In Memory of the Cyclist…
…killed here. is what the sign reads.. That cyclist’s name was Matt Powell and he died on Friday 19 September 2008. He only lived a few short blocks from here. Matt was in my circle of friends here in B-Town.
A Memorial for Matt
These white bicycles are frequently seen in NYC and while we are lucky enough not to see these in the same frequency as NY residents the feeling of loss and sadness is same. Matt, like many of us here in Boulder, loved riding his bike around town. The wonderful feeling of getting onto your bicycle and riding a few blocks to meet your friends, go to work or even to shop for groceries is something he cherished. The life of a cyclist is not an easy one, but it is a lifestyle Matt would never give up. Whenever I saw him, he always had a smile on his face, I’ll miss that guy. That is what I’ll remember.
Andrew and Matt
- Matt
It’s December 2010. Matt was one of my two best friends during college in Boulder. The last I had heard of him was in 2003. Then I had a hard time finding him again, although I tried off an on. I looked for him a bunch of times on facebook during the last two years. When I didn’t find him there, again, tonight, I searched for ‘matthew powell from Sioux City’. Now I find this page.
Matt was a great guy, a ball of energy, a complete fan of YES. Matt was a special person who is completely tied up in my college experience. This is really heartbreaking for me. We spend so much time together. I wish I could have found him earlier.
Peter
Yes he was, he is missed everyday!