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Terrible news that has been posted in the Aussie forum and over on Australian Hunting net.

Matt has passed away from a heart attack last night. No matter what has occurred recently with Matt, he was a husband and father and my thoughts go out to his family.


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Bakes,

thanks a lot for bringing it here.

condolences to the family.
 
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So sorry to hear this.

RIP, Matt, and sympathy and condolences to family and friends.


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Seems like we disagreed more often than we agreed on issues, but a damn shame to hear this. Condolences and prayers for his family.


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Wow... Matt was a valuable contributor here. Really sad to hear of his untimely passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family.


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Terribly sad,RIP Mat condolences to family and friends.jc




 
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I always enjoyed and respected Matt's willingness to disagree in an articulate manner. He didn't fall into the trap of agreeing just to agree or going along to get along. I truly respected him for that. He was his own man. tu2

Anyone know his age?

Godspeed Matt.


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Terribly sad,RIP Mat condolences to family and friends.jc


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A shock. Met Matt years ago at one of the SCI conventions. He was a valuable contributor here on AR. Frowner
 
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Met Matt at SCI few times
Had nice chat about buff hunting with him and was considering eventually to hunt with him
Awful, far too young
My condolences to his family


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I too met Matt at SCI.

He was a really nice guy and enthusiastic about buffalo hunting. A shame he was taken so young.
 
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A well respected PH and outfitter. Sorry to hear.


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RIP Matt I knew him well... sad sad sad , he she spoke his mind and for that I salute him!!


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I always enjoyed and respected Matt's willingness to disagree in an articulate manner. He didn't fall into the trap of agreeing just to agree or going along to get along. I truly respected him for that. He was his own man. tu2

Anyone know his age?

Godspeed Matt.

I think Matt was 43.

Far too young.

RIP


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R. i. P.


 
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...maybe it is time for an "virtual grave" here in the AR-forum.
(Like in other forums about photographie, pp.)

For all the (former) members, witch are gone...

I think we have here some in the last three years.
Like Gib., Cam, pp.


 
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For those wishing to help out Matt's family, Phillip over on AHN has set up a trust. Details are below.

Hi guys,

I have been speaking with a few of Matt's mutual friends and we have agreed to start a small trust fund to help with any of the immediate needs of Matts family and towards the expenses of the funeral that has come as a surprise to all of us.

Some of you may be aware that Matt has been doing it tough over the last few months and any support you can show the family will be much appreciated. The account is now active and was previously used for donations towards to setting up of SFP NT that Matt was instrumental in supporting.

Bank: Bendigo Bank
BSB: 633-000
Acc: 114382302
Name: P B Hoare

The account balance is $300 and I will keep a running tally going so everyone can see progress. I'll be handing Milly a cheque with the proceeds later in the week when I get into Armidale.

Please dig deep, anything and everything will help!

Thank you,

Phillip Hoare
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I'm saddened to read this. Matt was a long time contributor here. Condolences to the family.
 
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Rest in Peace Matt!


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I had a very enjoyable hunt with Matt and was initially drawn to HIS outfit by the thoughtful and respectful manner in which he debated issue with other members. Yes,far too young.
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I am really sorry to read this. I always respected Matt's passion.
 
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Condolences & prayers sent to family & friends.

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I'm really saddened to hear of Matt's passing. Was looking forward to doing a hunt with him one day. I'm at a loss for words. Frowner
 
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I always thought that when I finally got around to hunting Australia, it would be with Matt Graham or Paul Truccolo. Sad indeed.
 
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Really sad to hear that terrible news.

Prayer for his soul and his family.


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So sorry to hear.

RIP
 
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Though I disagreed with him all too often, I sure do hate to see anyone, especially a young family man taken from amongst us.
R.I.P.


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Sad news. May he RIP.
 
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Very saddened to hear of this. I have commented more fully on the Aust Hunting Forum.

Hve known Matt since the early 2000's. Hunted with first in 2004 and then shared a banteng hunt a few years later, 2007 I think it was. When we were BOTH candidates for the Senate for the Shooters Party, but were out in the bush chasing banteng for a week.

Shared dinners at some Safari shows.

After a year or two, not sure, of not communicating it was only in the last few days or week that we exchanged message. Simple hellos, best wishes and some other brief stuff. Happy and friendly. A few days later Matt's heart gives out ...

I remember some of the days from 2004 as if they were only last week ...

RIP Matt, very sad about it, and condolences to your wife and family.


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So sad and so young.

Condolences to his family.
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Very sad and shocking. RIP and prayers for his family.
 
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RIP Matt.
 
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See you on the other side Matt, so find us some good buffalo herds and plenty of the those old hogs! R.I.P condolences to your family and friends! You will be missed!
..................................................................BYE, see you later in the outback in the sky! Mac CRYBABY


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Very sad indeed. Matt was not only a contributor here, but a friend to many of us. If you ever hunted with him, you knew his passion for hunting and his family. He also had a great sense of humor. We lost a good one...


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Very sad news. Matt is a friend of long standing. Hunting with him over there is one of my favorite hunting memories. He would often stay at the Fulson compound when he was in town and many a fire pit, and beer killing session was enjoyed. Know loosing his mom put a ton of stress on him, and as so many of us are finding out in the 50's, stress is indeed a killer. Just terrible news. I will be making a contribution and hope the AR family will indeed help as much as they can. Another good man gone...


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Despite some of our recent biz differences, Matt was a long-time friend and fellow hunter, guide and outfitter.

We spent plenty of days together in Dallas (at Corey Knowlton's house) and lots of time talking about hunting.

I shared a great hunt with Matt in 2013 - one of my best! RIP and god speed - gone way too early!!

Our hunt together in 2013!


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RIP Matt.
Good on you Aaron.
The recent spat between you two was perhaps, on reflection, an insight into deeper business issues Matt was dealing with. But,as you state clearly, you were good mates who enjoyed some fine times together.
The South Pacific hunting community has lost a stalwart promoter and the hunting industry at large will mourn his passing.
Condolences to his family.
 
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Paul (Truccolo) and I were talking over the weekend when he told me about Matt. A shock to everyone that knew him via hunting or on hunting forums. Like the rest of our hunting family, I send my sincere condolences to Matt's family.


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The hunt I did with Matt in 2013!

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Hard to imagine Matt's passing so abruptly. So sad! Matt and I had recently hashed out a tentative deal for Sadie and I to come out for look see.

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