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
Vans' Leeside Shoe: Vans supports DIY skateparks by releasing Leeside shoe . (Vans site). (01.10.2012)
Murderer's Appeal Dismissed: Appeal by murderer Dennis White dismissed by the Supreme Court of Canada. (details). (03.11.2011)
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| 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)
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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 |
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"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)
Sentencing Trial Ends: Dennis White sentenced to a mandatory 16 years behind bars without parole for the murder of Lee Matasi. Details below.
Trial Comes to an End: Dennis White found guilty of second-degree murder. Details below.
Skating at Leeside
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)
'Fatal Shooting Drives Mother's Campaign': Article from National Post from December 5, 2006. PDF format.> here (updated 12.12.2006)
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'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. |
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AVERS R.I.POS: Check out a compilation of Lee's graffiti artwork on Youtube 
Tribute Song : New tribute song in memory of Lee Matasi by band Lowell from France. > 
| 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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