Critter R.I.P.

[Staggerwing]

Martok,
Just wanted to echo the sentiments here as well. Critter's family now knows that they are not alone in missing him. Most of us will probably pass away unnoticed by all but a few friends and family. Critter leaves a living memory behind that networks across several continents. Where ever he may be, Valhalla, Heaven, etc ( joining his daughter who died too young)  he can look out and see how many people he touched in some way. Thank you for helping make it happen.

[MetalDog]

I can't say any better what has already been said, so I will just add my thanks.

[Arctic Blast]

Thanks again, Martok. Fine work.

[Centurion40]

Martok - you've done the family proud.  And anyone who doesn't think we're a family doesn't know what a family is.

Amen!

[LongBlade]

Thanks, Martok. We appreciate it.

[Martok]

I'm embarrassed to even say "you're welcome" -- I'd originally done this for my own reasons, and was genuinely happy to do it -- but you're welcome.  :) 

It did feel good to be representing the community at Ray's memorial service.  I think Debbie and Linda (and hopefully, his entire family) will derive some comfort knowing he's missed by so many of us. 

^Thanks again Martok. And get some good WWI stories from Granny this time!

I am looking forward to those WWI stories!

I'll start another thread about that when I get a chance (hopefully tonight). 

However, I'll warn you:  It's not going to be much.  As I've said before, my grandmother was only a little girl during the war, and she doesn't remember much at this point. 

[Steelgrave]

My oldest son and I recently had a somewhat drunken discussion (Jack Daniel shots and Shiner Beer in a college bar within walking distance of his house) during which the subject of what his Mom and I want done when that time comes. He wasn't being morbid, his best friend's dad was my age and just passed away of a heart attack, so it was kinda natural for that to cross his mind.

Among other things that I told him (like don't spend a dime you don't have to!), I asked him to log onto my account here with the news, but also that in lieu of traditional weepy stuff, I wouldn't be in the least offended if an Irish wake broke out with shots, beer and the sound of laughter. There are certainly worse ways to be serenaded off into the afterlife than hearing the laughter of friends and loved ones on your way.

My point? Simply this. Free booze when I pass. That's one way to guarantee a good turn out   ;)

[GDS_Starfury]

Im just catching up with a lot of things that I have usually paid a lot more attention to in the past.
this turn of life caught me completely off guard.

Good journeys my friend, you shall be missed.

[Shelldrake]

Let's hope that we don't lose anyone else for a long, long time.

[acheatham]

i have been looking everywhere for you guys, wanted to say thank you martok i wasnt able to meet you when you were there, at least not properly introduced sorry but thank you for the card with everybodys name in it.  let me introduce myself i'm amanda cheatham his oldest daughter.  and i was a big daddy's girl which meant i sat half the time and watched dad post to these forums or play the war games(i can play everything but stratigic wargames).  i always looked up to my dad and was very proud the day i found out(which was after the day of service) that there was a globel network who is missing him almost as much as me.  again thank you and if you want to talk or ask questions im ok with that.

sincerly
amanda cheatham

[acheatham]

and btw for your children if nothing else PLEASE i beg of you make a living will or at least let it be known what ur finial wishes are thankfully i knew dads and a veg state is not what he wanted due to us losing my sister in 2003 his mom in 2008 now him.  thank you

[Centurion40]

Amanda, please accept my deepest condolences.

We all enjoyed your dad's virtual company and we all miss his presence.

I've also lost my father unexpectedly (it will be 6 years this coming December).  I want you to know that missing Dad (even at Father's Day) does get easier over time.  Keep breathing and eventually things do get better.

[Centurion40]

and btw for your children if nothing else PLEASE i beg of you make a living will or at least let it be known what ur finial wishes are thankfully i knew dads and a veg state is not what he wanted due to us losing my sister in 2003 his mom in 2008 now him.  thank you

Good advice.

[acheatham]

thank you and he enjoyed you'll company just as much im a daddy's girl looked up to him hope i did him proud with funeral arrangements just had military and wargames on mind just as dad would have.  im just now able to eat and sleep a little, when we lost my sister in 2003 i watched my parents go threw that, after that i learned sometimes time has to have time.  thank you very much.  everything you guys have done for him (forum wise and other) has really been helping me through this so thank you.

[LongBlade]

Hi Amanda,

I didn't know your father well, but I truly enjoyed his company. We miss him. I'm sorry for your loss but cheered by your story of enjoying gaming with him.