A lost legend.. (sad story)

[kelavas]

Sorry for interrupting the mass forum spreads of wanting to be compensated and things people have done while DDO is down. However, I have some rather bad news that ties into my old thread and if you have read that thread then you will probably know what is coming next.

It is sad to report that Jim (my grandpa) passed away 5:30am Friday morning, he went very peacefully in his sleep like we all wanted and I would like to report that he was just as part of this community to DDO as anyone else, rather old players or new players. He loved playing rogue splashes to solo with, but didn't get very far on some of them, but that's besides the point - I asked him a question a while back about how he liked DDO, he used 2 words... 'Spectacular & Fun' He played the most with us as a combined group and we ran together as a guild with some very fond memories.

He fought MS for 32 years, cancer for 2 years, COPD for 6 months - 1 year and various infections over the last few months, he was a strong fighter but he believed it was his time to go and eventually everything caught up to him. He fought in the navy for a couple of years and spread joy to many players inside and outside of the game and very much in real life.

Thank you all for reading this paragraph and a have a lovely week!
| Dyzihk

EDIT: You DO NOT have to donate, but this month is March: MS awareness month, if you have spare change lying around your house and don't mind donating it to a good cause, please do.

[Saekee]

Condolences for your loss.

[Sho-sa]

Good to hear his passing was peaceful.

[Aelonwy]

*hugs*

[cdbd3rd]

Condolences to you and yours.

It sounds like you were able to make many happy memories to carry with you forever.

[Memnir]

I will raise a glass to Jim later tonight.

[Kadrios]

I'm sorry to hear this, my condolences to you and your family.

[Ultinoob]

My condolences. Hopefully your famlily can support each other through this.

[JBS]

My condolences to you. I know where you are at, my mom passed away in October after a long battle with Parkenson's Disease and various other complications. Even knowing it was coming and that she is no longer in pain and suffering, it still hurts.

Jules

[skorpeon]

RIP Jim

[nikos1313]

my sincere condolences.

its nice to hear that your loved one passes without suffering, my grandpa passed in his sleep as well, without having any serious health issues, but he was old and his time had come.
its very nice that you have created so many nice awesome memories for you and to many other ppl joining you in DDO.
he was dam right in his description of this game too! this IS a Spectacular & Fun game and fantastic things happen here!
you keep his soulstone in your backpack, im sure hes gonna give you some luck and his fighting spirit will help and keep you company through your journeys!


RIP Jim!

[kelryonlor]

I am so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. He seemed like a pretty cool dude. I wish I had gotten to run with him a few times.

I have recently gotten my 11yr old son into DDO and he loves it. I have made some fantastic friends in all my years in game. One day Ill pass and my son will probably tell my story here. When he does I hope one of you have the b**ls to ask, "Did he drop any good loot?"

[AnubisPrime]

Very sorry for your loss.

[Niminae]

It is sad to report that Jim (my grandpa) passed away 5:30am Friday morning

It's always a sad day to lose someone close to you, but this is especially true of a grandparent. These are the fonts of wisdom which helped shape many of us into the people who we because as we grew up. Not a single one of my grandparents had a day of college between them, and yet they were some of the most knowledgeable and wisest people I have ever known, and they tried their hardest to pass on this wisdom to all of their grandkids. Thanks for sharing, and my best wishes to you in your time of grief.

[kelavas]

Thank you to everyone with your warm, heartfelt messages!