i’m afraid I have some of the worst news that has ever hit our lives. It’s almost impossible to even type this update. A few nights ago, Matthew walked from my apt. a block and a half down the street to meet a friend for a drink. half way there he saw a man severely beating his wife. Being the most amazing, strong, heroic and incredible person I know.. even though the guy was twice his size, Matthew intervened. He managed to subdue this guy for a second and since his wife was beat up pretty good called the cops.. as he did so the guy jumped him from behind and beat him. This guy did things I can’t even type. After words, he and his beaten wife left Matthew unconcious on the street. Matthew is in the hospital with a third of his skull removed as we wait for the swelling in his brain to go down. I’d rather not share any additional information at this time besides the fact that he acted as a hero (as he always would in any of these situations) and is paying a horrific price. Pease send all your love and good energy and vibrations to him. I’ve been and will be next to him throughout the entire recovery process. We don’t know enough yet details about how that will develop.. but it has shocked, stunned, disgusted our best friends, family and band (which are both). The world can be evil beyond belief and as much as we want this evil eliminated, right now our hearts heads and energies need to go to my best friend, soul mate, hero, and angel, Matthew. Love you all and will be in touch as soon as I can muster up the emotional energy to reach out again. Please, be safe and peaceful as we get through this impossible time.
Nathan
This has been a real eye opener to me.. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do, if you get in the way no one cares. There are some serious bastards out there and they really need to grow up.. Children turn to violence 'cause they don't know any other way.. However when you grow up you realise there are other alternatives.. Clearly this person hasn't grown up. To beat up your partner is one thing.. But to beat up someone you don't know; they could be anyone, could this person not see why Matthew was stepping in? Maybe take his abusive behaviour somewhere else that's not in the middle of the street? I actually felt sorry for the girl who he was abusing until I read that she walked away from Matthew after he'd just risked his life to save hers! Tbh she's just as sick as him. Luckily Matthew's making a quick recovery and is getting stronger each day. I don't know the guy but I have seen him and his band twice now and you start to feel a connection with them, like you know them. And this upset me dearly, I actually shed a few tears over it when I read it. It's just disgusting and I can't imagine what could make anyone result to that kind of behaviour.. This is what makes me thankful for who I am and how I've been brought up.. If I ever found myself acting that way towards someone I don't know what I'd do.. However if I ever was in the same situation as Matthew, I hope that I could act as bravely as he did. Matthew Leone is now a major role model in my life and I look up to him. My thoughts go out to Nathan too.. He's been through enough shit to last him a life time, and to hear this about his brother must have crushed him.. Bastards.. There's not much more I can say tbh...
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