Matt was a wonderful, kind and generous person, a gentleman; great to work with for the time I have.
My condolences to all who knew him. He will remain in our hearts.
My prayers go out for all of you and for his family.
Sad News Regarding a Valued Team Member -- Matt Russo
Started by RubbeR DuckY, Dec 11 2011 04:25 PM
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 02:21 PM
What a pity !
My condolences, his familie and friends.
R.I.P Matt Russo, aka SpySentinel.
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My condolences, his familie and friends.
R.I.P Matt Russo, aka SpySentinel.
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 04:28 PM
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You will be missed Matt; Rest in Peace, my friend. May the winds be steady at your back, and your sails full, as you journey on...
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 05:02 PM
Rest Easy My Friend
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 06:38 PM
This is very sad news indeed. My thoughts are with his loved ones. 
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 07:01 PM
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a smart and talented young man.
Rest in peace Matt.
Rest in peace Matt.
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 07:31 PM
I am so sorry to hear this.
My condolences to his family and friends.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 08:15 PM
I'm shocked to hear this and I send all my condolences. Matt was a really friendly guy.
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 09:46 PM
So tragic, the world is poorer for the loss.
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 10:46 PM
My thoughts and prayers for Malwarebytes, Matt and his family for their loss. May he rest in peace. 
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 11:49 PM
My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace Matt, you will be missed.
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Posted 13 December 2011 - 02:51 AM
Requiescat in pace Matt, Jahs light will shine on you.
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Posted 13 December 2011 - 06:37 AM
My condolences to the family and friends.
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Posted 13 December 2011 - 06:50 AM
Sad news, rest in peace Matt
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Posted 13 December 2011 - 08:53 AM
He trained me for malware removal and also followed me and the same I did for him for he was indeed a AWESOME human and he will be surely missed. /me cries my brain out.
May you rest in peace and you will live onwards in my hearth until I die. <3LOVE<3LOVE<3LOVE<3
May you rest in peace and you will live onwards in my hearth until I die. <3LOVE<3LOVE<3LOVE<3
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Posted 13 December 2011 - 10:01 AM
This news pains my heart...I will miss you my dear friend...
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Posted 13 December 2011 - 06:20 PM
Such sad news I knew Matt through GeekU very nice and very helpful always had a positive attitude.
R.I.P my friend.
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Posted 14 December 2011 - 01:07 AM
I have left a message on BleepingComputer forum, and directed them to the original post on this site -
It is never a good thing to happen to any person under any situation, and worse when they were such a hard worker for the cause.
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It is never a good thing to happen to any person under any situation, and worse when they were such a hard worker for the cause.
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Posted 14 December 2011 - 07:28 AM
Terribly sad news.
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