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R.I.P.--TIGGER--Matthew Helms

zout

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The family really needs to sell the Truck - it is probably full of fuel as well (100 gallons) it has new tires 11.0x20's I had installed on it with new flaps as well and tubes. Whether you like the camper or not the powered unit is a great deal - just pm me and I can put you in touch if its a serious offer with cash in hand for the family within the SS community. It is worth it and it might not be the $$$ amount you think it might be - but it will get YOU into a great truck.

Thank you Chaplin for the calls to the family and speaking to them on terms you deal with everyday.

Look around for the pic at the rally beforehand and put that on the shirt - Him standing on the jeep and the jeep burried in mud and water at the Georgia Rally - now that was a great pic - and he had a ball driving it out there with you all.
 

Tinwoodsman

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The family really needs to sell the Truck - it is probably full of fuel as well (100 gallons) it has new tires 11.0x20's I had installed on it with new flaps as well and tubes. Whether you like the camper or not the powered unit is a great deal - just pm me and I can put you in touch if its a serious offer with cash in hand for the family within the SS community. It is worth it and it might not be the $$$ amount you think it might be - but it will get YOU into a great truck.

Thank you Chaplin for the calls to the family and speaking to them on terms you deal with everyday.

Look around for the pic at the rally beforehand and put that on the shirt - Him standing on the jeep and the jeep burried in mud and water at the Georgia Rally - now that was a great pic - and he had a ball driving it out there with you all.
I like the idea of a red cross on the sleeve opposite the American Flag.
 

1crook

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I am at a loss. I was looking forward to seeing Tigger at the GA Rally again this year. We were set up near him last year and I got to talk with him more than I have before in between his running calls. He was really tired at times from running calls, but was ready to go again and his eyes light up as soon as the radio would go off again. I don't know that he got to go out on the trails as much or that he really cared that he did not get to do so, all that he cared about was helping those that were hurt out on the trails whether SS members or Durhamtown folks.

Our thoughts are with his family. R.I.P. Matthew
 

patracy

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I'm a loss for words as many are here. I will say that we've lost a great member here. I take comfort in knowing that he was right with the lord. But the pain still hurts us that are left behind.

I am praying for the family during this time. Rest in peace Matthew. Thank you for all your selfless service.
 

swindad2

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I have only been a member for about a year and haven't been able to attend a rally yet, but I feel like I know a lot of you just from being on the site. I hate that I have missed an opportunity to meet such an awesome guy in person. I am also at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers are with Matthew's family in their time of grief. Hopefully it is some comfort to them that he has moved on to a better place and will no longer suffer the pains of this world.
 

Katahdin

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While I never got a chance to meet Mathew, I'd like to offer vespers for our recently departed Scout. When I was a Boy Scout this is something we would sing at the end of every campfire, we sang it at a few funerals too. :-(


Softly falls the light of day,
As our campfire fades away.
Silently each Scout should ask,
Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared,
In everything to Be Prepared?


Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky
All is well, safely rest
God is nigh.

 

BBQROD

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I'm sure he survived his wreck to save countless others from there pain and suffering. I only met him once but even then he was exhausted from helping others. God speed my friend.
 

ODFever

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I've been praying for Matthew and his family ever since I saw this thread. I'm one of many that never met Tigger in person. I only knew of him through his posts. Regardless, he is a fellow brother. The tears flow down my face knowing that I won't get to meet him in person at this year's SSGR.

RIP, Brother Tigger. I look forward to meeting you in Heaven.
 

ODFever

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I just thought of a small way we can remember Tigger. Would it be possible to develop a Smiley just for him?
 

Recovry4x4

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I"m sure we come up with a red cross smiley or the like. I'm also quite certain that he will be remembered at the GA Rally.
 

Scar59

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I too have been reluctent to respond, having never met the man or conversed with him. I followed several of his posts and read of his triumphs and challenges, posted by others. He indeed was a good man and now resides with the Lord. Prayers and condolences for his family and friends.
JC
 

EMD567

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I was cleaning up the desktop on the computer, and found this. After some thought, I decided to post it.

It was taken on the Friday night of Zout's picnic, 2013.IMGP0385.jpg
 

bigugh20

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My condolences and prayers to the loved ones that he left behind. One can only hope that when there time on earth is done that they can look back and be proud of the life that they lived. If I come as close to that mark as Matthew seemed to, then I will be satisfied.
 
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