Matt Suggs Death, Obituary – As was previously disclosed, Matt Suggs, who served as the former chief executive officer of USA Shooting, lost his battle with esophageal cancer on December 8 and passed away as a result of complications resulting from his treatment for the disease. Following the receipt of the diagnosis in April, Matt came to the conclusion that it would be in his best interest to step down from his position at USA Shooting.
He fought the sickness with honor and bravery, and he never let it change the kind of husband, father, or man he was. His battle against the illness was one of dignity and fortitude. During the final moments of his life, loving ones from both of his families were there to care for him.It is fair to offer some parting counsel from Matt at this point, in a ddition to providing some perspective for what the shooting sports should be about. The previous year, Matt convened a gathering of individuals who were enthusiastic backers of the USA Shooting organization.
During the course of that conversation, one of the backers expressed how gratifying it was for them to learn that the money they had provided would one day be used to assist shooters in bringing gold back to the United States. Matt stated to those supporters that the overt goal of USA Shooting was to overwhelm customs agents with the shipment of precious gold; however, there was another goal that was just as important, and it was just as important as the overt goal.
The goal of this endeavor is to have a constructive and enduring impact on the lives of all of the shooters who participate in the program in any capacity. This is something that a young shooter who is competing in their first Junior Olympics should keep in mind just as much as it is something that should be kept in mind by a member of the National Team. This characteristic is what differentiates our sport from others of its kind.
For Matt’s burial, there will be a solemn ceremony done privately at the gravesite. A public celebration of his life will take place at a future date that will be announced, and it will be open to anyone who was close to him and supported him. The date for this event will be revealed in the future.