The Lake Country man who was shot when a gunman opened fired in Las Vegas realizes how close he was to dying and is thankful for strangers who risked their lives for his.

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The whole back of his shirt was covered in blood that was spurting from the gunshot wound.

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Matejka said he was thankful for every one of his friends and family members who have shown him so much love and compassion.

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The lone shooter killed at least 59 people and injured more than 500.