Matthew Bouthillier
September 22, 1973 - March 1, 2010 Matthew Romain Bouthillier passed away unexpectedly in Haiti on March 1, 2010. A seasoned ER nurse, Matt was in Port-au-Prince serving earthquake survivors as a volunteer for Medical Teams International. While on the trip, Matt suffered a cardiac arrest which claimed his life at the age of 36. "Continue to be a part of something big by doing something small." ~ Quote by Matt Born on September 22, 1973, Matt grew up in Connecticut and Texas. He attended Pacific Lutheran University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. While at PLU, he fell in love with Melissa Leppke, and they married on July 12, 1998. Matt and Melissa consider their two sons, Brian (7) and Logan (4), life’s most precious gifts and above all, Matt cherished spending time with his family. Matt was honored with The DAISY Award first in 2008 and again in March, 2010. American hero, loyal friend, beloved brother and son, and loving husband & Dad – Matt’s life was brief, but his legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched.
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