Sir J.

[Leviticus threed]

i will never forget you dear friend when i see you agin we will go fishing

Your Friend till the end of time

[Cheialare]

Friday, I don't even know what to say, I haven't told Thanatos/Michael, I don't know if I should considering the touchy situation he is in right now, but I will speak to him tomorrow and try to see how he is doing. I know he and Joe were such good friends and really enjoyed their rp together, as did I since the time I met him. I remember he and I talking about his "wedding" vt and him showing me the scripts from it. It was about the same time I gave only him the "secret" to proof of something to clear Thanatos and Cheialare's names.

I am rambling here because I really dont know what to say, this is such a shock. One never expects to lose someone so wonderful and caring of others, someone who when you "walked" into a place could make you smile no matter how down you felt, someone who offered to give his last dime if you needed it.

I know I only knew him a year, a lot less then most here, but what a year that was. They do say God only takes the best, and he certainly got that with Joseph. I've heard people say they don't get that attached to people, if they left they wouldn't cry about it....I'd sure like them to explain to me why I'm crying right now then. The castle will be so quiet without the man who always wanted to guard the maidens.

Because I do not know if it would be safe to let Michael know or not (his dr's appmnt is monday to decide on his possible surgery), I will say, because I know he would feel the same, our thoughts are with you and all those who knew Joseph in the real world. Though I never had the chance to meet him rt, I'm sure he was no different then he was here, and for that all who met him were so lucky.

You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we send our love to you during this time. You were blessed with Joe on earth and are now blessed with him in an even greater way. s you if I may* God's blessings and peace be with you.

[Anastasya Darkscythe]

I am sorry I have not responded sooner as I am only getting over the shock...I roleplayed with Sir J for the better part of nearly 5 years...He raised my character Ana and made me the roleplayer I am today...he will be sadly missed by me and I will never EVER forget him...my condolences that those who knew and loved him as I did and always will...and all I have to offer is this small image in memorial...please feel free to use it as you all see fit

[Alita Querida Rosario]

Friday I am leaving you my email address in the private messaging service *hugs*

[Sinold Bragasson]

Friday - I am following suit to what Alita has done and have left you my email address in the board's private message service. I would love to send you a card but I dunnow if sending it to Joeseph's address is ok or not!

[SirThanatos]

Friday,

The news of J's passing just reached my ears, and its with a heavy heart that I give you my condolenses, which I know are no where near or even close to, being of any real help to you in this hour.

Please know that I too shall miss him greatly, for the many times we shared a laugh while he was bent on becoming the "Bathing Area Guard' for the King, and the chuckles we had over 'smelly tuna'...I cannot now open a can without thinking of him.

I know he has finally acheived that lofty goal, and even now sits on a boulder looking to the many lovelies that bath in the King's Pool....I am not a Religious man, but God Grant him Peace...my Brother in Arms...the Valiant Sir J.

[Mollie Anne DouglasEvans]

There isnt much I could say but my prayers are with Josephs' family and friends during this difficult time.....

[Dorian Hawkmoon]

I learned only yesterday of the passing of a Man that, though I never had the opportunity to meet in the r/t world, made me laugh so hard through roleplay, that I felt I knew Him in a way. My heart sank as I listened to the message on my answering machine and regretted not having the chance to at least send even a card to make a dear Man smile a bit....or even laugh, as He once made me laugh....

Dear Joseph....Dorian always called You that, but you'll always be Joe to me....you touched many lives in such a significant way...it was such fun to "share the r/p stage" with you....I feel that there was a lot more of the Joe in Sir J than anyone guessed...fun loving and carefree...always quick with a joke and a sly grin....but with a serious, caring side that shone quietly, but brightly. I will miss you, Fisherman....more than I thought I could....safe travels and fair winds, forever......Goodbye has such a keen significance now, as it means God Be With You...May You Be with God, eternally....

*slips IC for just a moment*

He walked slowly towards the bier, and in His hands lay a wrapped object...there was a profound sadness on the face of the usually emotionless Lost Soul...for He had lost a Friend and Comrade in Arms. The heavy broadsword that He had caused to be placed above the Great Hearth as a reminder of that day long ago was belted at His waist, and as He reached the bier, He stopped and carefully unwrapped what He carried. Reverently, He laid the intricately carven, solid gold codpiece next to the body of One that had become more than a Comrade and fellow Knight....a Friend.

"Would that We could once more share a laugh, old Friend...I shall miss You dearly, Joseph....Guard your back well, Warrior....save a spot near the heavenly springs for an old Friend....someday..."

He drew then the great broadsword and placed the point to the stone floor...taking a knee, He lowered His head and remained there for no small time....both to honour, and say farewell the only way He knew how.

[Kirby AKA Tyrun]

I am away from RP most of the time, and once in a blue moon, I take the time to catch up on what's happening. And so, I have just heard of this horrible news.

I am ashamed to admit, that when Edie asked me to contribute to the "Riddle me This" thread, I gave it a quick glance (as I was in the middle of some RP in Windstorm), and thought, "yeah, I'll spend some time later on, and check it out, bla bla bla." And, I shrugged it off for the moment, unaware (as usual) what was going on.

And now this. I had to sit back and just stare at the wall for awhile, when I got this shitty news. If I had started writing at that moment, it would have been a stream of profanity. I share that much with Tyrun. When life ain't fair, I curse at it. I swear and rage at such horrible happenstance.

It's still sinking in...I do know that the world just became a bit less colorful, without Sir Joe. I never even met the guy, or spoke to him outside RP, but, by God, he knew how to have fun, to enjoy life! I listened to his OOC tales about fishing. I don't fish, and I don't give a damn about fishing. But he made me wish I could be there just to watch him having such a blast. Hell, I bet if he shovelled shit for a living, he would have made it seem like something fun!

I'll miss you Joseph...Christ will I ever miss you. But I am glad you had a damn good time while you were here with us.

I was thinking of adding an "in character" aspect to my post. But I can't do it right now. I apologize again to all, for my previous ignorance, and the resulting insensitivity.

And, Miss Friday...My heart goes out to you. If it means anything, I'll tell you that Sir Joe talked a lot about ya, even though I was just an online friend. You meant the world to him. I think he mentioned you even more then he mentioned fishing. *smiles*

[Known Thief]

I have known Joe, IC and out for many years. Reading over the list of replies here, a good many of us go all the way back to Camelot Reborn, where I first met him. He always had an affinity for my fiesty, (um.. I'm sure others will have a more colourful phrase ;-) ) wild characters. This quickly transcended into a very memorable, close friendship outside of the chat screens. I basically don't play anymore, but he and I remained in contact despite this in the subsequent years. He told me himself when he was about to go into the hospital in hopes of surviving this, which would be the last time we have spoken, most regrettably. It's ironic that I was just thinking of him the other day, wondering how I might find out how he was doing. If there is something positive in this, I am relieved that this was not a years-long lingering pain for him. His life was largely settled into a comfortable place. I am grateful that the gods gave him some peace before departing this lifetime.

We will meet again, an cara.

Is mítharba lend cach maín 7 cach maith it ingnais.

-Nothing seems as good when you're gone.

Page
Known Thief/Morgause/Cort's Player


(complusive researcher that I am, I have to explain the quote, from the Irish myth cycles - At the beginning of "Aided Guill", Cú Chulainn is about to ride off in his chariot on a circuit. Conchobor tells him not to be long ("nadba cian ind aurnaide [airnaide] duit"), because everyone will miss him.)

[~Eiluna~]

I have not been around lately due to my own sad news... which is seeming to prevent me from finding any words for this.

I was saddened to hear of Sir Joseph's passing.

Friday, you have my deepest condolences.

[Blackfox]

Oh my... I just heard the news today as my work keeps me away from online during the week. I don't really know what to say nor how to say it. I add my condolences to everyone elses and my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful person, it was my honor that I was able to meet him and speak with him from time to time. He will be missed greatly.


the player behind Foxxy/Athena

[Dream Loxley]

I feel the need to acknowledge all the beautiful posts made for a wonderful man.....here and in the room..... ooc and ic we are all mourning him..... some privately and some more in the public eye, yet we have all come together as one in our grief, in our loss. There is an empty space here in Windstorm......a chair without it's owner......a name.....with no real person behind it. I don't know what to do......I have only ever experienced the ic loss of a player, never the real and terribly painful loss of one who I only knew through role play.

I may be out of line here... but I hope those of council and Windstorm may place our Sir Joseph somewhere really special.. so that we can visit him... see the beautiful avs created and leave our thoughts to share. He deserves so much more than I can say........ and even though I post smiles and poetry.... I cannot see past him in my mind........I am sure others feel the same, and perhaps we might all find some comfort from expressing our feelings and sharing our memories of The Ambassador for Windstorm...... The Knight of the Olde Code who stood for everything good in our worlds.

As a role play home...we will somehow have to acknowledge our loss ic.......that will be just as hard as ooc........for there was only one Sir Joseph........either way....we loved him ic and ooc........and we miss him dearly.

Windstorm waffler I am......... forgive me...... my heart is in the right place....... *love

[Lady Edfeil]

S Dream gently, then hugs everyone else*

Sir Joseph... Sir J. Joe... he touched us all. From various angles sugestions have come on what we can do with our mourning and in comfort for those who he has left behind. So far.. these sugestions have been made, or things have been done.

King Agustin has said he'ld send flowers RT on behalf of the Windstorm family.

An idea is to make a memorial tribute website as well, both with the posts in these threads, any contributions that people wish to make,his av's and links to some of the saved scripts of plays.

A last thing to do is make an RT memorial book, for which people can send contributions, and which then would be given to friday, to share our memories with her, and to say the smallest of thank you for taking his online family and friends so much in account in what must be so hard for her.

In character... it seems sort of inapropriete to 'play' with this, but as Dream says, the 'dissapearance' of Sir Joseph must get a place. Since I don't think any of us wants to 'play out' a funeral with the knowledge of what happened, the best thing we can come up with at the moment is to have the missive reach Windstorm that he has died in battle in defence of the innocent. It would be worthy of him and spare all of us the pain of either pretending he was never there, or see him dissapear into nothingness. When and how to do this will be decided later. The RT grief is still too strong and too near.

For all these things, we're going to ask the help of everyone of you who loved Joe so dearly. He found his home in Windstorm, but his heart has always belonged to his many, many friends.

[Sinold Bragasson]

All the suggestions for remembering Joseph sound excellent!

A bouquet, or some grave flowers (a wreath) for Joseph’s grave would be great (if he wished for a grave site… who knows, maybe he has willed it that his ashes be scattered on the high sea and the fish he so loved!), as are flowers for Friday!. I will gladly send money to Carl or whoever will be arranging this to help cover expenses.

There are online memorial sites where one can set up a memorial page:

www.virtual-memorials.com/

www.americanmemorials.com/

These are just two of many I found. Maybe this could be a place where we could gather material, anecdotes and pictures of him to honor Joseph. Of course… any such site should be talked about with Friday, how she would feel about such a site set up by virtual strangers. But I would love such a site for Joe!

As for the IC suggestion, it sounds great as well. And I agree with Dream – there should be some way in which Joseph could be permanently honoured within WS …

I have send Friday a card today… it’s the least I could do. She indeed was very kind to have us all involved in Joe’s last days as she has,.

Anyways… as Edie said, the pain is very real, and raw right now, so I’ll go back to my own mourning for now.