Matthew Timothy Stratton was a special effects creator and weapons specialist.

He built his business from the ground up, through hard work and dedication. He took time to learn about weapons and special effects for movies to TV shows and more.

He did many things that others dreamed of doing: He jousted for Medieval Times and Renaissance faires, meeting many actors and actresses. He created the post-apocalyptic vehicle known as the "Daddy War Bus" that would travel to "Mad Max" runs in or near California and was used frequently in Chicago by film and TV producers.

He had his own style of dressing, and his attitude and sarcasm made many think highly of him. His silly phrases made people laugh. One favorite was "If it doesn't light you on fire within 5 seconds, you will live."