Jeff Matson's Memorial Service (nostamj)

[Plaid Adder]

Jeff's sister asked me to post this announcement for his memorial service on DU:



Still sad,

The Plaid Adder

[juajen]

1. Yeah, me too

I didn't know him except on DU; but, he was one of my very favorite posters. I miss him a lot. It just doesn't seem the same without Nostamj and Keph. This has not been a glorious Spring for DU. A lot of depression over these two. Thanks for posting this. I love to see that name here.

[Andy_Stephenson]

5. Jeff was an absolutely magnetic person...

I loved him dearly...he had a way about him. You are right...it is not the same without Jeff and Keph.

[Binka]

6. Andy Pandy I Have A Gift For You Something Lovely From Sicily

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. It will help your healing. Where is the best address for me to send it. PM OK? Love and Hugs Binka.

[greatauntoftriplets]

13. How nice of you....

You can send it to him at:

Andy Stephenson
P. O. Box 25624
Seattle, WA 98165-1124

Thanks very much.

[Binka]

19. Ciao Bella

I'll have it in the post by weeks end. Love and good vibes from Sicily.

[bling bling]

2. I wish I could go.

I'll bet it will be a really worthwhile experience for anyone able to go see it.

[Bossy Monkey]

3. Thanks. Kicking nt

[Skinner]

4. Thank you so much for posting that.

I have recommended it.

[LynneSin]

7. That's in NYC, I might have to go

always looking for an excuse to go to NYC

[LWolf]

8. Thank you.

This brings tears for Jeff. A fitting memorial for a wonderful man.

[Dudley_DUright]

9. Thanks for this PA

I miss Jeff immensely.

[katinmn]

10. nostamj is missed. The tribute is sure to be one-of-a-kind

He lives on through his music and the impact of this and many other communities he touched.

Here's one of his remakes posted on his blog on 02/24/05. Still makes me laugh.

INTERNET BLOGGER
(to the tune of "Paperback Writer" and with apologies to the Beatles)

WELL I READ A RUMOR ON A COOKING SITE
THAT GEORGE BUSH'S DOG GAVE HIM QUITE A BITE
BASED ON MY GOOGLING AND A LEXIS SEARCH
I'M ON TO THE TRUTH AND I WANT TO BE AN INTERNET BLOGGER
INTERNET BLOGGER

IT'S A LITTLE STORY WITH A LITTLE SLANT
BUT THAT WON'T STOP ME FROM A RIGHTEOUS RANT
THE SOFTWARE'S EASY, I CAN TYPE REAL FAST
AND THE HOSTING'S FREE SO I GET TO BE AN INTERNET BLOGGER
INTERNET BLOGGER
INTERNET BLOGGER

I WOULD POST SOME PICTURES BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW
DO YOU THINK WONKETTE WILL SAY THAT I'M A 'WOW'?
I CAN'T READ YOURS BECAUSE I'M WRITING MINE
LOOK! I GOT THREE HITS! AND THAT PROVES THAT I'M AN INTERNET BLOGGER
INTERNET BLOGGER

SOON I'LL HAVE CREDENTIALS AND ADDRESS THE PREZ
SEE ME SUNDAY MORNING DOING 'MEET THE PRESS'
WHILE THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA LOOKS ON WITH DISDAIN

THEY CAN'T SHUT ME UP, BECAUSE I AM AN INTERNET BLOGGER
INTERNET BLOGGER
INTERNET BLOGGER

[Marnieworld]

11. Thank you for posting this

I think I just might go just to know him a little better. He seemed like a great person that I never had the pleasure of meeting in person. Plus I can't wait to hear the songs!

One thing that confused me though is the inclusion of the phrase, "Don't tell Mama" towards the bottom of the page. Is that the name of a play? Or the name of the memorial? Or the name of the theater? I want to find the place but I'm not sure what I'm not supposed to tell mama.

OK Nevermind. I typed the phrase into google and discovered that it is the name of the cabaret bar where the performance is. I even saw a picture of the awning so now I have no excuse not to find it.

[peekaloo]

12. Thank you.

*sigh*

I got upset recently when I noticed I had kept a PM from him.

[Kurovski]

24. Same here, he was absolutely brilliant.

And so very funny.

This is all news to me, can someone please post a link to what happened? I can't get a star till next month and so can't do a DU search.

Thank you.

This is a huge loss.

[peekaloo]

25. .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=2997333

[Kurovski]

32. Thank you, peekaloo. nt

[madrchsod]

14. i think someone should cut a cd

so all of us can share in this tribute..

[Nothing Without Hope]

31. I agree - the CD can also raise funds for the research on the disease

And I would like to particpate in this way.

What a beautiful announcement, but then it would have to be.

[curse10]

15. I hope some of our NYC DUers make it out

I'd love to take a trip to NYC (a short $10 bus ride from Chinatown in Boston!), but I won't be in the country in June. :-(

[kodi]

16. very sorry to hear of this.

RIP to one of my very faorites. Nostamj.

its getting crowded in heaven.

[Desertrose]

17. What a perfect way to remember Jeff.....

still can't believe he's really gone :cry:

but I'm sure he will enjoy this performance immensly...as will everyone else.

:hug: Missing you nostamj

I hope we hear reports from those who can attend (hint hint) ;)

[bleedingheart]

18. I miss him.

I wear one of his t-shirts often...makes me think of him...

[Cassandra]

20. Damn!!!!!

I'm going to be out of town. SHIT! I would have really wanted to be there.
RIP Jeff.

[MrMonk]

21. Could someone type out the info

from the date and below.
I'm having trouble distinguishing the text over the background.

[mark414]

22. here ya go

Saturday June 18th
7 PM

Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street, New York City

Reservations 212-757-0788
Suggested Donation $15

[MrMonk]

23. Thanks very much.

Four eyes and none of them work very well.

[amazona]

26. kick

A sad loss but a wonderful memorial.

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[GreenPartyVoter]

27. Thank you

[bigwillq]

28. Thanks for posting this

R.I.P. Jeff

[FizzFuzz]

29. can't believe he's gone.

Wish I got to NYC --I had thought it would be so cool to meet over coffee next time we went. :(

Such a deeply kind person, I miss him too. I liked his pic of himself that he used for his icon too. Very handsome man, and I liked seeing the person I was
Love that Internet Blogger song! Too funny!

We miss you nostamj-- Jeff-- :hi:

[VOX]

30. Thanks, PA, for posting this info.

Still an incredible shock.

[KoKo]

33. Thanks Plaid and Jeff's Sister for this...

I still miss him and the toons and the posts...his support of "Question W" and the production he had in NYC. Back when we had few outlets someone posted clips of the "Question W" Review here and it was just great to download and hear.

He's in our "DU Hall of Fame" for those who have passed on but left their shining memories in our hearts and minds.

[nostams]

34. Hope many DUers can attend....(and please say hello)

You're very welcome KoKo01...

PS: there will be a number or two from "Question W" performed that night...it is going to be wonderful event. Jeff would/will be so pleased with it!

[Rhiannon12866]

35. I am just so sorry.

What a loss to DU and to the world. Thanks for sharing this with his DU family.

Rhiannon;(