Finding Level Ground

I don't really know where I'll end up tonight, but I do know where I wind up is where I am meant to be.

That was the last Facebook post made by Matthew "Dreamer" DeRemer before the thirty-one-year-old was killed in a horrific accident on New Year's Eve in 2015. In the hours after his death, the former Marine's last words went viral as his story caught fire with the world.

It wasn't just his words that touched the hearts of thousands of people--it was his courageous battle against bipolar disorder and his ability to bring light to others, even on his darkest days. Matt struggled with his diagnosis and his faith, spending decades seeking level ground, a place of contentment and peace.

An unforgettable man with an irrepressible spirt, Matt DeRemer left an indelible imprint on every person he met. His touching, tragic story serves as a lesson in compassion, strength, acceptance, and hope, and is a beacon for all who are lost and seeking their place in the world.

I don't really know where I'll end up tonight, but I do know where I wind up is where I am meant to be.

That was the last Facebook post made by Matthew "Dreamer" DeRemer before the thirty-one-year-old was killed in a horrific accident on New Year's Eve in 2015. In the hours after his death, the former Marine's last words went viral as his story caught fire with the world.

It wasn't just his words that touched the hearts of thousands of people--it was his courageous battle against bipolar disorder and his ability to bring light to others, even on his darkest days. Matt struggled with his diagnosis and his faith, spending decades seeking level ground, a place of contentment and peace.

An unforgettable man with an irrepressible spirt, Matt DeRemer left an indelible imprint on every person he met. His touching, tragic story serves as a lesson in compassion, strength, acceptance, and hope, and is a beacon for all who are lost and seeking their place in the world.