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Post by Lýfelíëk Heroblãde on May 1, 2006 22:08:32 GMT -5
For those of you who don't already know, Shawn(AKA GoD-LiKe, Apostle, and whatever else) passed away last night. I haven't spoken directly to his immediate family yet, but here's the story I have so far: Approximately 1 1/2 weeks ago, Shawn fell from a ladder at work, his leg getting caught in the rungs as he fell. The prognosis was a broken knee(among other things) and could need pins but at least required xrays on a weekly basis. He had just gotten his wheelchair plus the attachment to elevate the leg yesterday and chatted online with Cory(Breathern) until 10 PM or so. At 10:12, he left a response on Cory's blog. Sometime after that, a blood clot must have traveled to his brain, causing him to sieze and pass 10 minutes or so later. It hasn't even hit me yet. The whole ordeal still seems so surreal to me and I know it won't hit me until I open that funeral home door on Wednesday. Yeah, he might have been opinionated, a dork, and an asshole at times, but that's the way we liked him. He was "Shawn". I still keep picturing myself at his house, hanging out. Then I realize that it will never happen again and I get sick. I know I'm gonna miss the hell out of him, and I'm not the only one. I will never forget my thirtieth birthday. Godspeed, "GoD-LiKe". I'll never see you again in this lifetime, so I can only hope to meet again in the next.
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Post by tangram on May 2, 2006 6:48:42 GMT -5
i just heard about this tonight at work though a mutal friend of mine an j.
i didnt know how it happened but your right about one thing its surreal. i didnt know him in real life but ive listened to him chat/read post/played some games with him for almost 5 or 6 years now. i know its no where near the same but i feel a certain loss. his is a view point i will miss. and your right again.... we DID love him for being the way he was. and all who knew him or even knew of him will miss him.
gonna miss ya shawn...
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Post by Zeiram Wing on May 2, 2006 8:57:09 GMT -5
I can't believe it. This is one of those reminders of just how unexpected life can be. Even though I only knew him over the internet, I still feel saddened by this. I used to read posts like this on boards and think, "geez, what loosers, they only knew someone over the internet and they're upset about it." but, it doesn't seem so odd now. His blog was one of the first places I would go when I would turn on the computer in the morning. I'm gonna miss you shawn... |
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Post by Einsam on May 2, 2006 13:18:49 GMT -5
Shawn was like my best friend. I was scared shitless when he fell off of the ladder that day and a manager and I lifted him into a wheel chair so he didn't have to wait on the floor for the ambulance. I've talked to him almost everyday via Yahoo! Messenger and worked with/around him for over 18 months. He's always been there for me when I needed advice, help with something, etc. I'll always remember our debates, us making fun of people, and general nonsense. When I went to work today and saw a donation sheet next to the clock, I about died right there. My first thought was that this must be some kind of joke or something. I asked like 8 people what was up and tried to get all the info that I could. I couldn't stay at work because I couldn't break down in front of those people, so I made up some excuse and left. I realized how true it was when I drove past his house and saw the numerous vehicles there. He was truly a great, great man amongst others, and I'll miss him very, very much. Goodbye Shawn, my friend. His Obituary---> blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-.Iw6LhUia7.z9GZWZB1sJJ0-?cq=1&p=48 |
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Post by ‡GHOSTFACE‡™ on May 2, 2006 13:18:58 GMT -5
This seems to be the general sentiment towards Shawn. Like him or hate him you will miss him no matter who you were. I luckily had the opportunity to stop by and visit him Saturday night. He was the same old Shawn. He was laying in basement couch/bed thing. Had his laptop, DS Lite, Cell phone, and TV to his left. He was set up pretty nice there. lol We sat there and he was just BS'n as usual. Watched some Stargate Atlantis and then the news. He was excited Saturday about getting a wheel chair. Here is a part of our discussion on IM...
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:07:55 PM): I got a wheel chair..its awesome dood
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:08:18 PM): but I have to try and tomororw.to get the insurance compnay to hook me up with a leg rest
spy_guy27 (4/30/2006 9:08:25 PM): Got Anime decals on it yet?
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:08:40 PM): no..got it from the lions club..free dood..till im done wiht it
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:08:43 PM): its brnd new
spy_guy27 (4/30/2006 9:08:49 PM): Sweet.
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:08:59 PM): I just need the leg rest
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:09:11 PM): some little 12 year old gulr took my leg rerst last week dood
spy_guy27 (4/30/2006 9:09:21 PM): Bitch.
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:09:57 PM): so...once I get that..Im goin mobile dood
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:10:14 PM): you can wheel me aorunf dood...like Im retarded..it will be fun
spy_guy27 (4/30/2006 9:10:16 PM): Where dude? You live on a hill.
spy_guy27 (4/30/2006 9:10:42 PM): Sweet dude. We wont have any trouble passing you off as retarded.
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 9:11:07 PM): no way dood...Ill even give ya the timmaaaaaaaaaeeee
spy_guy27 (4/30/2006 9:11:48 PM): Shawneee...
And this was the last message I got...
APOSTLE © (4/30/2006 11:12:34 PM): brb dood
I know I will miss him and hope to see him on the other side. A group of us is all trying to go to the 7-9 viewing. My brother Mike, Mullen, Spina, Carbone and whoevere else wants to come. I'm sure his mom would love to see us all there. This will be tough on her the most. Oh well...Later "Dood."
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Post by Lýfelíëk Heroblãde on May 4, 2006 6:29:26 GMT -5
Well, today, My 4th, is the day that we must bury our friend. I kind of wish I had a Fast Forward button to get through it. The "impending doom" feeling all of yesterday morning was so real and my chest still hasn't loosened from it. I underestimated how difficult walking into that funeral home would be- like running into a brick wall at ninety miles an hour. Every time I saw that casket, it killed me a thousand times but I couldn't look away. It hurt either way and, my God, does it hurt ever. It is very therapeutic, though, to share stories with people- people who you know ache as much as you and that you aren't alone. I'm praying for strength to get through this day- I think we're all going to need it...
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Post by Kiltron on May 4, 2006 20:09:22 GMT -5
I only knew Shawn online but what a great person i could barely work today i just heard this morning from Steve and was devistated... Im a roofer and to hear something like this could happen to any one of us to loose our lifes with no preparation at all... i was practically in tears this morning thinking of me climbing a ladder and if i slipped something so unrealistic could happen... its just shocking... we will all miss you Shawn
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Post by dragonarse on May 5, 2006 17:44:52 GMT -5
So surrealistic... I just can't wrap my brain around it... almost like I'm waiting for Shawn to hit the re-set button or use some cheat-code. I can't help but remember a time several years ago, we were playing CoN online. We had been playing for about 10 straight hours and I just couldn't go anymore. Of course, he talked me into leveling up just one more time and when I finally said I HAD to quit, he called me a wussy! I LOVED THAT... yep, you will be missed... Peace Dood
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Post by pencap on May 28, 2006 22:29:18 GMT -5
Wow... That is never news you want to recieve in your email. I know i am not that remembered but do remember Shawn and the rest of you. Specially JR (sup dood) For those of you that knew him better i truly am sorry for your loss. I will just have to remember the good times of guild wars with shawn.
Hit me up on gw... Pen Cap is character name.
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Post by Lýfelíëk Heroblãde on Mar 8, 2008 9:20:16 GMT -5
Level up! How fitting for THE most anticipated Wii game to drop tonight... Still miss ya...  |
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Post by Einsam on Mar 8, 2009 11:48:34 GMT -5
Bruh  |
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Post by Lýfelíëk Heroblãde on Mar 8, 2009 12:02:01 GMT -5
You beat me to it...  |
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Post by Rabid Scotsman on Mar 18, 2009 13:21:49 GMT -5
I know it's just over a week late, but... I had something planned for the podcast, but the podcast has been slow to mature this month, what with all the issues of time and internets and whatnot. But keep an ear out for a tribute. |
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Post by Lýfelíëk Heroblãde on Apr 25, 2009 11:08:58 GMT -5
Like Scotsman posted, it's almost that time of year again. I was looking through a bunch of pics from our wedding with Shawn in them. Here's a few to look at again: |
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Post by Lýfelíëk Heroblãde on Apr 25, 2009 16:01:37 GMT -5
Here's the link to Shawn's Living Tribute on the newspaper site- stop by and sign it again. |
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