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Pieter/Teri ()

Friend
Game

I knew TH since before WoW came out (Guardians of Azeroth existed way before release, about 2 years almost, tons of forum and IRC hours back in the day) Tiger joined them about the same time as me, although he got the game later then I did.

We did a ton of instances together and stuff, and I helped him level when my hunter (my old main and first character on Argent Dawn) was higher level then him. Also, he convinced me of staying on AD (after I had my 60 mage as my main) once GoA broke off to Maelstrom PvP server (there was a horde-reroll phase).

To be honest, without him, I wouldn't be in BP at this time, and it makes me feel strange thinking back to that time.

/salute TH, you will always be in my memories. :( Wish I could have been at the funeral but Being in another continent makes things inconvenient.

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 @ 12:27:30 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:46:46 EST

ID: 37

Azraiel ()

Friend
Game

I cried for you Tiger, we had just talked the night before you passed. You were a great pal online and i would have been proud to be your friend in real life had geography not made that impossible. We love you and we'll miss you, my prayers go out to your family I am so sad for your loss.

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 @ 4:02:56 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:46:53 EST

ID: 36

Mom ()

Family
Other

I would like to Thank Al for all of the help he has given our family, At This most difficult time for us , it is a great comfort for us to hear such wonderful things from others about our son, As much we always knew he was a special and unique person, it is a comfort to us to see how many people he has touched in some way.

Thank you to all of you for taking the time to share in the memory of our son,

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 @ 2:01:54 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:47:07 EST

ID: 35

Stacey Nebel ()

Friend
School

I will always remember the Eric got up in our Advanced C++ class when we were all doing presentations. The only thing I could say was---Are you sure that is C++??? Everything he did in class was above and beyond what was expected.

I will always remember him. He was such a nice person and so easy to talk to:0)

Thank you,

Stacey

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 7:55:42 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:47:14 EST

ID: 34

Erin/Dierdra

Friend
Game

TH,

I can't really put into words how much you meant to us all, not as a guildmate, but as a friend. You have been in my thoughts everyday, and such a loss will take a long time to get over. I wish your family the best of luck, they are in my prayers.

Erin

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 7:26:57 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:47:22 EST

ID: 33

Ajay/Orestess

Friend
Game

I'm gonna miss ya TH. Gonna miss our constant battles in mage chat over fire and frost specs. Gonna miss how you were always there if someone needed help. Gonna miss your random speaking in code talk and always comming up with a new mod for something in game. You'll be greatly missed.

Ores

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 6:54:01 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:47:33 EST

ID: 32

Martini/Aleiandra

Other
Game

Besh Wishes to his family and friends.

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 4:13:38 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:47:42 EST

ID: 31

Cliff/Maq ()

Friend
Game

Tiger,

From the first time I met you, you have never ever hesitated to share of yourself, in thought, idea, knowledge, or a helping hand. You will be missed more then mere words can ever say. I am sure your looking down on us, watching and smiling. We will always celebrate, my friend, our birthdays together, your celestial one, and mine.

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 6:10:18 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:47:52 EST

ID: 30

Sylinrul

Friend
Game

You will be sorely missed my friend!

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 4:37:18 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:48:01 EST

ID: 29

Brieta ()

Friend
Game

TH,

I miss you, and think about you nearly every day. There is this giant void left here, which I don't think anyone else will ever fill.

I don't know if you ever did or ever could comprehend just how MUCH you mean to all of us, people who didn't quite "know" you. Your quiet but steady dedication and loyalty to everyone here will surely never be forgotten. Its not often that we are honored to know someone who never had an unkind word for anyone. For the rest of my life, anytime I think of a person who is relentlessly selfless, caring, kind, funny, or smart as hell, you will be the first name to come to mind. I want to hug your parents, just to say "Thank you! for raising such a wonderful son, and sharing him with us all."

One thing that comforts me is knowing just how much you impacted SO MANY people's lives, without meaning to, without asking for anything in return. The short time you were here, you accomplished so much, and I do admire you for that. You inspire me to be a better person. Thank you, for everything.

Love, bri

(that was my attempt at a wall of text in homage)

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 3:44:25 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:48:08 EST

ID: 28

Melly

Friend
Game

Tiger,

I'm very proud that I can say that you were my friend, and that we shared the same tag, same fun times in raid and in guild chat. I'm greatfull that I got to know you and that i could call you a friend, BP wont be the same with out you. You will always be in our hearts and minds =)

*hugs and love*

Melly

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 2:36:56 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:48:30 EST

ID: 25

Joe/Elem

Friend
Game

Missing you TH, you will always be in my memories. The wall of text is sorely missed. You're forever a member of Black Phoenix.

Joe/Elem

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 1:48:10 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:48:44 EST

ID: 24

Alan A. Currie (Deay) ()

Friend
School

As a close friend, teacher and student like, and as an employeer... Eric Simmons was truly the one and only individual I will dearly miss. If it wasn't for the unique mindset he had I wouldn't be the person I am today.

At the beginning yes the very beginning when we met (about a decade ago) I knew a little bit more about computers than he did... but not for long! Of course I felt more like a student than a teacher throughout the times I have known him - him helping me with Math and Grammar in school.

As an employee, he was always eager to work on tough problem solving scripts for our web clients. In fact, I remember a time when he mentioned he rewrote the UPS (shipping product) module for MIVA.

Being a close friend of course wasn't always flawless but then again what can I say we still talked, we still had fun, just like anyone else I know as a friend. I suppose the most important thing I can remember about him was how he handled situations that were impossible. I repeat never say impossible to him. LOL! He would prove you wrong.

I look back at the memories and find myself missing a good friend.

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 3:13:58 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:48:53 EST

ID: 23

Philippe Bitton ()

Friend
Referral

I met Eric first at our common friend Al, where I was doing my homework online. Eric was easy to talk to, and when I had some problems with a specific programming language, such as VB, he was ready to help. I was a student at Baker in the computer information program, and had the opportunity to see him often at school, and take smoke breaks together. He was full of ideas, and will be greatly miss.

I share your pain in those moments of grief, and I am certain that his memory will always be with me, for I rarely met anyone that bright, and kind.

My sincere condolence

Philippe

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 @ 10:40:39 EST

Edited: Mon Nov 29, 2010 @ 7:49:01 EST

ID: 22