"Another Border To Cross"
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              Welcome to the first site
              for one of the greatest bands
              I have ever heard.
              They are all "down-home",
              talented and nice guys.
              I don't have much
              to put here yet, but
              hope the site
              will grow as time goes on.
              I had the pleasure of
              meeting them at
              "Redbelly Day" this year.
              They all
              seem so sincere and really cares
              what the public feels about them.
              They really love their work and
              have fun working
              in front of people.
              They put on a great
              show and seem to
              have so much fun cutting up
              and including the audience
              in their performance.
              They are hoping to have
              their own site
              in the near future
              as well as a new cd
              coming out soon.
              But until then, I guess
              they will just have to let my little
              world tell everyone about them.
              I hope
              they will like the tribute
              I have made here for them.
              I guess I am their oldest
              (if not biggest) fan around.
              Hahahahaha
              I even teased them about
              adopting them. Hahaha
              I also met Pauls wife and she is
              one of the sweetest people I know.
              She is not like you would expect
              a singers wife to be. She is as
              "down to earth" as the rest of them.
              Without her help, I could not have
              made this site. She has been
              so helpful with information
              and photos. She is
              not only a wonderful person,
              but I hope she considers herself
              a dear friend. Thanks so much Lisa.
              And a special thanks to my friend "Ron"
              for if not for him inviting
              me to the festival, I would
              never have met these wonderful people.
              Thanks Ron.


              It is with a deeply saddend heart
              that I add this to the site, but I know
              all who loved them would want to know.
              We have lost one of the band members.
              I know our prayers go out to all of his
              family, friends and band members.
              Now his music will be heard in Heaven.
              God rest with you Sam, you are loved and missed.



              July 8, 2004,
              Accident Claims Life of Elvin Tyrone "Sam" Mathews
              For those who knew Elvin Tyrone "Sam" Mathews,
              they agree to the man that he was a man who
              loved life and his family. A tragic accident
              claimed his life Sunday, July 4. Mathews, 36 of Bell,
              was northbound in a 1998 Ford pick-up on US 129
              in Gilchrist County when the truck drifted to the
              left and traveled across the southbound lane.
              Mathews continued onto the southbound shoulder
              and into a ditch running alongside of the road.
              At that point the vehicle entered a wooded area
              where it struck a tree head-on. The impact was
              enough to partially uproot the tree and at that
              point the pick- up rolled onto its right side striking
              another large tree. This second collision lifted the
              pick-up off of the ground before it slid down the tree
              ending up on its right side. Mathews was pronounced
              dead at the scene and preliminary reports from informed
              sources indicate that Mathews might have had some sort
              of seizure at the time of the accident. Mathews was a
              friend to all and a talented musician, who played the
              guitar and sang with Crosstyz, a local country
              music band. Over the years, Crosstyz has performed
              at numerous events throughout the area including
              appearances at Red Belly Day. Mathews was a
              correction's officer at Cross City Correctional
              Institute in Cross City for the past 15 years.
              "Sam was one of those rare people, who truly
              enjoyed working," Warden David Farcas said.
              "He simply enjoyed being on earth and with his family.
              On the job, there was nothing that he wouldn't do
              from the smallest to the largest task.
              We will all miss him."


              Crosstyz Update:

              I have spoken with Lisa, Paul's wife and she
              has informed me of some of the bands plans.
              "We had Sam's funeral yesterday. It was a beautiful service.
              He was a most special person.We don't know yet what
              the future holds for Crosstyz......Sam was a
              founding member and that band was built on solid
              friendships and mutual adortaion for each other
              and music.... Crosstyz as we have all been blessed
              to know it is over - wheather any of the members
              continue to play music in other capacities remains
              to be seen. I can tell you that Paul and I have
              discussed Robert and Paul going into the studio
              to accoustically record some of the songs that Sam wrote.
              The idea is that Robert and Paul will perform some
              accoustic jam sessions and sell the recordings to
              establish a trust fund for the two young children
              Sam left behind. We collectively agree that Sam arranged
              his life in such a way that he could keep music in it -
              so to stop playing at his loss would be devastating to Sam.
              This idea allows his music to be heard, his children
              to be cared for and provides an outlet for the remaining
              members of Crosstyz as well as serving as a bridge
              into the next phase of their musical lives."

              I know everyone wishes them all the very
              best this world has to offer and all the luck
              in whatever they choose to do with their lives.
              No matter where they go-what they do-they will
              always forever be 'Crosstyz' in our hearts and will be
              loved and cherished forever.

              Pantheras The Cat


              In Loveing Memory of Sam






              Where I met them in 1999.



              Here is a photo with
              a bio about the guys.



              Here they are on their first cd cover.



              Here is their newest photo.
              I think they all look fabulous
              and the newest member, Tommy,
              has been a wonderful
              addition to the band.
              He has also won contests
              and awards on his own before
              joining the group. Florida
              is quite proud of him.



              Now for something a little different.
              I have been playing around in PSP
              and was trying some new things.
              Here are a couple of photos
              I came up with. I put Paul
              and Robert by the
              Little Tennessee River.
              I don't think they came out
              too bad..........for
              someone that don't know
              what they're doing. Hahahaha





              Well, that's about all I have for now.
              Check back every now and then
              for I will add more as I get it.


              To contact the band
              e-mail Lisa at
              lisarice@mhrs.org


              Backgrounds made by me.
              Please do not take as these are
              copyrighted and made
              specifically for the Crosstyz band.