Matt Cole (Matt76 on other boards) was killed yesterday morning at about 5:00 am while driving home from work. A drunk crossed into his lane and hit him head on. Matt was such a good kid. He worked part time at Whitey's cigar shop in Maryville, IL while he was in college. After graduating, he went to work as a supervisor on the loading dock of a trucking company in St Louis. He was only 23 years old. I know Matt used to post here but had stepped away from most of the boards after some health issues made him cut out cigars.

I'm stunned. I thought very highly of Matt. He was a good kid and a good friend to anyone who knew him.

Man... very sorry to hear this...

Prayers out to he and his Family..

Russ/Hog

I didn't know him, but thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

23 is too young to die.

Terrible loss. Why do people drive drunk?

...prayers sent ... life is just too short to not be appreciating more of what we take for granted everyday ...

"Why do people drive drunk?"

This is an absolutely awful situation. I do believe the technology exists to determine whether or not you are too intoxicated to drive. Some people are required to use it to be allowed to drive.

I wish I knew more about the situation like whether or not the driver was a repeat offender. Now this kid's family will have to bear the sadness of a young life lost and will always wonder what might have been if this stupid f'n communist a-hole dirtbag c**k s****r hadn't decided... his selfish f'n need to be somewhere was more important than the safety and well being of his fellow man.

That's why they drive drunk.

#6.... well said.

Not sure how injured the drunk driver was, but it always seems like they walk away with nary a scratch while their victim's lives are upended for eternity. Such a selfish thing to do.

... what disturbs me the most about this is that it was at 5:00am ... not even a "normal" time for a drunk to be on the road ...

... we all take calculated risks every day of our lives ... but something like this shouldn't happen ... it's just so wrong on so many levels ...

Prayers sent and my sincere condolences to Matt76's family and friends.

Rest in peace, young Brother. Condolences to his family.

so very sorry to hear this. my heart goes out to the family

"8. Author: [email protected] Date: 12/06/2008 03:07 PM Reply

... what disturbs me the most about this is that it was at 5:00am ... not even a "normal" time for a drunk to be on the road ... "

bars around here are open till 5am daily. i see the drunks staggering out on my way to work sometimes.

Losing a Kid is Hell on Parents . . .

Deriffe I have a pain in my heart knowing all you are going through. Good Luck and God Bless You ALL!

Baron

dammit, always young people...

My condolences to his family and friends.

Condolences and prayers for the family.

del

RIP Matt.

My condolences to his family.

There is nothing that can fill the hole left in his family's heart.

God bless Matt and my thoughts are with his family.

My condolences.

That's very sad. And it could happen to anyone. Don't save all your good cigars for special occasions. Every day is special.