Remembering Storm Chaser Matt Hughes – What Happened?
When you think of someone being a professional storm chaser, you probably think of the danger and risk of life and limb involved in getting so close to tornados and hurricanes. But Storm Chaser Matt Hughes wasn’t the victim of mother nature when he passed away on May 26th. What happened to the team member featured on the National Geographic Show?
According to rumors and online reports, the thirty year old died from complications from an attempted suicide attempt. No conclusive motive for his death was released. But the saddest thing is that he left behind a wife Kendra and two sons, Hunter and Collin.
On Wednesday’s night episode of Storm Chasers they paid tribute to Matt Hughes in the episode named “Dedication.” And there is a fund set up for his two young sons right here. – www.CozineMemorial.com
from KAKE-TV
R.I.P. Matt
by Aaron Blaser
It was May 12th and I was typing away, preparing my next blog about how the city of Wichita really dodged a bullet on May 10th, when a tornado had its sights on the city. But on May 14th, everything changed.
One of our KAKEland StormChasers, Matt Hughes, was taken to the hospital after trying to take his life. This sentence is still hard to explain and even more difficult to express on a computer screen. Matt was in the hospital for several days in intensive care, there was a 24 hour vigil outside the waiting room, family, other chasers, business associates, etc.
I spent quite a bit of time bouncing from work to the hospital and back again…hoping for the best, comforting others, but several days later, after serious complications arose, I knew we were going to lose him.
I want to explain something right away, Matt was a young, vibrant, and resourceful man. One who embodies the passion everyone should have doing something they love. He would do anything for anyone, would try to make everyone happy, would try to do a good job for someone..and would never ask for anything in return.
What a lot of us didn’t know was that he suffered from depression.
When Matt came to me in March of 2009 to tell me that him and his chase partner, Brandon, were picked to co-star in the Discovery Channel’s hit show “Stormchasers” –I was excited! Matt was truly worried about his role for KAKE and that he’ll not be able to do as much for us as he wanted to since he’ll be away from the state a lot with the production crew. He then asked me what I thought about the show and whether he should do it. A veteran of several chasing shows myself, I told him to seize the opportunity because it may never happen again. He accepted the job and the rest is history.
For those who follow the show, Matt was the forecaster for Sean Casey’s TIV (Tornado Intercept Vehicle)–he was responsible for placing Sean in front of tornadoes so he can capture IMAX quality footage for a future project. Matt did a fine job on the show, he was responsible for getting Sean his first legitimate close-up encounter with a tornado with his IMAX cameras. The producers of the show were so happy with Matt and Brandon that they signed up for a second season, of which principal shooting is wrapping up now.
The two of them this year were able to capture some amazing footage for the show, and for Sean. While the professional side of Matt was going fine, his personal life was nothing but.
I won’t go into specifics here, but there was never any illegal activity, but an accumulation of issues at home were mounting, and he kept it to himself until the end…
Related post: To End It All, Suicide, and Thinking We Know
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Posted by The Rambling Taoist @ 12:41 PM(6) comments
God Bless Matt’s family, I am sorry, and you will be in my prayers tonight.
God Bless. Believe, Always.
i just wanted to give prayer with the family of matts.. now he Chase storms from above . he got what he wanted and loved so much. now he get front row seat to all storms . with love and care .. jamie
Aaron – Thank you for the information and insight regarding Matt Hughes. I just watched the “Dedication” episode and had no idea that Matt had died until I saw the end of the episode. That’s what lead me to search the Internet for information. Yours is the best I have, or will, find.
My condolences to Matt’s family, friends, coworkers, and fans.
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high… You are missed, and God hold you safe. I wonder what a tornado looks like from Heaven? Now wouldn’t that make an IMAX shot! But so sad. So sad.
What a sefless idiot. You have everything, a wife ,family and kids. And a good freaking job! What the hell is the matter with people like this? They should all go to hell. I struggle and have NOTHING! These losers kill themselves B/C they are pussys. I have no sympathy or respect for what anyone got themselves into.
Atleast he got that big storm befor he died,did you see his face there are millionairs who never had that look of joy,doing what they loved,I fish id think of trading a fifty two inch stripe bass,fighting that thing for a hour,that would be my outer body experience,than die aweek later,id take it………I heard he had a following of gay fans who kept emailing his school,work,etc to come out the closet,he had a fuckin family,those issues probly had sumthin to do with his killing himself…should have just left him alone…..that last show he had natural heroin flowing thru him
I can’t imagine what would push a young,driven guy like him, who seemed to enjoy chasing life to throw his away, no matter what was going on. I’m so saddened for him, and yet envy his brief life this brief go around….makes my heart truly heavy…
Matt will be missed by his viewers and was amazing in the tiv Sean was lucky to have him
WOW!!! I was so shocked to here SPRINKLE you told us Matts story very well thank you. Your respect was encouraging to see. I can tell you first hand sometimes how you can look on the outside is not even close to the pain you have on the inside. Matts face when he was in the final storm was priceless. I will echo Kevin Peters God Bless Matts Family. I pray that God eases your pains.
My sincere condolences to Matt’s family. I am truly sorry for your loss. We’ve all lost an amazing young man.
Rest in Peace Matt, you will truly be missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Matt Hughes you will be missed. You were good. Now look out for your brothers and sister chasers now.
i was saddend to hear that matt has passed on, he was one of my favorites on the show storm chasers and he put up with a lot of crap from a very controlling and selfish “friend” sean. i hope that people out there know that depression sucks the life out of you literally and if it isn’t monitored and recognized that individual may do the unthinkable. matts family will be in my prayers, i hope that his sons know what an amazing man he was and dont resent him for his choice. he is with god now and suffers no more!
Matt, to your family, you make people that stuggle on a day to day basis sick. You had everything, IDIOT.
May he rest in peace. What a shock, depression? Seemed like his life was ok you know? But I know what it’s like to lose someone you love. I lost my good friend in May too. It’s extremely hard to deal with it. All I have to say is The family and friends have to stick together, it’s the only way to get through it. From what I’ve read in this passage it seemed like all he wanted was to be loved. But heaven is a good plave for him. It seems like God takes the good from us. Why? Probably so they won’t get corrupted in this cruel world. Heaven almost seems like a better place to be.
After watching the “Dedication” episode, I broke down into tears. I have two family member and the rememberance of that hurt and confusion never goes away. When I am truly interested in something , I live it just as those who are actually there do. I felt his emotion in bieng first, and regretably, his last tornado. If I can remember him like he was from the show, I know he already chasing tornandoes in heaven. With those there are no lost of life and he can just enjoy doing what he loves. I want to send my prayers to his parents, family, and friends. If there is one thing I have learned from my own experiences, don’t dweell on the past or the bad. Remember him in his best days, for his worst days are behind him. And to his sons, your father was a great man. I hope that his passion and drive flows through you both. As I said for my brother and my mothers funeral, “While you are gone, You are NEVER Forgotten!!”
And to you Matt, you must go, there is an EF-5 waiting for you and you have to get there!
Thanks for your memories!
I just watched the stormchaser show and I want to remember Matt the way he was at the end of the show, the overwhelming joy on his face as he rode out the tornado will be on my mind and make me smile for a while. I am glad he was finally able to prove himself and that he is now watching over all of us in Oklahoma and Kansas from the best viewing spot ever. God bless him and my prayers to his family.
I am a fan of the show and am shocked to hear of the tragic loss. May God watch over his family and keep them safe. God speed Matt!!
I never knew matt hughes personally he seemed to b a very loving and caring man and he did what he could for others just think now he is up there with god fighting for the best seat to watch gods miracles the hughes family and friends r in my prayers I just wish that I could get the whole story on wat he did to himself and what led up to the horrible event
May everyone live long and now he will most deffinatly help the tiv get those shots by putting a good word in for them up top
What a shock!!! I cannot believe he could be so happy one day, with such a great future ahead and in just one week be so sad to take his own life. What a tragedy…
You will be missed Matt you were very resourceful and you were a very important part of Sean’s crew and i know its hard for them and your family but i know they will pull through you were the best and you got to do what ive always wanted to do my whole life you were very lucky and i hope to get thr=e chance to storm chase someday you and your family and friends will be in my prayers and we love u very much.
May the God Lord Bless and be close to Matt’s wife and two sons through this time of sorrow! Matt will be missed my thousands!
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Steve and Daffy
Palm Desert, CA
We are all saddened on a personal level. However, none of us really know the depth of the demons that Matt struggled with. I am sad that he didn’t have anyone to turn to in the end and felt this was his best option to end the suffering. Also, I’m never surprised there are people like Shane in here. They lash out at others for their own poor choices in life. Simple solution for you Shane … look in the mirror and honestly ask yourself this … why do I struggle and have nothing? My guess is that the man in the mirror, if honest, can answer that easily. So, put your big boy panties on and quit blaming the world. Otherwise enjoy your struggles and continue to feel that somehow everyone else is somehow responsible.
Thank you Aaron for your article regarding Matt’s untimely end. As a sufferer of depression for many years, I appreciate your truthfulness of this somewhat debilitating disease. I realize his family would not want his memory tarnished but it is SO important others realize this is a serious condition and a lot of times goes unnoticed. I am truly sorry for his passing and the fact he will never see the finished IMAX project. His contribution will live on though and hopefully someone will be inspired by enough to carry on where he left off. RIP Matt and my sympathies to your family.
i watch storm chaser all the time i taped all the shows an i hope to go to college to be just like matt he is a big part of me going to college next year. im so sorry for his family and his two sons Hunter and Collin and his wife will tell them how happy his daddy was and what big things he did for all the people by keeping them all safe at times. Im realy Sorry
Very sad. Depression can take many forms and can take the strongest of men. My thoughts & prayers to his family.
This is sick! People feeling sorry for someone who is completely selfless. Get a grip on life. This guy had it all. Get over yourselves for God’s sake! A hit TV show and then some plus a wife and kids are not enough?! Thousands struggle every day with no family, friends, or job even with a degree. I am one. Rot in hell worthless Bastard for leaving those alone for your selfless desires. As for those posting sympathies, seek professional help!!!
guy,ur an idiot..my prayers go out for matts family..i feel as though i had known matt from watchin stormchasers..Sooo Sad,I cant imagine how hard it was for him…RIP Matt
shane … i’m sure you’ve got a reserved seat warming for YOU in hell. it doesn’t matter how much money you have or if you are at the peak of your career or are surrounded but people you love and that love you very much — you can have everything in the world and yet feel very, very alone. it comes and it goes but when it hits you, it’s like the clouds have parted and everything becomes so completely clear and very bleak. it’s a feeling of being so helpless an seeing no hope in the future. you don’t tell anyone about it because then you’ll get locked up and you aren’t looking for anyone to tell you it’ll get better because it doesn’t. i don’t expectan, in your words, idiot like you to understand. unless you walk a mile in their shoes you can’t comprehend the despair some people feel. i have a feeling that you dismiss mental health problems, that people can just shake it off. you’re not worth the time — it’s not what you have, it’s how you feel about life deep down inside.
Shane… your a piece of @hit!
RIP Matt!
your smile will be missed
I was watching the episode the day and time it came out like I do with all of the episodes. I’m only 11 so I might have a good chance of meeting all of the youngest ones. At the end, I thought a family member of Matt died, but it was another problem, it was him. I was in shock with my eyes all watery and all of his storm chasing friends saying stuff. Sean must hurt the most!!! I was walking upstairs after and everything hurt. I wanted to know what happened so I saw this website and I clicked on it. Since I saw it was a “suicidal attempt” I started hurting even more…. I still am. All of you assholes that say he’s stupid, your probably thinking of a suicidal attempt right now!!! You don’t even know his life after the show! What if his family is looking at the comments right now? They shouldent see “Oh he’s a bastard” or “Oh he’s soo stupid!”. Just think before your actions!!!
Anyway, every night I’m praying for him and his family. He deserves to go to heaven and have “holy storm chases in memory” hahaha!!
We will all miss you buddy, Me, Your Storm Chasing Pals, Your family, friends, and all your fans.
R.I.P Matt Rest in Peace forever
~Rachel Leon
Future storm chaser
I agree with you Rachel, I think its pretty F*ed up for all of you saying that Matt is stupid or a piece of shit for doing this. He is none of those at all. It was his choice for doing what he did. He was a great guy on the show. I would have never of known that he was depressed. He hid it well. It is very sad that he had done this. And my prayers go out to all of his family and friends. I know what it is like for someone in the family to commit suicide, and its not an easy thing to go through. R.I.P. Matt, you will be missed.
most of you who are saying bad stuff about matt and suicide should be ashamed. what if somebody in your family comitted suicide and other people were saying crappy stuff about them? besides, most suicide attempts and commits are mostly because of depression. you have no idea wat was going on in matts life at the time and i bet nobody thought anything was wrong with matt. people on tv have to put a smile on their fface. sure he had a smile from ear to ear inside the funnel but that doesnt mean he didnt have depression or any other type of desease. RIP matt hughes and those of you bagging on him or any other deceased people be ashamed to call yourself human.
Shane….I think YOU are the one who needs Medication,Professional Help and maybe a good swift kick in the Ass! Actually sounds like you yourself suffer from depression!
Enough about Shane..
Matt, RIP…To Your family..they have my profound sympathy…I was utterly shocked after It was announced you had passed…You had one of the Best experiences being in that Tornado…It was all over your face…I was sooo Happy for you…and knowing what I know now, that you were troubled and felt that taking your own life was the only way out…My Heart Breaks for You and Your Family.
I just feel so sad….I’m sure it’s heartbreaking for ALL who knew & loved him…My Prayers go out to them all and To Matt: God Bless you and Thank You!
Rest In Peace
Holy S$%^
The doode was only 31 ….. that’s 2 yung
sad sad sad sad sad day
Chill out on Shane folks. He was talking to Guy Smalley, the person who blogged right before him. Guy is the one who was unnecessarily harsh on Matt and Shane was simply defending Matt’s honor. That said, why do we insist on insulting everyone? Why can’t we get along? It starts with being mature, getting your facts straight before reacting, and being slow to anger while quick to forgive.
Depression is an excuse. Life is high and lows for everybody. This guy was selfish to do this to all of his friends and family. No thought what so ever of what this would do to his wife and kids. People growing up today are so pussy whipped that when they have one little problem their only way out is suicide. Suicide is never an option, grow up and deal with your problems like everybody else.
rest in peace
To all those who have no respect for the dead(shane for example)
I know what kind of pain Matt has gone Through. Im 22. I dont do drugs.I have a great career, a great family and friends but there is just one thing missing.
About 9 Months ago I sat down and wrote a suicide note. And pulled my pistol from the nightstand and put it to my head.
A few seconds later my mother called me because she hadnt talked to me in a few days. That phone call saved my life. My late brother was watching over me that day.
The moral of the story is, Depression is a big problem. it cause people to think in a completely NON-rational way.
If you need help its out there, I to this day, am still taking medication and talking to a psycologist to improve my mental health.
What a terrible loss, rest in peace.
What is really a shame is that a girl of 11 years of age has more wisdom than a lot of you that post. Depression is a disease, and it is hereditary. As someone who suffers from it I understand. The ones who say “I can’t understand how someone who has everything would do that” say it all. You can’t understand, because you have not been there. So if you have not been there then don’t judge someone who has. As a matter of fact, don’t judge anyone for anything. Be compassionate people, without it we are nothing.
Amen JT!
I missed the episode when it first aired though I am a big fan of the show. Not knowing what happened I catched the replay and was blown away when I saw it. Both by the news of Matt and that last monster F5 tornado he got to intercept. I have always found an interest in tornados my self. The concept of a spinning column of clounds decending to the earth has always since my early childhood baffled me and arose curiosity. I have no real desire to drive into a tornado but I would love to chase and film them. Atleast witness one in person. They are in my opinion one of the most aw inspiring phenomena in mother nature. The raw power of them is inconceivable. It takes someone with alot of passion and courage to lead a team into the direct path of a tornado especially one of that intensity. Discovery has taken some big blows recently. I’m am also a big fan of Deadliest Catch and the loss of Captain Phil was really tough on me aswell. Matt, way up there, watch over the followers of your immense passion for stormchasing, and may god’s embrace wash away all the pain you mentally burden. My thoughts and prayers to his wife, kids, friends, and relatives. Storm chasing has lost one of it’s most pure and passionate chasers. R.I.P. Matt Hughes.
Please people, for God’s sake: although suicide may seem (to the untrained/unsympathetic/or just flat out incompassionate people who feel compelled to make negative comments) SUICIDE IS NOT A “SELFLESS” ACT! Depression is an intense sickness that none of us completely understand so try to use a little self-control as you lash out at (what you don’t know about).
I am going to write a few verses of scripture that so definitely pertain to those who are lashing out. The scripture is from the Book of James–Jam:3:9-10 and it reads: “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be”.
God bless you all and God bless Shane and his family that was left behind.
I’m sorry, in my previous post, I meant to say: God bless you all and God bless ‘Matt’ and his family that was left behind. So sorry.
Depression can afflict the best of us.I think it is better referred to as the silent killer.No one can truley knows what effect this has on a persons life anyone can become depressed. It is not something that only affects bad people.Honestly anyone on here that thinks they have the right to judge, better be careful cause there is always someone waiting to judge you.I pray for the family and ask God to give them peace in this difficult time.
Some of the comments here are incredibly mean spirited. Please don’t judge. We have no idea what was going on in his life, the problems he had or the demons he faced. Depression is an ugly, evil thing that takes many lives. Sometimes there are warnings, sometimes, there are not. Many times alcohol is involved. For those of you so quick to judge, be careful. The next suicide you may encounter could be your parent, your brother, your daughter. It could happen to someone you love.
It took until now to even think about writing. I have always loved watching “Storm Chasers” and will continue to do so. I had missed the episode wednesday and had to watch it this morning. When I seen that it was dedicated in Matt’s memory, I was horrified. My favorite chser died? How and when? I found out. As I did my search for the answer, I was crying. Matt was a great chaser. Yes he had everything but sometimes even that isn’t enough when you are battling depression. His demons thought it was time for him to go home and they succeed(sp). Don’t come down on Matt as a selfish bastard, cause he wasn’t. He probably knew he had it all and was also able to fulfil his dream of being in a tornado. Yes he leaves behind a wife and 2 sons. Be joyous for them for they have him in them. Spiritually and physically. Lets remember Matt for the work he did. R.I.P. Matt, your legacy will live on in all of us who watched you.
Dear 11 year old Rachel: Your posted has to be the most intelligent, eloquent, and enlightened comment on this thread. The shallow minded people that immediately dismiss and judge Matt based on a tremendous mistake and moment of weakness have never known someone with depression or experienced it themselves. Depression is a terrible burden to bear. I’m so sorry that he felt he needed to take his life. None of us know what was going on in his personal life. My heart goes out to the family he’s left behind. RIP Matt. You will be missed.
If you or someone you know is depressed, seek help… don’t go it alone. There’s nothing worth taking your own life over.
First of all let me go on to say that depression is a serious disease that kill great people everday, no matter whether they are rich,poor,famous,not famous,degree or no degree..I just had a uncle that died from alcoholism and he was one of th e worst people to be around when he was on a bender but when he was doing his best to fight his disease he was one of the best men out there and he was there for me after my father died when I was 13. Im now 36 and Ive struggled with depression and dealt with it in all the wrong ways growing and became a serious drug adict and that is a serious disease that henders alot of americans everyday but Im got on the right path and have a great support system now and there has been very low days throughout this where I have struggled with overwhelming depression but I have the right people around me that care and love me and thats why im still here today. So I can empathize with Matts situation, nothing saying that he was on drugs or anything like that but depression and adiction have a lot in common they both bring you to your lowest of lows..Matt was a awesome young man and I hope his wife and kids only remember all the goods times with Matt and remember none of the bad times because addiction and depression are both uncontrollable diseases and I pray to god everyday that Im still here and have the people I have around me, friends and family and a GREAT wife that has been there with me throught the worst of times..And this goes out for everyone that has left some of the most attroshish pos that Ive ever read for someone that had this disease do not understand these diseases as i do. WHY DON’T YOU SPEND MORE TIME TRYING TO FIX YOUR OBIVOUSILY OUT OF CONTROL LIVES THAT YOU ARE LIVING WHERE YOU HAVE THE UPMOST DISRESPECT FOR PEOPLE THAT JUST LOST A LOVE ONE THAT HAPPEN TO BE A VERY VERY VERY GREAT MAN AT HIS JOB AND HAD A GREAT FAMILY THAT YOU PEOPLE OUT THERE NEED TO HAVE A LITTLE CLASS AND JUST LIKE MY MOM ALWAYS TOLD ME, IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY THEN DON’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL. hAVE SOME RESPECT!!!!! IN CLOSING I WANT TO WISH ALL MATT’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS MY CONDOLENCES AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND I WILL DO ANYTHING FOR ANY OF YOU..I DIDNT KNOW MATT BUT HE SEEMED LIKE HE WAS A AWESOME FATHER AND HUSBAND FROM WHAT I’VE READ AND FROM WATCHING THE SHOW FOR THE LAST FEW SEASONS HE WAS A AWESOME METEOROLIGIST AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN HONORED TO HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO STORM CHACE WITH HIM AND SEAN AND HE WILL BE GEATLY MISSED…AND TO THESE DISRECTFUL PEOPLE OUT HERE THAT HAS LEFT ALL THESE ATTROSHISH POST PLEASE HAVE RESPECT ATLEAST FOR THE WIFE AND SONS AND KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF..YOU ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH THAT COULD SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT A MAN THAT THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT AND DEPRESSION IS A DISEASE AND IF YOU HAVE NEVER HAD IT, YOU KNOW NOTHING SO KEEP YOUR RUDE OUT OF THE WAY COMMENTS TO YOURSELF AND OBIVOUSLY YOU HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES OF YOUR ON THAT YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH VERY SOON BEFORE ITS TO LATE FOR YOU TOO AND MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU TO MAKE YOUR LIVES BETTER ALSO..MATT MAY YOU RIP AND YOU WILL BE SEVERLY MISSED AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS AND GOOD LUCK SEAN. GO OUT THERE WITH MATTS FRIEND AND KEEP CHASING TORNADOS IN HIS NAME AND MAKE HIM PROUD….WE LOVE YOU ALL….AND WILL BE ROOTING FOR YOU….AND PLEASE FOR THESE RUDE PEOPLE PLEASE KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF AND RESPECT THE DEADS WIFE AND SONS..P L E A S E !!!!!!!!!!!1
Sad! Suicide is never the answer. Prayers for he and his family.
It is a damned shame that he took his own life. I have lost 3 people in my life due to suicide. It is an awful thing to deal with. I know that there is a great deal of pain associated with depression. I have been there myself and attempted to take my life twice when I was only 14. I sought help and am now a very healthy 33 year old. It is just a darn shame that Matt couldn’t get the help he needed. I am not going to come down on those here who are angered by Matt’s departure. I, too, know the anger that comes along with losing someone to suicide. I know all too well both sides of this issue, being the one who is suicidal and being the one losing someone to suicide. It is awful. It is selfish act and yet sometimes your brain and heart just says I cannot take it anymore, and I understand that. However, I so wish he could have looked at his boys and realized he needed help. Children who lose a parent to suicide have a much higher likelihood that they themselves will take their own life. I pray they can rise above that. God Bless Matt’s family. He will be missed by all of us Storm Chaser fans.
I only wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of a great person, And to the family of Matt you are in our prayer no matter what the cause of death it is always very hard to handle. God bless
i just got thru watching the episode and OMG i cried i still cant believe it!!! i am happy tho that he got his chance to intercept the tornado i know how it feels to be close to one and seeing everything destroyed its an awesome feeling lol… but to matt’s family you are in my thoughts and prayers.. i wish it didnt have to end the way it did.. but yes depression is a horrible thing i have suffered with it me whole life… it doesnt matter how good your life is going.. or all the things that you have.. depression can hit at anytime trust me i know i can be the happiest person in the world then in a blink of an eye be the most depressed person ever… but i will miss you matt the show isnt going to be the same… I WILL MISS YOU AND GOD BLESS MATT’S FAMILY!!!!!!!
R.I.P MATT and to all those people that said bad things about him and the fact that he commited suicide you people should be ashamed of yourselves and you should burn in hell for it have some respect that’s just sick how people can be that disrespectful and it’s disrespect towards some one who is dead that’s just sick and wrong this man did nothing to you people from what I have seen he was a good person it doesn’t matter if he had money or had a better quality of life than most people did you ever stop to consider that the reson he had such a good life was because he earned it that’s my opinon my prayers go out to Matt and his family
Thank you for sharing the beauty of Mother nature and embracing its glory with enthusiasm. My five year old son and I enjoy watching the clouds and show high interest and knowledge in weather naturally. Thank you for being a great person. God Bless your family,friends, and co-workers, may you be embraced with love and compassion.
it wasn’t nat geo. the show is on discovery. get your facts straight. this is someone’s life you are “reporting” on. he should be honored as a hero whose life’s work was to help gain an understanding of weather to better warn people of impending disaster. show some respect and get it right.
It’s so sad that Matt is no longer with us, at least he got the storm of his life. No one can say anything that will take the hurt away from his family, but Depression is a something that, unless you lived it, don’t judge people.
R.I.P. Matt, catch the big one .
Depression is a DISEASE! Suicide is the result of this disease being left untreated or incorrectly treated. Anyone that thinks differently is woefully uneducated.
What a nice thing to do to your kids. Guess they lost both their home and dad.. I am assuming they would want to move after he hung himself there. Plus they are old enough to know exactly what happened.
SHANE COMMENTED ON NOV 04 10 AT 2:19 AM about how selfish ( not selfless Matty Was)
how dare you you low life u have no clue what happened and why it happened depression is not just something u decide to have one day like a head ache or a ear ache its a chemical imbalance in brain that causes mood swings and dispare and you cannot get out of it and somethings as little as an argument with a love done can send ya over the edge
once again there is depression which we all associate with pain in reality that is just severe sadness not actual depression…. Clinical depression is a mental illness that manifest it self in Chemical imbalance in the brain that can lead to uncontrollable sadness leading to suicide …Clinical Depression has naught to do with being selfish that is something that needs to be properly diagnosed and treated and suicide is the result of untreated or miss diagnosed or not managed Clinical depression these people cant help the way they feel and unless properly medicated a lot of clinically depressed people tend to end their lives .. Matty didnt wake up that day and said had a fight with my wife am gonna kill myself… Matty probably been depressed a long while and storm chasers show just helped him to mask the depression not sure if he ever was or wasnt properly diagnosed the work depression is so miss used these days but am sure that his dark mood was a side effect of Clinical Depression and what ever happened at home after he came back from that wonderful road trip with Sean Brandon and the crew just pushed his fragile mind over the edge what is done is done giving him shit for it calling him a looser just makes it more painful to those who knew him best and loved him best so stop this .. th e old adage IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY SHUT THE FOOK UP come sto mind and u know what in one episode he left us all with an awesome legacy of how gr8 as a storm chaser he truly was
I love storms but I’m also willing to say what those guys and gals go through for science of nature is great.Tonight I was able to catch the show dedicated to Matt Hughes…And I feel deeply for his family!!!! I know it has been almost two years since his death but He helped out in the science of tornadoes and for that I’M GREATFULL. He will be remembered by me for his efforts in this science!!! This may come across wrong but please understand that I only mean it in the utter most respect for the dangers those whose choose to go where most will not.!
Although Matt can not answer to this but maybe he was our Ernest Hemmingway of our time and gave us a view into what he loved so much and told it in the only way he could and felt there was nothing better than that and he was able to give that much to us to learn from! God bless his family and I hope that they will remember his dedication to the science of tornados!!! Matt Hughes RIP…Thank you for your dedication to the safety of others!