Matt Harvey

I have always remembered this man (Matt Harvey) for 4 year later without him. I’m doing Okay and eating healthy again and exercising. Thanks

Hello, I first met Matt in 2009 when i was in my final year at Stelleys. He has been a very great friend to me, and we often had fun hanging out. I am very sad to hear about his passing. Matt, thank you for being my friend over the 4 years we’ve known each other, and I will defenetly miss you

i met matt on my way to work every morning a few years back. I was working at the white spot off the highway. he was on his way to school and he would tell me his life story. funny how we met… i was standing there and he would look at me and want to talk. we ended up becoming good friends everytime we saw each other. we chatted so many times then i saw him at the library in esquimalt and we added each other on facebook. i just saw him a few weeks ago and i missed him getting off the bus. i wanted to say hello so bad because he was just a great guy to talk with. ill miss seeing him around R.I.P MY GOOD FRIEND…

I was deeply saddened to read of Matt’s passing in the Times Colonist when I got home after my shift at BC Transit tonight. Matt was a regular passenger of mine when I operated the Community Shuttle and I always enjoyed having him onboard. I moved over to Conventional bus about two years ago so didn’t see him quite as often as I used to but recently picked him up on Keating X Road in Saanichton after one of his shifts at Sleggs. As always, he had a smile and a warm greeting for me which I appreciated. Some passengers simply make your day a little better for being onboard and Matt was always of those passengers. I am so sorry for your loss, my very sincere condolences to your family.

Leah, Dan, Jim and family.
We were so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Matt was usually part of my group at fernwood for school trips, it was all about fun. He had a great smile. One of the world’s ‘gentle” souls. I hope all your memories will carry you all through this difficult time. God Bless to all.

It’s hard to know just what to say,
When one so young is taken away.
Far too soon he had to part,
His memory forever engraved in our heart.

We only knew him for a short while,
But the life he led made us smile.
He was so handsome and oh so rare,
Life as they say just isn’t fair.

Those gone before him will watch him with care,
Till the day comes when we’ll all join him there.

Know Matt is watching from heaven above,
And with each ray of sunshine, he’s sending his love.

xoxox

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed his friendly and outgoing personality and I know that he will be missed at Stelly’s. I will miss him a lot.

I didn’t know Matt outside of my job, I work for Apple in the Uptown Future Shop. He has been coming into the store for a long time now, he was always full of energy and excited to look at the new Apple products and ask me about what products are coming next. I was shocked to learn of his passing today, he was in the store just a few days ago looking at cases for his new iPod Touch.

Matt you are in my prayers. When you saw me around town you would always say “Hi Apple Guy”. You’ll be missed from the entire crew at Future Shop

Matt was such a wonderful gift to our family! He blessed us in so many ways with his kind heart and great sense of humour. He had an uncanny ability to make the ordinary things in life fun and the energy in our home instantly changed for the better when he walked through the door. His friendship with Ben will always be his biggest gift to us-Matt gave us as parents the courage to let Ben ride public transit, as he faithfully met him every day on the bus and taught Ben the ropes. They truly were kindred spirits and had so many adventures together (like getting Slushies at 8am in January on the way to school thinking no one would find out-but taking pictures of it on my borrowed phone).
I want to thank Matt’s family for having raised such a wonderful young man who was a beautiful gift to all of us. We are forever grateful for having had him in our lives.

Dan and Leah, as you can see from the comments above, Matt has left a lasting impression on those individuals that he came in contact with.
A smile comes to my face when I think of our regular visits aboard the Skeena Queen, and the “sugar with tea” that he would have on the bridge with us.
I last saw Matt on the Skeena in a few weeks ago, he filled me in on what he had been doing, graduation etc. and asked about Danica and recalled some stories from Fernwood school.
Matt, you made a difference in the world and your memory brings smiles.

I would like to leave my deepest condolences to Matt’s family and friends.
I drive for B.C. Transit, and Matt was a constant on my 52’s. The smile and the wave while approaching his stop, and him always asking “how are you?” as soon as he boarded. From discussing the jewellery box he was getting for his mom, to showing the latest techno gadget, it was such a pleasure to have him aboard.
His kind and gentle spirit is what I treasure the most. He was so proud to buy me a coffee when he got his first paycheque from Sleggs. That’s just who he was.
You are in my prayers Matt. The sun always shone a little brighter because of you.

In the pass year, I had many contacts with Matt, for him I was always “Max’s mom”. I saw him as a young man eager to do things right. At graduation, I had the chance to sit very close to him, he was so nervous but still found the courage to walk the bridge. As a parent, I don’t have the courage to think about the pain your lost represents. I just hope that with time, there will be some comfort remembering all the sweet moments you had with him.
Louise & Max Lumsden

I am one of Matt’s regular bus drivers with BC Transit. He had been a passenger of mine for many years . I am devastated to hear of his sudden passing — my heartfelt sympathies go out to his family.
Matt always had a smile on his face, and a heart of gold. He loved to be a part of “the buses”, from wanting to put up the seats at the end of my shift, to changing the signs for the next route. There was never a lull for conversation … he always had a story to tell. Whether it be about his day at school, or about the upcoming weekend plans.
News of Matt’s passing has shocked all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. The # 52 will never quite be the same. There will be another bright star shining down on us …. Be at peace Matt.

I miss Matt. I will miss riding the bus with him, him coming over to my house, and having adventures with him. Matt was my Best Friend of mine. I hope he has a great time in heaven.

Love Ben Vanlierop

I am so sorry to hear of Matt’s death. That big smile of his often brightened my day when he came into the library to check things out and sometimes just say hi. We’re really going to miss his latest enthusiasm for a movie or a gadget or whatever. My thoughts and prayers with all of Matt’s family and foster family.

Leah and family. There are not enoughs words to express to you my deepest sympathy. I am shocked by Matt’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you. Matt was such a truly amazing young man. So proud of graduating and his job. Every minute with Matt was a true joy. All my love and sympathy. Karen. Salon j.

Matt was such an amazing and bright presence at Stelly’s Secondary School. Matt could always make my day by his wonderful smile and positive outlook. What a blessing he was to me and our school community. Thank you for sharing him with us. I am praying for you, his family, and all our students and staff who will miss him terribly. God bless.