Friends of Matt Like
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IBEW Local 364 Rockford Chapter Brother Matt Like was driving home on December 17th after a long day at a large Data Center project where he is a Supervisor for (CST) Continental Electric of Oak Brook Illinois.
Brother Matt came upon an accident that just happened on the corner of Route 70 and Central Avenue in Rockford, with no emergency vehicles on the scene yet. Matt saw a car in the median that was on fire, so he stopped his vehicle to help. At that point, Matt realized the driver was trapped inside her car and as he tried to assist her, was struck by another car speeding through the intersection that didn’t see the accident. Matt's left leg below his knee was crushed and the force of the car placed Matt two lanes over on the street.
Luckily, another Good Samaritan came to Matt's aid, and with the help of her and another man, a tourniquet was tied around his leg until the paramedics arrived. Due to this accident, Brother Matt's left leg had to be amputated midway between the foot and the knee. Matt is lucky to be alive today and when you talk with him, he has no regrets, and stopped because in Matt's words, "that’s who I am". In order to offset his medical bills and rehabilitation efforts, we are asking every person and Company to be as generous as possible and donate. Matt is a 30+ year member of the IBEW, has two sons, Seth(25) and Caleb(15), and a great support system and Brotherhood to help him along the way. We look forward to the day when Matt can work again as an Electrician. Sincerely, Friends and Family of Matt Like.
Brother Matt came upon an accident that just happened on the corner of Route 70 and Central Avenue in Rockford, with no emergency vehicles on the scene yet. Matt saw a car in the median that was on fire, so he stopped his vehicle to help. At that point, Matt realized the driver was trapped inside her car and as he tried to assist her, was struck by another car speeding through the intersection that didn’t see the accident. Matt's left leg below his knee was crushed and the force of the car placed Matt two lanes over on the street.
Luckily, another Good Samaritan came to Matt's aid, and with the help of her and another man, a tourniquet was tied around his leg until the paramedics arrived. Due to this accident, Brother Matt's left leg had to be amputated midway between the foot and the knee. Matt is lucky to be alive today and when you talk with him, he has no regrets, and stopped because in Matt's words, "that’s who I am". In order to offset his medical bills and rehabilitation efforts, we are asking every person and Company to be as generous as possible and donate. Matt is a 30+ year member of the IBEW, has two sons, Seth(25) and Caleb(15), and a great support system and Brotherhood to help him along the way. We look forward to the day when Matt can work again as an Electrician. Sincerely, Friends and Family of Matt Like.
Organizer and beneficiary
Brian Swiatek
Organizer
Oak Lawn, IL
Kelly Swiatek
Beneficiary
