In loving memory of

1981 - 2005

Lee Matasi passed away on December 3rd, 2005. He was an artist, a skateboarder, and a good friend of many. He will be dearly missed in Vancouver and all over the world. Please see the media releases section for information regarding his passing.

Updates

Merry Christmas from Avers! Piece Lee did on Christmas Day 2003 recently spotted in Winnipeg

Murder Conviction Upheld: Conviction appeal dismissed for murderer Dennis White. Read article from The Province here. (11.30.2009)

WILD IN THE STREETS Emerica Team Raises over $7000 for Leeside Emerica team blesses Vancouver for Go Skateboarding Day on June 21st, 2009. The team makes a special visit to Leeside to honour the life of Lee Matasi and to raise money for Leeside construction. Check out pics and the full report here. The team raised over $7000CDN, which includes fundraising and a generous donation from Emerica itself. Proceeds to go towards the construction of Leeside and a foundation in memory of Lee Matasi. Much respect to Emerica for supporting the Vancouver skateboarding community with such a positive event. And much love for raising money for Leeside so skateboarding can continue in Vancouver in Lee's name. - Transword skateboarding article - The Province article / 24 Hours Vancouver article

"Matasi's Murderer Appeals Sentence": Read article from The Provice about murderer Dennis White's appeal. (06.20.2009)

Lee on Wikipedia: Lee Matasi entry started on Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Matasi. More informatoin is needed, particularly about his art (graffiti & other) and school days. Please log in to add more details. (04.19.2009)

Back Online: The Lee Matasi Dedication Site has finally moved from the defunct leematasi.spekt.net to leematasi.threethousand.org after two months of down time. Thank you for your patience. (02.12.2009)

Photo Update: New miscellaneous photos added February 13th, 2009.   Rick McCrank's Spring 2009 éS pro model shoe, the Avers, was inspired by his good friend and graffiti artist, Lee Matasi (RIP). Check out details and buy at Antisocial!   Antisocial Gallery: Art done for the Antisocial gallery Avers eS shoe release party on July 19th, 2008.   Sentencing Trial Ends: Dennis White sentenced to a mandatory 16 years behind bars without parole for the murder of Lee Matasi. Details below. CBCNews.ca 16 years without parole for B.C. artist's killer Feb 15, 2008 The Vancouver Sun Killer deserves 15-18 before parole: Crown Feb 8, 2008 The Vancouver Sun Matasi's killer apologizes Jan 26, 2008 The Province Killer apologizes to Lee Matasi clan Jan 25, 2008 Trial Comes to an End: Dennis White found guilty of second-degree murder. Details below. CBCNews.ca Mom relieved artist son's killer found guilty of murder Nov 30, 2007 The Vancouver Sun Guilty verdict in Matasi shooting Nov 29, 2007 CKNW AM 980 Dennis White murder trial will wrap up a full week sooner than expected Nov 26, 2007 The Vancouver Sun VIDEO Fatal Matasi Shooting (Click on third last link on the bottom right-hand side) Nov 25, 2007 The Vancouver Sun Struggle for gun preceded Matasi shooting, jury hears Nov 23, 2007 The Globe and Mail Family struggles with details of son's death at murder trial Nov 21, 2007 The Province Grim scene viewed in murder trial Nov 21, 2007 The Province Man boasted, fired pistol, trial hears Nov 20, 2007 CBC Trial begins in 2005 shooting death of young Vancouver artist Nov. 19, 2007   Skating at Leeside Above: LRG rider Aldemo Jr. Skates Leeside. Photo: Judah Oakes. Click for larger image. Corey Wilson skating Leeside. Photo: Dylan Doubt. Click for larger image.   Vox Team Skates Leeside: Ten bags of cement and some local help were all it took to get SBC cover shot of Vox rider Alex Chalmers shredding a new construct at Leeside (updated 07.30.2007)   AVERS R.I.POS: Check out a compilation of Lee's graffiti artwork on Youtube here. Thanks to P.O.S. for the video. (updated 04.08.2007) 'Fatal Shooting Drives Mother's Campaign': Article from National Post from December 5, 2006. PDF format.> here (updated 12.12.2006) Anti-Violence PSA: Memorial anti-violence public service announcement created in memory of Lee Matasi [.MOV format]. Created by Tom Wilk. Check it out! (12.09.2006) Tribute Song : New tribute song in memory of Lee Matasi by band Lowell from France. > Listen (12.09.2006) The Leeside Tunnel Roast! a custom espresso blend roasted from Vancouver. 15$/bag all proceeds to lee matasi memorial skateboard park -> get here "Underground Hero" : Listen to tribute song to Lee Matasi by artist LjunghMan at www.myspace.com/Ljunghman (06.06.2006) "Paint me a Picture": Song dedicated to Lee by his friend Rob PJ now available > listen here (02.04.2006)   The Lee Matasi Gallery: "The Ottawa School of Art Student Gallery becomes the Lee Matasi Gallery..." (Read full release) (01.20.2006)

'I Heart Lee Matasi' Momentum Wheel Buy this wheel!! 100% of proceeds to leeside. size 53. donated by momentum wheels. avail at antisocial and dark flavour!

'Who was Lee Matasi?' : An exceptional article about the life of Lee Matasi by Lee's friend Geoff Hamilton can be found here (click on the first link that appears in the window that pops up). The article is written in a semi-biography-style and appeared in the Globe and Mail on December 12th, 2005.

Leeside: Please visit www.leeside.ca to assist in the reconstruction of the Leeside skateboard spot.

Lee Matasi Memorial Fund: Please visit the Ottawa School of Art's website for information.

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The site was orignally created to show Lee's art online but has been transformed into a memorial site. If you have any information or photos you would like added to the site, please submit them. Please feel free to view and sign the Guest Book to show your love as well.

Rest in peace Lee. You will be missed but never forgotten.

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