I am so very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of Matt Marlor of Colorado Springs. The news of his fatal accident leaves a profound sense of loss for his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone whose life he touched.
Matt’s career at Children’s Hospital Colorado reflected his deep compassion and dedication to caring for others. His journey, which began at Johnson & Beth‑El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at University of Colorado Colorado Springs and through his earlier years at Coronado High School, showed a young man committed to making a difference. He lived in his home city of Colorado Springs, and his presence was one of support, action, and hope.
Though we may not have all the details of the accident, our focus is on remembering what Matt stood for—service, community, and care. To his parents, siblings, extended family, and his wide circle of friends and coworkers: you are held in the deepest of thoughts. Your grief is felt far and wide.
Matt’s legacy will be found in the lives he touched—every patient he comforted, every colleague he encouraged, every moment of kindness that defined his work and his relationships. While no words can bridge the absence, may you find solace in the enduring impact he made, and in the memories you shared.
As we mourn his loss, let us also commit to honor his life: to be present for one another, to care deeply, to act with empathy, and to value the connections we sometimes take for granted. Matt’s life reminds us how fleeting our time can be, and how much it matters that we show up—today, and every day—for the people around us.
May Matt rest in peace. May his family find moments of comfort in the days ahead, in the support of community, and in the quiet remembrance of a life well‑lived though far too short.
