I live in Illinois but my wife is in Hamilton, Ohio on business. I am going there in the morning to spend a few days with her and while I am so close to where the Maupins live, (Batavia, Ohio about 25 miles), I am going there too.
I don't know yet if I will get to meet them but if I do, I will try to get some pictures and when I come back I will post a vanity about the meeting in order to keep Matt's situation in everbody's mind.
I think that's a really nice thing for you to do. Have you spoken with them before?
If you meet them you're welcome to share the heartbreak of this freeper, for Matt.