Harpseal passed on as of March 19, 2004

His friend | Mar 22, 2004 | Laz

[Lazamataz]

Matt Reilly, also known as 'harpseal' on Free Republic, died on March 19, 2004.

His friend Eileen is making arrangements for a Memorial service at the local VA.

Matt was a former Navy SEAL, a keen businessman, a friend to his Walker Hound, and an accomplished sailor.

He was also my friend and my business partner. I can't barely see the keyboard through my tears. He will be missed greatly.

[IGOTMINE]

The Teams have lost a good man.

[socal_parrot]

My condolences to the family and friends of Harpseal and prayers for strength and comfort during this time.

[Jhoffa_]

Hey Laz.. Sorry to hear this, Harpseal was here for a long time. We all loved him.

I would like very much to see him remembered on the Wall. To add him to the FR Momorial Wall, we need:

1) Real name and dob/dod

2) Consent from a family member.

Prayers sent.

[k2blader]

My condolences...

[NRA2BFree]

I'm very sorry to learn about your friend's death. My condolences to you and his loved ones. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Prayers have been sent.

[Jhoffa_]

The FR Memorial Wall

[TXFireman]

That sucks. He was a great freeper.

[Jhoffa_]

Thanks for the note, HOTD.

[Lazamataz]

I am in some horrible emotional pain. I don't know quite what my next steps are. I'm very confused and upset. I might need to travel up to CT and help Eileen take care of the affairs and also to settle business issues.

After that, I might enter treatment in a proactive and preventative fashion so that I do not have a drug relapse. My feelings are terribly mixed up right now and this is the sort of thing that could put me back on a bad life-course. The business can wait.

Because Matt is dead, the only thing I can do that is constructive is to stay sober by any means necessary.

[Lazamataz]

1) Real name and dob/dod

Matt Reilly. I can get you the dob from Eileen. Obviously, dod is March 19, 2004.

2) Consent from a family member.

Consent will have to be from me. He has no family to speak of. Eileen maybe. But I was in daily contact with him, weekdays. I'm probably the closest to family he's got.

[texasbluebell]

Take care of yourself, Laz. We're all rooting for you.

[Centurion2000]

RIP Matt. He seemed like a decent chap.

[Judith Anne]

A warm soft FReeper hug, Laz. You'll be in loving prayers.

[mombonn]

So sorry to hear this - we're losing way too many good FReepers. Condolences to his friends and family.

[Marie Antoinette]

I am so sorry to hear this, Laz :-( Condolences to family and friends.

We just lost our grandpa last night, and this has given me some comfort, and maybe it will help you also:

“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN:

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;

A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and a time to sew, a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.”

(Eccl 3:1-8)
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{{Laz}} Now we mourn...

[CounterCounterCulture]

You will be missed.
You already are.

Farewell to one of the "classic" Freepers
(member since Sep 14, 1998)

[Balata]

Harpseal, you are an inspiration to all.

You fought the good fight.
Traveled the road less traveled and now deserve a peaceful rest.

RIP my FRiend.

Balata