Death of a Hero - Player Death
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Posted on: 2009-08-17 04:31 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
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Originally Posted by Deornwulf
I am sad to announce that City of Heroes/Villains has lost one of its players over the weekend. The player known under the global handles of Swift Stuff and Furious Jesus died from complications due to pneumonia at 3:30AM, eastern standard time. Alan was a very active and longtime member of this community, having been with the game since launch.
If any Devs or other players personally knew him and need more details, please PM me. If I recall correctly, Alan posted regularly to the boards and participated in several closed Beta tests. |
The Empty Chair
Eulogy for a Gamer
There is an empty chair,
at the table this day.
A hallowed place where,
a friend once played.
The roll of his dice,
my ears long to hear.
Or perhaps it would suffice,
if he should suddenly appear.
With character sheet in hand,
and a bag of Cheeze-doodles to share.
All his friends would stand,
as he sat in the empty chair.
I hear his voice a-callin,
and it ties my heart in a knot.
For he cries, Though a comrade has fallen,
You must play for those who cannot.
We conquered worlds on the run,
he and I in the name of fun.
And as others may come and go,
I make both both friend and foe.
But what I long for most,
is our past now long a ghost.
There is an empty chair,
at the table this day.
A hallowed place where,
a friend once played.
The roll of his dice,
my ears long to hear.
Or perhaps it would suffice,
if he should suddenly appear.
With character sheet in hand,
and a bag of Cheeze-doodles to share.
All his friends would stand,
as he sat in the empty chair.
I hear his voice a-callin,
and it ties my heart in a knot.
For he cries, Though a comrade has fallen,
You must play for those who cannot.
We conquered worlds on the run,
he and I in the name of fun.
And as others may come and go,
I make both both friend and foe.
But what I long for most,
is our past now long a ghost.
My condolences to Alan's family and friends in your time of mourning.
Peace be with him, never forget the good times.
Much strength to his family and friends.
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Sorry to hear about your loss - always sucks when stuff like this happens. 
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As someone who has lost not only a soul-mate on December 26th, but both my grandparents since then, I send nothing but my deepest sympathies. This community is like a family to me, and I feel it's pain as if it were in my own home.
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My deepest condolences to Alan's family, friends, and community mates during their time of bereavement.
May you find strength and solace in your fondest memories of your lost loved one.
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Even though I did not know him it's sad to hear something like this happen. My condolences to his family and friends.
Didn't know him. RIP regardless.
I'm afraid I didn't know him, but my sympathies to his family and friends.
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I didn't know him, but I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
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Do you happen to know what name they posted under? My sympathies go out to their friends and family.
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My condolences to his family and friends
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Though i never met him i'm sorry to hear of his passing.
My condolences.
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Sorry to hear it-my sympathies to the family.
While I may not have known him, I have met many dear friends here and I would be crushed to lose any of them. My prayers and sympathies to his friends and family.
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My condolences.
I'm sorry for your loss, all my best to his friends and family.
Loss always sucks, but it seems to suck more when we lose one of our community. My condolences to his friends and family.
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While I didn't know him, and probably never met him, my condolences to his family.
Hopefully he passes "The Big Guy" some good ideas for a new "costume designer" setup.
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My condolences as well
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Condolences to his family & friends.
RIP
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Regrettably, I never knew him, but I am sorry to hear of his passing.
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Thank you for all of your comments and support. Things are really rough for the family, and me as well. Alan and I had been friends since elementary school. Being gamers, we continued to hang out until I recently moved away. Even then, we were able to stay in contact through COH. Sadly, he and I never seemed to be on at the same times during the summer and I never got around to calling him. I will regret that for a long time.
For those who are curious, Alan played mainly on Freedom, with several characters at 50. I do not know the names of them all since I chatted with him via his global name. He was the leader of the VG Unusual Suspects, played heroes in at least 2 different SG's and was in an all Ice Power SG or VG on another server.
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I played for my first 2 years on Freedom, got my first 50 there and I teamed a lot, never made any regular friends there so I teamed with whomever, whenever so I'd like to think that I teamed with him, and that he was a real cool guy.|
Originally Posted by Deornwulf
Thank you for all of your comments and support. Things are really rough for the family, and me as well. Alan and I had been friends since elementary school. Being gamers, we continued to hang out until I recently moved away. Even then, we were able to stay in contact through COH. Sadly, he and I never seemed to be on at the same times during the summer and I never got around to calling him. I will regret that for a long time.
For those who are curious, Alan played mainly on Freedom, with several characters at 50. I do not know the names of them all since I chatted with him via his global name. He was the leader of the VG Unusual Suspects, played heroes in at least 2 different SG's and was in an all Ice Power SG or VG on another server. |
Condolences, sorry for our loss...
My condolences goes out to his family and you for a loss of a great friend. Time may be always againt us, but it is never good to hear the loss of someone whos time was taken away prematurly.
I am sad to announce that City of Heroes/Villains has lost one of its players over the weekend. The player known under the global handles of Swift Stuff and Furious Jesus died from complications due to pneumonia at 3:30AM, eastern standard time. Alan was a very active and longtime member of this community, having been with the game since launch.
If any Devs or other players personally knew him and need more details, please PM me. If I recall correctly, Alan posted regularly to the boards and participated in several closed Beta tests.