Lakota community mourns the loss of Matt Stratman

Lakota West High School sophomore Matt Stratman died Saturday morning after being diagnosed with AVM (arteriovenous malformation).

He collapsed during a June 9 Lakota West alumni lacrosse game. He had been at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center ever since.

Many took to Twitter after the news of his death spread. Here’s what some had to say:

We’ll forever be #StratmanStrong Heaven received another angel this morning @TheVelocityLax @CinDayLAX @Lakota_West_Lax @LakotaWestAD pic.twitter.com/cNAFb7QwXW
— Chris Kauffung (@ChrisKauffung) June 30, 2018

Today #WEareLakota mourns the loss of a student, an athlete, son, brother, grandson, leader & friend. There are simply some things we cannot explain. The Streets of Heaven are too crowded w/ Angels tonight.
Our continued thoughts & prayers #StratmanStrong Family and friends. pic.twitter.com/sKnCEgxxXB
— Scott Kaufman (@LakotaWestAD) June 30, 2018

Today at 7:04 am we lost a part of the Firebird Family Matt Stratman!!
Our hearts are broken, but through this horrible tragedy you have shown true caring for Matt and his family!!!
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Stratman for showing us what true strength is!!!

We are #StratmanStrong pic.twitter.com/u3MB91nGCt
— FirebirdTweets (@FirebirdTweets) June 30, 2018

“Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.” ~ Leo Tolstoy #StratmanStrong
— Matt Miller (@LakotaSuper) June 30, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to family and friends #StratmanStrong #WEareLakota https://t.co/eUgtel8qf0
— Lakota East High (@EAST_HAWKS) June 30, 2018

June 30, 2018 God took a good one. Matt Stratman your so special and a day won’t go by where your not missed. Thank you for the countless memories. This isn’t goodbye it’s see you later. Love you #6❤️❤️ #StratmanStrong #PlayFor6 pic.twitter.com/QzuLx5WxQF
— Maddie Prohaska (@mkprohaska) June 30, 2018

Please pray for the Stratman family and the loss of Matthew this morning. The Lakota West football family extends our deepest condolences. Matthew is now in God’s hands. #StratmanStrong #PlayFor6 #RiseUp
— LakotaWestFootball (@WestLakota) June 30, 2018

Prayers of comfort and peace for the Stratman Family. Lord, walk beside and with this family. Amen. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18#stratmanstrong https://t.co/7t74E4EIP9
— 40:31 Ministries (@4031_ministries) June 30, 2018

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Michael D. Pitman

Michael D. Pitman has been a reporter in southwest Ohio since 1999. He's covered local governments in Warren and Butler counties, as well as state and national issues. He currently covers the cities of Fairfield and Hamilton.