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We lost Eric on August 30, 2021 but many of us were scattered to the winds and weren't able to attend the wake at that time. Matthew left us September 18, 2026. Both deaths were unexpected and both men were taken from us far too soon. Come together to celebrate Matt and Eric, tell stories, share memories, and find comfort in the presence of the people who loved them both.*From 12pm-3pm, we'll be at the Kanar field (10418 Plank Road Milan, MI, 48160, just past the dragway) for song, story, and fellowship. All are welcome, whether you used to play Kanar, still play Kanar, or have no idea what the hell a Kanar is (this is not an in-character celebration, just an opportunity to gather in a place they both loved and brought many of us together in the first place).
*From 4pm-9pm, we'll fall back to the Fraternal Order of Eagles on Jackson Rd in Ann Arbor (west of Zeeb) for warmth, food, and drink. The venue serves alcohol (cash bar) but not food, so we're doing this potluck style (finger foods/snackies). You're welcome to bring a dish to pass but please do not feel obligated. If you have allergies, please DM me and I'll post a running list; if you're bringing a dish, please either bring an ingredient list or note any allergens.
**Anyone who doesn't want to go to the Kanar field is welcome to head to the FOE early; Eric Forge will be there to welcome people at 1pm.
*If you have pictures of Matt and/or Eric, please upload them to the shared folder (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tb-NybrGaWdfELS4hX0zEa6IJqC2cwbn?usp=sharing) - we plan to have a portable photo printer at the FOE so people can print pictures to take with them.
*Matthew's son, Hunter, has a fund his mom, Julia, created to help with some of his care (donate if you can, and feel free to share): https://www.supportnow.org/hunter-geno-and-family-2026?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhaw2w6sg&fbclid=IwY2xjawVE3S9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5wfdZyUUs55zIRC6HGU7J8_9IStzqklN21J9-OAkZBAxjGnHwbxA07skIldg_aem_Av3CdIsUbtMZi0kUYWRPGw
*The FOE runs on volunteers, so donations/tips are welcome so we can show our appreciation to the folks giving us a place to celebrate our departed friends.
*Please pass this along to anyone who would like to come. Not all of their loved ones are on Facebook and we want to make sure no one is left out. All are welcome. Matt and Eric both were very warm souls and would want all the people they've loved throughout the years to be welcome at their celebration of life.*
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Ann Arbor Eagles #2154, 7881 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9568, United States
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