NEWS Pitmuck is grieving, Britannia is that much poorer a place

[BrianFreud]

I have just received confirmation that the news is indeed true, though extremely sad to hear. Ozog passed away in his sleep last night, presumably just after the event on Chesapeake, when he told us all goodnight and logged out to go to bed.

Ozog and I shared a shard for nearly the past 20 years, but only really got to know each other well in the past four years or so. I'm not one who knew him long enough to write his memorial. There will be an official obituary and memorial posted elsewhere. For now, this post is just to let everyone know that there will be a vigil in his memory at his house in Pitmuck on Chesapeake tonight at 9 pm EST. The coords are Trammel 2036x2164, though I'm sure there will also be many gates available from Luna.


Brian

 

[Kayhynn]

That is horrible news. Always sad to lose a player, especially one as entertaining and dedicated as he was. He will be missed.

 

[Captn Norrington]

Rest in Peace Ozog. I will miss you

He was truly one of the most unique and kind hearted members of the UO community.

 

[Kylie Kinslayer]

Oh wow... definitely a loss to our community. He will be missed for sure. Prayers for the family and friends in their time of grief.

 

[Sinder Shayde]

Deeply saddened to hear of his passing. RIP Ozog

 

[nextwindow]

RIP Ozog

 

[outcry]

Wow , I am sorry to hear this , he was in my very first guild PGOH on catskills till he moved chessy but always a friend I will miss him and perhaps like we did for another someone could get some info and we could all send flowers for his family or a memory lamp from his uo friends... let me know who to donate to if this is done. RIP Mike

 

[Elenni]

This is terribly sad news. I always looked forward to his posts here on Stratics, and got a chuckle from them many times.

Although said already, it is no less true: He will be sorely missed, and our hearts go out to his family and friends.

 

[Malee]

RIP Ozog.

 

[Giggles]

Oh wow. This is terrible =( I'm so very sorry to hear this. I loved seeing his posts here. They always brought humor, even in sad times. Rest in peace Ozog .

 

[Tigger]

Da Goblin King Forever RIP

 

[OREOGL]

Our sincere condolences for the loss of Ozog. We will certainly miss his presence here and UO.

Rest in peace friend.

 

[DJ_Sandman]

*CRYS*

 

[Varingian]

 

[Riyana]

Ozog was a fun guy and an asset to every UO community in which he participated. I am glad for the time I got to know and play with him, and I will miss him. Chesapeake will not be the same without him.

 

[Lady Michelle]

RIP White Rabbit/Ozog you will be missed

 

[Aran]

Well, who am I going to yell at for being a disgusting little creature now? Nobody else can take a good ribbing on Chesapeake.

 

[MalagAste]

I am deeply saddened to hear of this loss.

I do hope he may rest in peace... with all the ice creams he desires.

 

[Merlin]

His presence here on Stratics was truly unique. Certainly one of my favorite posters and was always good for a chuckle seeing his posts stay in character with his one-of-a-kind jargon.

My condolences to all who were close to him in game and on Stratics. God bless his kind heart.

 

[Drakelord]

vigil in his memory at his house in Pitmuck on Chesapeake tonight at 9 pm EST. The coords are Trammel 2036x2164, though I'm sure there will also be many gates available from Luna.

thanks

"Taps"

 

[Deaol]

This is very sudden and saddening news, I don't think it was even 24 hours ago and I was talking with him in game. Life is precious and far too short for anything but positivity and friendship. My most sincere condolences to his family and friends in game.

 

[Tjalle]

Another sad day in UO.
My condolences to his family and other people whom he called friends.

 

[Cyrah]

*llama cries* We had such great fun, I will never forget that or him.

 

[Kolka]

Sad news. RIP Ozog.

 

[Promathia]

After seeing him at the Chessy event yesterday, it is shocking to hear this news.

 

[Lord Nabin]

Safe Travels my Friend

*Raises a Glass of Good Old Moonglow Red in Salute and then sets it infront of an empty chair at the table in front of the fire"

 

[Dixie chessy/legends]

RIP little Goblin friend. =(

 

[kelmo]

*salutes*

 

[Lady Lavendar]

Very sad news indeed. I shall miss his wonderful good humor and fun posts. My deepest sympathy to his family, and to all who knew him.

 

[mana hit]

I hope Heaven has a good shard for our departed uo brothers and sisters.........Godspeed friend.

 

[The Slug]

RIP Ozog, you were one the good guys. You will be sorely missed (This hit me hard, he was a great guy and always had a blast playing a goblin beside him)

 

[Archnight]

R.I.P Goblin King...

 

[Breeze64]

RIP Ozog! You'll truly be missed my little goblin friend..

 

[Parnoc]

I will miss you and especially the smiles you brought when I read your posts. RIP.

 

[Andrasta]

This is such terribly sad news. My condolences to his family and friends. You will be greatly missed Goblin.

 

[Lord Taliesin]

*pours out an ice cream in remembrance*

 

[Thor VII]

RIP dear friend

 

[Assia Penryn]

Your sense of life was contagious. You will be truly missed, my friend.

 

[Tyrath]

Well that sucks did not really know Ozog, but a our ribbing each other on Stratics got me to give Chessy a try just to visit Pitmuck, ended up dropping a couple of houses on the shard and playing there semi regular all because of Ozog. Going to miss my new friend.

 

[NinjaSampire]

Rest in peace kind sir! Will miss trying to decipher you language. You sir made this community great!

 

[Obsidian]

Ozog, you will be missed! RIP

 

[Captn Norrington]

Here is a live picture from the vigil for Ozog.

 

[Larisa]

Standing in game seeing all of these people saying good-bye to one of our most beloved members is extremely touching.

Brian...you picked the perfect song for this occasion..thank you!

To Ozog...I did not know you in real life...I did not know you in game...I only knew you here on Stratics, but you always brought a smile to my face.

My most heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends...know that he was truly truly loved.

 

[AnneNomilly]

I knew him first as Hudson on Catskills for many years, then as Ozog/White Rabbit. I was fortunate to meet him in real life and spend time with him several times. He was just as funny as he was in game, and every bit as loyal. I think only he would show up at a UO Town Hall wearing goblin ears and handing out marshmallow ice cream cones. You will be sorely missed my friend.

 

[Yadd of Legends]

Something like this really shows you what community means in UO. I never got to meet Ozog/White Rabbit in game but could see from his posts he had a kind spirit. I hope his family and UO community find some comfort in this difficult time.

 

[Philly]

You made me smile, You made me laugh. I think all knew you. You were one of a kind. RIP Ozog.

 

[Mene (DF)]

Seems so strange how silent "The Death" could be...he comes when we does not expect it, takes us all and the best of us first...

I've never met him personally, but I had great respect - never saw a goblin and a king like him. He will be missed.

*place a candle and light it*

RIP - wherever you'll be now.

 

[Mrsbug]

I just got home from work and saw the message about my dear goblin king. (true friend) i'm just lost words. I never got to call him enough this month. Oh gosh.

 

[Luc of Legends]

I know I am quiet on stratics, but I did read a lot. Ozog's posts always puts a smile on my face no matter how bad my day had been. I believe I met him once when I came to cheessy for a Rares Event with a friend.
RIP Ozog/White Rabbit

Lyrics :
Round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate
And though I have passed them by
A day will come
I will take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon and East of the Sun
I'm glad that you are here with me,
here at the end of all things.

Night too shall be beautiful
and blessed and its fear will pass
I must leave, must cross the Sea
The love you gave is all I take with me
Use well the days
Use well the days
Turn your face to the green world
Use well the days

Seven stars and seven Stones
and one White Tree from over sundered seas
Use well the days
Use well the days
Turn your face to the green world
Use well the days

 

[Piotr]

RIP Ozog! And may you never run out of ice cream!