Matt’s happiest childhood moment happened when he was five. In a cookie or no-cookie situation, he boldly took his first steps across the floor towards his goal. Kevin shouted out with excitement and hugged him, for the first time Matt knew he was free!!
When Matt was little he was known as Matty but that name was short lived as Matt outgrew it.
Matt was a serious but happy child who enjoyed playing with his brothers, Kevin and Lanny. Occasionally the playing led to fighting. Overall, Matt’s brothers were very nice to him. Matt has two older brothers. Matt, Kevin and Lanny were all born in Canada. Matt’s parents and grandparents are also Canadian. Matt’s grandfather fought for Canada in World War 2. He served overseas as a tail gunner. Matt’s grandfather contracted malaria and returned home. He survived and Matt has met him many times. Matt reckons that he takes after his father’s side of the family in appearance and personality, but he has his mother’s eyes and good fashion sense.