Thorn`Asures
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« on: August 16, 2011, 08:56:20 AM » |
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Just got the bad news that a good friend of mine and some of yours, Greg aka TheManWhoWouldBeDead passed away two days ago. He was chronically ill and chose to end his own life, the way he always said he would. He was a great friend and a good Rper who I'd had the pleasure of knowing for over ten years. A true gentleman and a scholar in every way, he was my all-time favorite person to RP with, and at this point it seems doubtful I'll continue on without him. Vaya con dios, old boy and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.
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Soja
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 09:06:15 AM » |
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I'd seen him around, and his name always came across to me as an enigma of sorts. I thought it was some inscrutable riddle or inside joke.
Now it just seems bitterly ironic.
Condolences for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 09:28:21 AM » |
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Well. that sucks. Sorry to hear it, always thought the handle was cool when I saw it on the user list but I never spoke with him.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 12:27:58 PM » |
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Oh, that sucks. Heavy.
I hope his family is alright....
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2011, 12:35:32 PM » |
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RIP.
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2011, 12:44:35 PM » |
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Sorry to hear.
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2011, 12:55:23 PM » |
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Condolences.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2011, 01:17:51 PM » |
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Well, fuck.
I'd call the man an ass for not saying anything when I last saw him a couple days back, but...then again, he never really seemed like he liked making much of a fuss over anything.
Take care of yourself, man - wherever you've gone off to this time around.
Same goes for you too, though, Thorn; if you're done with RPing and onto greater things, I wish you the best. I'm sorry the AG didn't go quite as planned, really.
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2011, 01:48:07 PM » |
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Greg was such a sweet smart man. He has been a good friend, always there for a shoulder to cry on, a hg when you needed it, a laugh at other times and really good at talking out ideas and theories. So much smarter then he let on to be and was wonderful to RP with. Though he did like to start arguments in The Lobby and Arena OOC at times.
His girlfriend says that he wanted, instead of flowers or cards, for people to donate money to the ASPCA in his name.
I'm gonna miss him very much.
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2011, 02:26:47 PM » |
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We weren't close friends and we did clash heads a lot but we did put our differences aside and get on somehow.
He will be missed.
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2011, 02:28:48 PM » |
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The grapevine led me here.
I'm very sad to hear this news. Greg, or "Smith" as I called him and I had our differences over a variety of opinions, but he was always up for an RP back in the AG days, was always affable, and stuck to his convictions even if I didn't agree with them. I can't say I knew him that well, but I did have fun RPing with him back in the old AG days, and even as far back as B.net. He didn't often RP there, but once I was lucky enough to see him IC as "Gregory" a drunkard, and it really was a lot of fun.
I'll remember him for his love of weird pets and British Imperialism, his old-school style of RP, and for the times we argued about stuff and butted heads. I'm sorry he's gone.
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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2011, 02:47:47 PM » |
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Wow... I'm so, so sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed Rping with him, and goofing around with his sometimes perverted sense of humor. Could always count on him being entirely honest about his opinions and things... But, part of me is happy to know he isn't hurting or ill any more.
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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2011, 03:04:18 PM » |
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Always sad to hear of a death, especially of one in the community. I'd say something like 'my heart goes out to his family' but I always feel like I'm patronising them or being insincere when I say thsoe words, because they're just so easy to type - "My condolences on your loss"... It feels like a hallmark card to me. Impersonal, cold, unfeeling and insincere. Maybe that's just me being way too over sensitive about this sort of thing, I don't know. Fact is, I don't really know him or know his family. I may have talked briefly with Greg, but I never knew his real name until now, I never really (providing my memory is up to scratch) think I've ever talked to him at length, or that he'd call me a friend. I know I've seen him around now and again but... you know. That's bout the extent of it. I can't possibly know what those he's left behind are going through. I don't know the circumstances or anything bar what I've been told. All I can do is hope that his family and loved ones will get through this somehow and wish them all the best. If there is an afterlife or whatever you want to call it, I hope he's safe and well there. If he's already in the next life, or back in the cycle, or reincarnated, then I wish him well in this new life. I don't got a lot to say apart from, goddamn, I am sorry to hear he's dead.  [edit]: >can't think of anything decent to say that won't come off condescending to myself >wax philosophically for longer than anybody else has on this thread >finish with 'I don't got a lot to say' >i'madouche.gif :< |
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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2011, 03:09:01 PM » |
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There are no words. Nothing I could write would express in any way how devastating this news is. We talked so much about this, and I told him--
I can't.
I'm hanging up my boots.
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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2011, 03:21:17 PM » |
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Dammit, Greg, you were too much a sweetheart for this...
In his depression, he still took the time to tell me that I wasn't allowed to do any bodily harm to my own self. Called me pretty. Told me I was smart and would hopefully make it out there in the world. We talked medicine, and despite butting heads when politics came up, I respected him for having such...bravado.
Our conversations usually ended up on darker things. I was prepared for this. But it still doesn't take away the hurt. I'm upset that I couldn't stop him from making the choice, and yet... He's such a badass for doing exactly what he said he would do: "Fuck nature. I'm going out the way I want to."
I like to believe he's at peace. God bless him.
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« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2011, 05:54:45 PM » |
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He was a good guy, I'll miss him.
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« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2011, 08:14:26 PM » |
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I'm glad to have known him. I suppose that's all I can say. He went out the way he wanted to, and because of that, there's no choice but to accept it. Rest well, Greg. You'll be missed.
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« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2011, 04:55:08 AM » |
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I was very upset to hear this news, I didn't know him as well as I would have liked too but I respect his choice.
Thank you for letting us know.
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« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2011, 03:12:22 PM » |
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I can only offer my condolences to those who knew him.
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« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2011, 03:18:04 PM » |
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My condolences to his family and friends.
It's not much, but I've retired Greg's handle; it was his, and will remain so.
Regards,
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« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2011, 10:15:42 PM » |
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I only had a few brief encounters with him, but in those times he was amiable and good fun to converse with.
My condolences to his friends and family.
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« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2011, 02:51:14 AM » |
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Now it just seems bitterly ironic.
Shame that. I tip my hat. |
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« Reply #22 on: September 25, 2011, 06:19:00 AM » |
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Oh my god...He was a friend of mine too sort of. We hadn't talked in a while, but we used to a lot. RIP <3
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« Reply #23 on: September 26, 2011, 09:15:00 PM » |
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I hope that his girlfriend and the rest of you are going to be all right. Rest in peace, stranger.
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