This really breaks my heart.
The first time I saw Mattie, was when he was on the Larry King Show.
I was really impressed with how bright & articulate he was at such a young age, and, even moreso, with how strong and optimistic he was despite his challenges. He immediately won my heart.
Another light extinguished way too soon... but he touched an untold amount of lives in his far too short time on this Earth, and he will not be forgotten....
Mattie's books of poetry.