tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post5594310646058042618..comments2023-11-05T00:25:53.153-07:00Comments on Jon Davies Severe Weather Notes: Matt HughesJon Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044746324804312344noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-11629872207940941092010-11-19T23:06:23.436-08:002010-11-19T23:06:23.436-08:00Matt passed away from an attempted suicide injury....Matt passed away from an attempted suicide injury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-35123031324329759892010-11-13T15:11:29.126-08:002010-11-13T15:11:29.126-08:00Being someone who has suffered from depression for...Being someone who has suffered from depression for many years, spiked by divorce, my heart goes out to him! I heart bleeds for him and his family! God bless you, Matt! I will pray for your children!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387055757907714847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-87116778000536044392010-11-11T16:08:23.011-08:002010-11-11T16:08:23.011-08:00You never realize how attached you can get to some...You never realize how attached you can get to someone that you dont even know until they are gone. To say that it was a shock to hear of Matt’s death is an understatement. I have been a fan of storm chasing for many years and having spent time learning about the aspects of storm chasing and what the chasers go through. Having also been a fan of “Storm Chasers”, I can say that he will definately be missed. Of course I didnt know Matt, but like evryone else who had the opportunity to watch him each week, this tragic story has touched me in ways I can not explain… God Bless, Matt. Know that you are loved by many…Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791692302703001220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-48825788291360724112010-11-07T08:41:41.721-08:002010-11-07T08:41:41.721-08:00I am sorry to hear of his passing. I knew nothing ...I am sorry to hear of his passing. I knew nothing of it and caught the show towards the end. The look of sheer joy on his face. He looked like a kid who got exactly what he wanted for Christmas. What a look! And to hear him so speechless afterwords. It was such a joy to see. The shock I had, which I am sure EVERYONE had upon learning of his death, just sucked all the joy I felt for him. How? Why? When? UGH! Well, the who, what, where, when and how is irrelevant. Ours is not to question that. It is what it is. Everyone deals with grief differently. And so let them deal with it. Speculation only adds to their grief. When or if they are ready, they will talk. But that is their choice. It is an open wound that will take a while to heal. It was sudden, and it was unexpected. Let them heal.<br />And for the record, you don't die from a FAILED suicide attempt. You die from a successful one. Sorry, but that just really bugged me. <br />Anyways, let them be. Let Matt be. Move on as I am sure he would want. <br />The answers will come in time. Or maybe never. Just let it be.Final Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889732276804576472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-124223856667843112010-11-06T10:43:36.795-07:002010-11-06T10:43:36.795-07:00Very, very sad about the news. My thoughts & p...Very, very sad about the news. My thoughts & prayers go to his friends & family.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234181216547591716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-60103940826702864952010-11-05T17:14:06.606-07:002010-11-05T17:14:06.606-07:00I am an avid weather lover and am known as a "...I am an avid weather lover and am known as a "fake meteorologist" to my friends because I know so much about weather but am not in the profession. Not only am I absolutely intoxicated with StormChasers, but Matt Hughes was my absolutely most favorite person on the show. He was gorgeous on the inside and the outside and I pray for his family. No one can understand what he was going through, and no one should judge him for it. It's sad for everyone. Everyone.<br /><br />Here's to you Matt. You were loved by so many; I just wish you knew how much.<br /><br />Truly,<br />"Moxie Mo"Jeff McCordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112569747681731648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-75009250590305771942010-11-05T06:42:11.065-07:002010-11-05T06:42:11.065-07:00It's unfortunate in the 21st century that depr...It's unfortunate in the 21st century that depression and suicide still carry stigma to such a degree that people can't talk about it openly. I lost a sister to suicide, so I'm well aware of the wish for privacy, and I respect his family's wishes for it. But far worse than just coming out and speaking the word suicide are all the wild theories that abound during a time when a loved one's life should be remembered and not the way he/she died. Death is death--it's loss regardless of the method.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-13888086148399047642010-11-04T13:26:04.542-07:002010-11-04T13:26:04.542-07:00What a shock to go from his smile and overwhelming...What a shock to go from his smile and overwhelming and intoxicating excitement as you see him sitting in the passinger seat of the TIV I couldn't help but sit on the edge of my seat and yell out YEAH MATT!!! To be followed by so much sadness and tears. My whole life I've wanted to be a meterologist and after the movie Twister wish I could be a part of any of the groups on Storm Chasers and as I've followed the series Matt made me wish I could do that more. My heart goes out to not just his family and friends but to Sean and I hope he knows how much he had in part to making Matts dream come true. Sean seems like he is so tough but at the end of the show you can see his true self that he hides and his sadness and the loss and guilt he feels from not allowing Matts dream come true sooner and waiting so long to put his trust in Matt. Brandon you have some large shoes to fill but we all know how much stronger the team has become from everyones loss and I wish you all the best and hope you all know how many of us envy you all and would give anything to be a part of what you all do. Maybe the TIV team and the Dominator team can put aside their differences from this sad loss and become a team somehow.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808196857831212642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-14213406338800803792010-11-04T12:21:00.127-07:002010-11-04T12:21:00.127-07:00Unfortunately, he committed suicide by hanging. Pl...Unfortunately, he committed suicide by hanging. Please donate to his wife and 2 kids foundation.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17316485019012677839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-83016661855233956872010-11-04T11:30:54.472-07:002010-11-04T11:30:54.472-07:00Our family is still in shock another great guy gon...Our family is still in shock another great guy gone. Everyone should qppreciate each person that is around them no matter the reason. Our prayers to his family.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010640640549507595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-3801189859048813612010-11-04T11:28:02.419-07:002010-11-04T11:28:02.419-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010640640549507595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-22736478647700333642010-11-04T09:56:41.783-07:002010-11-04T09:56:41.783-07:00My Goodness, I am still in shock. I hope that some...My Goodness, I am still in shock. I hope that some benefit will come of his death. Depression affects so many people, and to them, it appears to be the only option to relieve the pain. Those who suffer from it as have I would understand. It isnt about getting the help, it is the thought that nothing will help, or it is not going to happen fast enough to avoid this pain. <br /><br />RIP Matt. You gave Sean his key shot for his movie, and an incredible show of happiness while you were in it.<br /><br />My best to his Family, friends and those who chased with him. He will be missedUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848924905104044306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-92050253609177106792010-11-04T07:25:33.044-07:002010-11-04T07:25:33.044-07:00I can't believe that Matt Hughes is dead. As s...I can't believe that Matt Hughes is dead. As someone from England, we don't have the new series of Storm Chasers yet. I am truly shocked that Matt has gone. He was a truly gifted Chaser and an amazing guy. RIP Matt, you will not be forgotten.Nicky Brierleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540794099830679649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-76800951974630767552010-11-04T07:21:21.752-07:002010-11-04T07:21:21.752-07:00His unfortunate death is a shock to whole storm ch...His unfortunate death is a shock to whole storm chaser community as well as discovery channel. The cause of his death is the injury from a failed suicide attempt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-91413770395607115502010-11-04T07:05:10.987-07:002010-11-04T07:05:10.987-07:00I was in shock to hear of Matts passing last night...I was in shock to hear of Matts passing last night. My heart just went out to his family and began to pray for them to have peace in their hearts. As I watched him intercept this toronado I couldnt help but fight the tears, seeing him so happy doing what he loves to do. Many of us have not even met Matt and feel as if we know him. The loss of his life is felt amoung us all. My prayers go out to His family and friends that God can comfort them only as he can in this time.Jason2425https://www.blogger.com/profile/04465458545700819207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-87401143394798596752010-11-04T07:01:33.764-07:002010-11-04T07:01:33.764-07:00I just watched last nights episode of Storm Chaser...I just watched last nights episode of Storm Chaser's dedicate to Matt! It blew me away to hear the news that he has passed away! My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends! Watching Storm Chasers is a must in my house and he was on of the favorites! Watching the happiness or being in the tornado, I found myself smiling from ear to ear, with tears in my eyes, they were tears of joy for him as he seemed so proud that he got the TIV in a tornado, and how happy he was when he was given all the trust!! I am sorry that this has happened! The show is not going to be the same!<br /><br />Erin-WisconsinErinP@wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231669508486320265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-44913925263538330132010-11-04T06:36:03.173-07:002010-11-04T06:36:03.173-07:00What a shock. Matt will be missed. My 6 year old...What a shock. Matt will be missed. My 6 year old really looked up to him. He was as saddened as my husband and I were to hear about his death. I was soooooooo happy he was able to get inside a tornado. Storm Chasers won't be the same without him. He's on to better things now.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263586066677785306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-73006240076188077862010-11-04T05:20:33.319-07:002010-11-04T05:20:33.319-07:00My oldest son Ryan who is 7 records storm chasers ...My oldest son Ryan who is 7 records storm chasers every Wed. night and he and I watch it the next morning on the couch together before he goes to school. This has been the saddest day for him. He cried and said to me he was my favorite storm chaser RIP MATT you will be missed....To his family We are soooo sorry about you loss.<br /><br />THE MURRATTI FAMILYryankyle21https://www.blogger.com/profile/08245613335194387753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-25320997943219148542010-11-04T03:51:48.563-07:002010-11-04T03:51:48.563-07:00Not many people know this but Matt was a genius. U...Not many people know this but Matt was a genius. Unfortunately, like so many with extremely high IQ he also suffered from acute depression. Bob, on the other hand, is an idiot.Bubba Diamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15802032844137064776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-90886031947276390782010-11-03T23:31:57.072-07:002010-11-03T23:31:57.072-07:00I have not been watching the show for very long bu...I have not been watching the show for very long but when I watched the beginning of the show tonight and when it said Matt passed away I started crying and I started crying even harder at the end. The reaction Matt had to being inside the storm was great! I lost my dad suddenly last year and I know the pain that his family is going through even now 6 months later. My thoughts are with his family. From what I saw on the show Matt seemed like a great guy! It is a shame that something like this would happen. RIP Matt! He is watching over the fellow storm chasers and guiding them into great paths and making sure they are making it out safe.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791319998846548092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-85892256830667236742010-11-03T23:31:27.911-07:002010-11-03T23:31:27.911-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791319998846548092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-78966820269611614262010-11-03T23:29:40.427-07:002010-11-03T23:29:40.427-07:00Although you might think Bob did take it a little ...Although you might think Bob did take it a little too far but it's not that far fetched! He did attempt suicide and due to the injuries sustained he was hospitalized then eventually died due to those injuries! He struggled with depression his whole life! Although it was very weird timing seeing him soooo happy to intercept his first Tornado? I guess he felt he accomplished everything he wanted to or felt the pressure to maintain his success for Shawn or felt he couldn't out do what he had accomplished just a week earlier! :-( So sad people think there's no other options, but also so selfish that he didn't think of his family and friends and what they would have to cope with due to his decision!A*C*E*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03971647444307374070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-50333437008454500342010-11-03T23:27:26.869-07:002010-11-03T23:27:26.869-07:00Matt was well loved. He will be missed by many. He...Matt was well loved. He will be missed by many. He was very good at what he did and loved every min of it. I feel for his wife and son. He was a great guy on his way to doing great things. They need to put something on the Tiv so he will be remembered and I think Sean needs to put something in his movie. He put the Tiv in the right spot at the right time.<br /><br /> As for Bob he needs to remove what he said out of respect and if he wants to write something at least use some more heart felted and tastefull. He may be adult be what he said is more like a kid.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974754972639529105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-28147203065157069092010-11-03T23:27:15.747-07:002010-11-03T23:27:15.747-07:00Like most others the dedication took me by surpris...Like most others the dedication took me by surprise and I am still in shock. The pure joy in Matt's face during the intercept makes this tragedy all the more sad. Be with God Matt. My prayers go out to his family, wife and children. <br /><br />-peaceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2399626414603781513.post-26707145714466865522010-11-03T23:22:31.383-07:002010-11-03T23:22:31.383-07:00It is sad that a very bright and wonderful person ...It is sad that a very bright and wonderful person has been lost to us all. Matt definitely will be missed on "Storm Chasers" with his infectious excitement as he chased down these storms. He gave us all the great sense of being there, sitting beside him, watching the progress of a storm, and chasing it down so that we could all see and feel its intensity. I pray that he will be remembered for his bright smile, infectious laugh, and winning personality and not for the apparent dark shadows that haunted him. May God be with his wife and children, his family, friends, and co-workers to give them comfort during this difficult time. Matt will definitely be missed as the wonderful Storm Chaser he was and always will be. He shall be remember for all that he gave to all of us.SunriseKLLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197556469916764036noreply@blogger.com