User:Mhetland

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As some of you already know, Matthew was tragically taken from us this weekend. He was found dead in his truck after being missing for two days, the reason for his death still unknown. When I heard he had passed on, I felt like I should do something in his honor, as he was one of the best players this game has seen. This is a page where everyone can write their condolences. Perhaps his loved ones can find strength in it..

Matt was one of the few people in the game I had the privilege of calling my friend. From my first days in the game, nearly three years ago, he took me under his wing and taught me the ropes. Our characters became friends, and so did we. He was one of the first to congratulate me when I became a father, and he was always there when I had a rough day and needed to vent... He never judged, he was never harsh of tone, no matter what. Matt, the world is a colder place without you in it, my friend. I'm going to miss the night-long talks about BM and everything else, and I'm going to miss you. May you rest in peace, Mattie. You deserve it.
--Marouane Djebbour

I first met Matt before my Battle Master days he was this young upstart kid that came in and was going to fix up an Excel sheet that I had developed. My original contact was to move my desk next to his so I could watch him and make sure he didn't screw things up too badly. Little did I know what a profound effect he would have on my life, he taught me about programing and when he ran out of time he supplied me with manuals I needed to get jobs done. Then he introduced me to Battle Master and to the greatest bunch of people I have found in my 57 years on this planet. Matt was more of an adopted son to me than anything and I will mourn his loss for years to come. I know that when I pass he will be there to meet me and show me the ropes once again. God bless Matthew Hetland.
--Richard Gibson

Matthew introduced me as well to Battlemaster. We had a bit of a falling out, but he was a good man. We worked in a call center together and he got probably a third of the entire center interested in battlemaster I think.

I still wonder on occasion if Eston is still made up most of those from that call center.

I will light a candle and say a prayer to the Goddess for him. I can only hope he is in a better place now....

Farewell, see you in the next life.

I have dedicated a Park to you in Ovujemeh on BT. A place to remember you.

The Monument consist of a small park, called Hetland Park, with a sacred Grove of seven trees The Monument consist of a small park, called Hetland Park, with a sacred Grove of seven trees

-- Kellaine Ogren (Matt knew me as Kell Burges)(I took my wife name when I got married)

When I joined Battlemaster, Matt and I clicked almost at once. Our character's careers followed a similar path and through OOC conversations we soon discovered that our own lives were surprisingly similar as well. In Matt I found a kindred soul, though he added a grace of spirit that I have rarely encountered. Matt was an amazing fellow, and the world has lost something special with his passing. I can only imagine what contributions he would have made in time.
Still, I am sure that wherever he is now, he has already come up with plans to streamline the welcoming process, and I can just picture him helping the late arrivals find their place in line.

God speed Matt.
--Charles Filson

First off I felt terrible hearing the news and even more horrible for being the one who announced the news in the game. Making the announcement of his passing was the hardest thing I ever had to do and it just seemed so final and yet unreal at the same time. I knew Matt for such a short time but I liked him both OOC and IC. Matt could always get me to laugh and his laugh was contagious. Matt had some funny things to say and several of them will stick with me forever. Monkeys with Sticks, and the geeks shall inherit the earth are just a few of the things that will remain with me. Matt will be missed. It still does not seem possible that he is gone. May you rest in peace Matt and know that you were loved.

Tammy Gibson

I did not have the privilige of knowing Matthew personally, but from the reactions to this sad news here and in the game I can only conclude that he was a well-respected and loved person. The game has lost a great player, the world has lost a great person. Rest in peace, Matthew. May you live forever in God's grace.
--Maarten Van Damme

I've only chatted with Matthew a couple of times, but he struck me as a great guy almost immediately. Kind and witty, that is how I will remember him. Your loss is a painful one, Matthew... may you rest in peace. --Ricardo Gaeda

Matt was a great player and one of the first in BM I had deeply RPed with. My time in Eston still stands as some of the best times I have had in this game. His character “King Andrew” was not only a great part of this game, but also my first in-game patron for making crests, and the first person that I really enjoyed as a King. He was a wise player and a mighty King.

He was and still is a wonderful guy, and though I only knew him through a game, I can tell you he was awesome. I felt a deep sadness when hearing of this. I know very well that all the players in Eston are heart broken, and that his friends and family must be suffering now. I wish everyone the strength it will take to deal with this horrible event.

Matt…thank you so much. Rest well my King. Vashmere 17:52, 13 May 2008 (CEST)

I started this game 4 days before him, in the same realm. And I can say with a true heart that he was one of the best players here, and therefore one of the best people. Playing by his side in Eston was one of the things I enjoyed the most during the last four years. I am shocked and really sad that I will never again see his name as the ruler, and as the player.
But I hope We, the players of BattleMaster can honour this great man so that he will never be forgotten.

Michał Goszczyński

This is awful news.

He may have lived on another continent from me, thousands of miles away, but I enjoyed our IC conversations when my character here was PM. BM brings people from all over the world into contact they would never have had.

Battlemaster can be an escape from the real world and the real world problems (it certainly is for me sometimes). When something like this happens - its difficult to know what to say. When I read the message I was in shock.

He will be greatly missed within BM and I am sure in RL as well.

Fenton

King Andrew and i played a lot of time on opposite sides in the game even when we were in the same realm. This made things of course not easy between us.

Even playing on opposite sides, will make me miss him ingame. When i read the news about his death, it came to me like a shock and it makes you feel very mortal and tiny again.

Matthew rest in peace, it is a shame that we didnt use the chance to know eachother outside the game. But "ce le vie"

Tom Struik

It's so easy to take someone for granted before you lose them for good. And it's so easy to feel as though anyone lost was once taken for granted. I missed Matt when we lost touch...I miss him, now...but at least there are a few memories, be they BM-related or personal conversation, left to keep. He was a good guy; the world could use more of his chivalrous, life-loving type. Sorry if I'm rambling...I just found out this morning...I guess I'm still in a bit of shock. [scratches her head]

Kimberly, aka "General Katheryn of Talerium"