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imported_tek
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I am deeply saddened and shocked by this news, rest in peace Aeric Horn.
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Lord Parn Dracor
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Peace out and may his journey be a pleasent one.
He was a great guy who only made honest deals with me and was always quick with a joke on ICQ.
I will miss him for sure =/
He was a great guy who only made honest deals with me and was always quick with a joke on ICQ.
I will miss him for sure =/
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imported_Wiylst
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As I echo the though thoughs of feelings of so many others here and I wish that I could do more. My heart goes out to all whom have known him as his Pixel or RL self. May his friends and family know no greater sorrow and peaceful rest be his.
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Eternaly
As the Toll of the Bells Ring
As the Winds Blow through the Trees
As the Tides Ebb and Flow
As the Night Shall Always Follow Day
So Shall We Carry Thee in Memory
Aeric Horn a Knight Without Equal
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Eternaly
As the Toll of the Bells Ring
As the Winds Blow through the Trees
As the Tides Ebb and Flow
As the Night Shall Always Follow Day
So Shall We Carry Thee in Memory
Aeric Horn a Knight Without Equal
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Such sad news. as long as I have been on siege I don't think I have ever interacted with him in game and now I will never have that oppotunity.
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Chenonceau/Paul Bunyan who played on Siege during the Amity/KIN days with Aeric, having heard the sad news, also wished to offer his condolences, so I am posting this on his behalf.
-Skylark
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LizzyT
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Forgive the intrusion, as I have long-since left these lands, but when I read this news on GPG, I was compelled to come over and post.
Many moons ago, I left my home shard "for good" and made the move to Siege. The day I moved here, I was at the bank in (insert town with beehives near bank!?) and wasn't really sure what to do with myself first.
Aeric was standing near the stables with a group and greeted me and then made a comment about my dress. He was the first person to talk to me here and he was one of the reasons I gave Siege a chance. He RPed with me for a good while and then we went about our own business.
A few years later, on my return to SP, I logged on to an account someone else had been playing. The first person I saw was "Aeric Horn", who would only bark at me LOL! I later found out it wasn't actually him, but I was laughing so hard my sides hurt. =)
I ran into him many other times and in many other situations through the course of my tenure in UO, but he was a constant, and one I could associate with new beginnings...
I think today that has changed. I couldn't imagine coming back to UO without him to greet me; I think it was his turn to greet someone else. =) His path is laid before him. May those he left behind hold close to the memories of what he was, who he was and the model he set for them to complete their paths behind him.
Many moons ago, I left my home shard "for good" and made the move to Siege. The day I moved here, I was at the bank in (insert town with beehives near bank!?) and wasn't really sure what to do with myself first.
Aeric was standing near the stables with a group and greeted me and then made a comment about my dress. He was the first person to talk to me here and he was one of the reasons I gave Siege a chance. He RPed with me for a good while and then we went about our own business.
A few years later, on my return to SP, I logged on to an account someone else had been playing. The first person I saw was "Aeric Horn", who would only bark at me LOL! I later found out it wasn't actually him, but I was laughing so hard my sides hurt. =)
I ran into him many other times and in many other situations through the course of my tenure in UO, but he was a constant, and one I could associate with new beginnings...
I think today that has changed. I couldn't imagine coming back to UO without him to greet me; I think it was his turn to greet someone else. =) His path is laid before him. May those he left behind hold close to the memories of what he was, who he was and the model he set for them to complete their paths behind him.
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And where you find public dye tubs so too you find his memory.
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Lord Parn Dracor
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I think I am going to send a letter to the last address I have recorded from our most recent transaction, so if anyone has any words to his family or any quotes they wish for me to have added to the letter feel free to send me an ICQ.
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A few years later, on my return to SP, I logged on to an account someone else had been playing. The first person I saw was "Aeric Horn", who would only bark at me LOL! I later found out it wasn't actually him, but I was laughing so hard my sides hurt. =)
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That was me barking at you. Aeric gave me his original Aeric Horn account, which I renamed to Tyrfang who I played as a Wolf, and later I gave the account to Siofra. He had tired of UO for a while and went off to SWG to play as Coy Otit. I would wager that he probably made an impression on people there with his creativity and kind nature, though on what server, or what group of people they were, I have no idea. When he came back, he renamed another character to Aeric Horn.
A few years later, on my return to SP, I logged on to an account someone else had been playing. The first person I saw was "Aeric Horn", who would only bark at me LOL! I later found out it wasn't actually him, but I was laughing so hard my sides hurt. =)
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That was me barking at you. Aeric gave me his original Aeric Horn account, which I renamed to Tyrfang who I played as a Wolf, and later I gave the account to Siofra. He had tired of UO for a while and went off to SWG to play as Coy Otit. I would wager that he probably made an impression on people there with his creativity and kind nature, though on what server, or what group of people they were, I have no idea. When he came back, he renamed another character to Aeric Horn.
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I give my best to his family and loved ones.
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*cries*
This is very sad news. My condolences go out to his family who lost a great man way too early in life.
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This is terrible. When Kat (TnT leader - alliance with MYTH) told us yesterday that we were to have a very important alliance meeting last night, and I didn't see any message from Aeric/Ginsu, our beloved and respected guild master to tell us about it, I knew something was wrong. He always lets us know when something like this is taking place.
When I Icqed Kat and asked her about the tone of the meeting (
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) and she gave me the second answer, I knew...
That is the type of person Aeric was. So dedicated to his online world and guild that he would let all of us know even when he was taking a single day off from uo, because he was doing something irl that was taking him away from his computer, from his game, from his guild!! This time, I had sent a couple of messages, which were not replied, that was not like him...
The meeting was at 2:30am my time (Europe time) and I decided I would not attend, also because I now knew what it was about and don't think I could have handled the emotion (ventrilo...) upon the announcement.
This is uo: a world where we meet people everyday, only through a set of pixels...well, that is until you start spending time with them, interacting with
them, chatting with them, building friendships with them...and that is where the pixels go away and are replaced by real feelings: love, hate, fun, anger...
You then realize that you have known people in uo for up to 10 years, and never got to meet them irl...does it mean you don't really know them? ...I don't think so.
Aeric was one of a kind. The kind you meet and get to trust within the first 10-15 minutes of talking with him.
When I arrived on Siege earlier this year (after 8+ years playing on Atlantic only), he's one of the two persons I talked to and who were able to convince me that they had something going that I wanted to be part of...and shortly after, the other one happened to move to MYTH as well..that was a sign...
Within the past few weeks, I have seen how dedicated and caring Aeric was of "his people" and what he was going through trying to make it all work, and he even motivated me to do something to help...the strength about it...he didn't ask me to do it. I realized through talking with him that it was something he needed me to do and I didn't have to wait until he asked me...well, I did put together a program that will automatically store information about all our BODs and tell us automatically when one of our LBBODs is ready to be filled because we now have all corresponding SBODs...I know that is an anecdot, but it meant a lot to me. My last communication with him on Monday was to tell him I was going to take care of that for him and the guild...my next was an attempt to show him the results that I had worked on and had ready for him the next day (showing my dedication back)...I will never know what his answer would have been, even though I know he's playing with that program up there right now, and wishes he had a way to tell me how crappy it is.
All of that being said, my deapest sympathy goes to his rl family.
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There are countless stories of inspiration like this one. I shall never tire of hearing them, but they do bring tears.
This is terrible. When Kat (TnT leader - alliance with MYTH) told us yesterday that we were to have a very important alliance meeting last night, and I didn't see any message from Aeric/Ginsu, our beloved and respected guild master to tell us about it, I knew something was wrong. He always lets us know when something like this is taking place.
When I Icqed Kat and asked her about the tone of the meeting (
That is the type of person Aeric was. So dedicated to his online world and guild that he would let all of us know even when he was taking a single day off from uo, because he was doing something irl that was taking him away from his computer, from his game, from his guild!! This time, I had sent a couple of messages, which were not replied, that was not like him...
The meeting was at 2:30am my time (Europe time) and I decided I would not attend, also because I now knew what it was about and don't think I could have handled the emotion (ventrilo...) upon the announcement.
This is uo: a world where we meet people everyday, only through a set of pixels...well, that is until you start spending time with them, interacting with
them, chatting with them, building friendships with them...and that is where the pixels go away and are replaced by real feelings: love, hate, fun, anger...
You then realize that you have known people in uo for up to 10 years, and never got to meet them irl...does it mean you don't really know them? ...I don't think so.
Aeric was one of a kind. The kind you meet and get to trust within the first 10-15 minutes of talking with him.
When I arrived on Siege earlier this year (after 8+ years playing on Atlantic only), he's one of the two persons I talked to and who were able to convince me that they had something going that I wanted to be part of...and shortly after, the other one happened to move to MYTH as well..that was a sign...
Within the past few weeks, I have seen how dedicated and caring Aeric was of "his people" and what he was going through trying to make it all work, and he even motivated me to do something to help...the strength about it...he didn't ask me to do it. I realized through talking with him that it was something he needed me to do and I didn't have to wait until he asked me...well, I did put together a program that will automatically store information about all our BODs and tell us automatically when one of our LBBODs is ready to be filled because we now have all corresponding SBODs...I know that is an anecdot, but it meant a lot to me. My last communication with him on Monday was to tell him I was going to take care of that for him and the guild...my next was an attempt to show him the results that I had worked on and had ready for him the next day (showing my dedication back)...I will never know what his answer would have been, even though I know he's playing with that program up there right now, and wishes he had a way to tell me how crappy it is.
All of that being said, my deapest sympathy goes to his rl family.
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There are countless stories of inspiration like this one. I shall never tire of hearing them, but they do bring tears.
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Dawn/Kaisa
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I still donlt know what to say. When I was told the news last night I just went numb with shock. To think that as recent as this weekend we spoke. Life really isn;t fair sometimes..he was too young.. I am praying for all his friends and family in this very sad time.
I will miss you Aeric Horn.
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pikon198
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Didn't know the man, and i guess i missed my chance to meet this great citizen os Siege. My heart goes out to all of Aeric's freinds and family. May perpetual light shine upon his soul for ever and ever, Amen!
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Virgil Tempest
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I am very sorry to hear this. I don't know what to say about it right now except my prayers will go out to his family and to him. I wish I could have spent more time in his presence and got to know him better while I was in MYTH.... He was one of the best on Siege.
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Ton80
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This is sad news indeed. I didn't know Aeric well but we had some time to interact in Stonehaven. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his 'mates.
Rest In Peace Aeric...
Rest In Peace Aeric...
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Calibretto
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Always sad to lose someone suddenly. My heart goes out to his friends and family.
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imported_Winfield
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It is with great sadness I hear of "Aeric Horn's" passing. I am from Chesapeake and knew him well enough for a short time to realize he was a true noble and statesman ... to his friends, his convictions, and his sense of loyalty.
I met Aeric Horn during my visit to Siege on October 12, 2006; he was my host; he was one of my mentors on Siege. A task of a cross-shard connection between communities still remains unfinished, sadly. We pursued many other daily chores.
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My visit to Siege on October 12, 2006
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With sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all of Siege, very respectfully,
-- the Player behind Winfield, Governor of the PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake, UO
I met Aeric Horn during my visit to Siege on October 12, 2006; he was my host; he was one of my mentors on Siege. A task of a cross-shard connection between communities still remains unfinished, sadly. We pursued many other daily chores.
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My visit to Siege on October 12, 2006
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With sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all of Siege, very respectfully,
-- the Player behind Winfield, Governor of the PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake, UO
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moxas
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Aeric/Ginsu, it was an honor to know him. I’m saddened that I will no longer see him. My heart goes to his friends and family.
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kyrie_m
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What a tremendous loss. He was an honorable man.
I've been inactive for the last year or so, but I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know him a bit several years ago. He really was a good person.
My love and compassion goes out for his family and friends. I hope you find comfort among each other.
~Delilah Jones
I've been inactive for the last year or so, but I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know him a bit several years ago. He really was a good person.
My love and compassion goes out for his family and friends. I hope you find comfort among each other.
~Delilah Jones
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So sorry. =(
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My friend, Cliff liked role playing a hero. Being a hero is not easy. The hero has to make the hard choices. A hero lives by a code, a standard. A true hero sets his standards high and tries to achieve those goals.
A hero fights for his cause from self imposed weaknesses. A hero will never take the easy road. A hero's lofty goals is often his down fall. This is why many heroes are the subject of tragic tales.
Heros oft have flaws just as villains do. The hero tries to work through and expel these flaws. Whether it be temper, prejudice, vain glory or any number of failings.
A hero will fight for what he believes in. Even if it means fighting his allies and friends. A hero does small things that help the world he lives in. He will ask for no thank you or recompense. He does what he does because he feels it is the right thing to do.
A hero will do the small things that no one notices. The hero wants no recognition. He just does what is right. Some may glorify him, some will curse him. A hero will follow his own standard. His own code.
There are many folks that play here. Cliff was unique. He is a hero.
A hero fights for his cause from self imposed weaknesses. A hero will never take the easy road. A hero's lofty goals is often his down fall. This is why many heroes are the subject of tragic tales.
Heros oft have flaws just as villains do. The hero tries to work through and expel these flaws. Whether it be temper, prejudice, vain glory or any number of failings.
A hero will fight for what he believes in. Even if it means fighting his allies and friends. A hero does small things that help the world he lives in. He will ask for no thank you or recompense. He does what he does because he feels it is the right thing to do.
A hero will do the small things that no one notices. The hero wants no recognition. He just does what is right. Some may glorify him, some will curse him. A hero will follow his own standard. His own code.
There are many folks that play here. Cliff was unique. He is a hero.
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just an fyi, i know for a fact the developers added Grog of catskill and Goodman of atlantic's name to the NPC spawner names list. If enough folks ask, i bet Aeric's name could be added as well (although ginsu is probably out for liability reasons.)
If anybody in the know finds out if there is a collection for his kids or family, please post either a link here as id like to help out.
45 is just too damn young....
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Grog was spotted just today but .....
Lets add our dear departed friends too.
just an fyi, i know for a fact the developers added Grog of catskill and Goodman of atlantic's name to the NPC spawner names list. If enough folks ask, i bet Aeric's name could be added as well (although ginsu is probably out for liability reasons.)
If anybody in the know finds out if there is a collection for his kids or family, please post either a link here as id like to help out.
45 is just too damn young....
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Grog was spotted just today but .....
Lets add our dear departed friends too.
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Talon Krynn
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Fágann an bás crá croí gan leigheas,
Fágann an grá cuimhne nach bhféadtar goid
Beidh tú i mo chroí agus i mo chuimhne go síoraí
Death leaves a heartache without cure,
Love leaves a memory that cannot be stolen
You will be in my heart and my memory eternally.
Seems to be about right
Fágann an grá cuimhne nach bhféadtar goid
Beidh tú i mo chroí agus i mo chuimhne go síoraí
Death leaves a heartache without cure,
Love leaves a memory that cannot be stolen
You will be in my heart and my memory eternally.
Seems to be about right
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LizzyT
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I had heard that but I wasn't going to "blow up your spot"so to speak, if that wasn't general knowledge. He told me during our last interaction. =)
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My friend, Cliff liked role playing a hero. Being a hero is not easy. The hero has to make the hard choices. A hero lives by a code, a standard. A true hero sets his standards high and tries to achieve those goals.
A hero fights for his cause from self imposed weaknesses. A hero will never take the easy road. A hero's lofty goals is often his down fall. This is why many heroes are the subject of tragic tales.
Heros oft have flaws just as villains do. The hero tries to work through and expel these flaws. Whether it be temper, prejudice, vain glory or any number of failings.
A hero will fight for what he believes in. Even if it means fighting his allies and friends. A hero does small things that help the world he lives in. He will ask for no thank you or recompense. He does what he does because he feels it is the right thing to do.
A hero will do the small things that no one notices. The hero wants no recognition. He just does what is right. Some may glorify him, some will curse him. A hero will follow his own standard. His own code.
There are many folks that play here. Cliff was unique. He is a hero.
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Well said.
My friend, Cliff liked role playing a hero. Being a hero is not easy. The hero has to make the hard choices. A hero lives by a code, a standard. A true hero sets his standards high and tries to achieve those goals.
A hero fights for his cause from self imposed weaknesses. A hero will never take the easy road. A hero's lofty goals is often his down fall. This is why many heroes are the subject of tragic tales.
Heros oft have flaws just as villains do. The hero tries to work through and expel these flaws. Whether it be temper, prejudice, vain glory or any number of failings.
A hero will fight for what he believes in. Even if it means fighting his allies and friends. A hero does small things that help the world he lives in. He will ask for no thank you or recompense. He does what he does because he feels it is the right thing to do.
A hero will do the small things that no one notices. The hero wants no recognition. He just does what is right. Some may glorify him, some will curse him. A hero will follow his own standard. His own code.
There are many folks that play here. Cliff was unique. He is a hero.
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Well said.
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Jon Allen (peon)
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Hey this is Cliff's son Jon. I just wanted all of you to know that our family has been reading your posts and they are begining to understand more and more about my father's favorite thing to do. He loved playing uo with all of you guys. And his parents are really enjoying the storys that yall are telling of him sometime after the funeral is done and i start to get back to trying to live i would be glad to log in on his char for a statue idea that someone had or anything you guys see fit there. Thank you for your Prayers. my icq is 192835477 if you ever want to talk to me. i have played uo for almost as long as my dad has. I understand how important everyone that played this game with him was in his life. Take Care and God Bless
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He was a great guy and always fun to play with what can you say.
I remember him when we were both REALLY new to siege. When he started playing Aeroic Horn we'd always fight honorably and often around the moonglow area. As soon as Samuria empire came that guy really started kicking my ass all the time up and down moonglow. He'd use doggy form and always get those bolas off on me and force me to fight him on foot. He'd always looted what he needed and left the rest and usally guarded it until i came back to get it.
He was a stealther too so you never really knew where he was going to pop up. I remember specifically one time when i was attacked to be BASHED by like 3 orcs. They had played that trick where they make it look like 1 orc that leads you to a build, that has the gank waiting for you. I was already dismounted and being chased by 3 orcs, one of which was using moving shot. Just as i was about to get bashed Aeric Horn rides up out of nowhere and starts pumbling one orc, i jump on the same and we kill him easy, we each then turn on the other 2 orcs where he took one and i took the other. It was a nice saving indeed.
It really sucks when you have to realize that the people you are playing with the behind the screen are real people, and that sometimes people die. You never REALLY knew the person, but you know that they gave you one hella of a good time and that if they were still around they'd be just as excited to be doing it all over again.
Best of wishes to the family and im very sorry for your loss. Just know he had A LOT of friends.
I remember him when we were both REALLY new to siege. When he started playing Aeroic Horn we'd always fight honorably and often around the moonglow area. As soon as Samuria empire came that guy really started kicking my ass all the time up and down moonglow. He'd use doggy form and always get those bolas off on me and force me to fight him on foot. He'd always looted what he needed and left the rest and usally guarded it until i came back to get it.
He was a stealther too so you never really knew where he was going to pop up. I remember specifically one time when i was attacked to be BASHED by like 3 orcs. They had played that trick where they make it look like 1 orc that leads you to a build, that has the gank waiting for you. I was already dismounted and being chased by 3 orcs, one of which was using moving shot. Just as i was about to get bashed Aeric Horn rides up out of nowhere and starts pumbling one orc, i jump on the same and we kill him easy, we each then turn on the other 2 orcs where he took one and i took the other. It was a nice saving indeed.
It really sucks when you have to realize that the people you are playing with the behind the screen are real people, and that sometimes people die. You never REALLY knew the person, but you know that they gave you one hella of a good time and that if they were still around they'd be just as excited to be doing it all over again.
Best of wishes to the family and im very sorry for your loss. Just know he had A LOT of friends.
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Kat SP
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Hi Jon,
I'm so glad to hear that you and the family have been able to read these posts and have found them, at least somewhat, comforting. Your father was a prominent member of this shard and as you can see, was respected and loved by many.
So often, I hear others, including my own friends and family, say that they have difficulty understanding how we connect so strongly with people we've never met, through a "computer game". I say to them that it's really simple. The game is something we have in common that brings us together in the first place. There are real people playing these characters and we get to know each other in game and through IM programs such as ICQ and voice programs like Ventrilo and Teamspeak. In game, we talk about and do things related to the game, but there are times, we have the opportunity to get to know fellow guild mates/alliance mates through the other programs that give us the ability to communicate with ease. Some of us talk daily, during work even, via ICQ or sometimes, Ventrilo, when its possible.
Your Father often spoke of his family, work and many other things with us. He shared the news of Corey's upcoming wedding to Mali. He was thrilled for them and was looking forward to the wedding next month. He often spoke of Keli's visits, movies they had seen and even shared the "possum" picture she made, which totally made me laugh when he sent it to me through ICQ!
You'll have to ask her about that one! Cliff was very proud that you were doing well in college and of your interest in becoming a youth minisnter [if I remember correctly]. I remember him sharing the URL to your Grandmother's website with me and sharing that she was about to have a book published. I knew he had a regular dinner date with your grandparents and he was thrilled that all three of his children were present for a recent dinner. Cliff spoke often of his Father and Grandfather and how they had influnced his life. He was looking foward to starting construction on the new house and had hoped to have future Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners there with all of you. He often shared these stories and others, with his friends, guild mates and alliance mates and vice versa.
As you can see, we do more than just play a game together. We share much of our lives with each other and forge friendships, despite the distance between us.
I am happy to hear that the posts in this thread have been helpful and that you have enjoyed the stories. I can say without a doubt that this brings a huge smile to his face.
I wish it had been under better circumstances, but I was happy to have the opportunity to speak with you in vent earlier today. Please know you are welcomed anytime, whether you want to play, need help shuffling things around in game or just want to talk. Whatever you need, just say the word or just come hang out.
We are happy to hear about the possibility of making statues of his characters as an in game tribute to him. Take all the time you need, we'll be here whenever you feel up to it! In the meantime we will find a special location to place them in his honor.
I know this is a difficult time, but I pray that your pain is eased and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings to you all,
Kat
I'm so glad to hear that you and the family have been able to read these posts and have found them, at least somewhat, comforting. Your father was a prominent member of this shard and as you can see, was respected and loved by many.
So often, I hear others, including my own friends and family, say that they have difficulty understanding how we connect so strongly with people we've never met, through a "computer game". I say to them that it's really simple. The game is something we have in common that brings us together in the first place. There are real people playing these characters and we get to know each other in game and through IM programs such as ICQ and voice programs like Ventrilo and Teamspeak. In game, we talk about and do things related to the game, but there are times, we have the opportunity to get to know fellow guild mates/alliance mates through the other programs that give us the ability to communicate with ease. Some of us talk daily, during work even, via ICQ or sometimes, Ventrilo, when its possible.
Your Father often spoke of his family, work and many other things with us. He shared the news of Corey's upcoming wedding to Mali. He was thrilled for them and was looking forward to the wedding next month. He often spoke of Keli's visits, movies they had seen and even shared the "possum" picture she made, which totally made me laugh when he sent it to me through ICQ!
As you can see, we do more than just play a game together. We share much of our lives with each other and forge friendships, despite the distance between us.
I am happy to hear that the posts in this thread have been helpful and that you have enjoyed the stories. I can say without a doubt that this brings a huge smile to his face.
I wish it had been under better circumstances, but I was happy to have the opportunity to speak with you in vent earlier today. Please know you are welcomed anytime, whether you want to play, need help shuffling things around in game or just want to talk. Whatever you need, just say the word or just come hang out.
We are happy to hear about the possibility of making statues of his characters as an in game tribute to him. Take all the time you need, we'll be here whenever you feel up to it! In the meantime we will find a special location to place them in his honor.
I know this is a difficult time, but I pray that your pain is eased and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings to you all,
Kat
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Jon, I too am glad to hear from you. Speaking as someone who has lost other net friends, hearing from you helps tremendously for us to get to closure. Its harder, under these circumstances, for us to feel like it is real. For those of us that have thought a friend died, only to have them show up again a year later, it is always a fear. And then we feel guilt for thinking such horrible things incoherently.
All that selfish stuff said, I am glad your family has gained some understandings by our posts. You are certainly welcome here, in any vien you choose, and if you ever need help with anything, let us know. I know I can speak for the alliance in saying, we would do anything for you. *s*
All that selfish stuff said, I am glad your family has gained some understandings by our posts. You are certainly welcome here, in any vien you choose, and if you ever need help with anything, let us know. I know I can speak for the alliance in saying, we would do anything for you. *s*
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Jon,
Know that your father often spoke of all 3 of you with many of us in game or in icqs etc.
Tiny memories of a few weekends when he messaged me saying...oh I can't play today...I would joke with him and say AND WHY NOT ?? He said a few times...Well I am taking my girl out to get her nails done, and a pedicure etc. all those poofy girlie things. I tease him back saying...you wanna swing on by this part of Tenn. and take my girls too... cuz mine were told often if you want all ye nails done and pedicure too, um take it out ye own teenage job money lil girl of mine.
Not him he oft seemed happy just to take his girl to do this or that for her when he could.
My own son just got married. Cliff was all excited wanting me to tell him all the details when I got back from this wedding. When we got back late monday, I kept trying to icq Cliff to tell him all about me and my husband's trip and our ordeal of being parents of the groom..and cuz Cliff was going to also be father of the groom soon so he wanted to know all how ours had gone. But of course, he did not answer my icqs this Monday and Tues. and I did not get to tell him about the wedding or about being parents of the groom when I got back earlier this week.
Our own son and his bride did do something special at their wedding, a table of candles with names on them for their loved ones that wished they could have been there but could not, like my own parents names each on a candle, whom passed away, and they lit those candles. Your dad was going to be there for the wedding he had spoken of it, so have the groom light a candle with his dad's name on it at the wedding.
Part of the ceremony that your father created for initiates of MYTH guild when we became members involved ...the flame. The Ceremony was called Circle of Flame. He would say the words in my signature about what the flame means to us all and we lit torches for the MYTH ceremony and when the initiate became full member in that ceremony they ...lit their own torch their own flame.
Light your father's flame in a candle, at the upcoming wedding... & know he will be there for his son, watching over the ceremony !
Know that your father often spoke of all 3 of you with many of us in game or in icqs etc.
Tiny memories of a few weekends when he messaged me saying...oh I can't play today...I would joke with him and say AND WHY NOT ?? He said a few times...Well I am taking my girl out to get her nails done, and a pedicure etc. all those poofy girlie things. I tease him back saying...you wanna swing on by this part of Tenn. and take my girls too... cuz mine were told often if you want all ye nails done and pedicure too, um take it out ye own teenage job money lil girl of mine.
My own son just got married. Cliff was all excited wanting me to tell him all the details when I got back from this wedding. When we got back late monday, I kept trying to icq Cliff to tell him all about me and my husband's trip and our ordeal of being parents of the groom..and cuz Cliff was going to also be father of the groom soon so he wanted to know all how ours had gone. But of course, he did not answer my icqs this Monday and Tues. and I did not get to tell him about the wedding or about being parents of the groom when I got back earlier this week.
Our own son and his bride did do something special at their wedding, a table of candles with names on them for their loved ones that wished they could have been there but could not, like my own parents names each on a candle, whom passed away, and they lit those candles. Your dad was going to be there for the wedding he had spoken of it, so have the groom light a candle with his dad's name on it at the wedding.
Part of the ceremony that your father created for initiates of MYTH guild when we became members involved ...the flame. The Ceremony was called Circle of Flame. He would say the words in my signature about what the flame means to us all and we lit torches for the MYTH ceremony and when the initiate became full member in that ceremony they ...lit their own torch their own flame.
Light your father's flame in a candle, at the upcoming wedding... & know he will be there for his son, watching over the ceremony !
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Well said.
I have held back saying more here of Cliff/Aeric...he was more like a brother to me than my brother by blood.
We shared some good times and a few bad, but most were good. He was the rock that kept me grounded...in and out of game.
When real life threw me a curve I would come and 'dump' my tale on him..he would listen and he would then tell me it would all work out. Lots of time just knowing he was there was enough..I shall miss him like I would miss blood kin.. He was unique, one of a kind..a true Knight with a heart of gold.
I have held back saying more here of Cliff/Aeric...he was more like a brother to me than my brother by blood.
We shared some good times and a few bad, but most were good. He was the rock that kept me grounded...in and out of game.
When real life threw me a curve I would come and 'dump' my tale on him..he would listen and he would then tell me it would all work out. Lots of time just knowing he was there was enough..I shall miss him like I would miss blood kin.. He was unique, one of a kind..a true Knight with a heart of gold.
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This is very sad news indeed. I just found out this horrible news this morning and I am at a loss for words. Cliff has been a very good friend of mine and I can't even begin to explain how much this hurts. First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family, I know he cared deeply for them as well as his friends. Cliff was a great man, and a wonderful friend. Countless times he went out of his way to help others, I couldn't even begin to list all the times he put others before himself.
I've know Cliff by many names in many worlds and in each one regardless of name he was always the same, he fought the good fight, helped countless others and gave people a safe haven to turn to. I first met him when I joined KSS; before then i was more of a loner, I normally did my own thing and didn't really get too involved with people. Most here already know of his deeds in the world of Sosaria so i'll let his reputation speak for itself. Well, we became good friends over time and when he decided to adventure to a new world (Swg) I gladly joined him. In that world Cliff was known as Coy and he created a great city named the Talon Oasis. In that world he took in several people, gave them homes in his city and befriended them in the same way he had done for me. We fought side by side once again under a new banner yet guided by the same beliefs. Although we eventually left that world and ventured to another his dedication to his friends was stronger than ever. I watched as he gave each member an equal piece of his assets and he maintained contact with them incase there was anything he could do support them.
From there our travels lead us to Azeroth and he was a fierce orc warrior by the name of Rumdum. Although his appearance was truly frightening when in the midst of combat, the compassion and sincerity of this man remained the same. Eventually our time in that world had come to an end due to the lack of community and his urge to revisit old friends from Sosaria. Community and friendship was very important to Cliff, hence the reason he came home to Siege perilous. I do know that when he finally arrived back on Siege perilous he was truly happy. There was no need to adventure into new worlds, and fight new battles anymore his visions and destiny lead him home. He went out of his way to make it possible for me to return as well. I've never had a better friend than Cliff and I only wish I would have been able to be as good a friend to him as he was to me. He has taught me so many things in life and I regret not being around him more in these last few months. Although I feel I have lost a brother, I know that his kids have lost a father and even though he may not be here in person, I know his spirit will be there to watch and guide over them in the same way he has done for all of us that have crossed his path.
I miss you brother…
I'm currently in the process of moving and I don't have access to the internet or my account very often but I have quite a bit of gold I am willing to put in on a memorial for Aeric. Just send a pm and i'll reply and make arrangments as soon as possible.
I've know Cliff by many names in many worlds and in each one regardless of name he was always the same, he fought the good fight, helped countless others and gave people a safe haven to turn to. I first met him when I joined KSS; before then i was more of a loner, I normally did my own thing and didn't really get too involved with people. Most here already know of his deeds in the world of Sosaria so i'll let his reputation speak for itself. Well, we became good friends over time and when he decided to adventure to a new world (Swg) I gladly joined him. In that world Cliff was known as Coy and he created a great city named the Talon Oasis. In that world he took in several people, gave them homes in his city and befriended them in the same way he had done for me. We fought side by side once again under a new banner yet guided by the same beliefs. Although we eventually left that world and ventured to another his dedication to his friends was stronger than ever. I watched as he gave each member an equal piece of his assets and he maintained contact with them incase there was anything he could do support them.
From there our travels lead us to Azeroth and he was a fierce orc warrior by the name of Rumdum. Although his appearance was truly frightening when in the midst of combat, the compassion and sincerity of this man remained the same. Eventually our time in that world had come to an end due to the lack of community and his urge to revisit old friends from Sosaria. Community and friendship was very important to Cliff, hence the reason he came home to Siege perilous. I do know that when he finally arrived back on Siege perilous he was truly happy. There was no need to adventure into new worlds, and fight new battles anymore his visions and destiny lead him home. He went out of his way to make it possible for me to return as well. I've never had a better friend than Cliff and I only wish I would have been able to be as good a friend to him as he was to me. He has taught me so many things in life and I regret not being around him more in these last few months. Although I feel I have lost a brother, I know that his kids have lost a father and even though he may not be here in person, I know his spirit will be there to watch and guide over them in the same way he has done for all of us that have crossed his path.
I miss you brother…
I'm currently in the process of moving and I don't have access to the internet or my account very often but I have quite a bit of gold I am willing to put in on a memorial for Aeric. Just send a pm and i'll reply and make arrangments as soon as possible.
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Killian, I am sure you dont remember, but you & I met in SWG when Aeric took me to Talon Oasis. It was an amazing place built by an amazing person.
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any plans for an in-game memorial service?
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Kat SP
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Working on it with the MYTH/AO members as we speak. We will post an announcement of the date and time in a new thread.
Everyone was pretty shaken up and has needed some time to let the news sink in. We want to do this right and make things nice for Aeric and those who wish to show their respect.
Everyone was pretty shaken up and has needed some time to let the news sink in. We want to do this right and make things nice for Aeric and those who wish to show their respect.
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My wife Maris and I came to Seige about 4 months ago. After our short stint with NEW we needed to find a guild to join. I was given Aerics ICQ and we talked for 2 hours about UO and rl. After that he asked if we would be interested in coming to Myth and we accepted. Aeric and i had many conversations over ICQ about the game and our ways of doing things. We didn't agree all the time but no one ever does. Cliff was a good man to talk to, a man that will be remembered for along time as being fair and honest and loyal. Those traights are lost to so many these days and to find them in one person is such a great thing. I hope his real life family knows how respected a man he was and that you are in our thoughts. And know that he will be in the thoughts of his UO family.
Mark and Maris
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Wow, Jon.
I was hoping you were seeing this. Please also look at Luka's post. While I knew him, it wasn't for long. But, from my interaction with him, I really enjoyed his humor and his solid-ness in the game. He was really great.
I wish I really knew him better now.
I was hoping you were seeing this. Please also look at Luka's post. While I knew him, it wasn't for long. But, from my interaction with him, I really enjoyed his humor and his solid-ness in the game. He was really great.
I wish I really knew him better now.
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I haven't played UO for months but Aeric was a good friend of mine. When I was just starting on siege Coy, later changed to Aeric, grabbed me up for the new guild that he was creating (H*G). He left a few months later for SWG. We talked many times on ICQ even when he was off playing star wars.
He always was the good guy no matter what the cost, I always admired him for that.
Coy/Aeric, you will be missed my friend. My thoughts go out to the family.
He always was the good guy no matter what the cost, I always admired him for that.
Coy/Aeric, you will be missed my friend. My thoughts go out to the family.
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Its good that these messages made it to you and the family Jon.
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When I had talked to Cliff's mom yesterday morning I told her about all the messages being posted here. She was surprised to hear that so many people were grieving. She said she had thought he was wasting too much time on the PC but was glad to hear he made friends here. I am glad they made it over to the website to see what was being said.
Blessings & love to them.
-Kim
Blessings & love to them.
-Kim
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Is there any way you can get her to see this? We are a different culture. We still love, hate, admire etc. She should know how well respected her son was.
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A poem^song written by Aeric in his MYTH tales in the story of Hilde upon her death.
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When the bodies were covered over, Aeric recited a verse in a sad sing song voice;
You go home this night to your home of Winter,
To your home of Autumn, of Spring and of Summer;
You go home this night to your lasting home;
To your eternal bed, to your sound sleeping.
Sleep now, sleep, and so fade sorrow,
Sleep now, sleep, and so fade sorrow,
Sleep now, sleep, and so fade sorrow,
Sleep, my beloved, in the rock of the fold.
The sleep of seven lights upon you, my dear,
The sleep of seven joys upon you, my dear,
The sleep of seven slumbers upon you, my dear.
Sleep, oh sleep in the quiet of quietness,
Sleep, oh sleep in the way of guidance,
Sleep, oh sleep in the love of all loving.
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When the bodies were covered over, Aeric recited a verse in a sad sing song voice;
You go home this night to your home of Winter,
To your home of Autumn, of Spring and of Summer;
You go home this night to your lasting home;
To your eternal bed, to your sound sleeping.
Sleep now, sleep, and so fade sorrow,
Sleep now, sleep, and so fade sorrow,
Sleep now, sleep, and so fade sorrow,
Sleep, my beloved, in the rock of the fold.
The sleep of seven lights upon you, my dear,
The sleep of seven joys upon you, my dear,
The sleep of seven slumbers upon you, my dear.
Sleep, oh sleep in the quiet of quietness,
Sleep, oh sleep in the way of guidance,
Sleep, oh sleep in the love of all loving.
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Is there any way you can get her to see this? We are a different culture. We still love, hate, admire etc. She should know how well respected her son was.
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Yes, his mom asked me to call her again to talk more - I will make sure I print all this out and send it to her and to Kelli.
When I was telling his mom, Nancy, stories about things Cliff and I talked about and things we did... she said it made her very happy and comforted her to know... I am sure these posts will show her how much he was loved.
Is there any way you can get her to see this? We are a different culture. We still love, hate, admire etc. She should know how well respected her son was.
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Yes, his mom asked me to call her again to talk more - I will make sure I print all this out and send it to her and to Kelli.
When I was telling his mom, Nancy, stories about things Cliff and I talked about and things we did... she said it made her very happy and comforted her to know... I am sure these posts will show her how much he was loved.
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This whole experience; the joy Cliff brought to this community and the terrible feeling of loss his passing brought really emphasizes how social our gaming networks have become. Friendships forged online rival “in person” friendship in regard to levels of trust and depth of commitment. Though I am sad to lose a friend, I am certainly glad to have shared the time I did with Cliff.
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Farewell Ginsu. I shall miss you.