc=1011&pid=176426274&uuid=9cb9ab01-32a0-4d6f-995b-92d9c14ae83f#.Vky8j-OpBU4.facebook

[Reelax]

just saw this. i had the pleasure to meet and hang out with matt over the years. we always made each other laugh. he will be greatly missed.

for those of you who don't know VEGASSMATT (KING MATTRESS), he was one of the early members of the yahoo group founded by BGR in 1999-2000 that became TGC. at one point he took over as head honcho when BGR had to step away for life reasons. matt was one of the most respected members of our community and was a great person as well. RIP bro.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff8/ooreelaxoo/mod05c.jpg

from left to right: REELAX, VEGASMATT, BGR - circa 2005 (MOD05 the first MOD)

[NelsonC]

just saw this. i had the pleasure to meet and hang out with matt over the years. we always made each other laugh. he will be greatly missed.

for those of you who don't know VEGASSMATT (KING MATTRESS), he was one of the early members of the yahoo group founded by BGR in 1999-2000 that became TGC. at one point he took over as head honcho when BGR had to step away for life reasons. matt was one of the most respected members of our community and was a great person as well. RIP bro.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff8/ooreelaxoo/mod05c.jpg

from left to right: REELAX, VEGASMATT, BGR - circa 2005 (MOD05 the first MOD)

It's been a while, Matt was an awesome guy and his family as well. From his charity work and all the hang out plus tgc He will be missed.

Also still have my ride but it's been sitting for years. Just had back surgery and hopefully will attend mod this year.

[Gladiator]

Wow just saw this. I credit all my car knowledge to TGC, my deepest condolences :(

[GalantT3]

Wow a legend on this forum, haven't signed on in years and this is the first thing I see. Very sad! RIP!

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Wow a legend on this forum, haven't signed on in years and this is the first thing I see. Very, very sad! RIP!

[Cali]

Rest in peace Matt

[trougtyr]

Man I wish I'd gotten a chance to get to know him before he passed. His G is my favorite one on TGC. Rest In Peace Matt

[Kid]

Unfortunately, Matthew passed away from cancer this last November.

For any that wish to pass along there wishes, i found this.

http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Matthew-Clason&lc=1011&pid=176426274&uuid=9cb9ab01-32a0-4d6f-995b-92d9c14ae83f#.Vky8j-OpBU4.facebook


WOW! I just went to the link above and thumbed through all of Matt's pictures. I always try to portray myself as a tough individual, however I damn neared teared up. Especially now that I'm a father to a little girl. I've NEVER met Matt before, but I can see the passion and love he had (HAS) for his family and daughter. May he rest in glory! The pain and suffering has stopped, and on to a new chapter my friend.

Anyone here still keep in contact with his family? At least to set up maybe bbqs or whatever just to let them know they are not forgotten just due to Matt's passing?

Kid

[Predat-R]

True legend for sure rip brother!!!!!!!!!!

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[chbuzz]

RIP...
Just seen this, been years since I been in here.. but remember all the way back on the yahoo board that he was always helpful and had a passion for his car that we all shared in. Never met him in person but felt a brotherhood in the passion of our G's.

[kildaremike]

As per last post its been years since I last looked in but I remember how helpful he always was, and so patient with new members. Condolences to Matts family and to all who knew him better than I did. RIP.