Passing of Burrocrat

[jpcavin]

It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of our mutual friend Matt Shell (aka burrocrat) at 5:45pm on August 7[SUP]th[/SUP].

Some of his favorites things included poker, camping, silver, Survivor, guns, women, golfing with his son, Jockey boxer briefs, t*tt*es and getting banned by Tom(not necessarily in that order).

My daughter and I had the pleasure of meeting him earlier this year in North Dakota. He was kind and attentive to me and my daughter and an incredibly loving father to his son. I can still hear my daughter calling out “Hey Flooorrrr Matttt” to which he replied “Yes Miss Olivia”.

I could not have met a better man and although our time was short, I am forever grateful that we had the opportunity to meet. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.

 

[TSP-roulette]

You were quite the character Burro, a free spirit so to speak. May you Rest in Eternal Peace.

 

[nasa1974]

Thanks JP.

Many times someone that has been a participant here has just disappeared and we never find what happened. Burro was a character for sure. His posts could be informative or have you shaking your head saying "he didn't just say that?" Many will miss his eclectic humor.

 

[djlc86]

I haven't been around the Forum long, but it's sad to hear of the passing of a long time forum member. He seems too young to have passed from this photo, my thoughts go out to his family. RIP Burrocrat

 

[alevin]

I counted Matt as true friend. Jp and I became friends later through him, and I am thankful for both of them that they had finally met in person and discovered the real person(s) behind the online personas. He was a rock for me last year in the aftermath of the trauma of losing my only brother to fatal shooting a little over a year ago. RIP Matt, you are in the arms now of the One who created you, loved you and saved you for all eternity to be with Him.

 

[nnuut]

Sad news, he was one of a kind and a very intelligent person with a big heart. I miss his banter and sense of humor. RIP Burrocrat.

 

[James48843]

Wow- I'm speechless.

Greatest sense of humor I ever encountered.

Will be terribly missed.

A salute to you Burro- travel well, my friend.

 

[tsptalk]

Very sad. Thanks for letting us know, jpcavin.

He was one of a kind and will be missed.

 

[pmaloney]

A great and funny guy!

 

[weatherweenie]

Sorry to hear about Burro.

My condolences and prayers are with his family.

 

[userque]

My condolences to his friends, family, and loved ones.

 

[Maricar19]

Condolence to the family. May he rest in peace.

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

OMGosh, not even sure where to start. Burro was a fantastic distraction to the markets, funny (in a crazy way) and all around great poster... Such a great loss to this board. :sad6:

Prayers to his family !!

It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of our mutual friend Matt Shell (aka burrocrat) at 5:45pm on August 7[SUP]th[/SUP].

Some of his favorites things included poker, camping, silver, Survivor, guns, women, golfing with his son, Jockey boxer briefs, t*tt*es and getting banned by Tom(not necessarily in that order).

My daughter and I had the pleasure of meeting him earlier this year in North Dakota. He was kind and attentive to me and my daughter and an incredibly loving father to his son. I can still hear my daughter calling out “Hey Flooorrrr Matttt” to which he replied “Yes Miss Olivia”.

I could not have met a better man and although our time was short, I am forever grateful that we had the opportunity to meet. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.

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[zzzgator]

Praying for his family.........one of the funniest guys I have ever heard.......a great guy.......he will be missed.

 

[RazorCat]

Burrocrat was one of a kind. Few could match his wit when he was on a roll. And that was more often than not. He was one man I would truly would like to have met.
You will be missed immensely Burro. We will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[nnuut]

I accused him of being Dennis Miller incognito.

 

[FogSailing]

Oh my. I am so sorry to hear this news.

My prayers and condolences to Burro and his family.

FS

 

[konakathy]

Wait...WHAT?!! WOW! This is a shock. I’m so saddened to hear this news. Although we had our minor sparring events at times, he was always a good sport. B was definitely a witty, clever and smart PIA and he brought many laughs to the forum. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Matt

 

[ravensfan]

It is with a heavy heart to learn of the passing of our one and only burrocrat. I will miss his humor and his unique perspective on the markets. He was truly one of a kind and a good friend.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his many friends and family.

Rest in peace burro!

 

[DreamboatAnnie]

I am so very shocked and sad to hear that Burro passed away. He was a really great person... so quick witted and funny! Just so hard to believe he will no longer grace us with his crazy banter and unique views. I will also miss playing poker with him. I often teased him and the last time I played, he beat me mercilessly … I was so looking forward to the next time … I guess that will need to wait until we all go to heaven. Our TSP Poker games will never be the same... he never missed a game and he was a really good player. He was a good friend and I will miss him. This is very sad indeed.

Prayers for all of his family and friends...and may God rest his soul. RIP Burro (Matt Shell).

P.S. JPC... Thank you so much for letting us know and also for the picture. He was so young. Glad you got to meet him.