r/alaskanbushpeople 1d ago

Memorial for Matt

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People are calling Frontier Foods which is across the street. Buying flowers and the manger puts them on the truck. This is amazing and beautiful yet so sad 😞 💔

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u/Careless-Health-9479 1d ago

Never have I been this torn up about someone I didn't personally know passing. Matt had a way about him that made you feel as though you really knew him.  I'll forever miss his, "Hey friends!".  Wish this was all a bad dream. It hurts so bad knowing he was hurting so bad.  Rest in peace Matt you were one of a kind and you are so missed. I wish he knew how truly loved he was while he was still here. 😥💔

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u/Tonifire 1d ago

Me too. But this boy became a man infant of our eyes. A man with Issues. And like proper parents we took to him. I am so traumatized with the whole thing. I think my family thinks im loosing my marbles.
Yea it is very sad. He shared his life with us. Good or bad. Raw unfiltered and that is what we respects

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u/Healthy_Meal_3223 1d ago

same friend. Hugs ❤️ 🫂

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u/silent_chair5286 1d ago

Whenever someone is struggling we’ll see similar behaviors as we’ve seen for years. Don’t pretend to be surprised.

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u/SchwiftySqaunch 1d ago

This person is just sharing their feelings, you don't have to be harsh

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u/Several_Attitude_203 1d ago

He wasn’t harsh. He’s right. We need to all pay more attention when the signs are there.

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u/silent_chair5286 1d ago

If he believed he was loved he’d still be here.

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u/Maleficent-Umpire-68 1d ago

I don’t think you understand addiction fully. It’s brutal. You can’t help someone that isn’t ready to be helped. All you can do is be there for them when they’re ready.

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u/stoooppkidd 1d ago

Unfortunately it Goes deeper than addiction. That’s the whole problem …the addiction comes from other issues (whether mental or emotional or physical) which the user tries to self medicate. Their constant need to mask the other issues is what causes the addiction, which then becomes a physical dependency which changes the entire chemistry of a person. It’s a vicious cycle that goes much deeper than enjoying getting high or whatever. The real problem is the widespread lack of understanding of the foundational problems at hand AND the wildly changing social aspect where hate has become the norm.

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u/Several_Attitude_203 21h ago

Yep. Been in 5 rehabs myself.

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u/ConfusedMustard 1d ago

Gawd I hate this happened😞 Please let this be a reminder to all the nit pickers, & negative nancies: BE KIND. We are not the sum of our mistakes. And you can always turn things around. Would love to see this sub turn into a place of positivity for the Brown’s & not so snarky.

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u/Ridgewoodgal 1d ago

I would say many were way worse than just nit pickers and Negative Nancie’s unfortunately. Many were straight up aggressive and disgusting bullies.

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u/bigdill123 1d ago

"We are not the sum of our mistakes."

Beautifully said ❤️

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u/amber_alison 1d ago

This is so sad. Wherever Matt may be I hope that he's found the peace and kindness that he didn't have in life.

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u/Double-Conclusion649 1d ago

Whoever made the banner was nice! We will be up this weekend to put flowers on his truck. Thanks for posting the picture 💕

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u/Healthy_Meal_3223 1d ago

you're welcome 😊 and thats amazing 👏 safe travels ❤️ its in the parking lot across the street from Frontier Foods

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u/Dependent-Assoc423 18h ago

Which town? ❤️

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u/Healthy_Meal_3223 18h ago

Oroville

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u/Dependent-Assoc423 18h ago

Thank you, kindly. 

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u/Powerful_Reason7357 1d ago

I believe Jamie mentioned in a post she was having a banner made.

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u/HeyJesikaJay 1d ago

Oh please. 🙄 Nobody can make someone relapse. That's on him and him alone.

It's terrible that he relapsed, yes, but keep in mind he only showed you what he wanted you to see. Blaming someone for his relapse shows he couldn't or wouldn't take responsibility for his own choices. He was offered help so many times and he refused it at a cost not only to himself but others around him too.

His friend (Tom?) gave him such wise words and has such an open, non judgmental heart. It's a damn shame Matt didn't take him up on his offers of help but at the end of the day, Matt was in charge of his own choices and fate.

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u/Valuable_Guidance_33 1d ago

Interesting how someone who kept telling him to do what he did suddenly cares… guess guilt will do that to someone.. 

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u/INFIDELtNATIONS 1d ago

Thanks for sharing whomever did the banner thank you as well RIP Matt Brown

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u/Healthy_Meal_3223 1d ago

A local gal made it and yes it turned out beautiful

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u/Tiny-Proposal1495 1d ago

I know I have said this on other posts. But let's u Fill that truck with flowers to the point of overflowing. Im making my call now hopefully that store orders a bunch more flowers for people to buy

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u/Healthy_Meal_3223 1d ago

I heard someone called from Australia this evening 🫂💜

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u/aavalos129 1d ago

Im in nz and im waiting on them to open

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u/Pitiful-Lawyer6647 1d ago

Matt really loved his followers and thought of us all as friends. The loss of Matt really hits home...a lot of tears have been shed. I am deeply heartbroken for him and for the loss of Matt. .Deep down and openly Matt shared his good soul and personality to spare. He was a good man and unfortunately struggling with addiction and other issues brought him to a very sad place. May the Lord embrace Matt now as he did life itself. We will miss him forever. 💔

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u/AwarenessUnhappy7153 1d ago

He loved that truck so much.

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u/FlamingoOk3307 1d ago

💔❤️🙏

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u/Lopsided-Lab60 1d ago

Never forgotten Matt. There was never a dull moment around Matt. Miss you buddy💚 Bullying has no place in my world it would be prosecuted with life changing ramifications and the president would be just accountable for doing it as your average joe or jill.

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u/Alternative-Front167 1d ago

I hope he knew how many people really cared for him. RIP Matt. You’ll be missed ❤️

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u/ComplaintCapital6766 1d ago

Look back at Xmas videos for a smile

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u/Ill_Bluejay_5724 1d ago

Rest in love dear Matt 🌹🥺🤍fly high, you are free

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u/Tiny-Proposal1495 1d ago

Is there a florist in town?

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u/xJennabellex 1d ago

There is a supermarket with flowers that you can call. The manager has been taking the flowers across to his truck

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u/Exact_Increase526 1d ago

Do you happen to know the name of the supermarket? I'd like to call and order some over the phone as I am in NY & would really like to send some flowers to his truck.

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u/clemsonbbwlover2 22h ago

Two good looking square bodies there

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u/Designer-Cabinet-330 21h ago

This one kind of hit differently for me. My husband has battled addiction his entire adult life and I saw so much of his struggles and behavior in Matt and really hoped that he would be the exception and not the rule and find sobriety and recovery. So tragic

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u/Healthy_Meal_3223 15h ago

mental health is usually the reason people become addicts unfortunately. We seek to numb our feelings because we feel it all way too much and usually that means we care about all the things way too much. It can be a blessing and a curse. He was so damn positive and encouraging to others who needed it even when he was in a dark place. These are usually the ones who need support the most! We smile through the pain, laugh and joke and spread smiles hoping people won't see how bad it really is. We are different and misunderstood in so many ways.. I dunno man this one's gonna take some time to get thru. God bless everyone grieving rn. All love ❤️

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u/ShoddyEntrance8525 11h ago

You are 💯 right and spot on and trust me I have been there i deal with depression a lot but comedy always gets me thru things I am always watching stand up comedy and I am a comedian at heart and comedy true comedy comes from dark times and messed up situations.

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u/Healthy_Meal_3223 11h ago

Sure does friend 🧡

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u/Tonifire 1d ago

It is great! I wish I was 9n your Continent.. I would have made it a road trip to pay last respects to this boy and his max. If one of your guys do car rapping . This picture of him on the tailgate will be awesome. I miss his videos. Morning here then I got to see all his shenanigans. So sorry you gave up buddy. Still know. You are loved by more that you know. RiP Matt

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u/aavalos129 1d ago

God i miss coming home pouring myself a drink and chain smoking with Matt while he talked and talked and talked on live fuck bro why am I grieving a stranger this is truly shocking

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u/aavalos129 1d ago

Im not religious but I hope he is with all of us

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