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by electrons_Archive
I've been reading these posts since they started on Friday, and this is probably the 4th time I've started to post one myself. As I am certain it has been for many of you, this has been a very difficult time. I had the good fortune of knowing all three of these beautiful people. It's utterly crushing to think about them being gone.
I don't think there is a person in this world that could look at Michael and not smile when he flashed his. I only knew him for a year or two, but every time I saw him I couldn't wait to talk to him. I cherish his description of his trip to South America. He painted a picture so vibrant and alive, much like how he lived his own life.
John and The Returnables had shared a practice space with us for a number of years. Unbelievably perfect roommates. I would get a call from John every once in a while with an apology for accidently drinking one of our beers, and a promise to refill the fridge. And sure enough, the next time we'd go in, there would be some extra beers with a note. Even though we never gave a shit, and probably would not have ever noticed, and told them we didn't mind, there was that phone call and an out of the way delivery of beer to the fridge. Just an (feeble) example as to how truly honest and kind John was.
Doug was as funny as he was kind. As mentioned earlier, he told stories that could inspire movie scenes. Doug and I had met at a party in 1998 because I overheard him doing a bit from the TV comedy show "Mr. Show" as I walked by and I finished the bit with him. For years the nerds that we were would email each other different quotes that we'd think of. The only reason that I bring this up is because I have one more quote for him that I know for a fact he would absolutely love: "...now make God rock."
I send my thoughts and condolences to all 3 families and friends. This truly is an enormous loss.
Also...
Being past the anger stage (I hope), I have been thinking about what can be done that is constructive. As many others have written and said, if there's anything I can do, please let me know. I would be happy to give of my time to make something positive happen in honor of John, Doug, and Michael, and I know many others would as well. I can't really think of anything, but there are a lot of good resources on this forum that I'm sure we could come up with something. Also, it might be a good way for some of us to stop feeling so helpless. fordprefect5 at hotmail dot com
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electrons_Archive on Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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