From Eric Matthews:

A memorial for Don is planned for Saturday April 12th for all of Don's friends and family. It will be in Terrebonne. It will come complete with a Marine Corps honor guard flag, (Don was a Staff Sargent in the Marines).    

April 12th 2014

11:30-12:30 a small lunch will be served  

1:00 the Marine Corps Honor Guard will present Sue a Flag in a Ceremony .  

for further directions and details email Eric Matthews links1@frontier.com

email Eric Matthews

 

-----When I heard the news, I found the above photo, from Longview in 2007 and started to write a caption, but no words seemed to sum up what needed to be said. The photograph said it all- Don was a cornerstone of Vintage Motocross in the Western United States, and will be missed hugely.

I can't imagine not being able to call him up- I feel as though just spoke to him the other day. He was a fantastic generous man - helping many racers- and fearless. I watched the man start my CZ400 in flip flops - a sight which I wil never forget.

Our condolences to Susan, Don's wife, brother Eric, and family.

a good friend & a true gentleman, CZ racer Mr. Don Matthews has passed away.