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Welcome to Matt Bair Remembered

Matt Bair was the best. He made life, marriage, fatherhood, friendship, and kindness look easy. On October 10th, 2018, at the age of 47, we lost him. Too soon.Tragic. You’re probably here because you knew him, and when you’re missing him too much, maybe the pictures, posts, and community will help. And if you didn’t know him, please explore the site and thank you for visiting – his life had a profound impact on people and maybe you’ll take a little piece of him into your life. Thank you for visiting.

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Wish I Could Tell Matt He Was Right | by Rick Babcock

I miss my friend Matt Bair. We lost our good friend and brother, Matt Bair, in October. Several of my fraternity brothers have spoken about how he was like their big brother – someone they could look up to and would help guide them, giving advice, or a kick in the rump when needed. That wasn’t quite my relationship…

Read more Wish I Could Tell Matt He Was Right | by Rick Babcock

Drive Fast & Take Chances | by Liz Okey

“Drive fast, take chances,” was a common parting phrase Matt would share as we hugged goodbye. Originally I thought he was just kidding, now I’m not so sure. Like most of Matt’s loved ones, I’m still reeling in grief and disbelief. There are days where it is simply too hard to handle. Matt was a…

Read more Drive Fast & Take Chances | by Liz Okey

Our Christmas Card Letter | by Jen Bair

We four Bairs, of Peoria are… Missing him, but we know he’s not far.. Love and hope, Tears and laughter, Hoping to see you again…. 2018. A year for the books, one we kinda wish we could move forward from… I had grand plans on doing a late Christmas letter last year after we returned…

Read more Our Christmas Card Letter | by Jen Bair

Latest News and Memories

  • Thanks to everyone sharing stories (and please send more)
  • A Christmas Card for Jen and the Girls
  • Happy Birthday, Matt!

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Pages

  • Ann Arbor Turkey Trot and YOU
  • Drive Fast & Take Chances | by Liz Okey
  • Guide Me, Matt | by Dave Adamec
  • Happy Birthday, Matt | by Ben Cossar
  • Here a Turkey, There a Turkey…
  • It’s Been a Month | by Cherie Ruiter
  • M.A.T.T. | by Don Kowalewski
  • Make Your M.A.T.T. Coin into Dog Tags | by Drew Setter
  • Our Christmas Card Letter | by Jen Bair
  • Photos
  • Thank You!
  • The Torch Lake Family | by Cherie
  • Welcome to Matt Bair Remembered
  • Wish I Could Tell Matt He Was Right | by Rick Babcock
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Friends and family, and friends …and still more friends …asked if there was a way to keep-in-touch, celebrate Matt’s life, find out how they can help Jen and the girls, and pretty much, when they find themselves missing Matt, where can they turn. We hope they’ll turn to this site.

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