Absent Comrade Nice Kid- mg357

[pharmer]

Being old I check my "user profile" to check if I have said any dumb stuff recently. I noticed "Matthew George" (user name "mg357") as one of my half dozen "friends," noticed he hadn't posted in quite some time and decided to investigate. Unfortunately I found this. Young fellow, I liked his attitude. Saw things his way and posted that perspective. RIP. Joe
Obituary for Matthew K. George | Mason Funeral Home

Matthew K. George

June 21, 1985 ~ August 20, 2022 (age 37)

Matthew K. George, 37, of Washington, passed away at 2:58 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on June 21, 1985, in Peoria, the son of Robbie and Paula Ripley George. His father, his stepfather Richard Burger, and his paternal and maternal grandparents preceded him in death.
Surviving is his mother of Washington, one aunt, Janet (Steve) Meyer of Bay View Gardens. Also surviving are three uncles Dennis Ripley of Cuba, IL, Danny (Joyce) Ripley of South Pekin, and Charles (Gale) George of East Peoria.
Born with Spina Bifida, his disabilities meant he was in a wheelchair for his entire life. He was his mom's whole world and everything; Matthew touched the hearts of everyone he knew. Those who knew him best said he was a man with a vibrant personality who lived an active and happy life surrounded by people who loved him.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at Spring Bay Cemetery at a later date. To share a memory or send a condolence to his family, visit Mason Funeral Home | Metamora IL funeral home and cremation.

 

[rbmac52]

RIP brother. We will miss you here.

 

[johngalt]

RIP. Even with his difficulties he kept a positive attitude.

 

[handejector]

Sorry to hear this. mg357 was a very decent fellow.
Peace and comfort to his family and friends.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

RIP Matthew.
Some of us have had somewhat difficult lives because of the Trajectory we selected.
Unfortunately some Folks live difficult lives on a Trajectory selected for them.

 

[M29since14]

As others have said, in spite of his difficulties, he seemed to maintain good perspective. I doubt I could have done as well. Rest In Peace, Mg357.

 

[Onomea]

I, too, enjoyed his posts, and agree that for a guy stuck in a wheelchair from birth he maintained an impressively upbeat outlook on life.

Rest in peace Mathew.

 

[ditrina]

Prayers sent for Matthew and his family.

Rest in peace Matthew.

 

[s&wchad]

I'm also sorry to hear this. He had an awesome attitude, enjoyed the board and spent over 12 years here.

My condolences to the family.

 

[ladder13]

The epitome of humble. RIP Matthew.

 

[RobertJ.]

This saddens me. May he rest in peace.

I was surprised to see how young he was. He wrote like someone much older.

 

[Truckman]

Indeed RIP......Ben

 

[OFT II]

Thanks for posting the sad news.

 

[NYlakesider]

A very decent person left us, my thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends!

 

[dmn57]

RIP. He was right up the road from my hometown. Hopefully interaction with the forum provided some respite to the challenges he faced with life in general.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I was fortunate indeed to be one of his 41 forum friends. I recall how hard he worked on his fictional short stories that he posted here.

I am saddened by his loss but rejoice that he is now whole.

 

[D Brown]

Thank you for letting the forum members know Mr. Pharmer.

Prayers sent for Matthew George and his family.

 

[old bear]

Matthew, I always enjoyed your posts, thank you. May you rest in peace.

 

[boykinlp]

I was fortunate indeed to be one of his 41 forum friends. I recall how hard he worked on his fictional short stories that he posted here.

I am saddened by his loss but rejoice that he is now whole.

I, too, was one of Matthew’s forum friends, and remember him writing short stories and doing a lot of research for them. He asked the opinion of forum members in choosing characters and weapons, too. IIRC, he wrote one about a private detective in a wheelchair. I enjoyed his posts, and will miss him. RIP Matthew.
Larry

 

[sophie]

Sad to hear this. Rest In Peace Matthew.