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Discussion - A Farewell and a Celebration of Life!

2short2care

By 2short2care,
Posted on: 2011-06-20 15:30 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion

 

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When I first decided to accept the Community Manager position here at Paragon Studios, it was partly due to the fact that I would have the opportunity to work with the amazing EMpulse. EM, as we all know her, is easily one of the most respected and well loved Community Professionals in the industry today. She has been a part of the Community scene since its inception and has been an influential voice as Online Community Relations has developed over the last 15 years. As a part of the team that launched City of Heroes, she also has a tie to this Community that I only hope to be able to establish in the years to come.

Having said all of that, it is with a mixture of sadness and joy that we share this news with you: Earlier this year EMpulse made the decision to step down as the Community Lead for Paragon Studios in order to start a family! Not many outside of Paragon actually knew this information; because her pregnancy is considered high risk, she didn’t want to announce her departure in case anything had happened. Well, we’re happy to report that all signs indicate that EMpulse is expecting a healthy baby girl in the near future and will be a proud, first-time, mother at the age of 41! We here at Paragon couldn’t be happier for her and wish EM and her family good fortune and prosperity in the years to come.

EMpulse asked me to share her excitement and happiness with you, the COH Community and to tell you that she misses all of you, but that she knows that you will all be in great hands with the Paragon Community Team.

So from the bottom of Paragon’s, the Community’s, and my, heart, we wish you all the happiness in the world with your bouncing bundle of joy EMpulse!

Andy Belford
Community Manager
Paragon Studios

 

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Congratulations to EMPulse

 

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All the best for her and the family

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Congrats EM

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Great news.

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Awesome news :-) Yay for EMpulse!

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Although your average forumgoer may not even know that EMpulse exists, I'm definitely saddened to see her go. When I needed to be contacted for a competition or be disqualified from it, EM went the extra mile in trying to contact me and called me personally.

I wish her the best of luck with everything she does.

 

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Best wishes EMpulse!



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Be careful with the little sonic/sonic blaster, and good luck!

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Woo, new sonic/mental controller on the way! Hoping all goes well, and best of health and luck to EM!

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congrats, I suggest you get in as much playtime on COH, because after the baby, play time will be limited.

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So glad to hear she's doing well! I've had contact with her a few times and she's always been a fantastic, wonderful woman to deal with. Best to you and your family, EM!

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congrats! can i have your job-i mean your stuff-i mean... YAY! COngrats!

 

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Congratulations EM.

So long, again.

Hope to have you back for a 4th iteration.

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Congratulations EMpulse, sending you prayers that both you and your baby are healthy and happy.

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All the best, EMPulse!

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Congratulations and best wishes, EMpulse.

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