View Full Version : RIP forum member Bargora.
DigitalSpace
10-09-2005, 01:19 AM
Damn. :(
While I didn't know Bargora that well, I always enjoyed his posts.
Rest in peace Bargora, you'll be missed.
I only knew Bargora from some of his posts. It's always sad when anyone passes away esp. a gamer and member of this board. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
-hellvin-
10-09-2005, 03:41 AM
Wow...this is sad news....I'm just in total disbelief. It really hits home when I can remember recent posts of things he's bought, stuff he's been doing and then all of the sudden he's just gone. RIP, and my prayers go out to his family.
Lothars
10-09-2005, 03:53 AM
Omg that's so sad,
I always knew we have such a close community here but I
never really realize it till now.
Well thank you so much for informing us of his passing
My Prayers are with his family.
Jon
miaandjohnrule
10-09-2005, 03:54 AM
It's not like I knew him in real life or anything but from his posts he seemed like a really cool dude. I made a thread about this over at http://www.steelbattalion.org , he was a member there as well. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family. :(
Kroogah
10-09-2005, 04:09 AM
It's funny the way online communities work. Even though you're only reading words on a screen with a little picture to your left, you really feel a connection to the person.
Agreed. Rest in peace, man.
hydr0x
10-09-2005, 04:49 AM
i didn't know him too well either, but he's one of those guys who was around here long before i was, and it's always sad to see one of the DP members go, especially such a long-time member
rest in peace bargora
AtariBuff
10-09-2005, 05:26 AM
It doesn't matter where you're now - Game On!, Bargora
and plug that second joystick in for me, will ya?
Spartacus
10-09-2005, 05:59 AM
I didn't know Bargora. I've never traded with him or exchanged PM's, but I did enjoy reading his posts. He will be missed. My sympathies for his family and friends.
The Brown Eye
10-09-2005, 06:18 AM
I didn't know him personally, but it's too bad to lose a long contributing member of this forum. R.I.P.
Mianrtcv
10-09-2005, 06:58 AM
R.I.P.
Sincere condolences to the family, friends & friends here in the forums.
Vroomfunkel
10-09-2005, 07:09 AM
RIP Bargora :(
As so many have said already, it seems like Bargora was always here, and suddenly he is always gone.
He could always be counted on for a witty or an insightful comment - often both at the same time! Condolences to his family and friends.
Since the actual donation section of the zoo website is properly impossible to find, I will re-post the direct link to the donation section here:
http://www.clevelandzoosociety.org/ecommerce/donate.aspx
Vroomfunkel
10-09-2005, 07:23 AM
Maybe we could have an annual shmup day or something like that on the boards in honor of Bargora. Hed probably dig that.
Seconded!
Or perhaps we could name on of the shmup trophies in the Arcade named as the Bargora Trophy?
Vroomfunkel
Sylentwulf
10-09-2005, 07:33 AM
Maybe we could have an annual shmup day or something like that on the boards in honor of Bargora. Hed probably dig that.
Seconded!
Or perhaps we could name on of the shmup trophies in the Arcade named as the Bargora Trophy?
Vroomfunkel
Better yet, in the trophy buying section of the dp forums shop, a bargora trophy could be made and available for purchase for forum members. Kinda like holding a candle eh?
Nesmaster
10-09-2005, 07:44 AM
I never met him personally or even talked to him personally, but I got a few chuckles out of some of his posts. Seemed like he would have been a great person to meet!
Rest in Peace, Brian :(
s1lence
10-09-2005, 09:51 AM
Rest in Peace Brian. I didn't know you in person but I knew your posts, you will be missed around here greatly. :(
zot wildstarr
10-09-2005, 10:26 AM
Any loss is sad, but someone young who passes unexpectedly, it sometimes makes you wonder what the "Big Boss" is doing up there. My condolences to family and friends. :(
Pop Culture Portal
10-09-2005, 10:28 AM
Maybe we could have an annual shmup day or something like that on the boards in honor of Bargora. Hed probably dig that.
Seconded!
Or perhaps we could name on of the shmup trophies in the Arcade named as the Bargora Trophy?
Vroomfunkel
Better yet, in the trophy buying section of the dp forums shop, a bargora trophy could be made and available for purchase for forum members. Kinda like holding a candle eh?
Let me throw my hat in too and say these area ALL great ideas.
WizDawg
10-09-2005, 10:39 AM
I can't believe this.
Alan was the funniest, smartest person I ever meet. I went to the same college as him. We actually lived in the same dorm. When I heard he was going back to graduate school at case I thought he would find the cure for cancer or something. Although we lived in the same city we never hung out and I wish we had. I was looking forward to seeing him in the near future. One of the best. RIP friend.
Hep038
10-09-2005, 11:47 AM
I lost a family member last week, and at the service the preacher said someting that helped me a lot. "It is ok to feel sad about losing a loved one, but do not feel sad for them beacuse they are in a better place." It made me feel ok about my loss and also feel a litte better for my family member knowing they no longer had to deal with their sickness or pain.
I did not personaly know bargora, but I did know him on these boards. Bargora although I never met you in this life, I hope to meet you on the otherside. I am not a shump fan, but I will play a couple this weekend.
QBert
10-09-2005, 12:03 PM
This sucks. I never knew Bargora, but I do recall reading some of his posts. Will be thinking of him and his family....especially this weekend (Thanksgiving for us Canucks).
I'm not even in the mood to read any other posts anymore. :(
RIP Bargora, another life taken way too early.
-Chris
captain nintendo
10-09-2005, 12:36 PM
:eek 2: Wow..... I dont log in for one day and am treated with this news :/
R.I.P. "Bargora" :(
SuperNES
10-09-2005, 12:59 PM
wow, i can't beleive a fellow forum member has died.
i never really knew Bargora, but i still hope he is having fun in the big arcade in the sky.
R.I.P.
ChronoTriggaFoo
10-09-2005, 01:05 PM
This is definitely bad news :(
But something that has always helped me with death is knowing that everything happens for a reason. Our Higher Power doesn't cause death, but may allow it for specific reasons unbeknownst to us, which may result in a beneficial outcome for all (even his family). It's hard to understand or see this now, but I'm sure there is a reason.
In memory of Bargora, I will attempt to beat Gradius V this week (I am definitely a SCHMUP fan ^_^). My best wishes to Brian's family :(
Crush Crawfish
10-09-2005, 01:14 PM
I'm really shocked by this. I never really knew Bargora, but his posts always had a way of making me laugh. He will definitely be missed. Rest in peace, man.
At least he's shooting the core with angels now. :(
AB Positive
10-09-2005, 01:22 PM
Wow, never met him but he was always one of my favorite posters on the boards. A great guy... wow. He will be missed.
RIP, my thoughts go out to his family. 33... so young...
-AB+
SoulBlazer
10-09-2005, 01:30 PM
Did'nt know him, but very sad. RIP. :(
Balloon Fight
10-09-2005, 02:02 PM
RIP Brian. :(
njiska
10-09-2005, 02:23 PM
Brian you will be missed.
Rest in Peace.
Qixmaster
10-09-2005, 03:20 PM
So sorry to hear you go Brian :( .
I didn't know you, but may your family stay strong and your soul rest in peace.
-Josh
digitalpress
10-09-2005, 03:34 PM
I found out about this via phone last night... it's so sad.
I never got to meet Brian, he was one of those guys who I pictured always bringing a smile and "gamer attitude" with him to the forums. I'm sorry that I'll never get to meet him.
My thoughts are with his family, as with his extended family here. He'll never be forgotten.
ubikuberalles
10-09-2005, 03:37 PM
Wow. I'm saddened and shocked to hear the bad news. RIP Bargora and I hope you get very high scores in the shmup in the sky. :(
Drexel923
10-09-2005, 04:08 PM
I found out about this via phone last night... it's so sad.
I never got to meet Brian, he was one of those guys who I pictured always bringing a smile and "gamer attitude" with him to the forums. I'm sorry that I'll never get to meet him.
My thoughts are with his family, as with his extended family here. He'll never be forgotten.
I was with Joe when the call came in. I don't really know what to say...I agree with Joe on all accounts. He seemed like a great guy and he will be missed.
RIP :(
ClassicGameTrader
10-09-2005, 04:10 PM
I am deeply saddened by all of this, I really enjoyed having him around. I hate to have to bring this up at a time like this but is anybody familiar with this quote?
"Goodbye Flora. I am sleeving for goof. Please replete my discount."
MrSmiley381
10-09-2005, 04:31 PM
Never met him, but this is just plain bad when a fellow Clevelander dies, and a SHMUP fan as well.
Next time I hit the zoo, I'm donating. He'd like that.
Dahne
10-09-2005, 05:13 PM
He wished me a happy birthday. With a chocobo cake.
Fuck. Fuck.
donkeykong1
10-09-2005, 05:35 PM
Although I did not know him, it saddens me to see someone so young suddenly pass away. From what others have posted, it seems like he was a great guy.
RIP
Chainsaw_Charlie
10-09-2005, 06:04 PM
Never saw him at all but damn
RIP
RIP Brian. He seemed like a really great guy, one which had a lot of contributions for the forum. My prayers go out to him and his family. :(
Kid Ice
10-09-2005, 06:11 PM
What a sad day. When I saw the RIP post, for some reason it didn't connect...I actually thought he was taking leave of the forums and someone should talk him into staying. Don't know what to say.
Raedon
10-09-2005, 06:20 PM
I'll miss you man.. You were one of the real gamer heros..
tynstar
10-09-2005, 06:41 PM
See you on the flipside bro.
Amazing how one second someones there and the next.. not.
Dont take it for granted folks.
That sums it up for me. RIP Alan :(
Emuaust
10-09-2005, 07:44 PM
Wow,I never really new him but as a quote I once read said:
We should all mourn death, especially of those we dont know, because they are the people we where unfortunate not to know as friends
RIP
bigdaddychester
10-09-2005, 07:54 PM
After an evening of gaming, downfall called to give me the sad news after getting home.
I like many of the others didn't get a chance to meet Brian but I distinctly remember many of his conversations on the forums. It suddenly hits you pretty hard when someone your own age has such an abrupt and unexpected death. I do wish his wife and family the very best during this time.
Save us all a spot in the great arcade friend.
goatdan
10-09-2005, 07:56 PM
Everything to say has already been said. I also extend my condolances.
MrRoboto19XX
10-09-2005, 09:05 PM
Im really sorry, I dont have anything real to contribute but I wish I knew him so I could.
He sounds like a great guy, I look forward to meeting him someday. My best wished go to his family.
SuperShark
10-09-2005, 09:06 PM
bargora
Member number: 639 of a current 8801
Joined: September 17, 2002
Post: Accumulated 4160 in his life
Occupation: A grad student with so much to live for
DP jobs: Assassin - with all those cool guns, DPAF Fighter Pilot - with 3 beautiful fighter ships, and a Defender - proctecting that pixleated planet
Blog: yes he too had a DP blog. No discriptions, no entries. Only one shout in his good old shoutbox: "HyrulianHedgehog Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:55 pm
Yo! Bargora! Is you or isn't you gonna try taking my trophy at Asteroids in the DP Arcade?! I'm going nuts here! :fist: "
Meseta: 19739! So much left to spend and collect! So many games left to play!
Roundtable Arcade Game Time: 24 Mins. & 51 Secs.
Final Post: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:18 pm In the 'will you buy a gameboy micro' discussion. Here Bargora goes on to talk about his future plans to get a GB micro and maybe a Rev, GBA SP, and possibly XB 360. He also talked about his current finacial hardships, paying off his cred carp and said "I'm approaching the light at the end of the tunnel". God why. If only he knew haw litteraly he was really talking.
Sept 17, 2002, he first joined. Mon Sep 19, 2005, almost exactly just three years latter, he makes his last post and checks out of the DP Retrogammer Roundtable business.
If only we knew that this was soon to come. How much we may have done diffrently. So much left to live for. Such a well known and valued member. God why did this have to happen. If we really did know that this was coming, think how much stuff some of us would have tried to do diffrently. Tried to get to know him more. Talk with him a bit. Possibly try to meet him in real life. Well no, now it is to late. Why.
We will all miss Bargora. He surely will live on in the Roundtable in many of our hearts, and in our memories. Our prayers are with all of his family and friends and others with relations to him. Sorry this had to happen to all of you, Bargora's friends and family. If you ever see this, please try to stay strong, we care about you and our prayers will be with you.
SuperShark
In remembrance to Bargora. RIP man, we miss you always.
Darth Vader
10-09-2005, 09:12 PM
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Rest in peace, brother.
Danny
Oobgarm
10-09-2005, 09:15 PM
I made a thread about this over at http://www.steelbattalion.org , he was a member there as well.
I took a look over there, and it appears that his Steel Battalion comrades are setting up an online game to specifically salute him.
Just goes to show how many folks he's touched.
Lady Jaye
10-09-2005, 09:39 PM
I'm saddened to hear the news. :(
We will really miss you, Bar of Goras. May you rest in peace, in a paradise filled with an endless supply of great games, surrounded by great gamers.
Ho-lee-crap... :(
The obituary says he died the 21st. His last post on these boards was only the day before. His last post?
"Goodbye Flora. I am sleeving for goof. Please replete my discount."
Oh shoot. I really hope that doesn't mean what it looks like as I don't know the context of it. I don't know the guy and am not sure I ever read one of his posts, but it sure looks like a lot of people here cared about the guy. I hope he had kids to leave his collection with. May he rest in peace.
evil_genius
10-09-2005, 10:11 PM
What a shame, RIP.
Slate
10-09-2005, 10:19 PM
R.I.P Brian. have a good afterlife..
retroman
10-09-2005, 11:24 PM
sorry to hear that...may god be with his family and friends...he was so young..
unwinddesign
10-10-2005, 12:10 AM
Wow. I haven't been here very long, but it's a shame to see anyone go, 'specially someone who's helpful, polite, and a great guy.
le geek
10-10-2005, 12:26 AM
Very sad to hear this. Brian was one of the good ones on the forums and I always enjoyed his posts. It's always tragic when one dies so young, my heart goes out to his wife and family... :(
Cheers Bargora :cheers: and rest in peace. May they have the best SHMUPS in the afterlife...
swlovinist
10-10-2005, 01:05 AM
My priayers go out to the family and friends. I am truly sorry for anyone who was close to him. May peace be with him now.
Stark
10-10-2005, 01:50 AM
Game On Brother :(
Keep that big arcade in the sky on free play for me
xaer0knight
10-10-2005, 01:53 AM
Sorry to hear about this... Best wishes to the family and friends. I'm glad to see such a place were most people are close to each other.
Much Blessing,
Jason
NESaholic
10-10-2005, 06:45 AM
Dang,sad to hear :(,read quite some stuff of him but didn't know him personal but still, my codolences to all his family and friends.
punkoffgirl
10-10-2005, 10:37 AM
Ho-lee-crap... :(
The obituary says he died the 21st. His last post on these boards was only the day before. His last post?
"Goodbye Flora. I am sleeving for goof. Please replete my discount."
Oh shoot. I really hope that doesn't mean what it looks like as I don't know the context of it. I don't know the guy and am not sure I ever read one of his posts, but it sure looks like a lot of people here cared about the guy. I hope he had kids to leave his collection with. May he rest in peace.
I DO know the context of it, and it had nothing to do with suicide. It was just another typical sample of his great sense of humor, and I'm quite certain that it's nothing more than unfortunate coincidence. Let's please keep further speculation about this out of THIS thread. Thank you.
anagrama
10-10-2005, 10:43 AM
Just like to throw my £0.02 in and say that I also think the annual shmups day or some such similar tribute would be a fantastic idea. Gone but not forgotten, etc...
Cmosfm
10-10-2005, 10:46 AM
:(
I always liked Bargora, he was a cool guy and I hate to see him go. Only the good die young. :(
Wow that's way to young! Rip.
orrimarrko
10-10-2005, 11:34 AM
My condolences to his family and friends.
Orri-
den68
10-10-2005, 12:10 PM
damn. I did get to meet him. It was at the DP Cedar Point Trip. He was a cool guy. After most of the crew had left for the day he, Wiz Dawg if remember correctly, my wife and I did a few rides on the Gemini before we called it a night.
I'm glad I got to know him.
so long Bargora.
Captain J
10-10-2005, 12:16 PM
RIP Brian, I dont think anyone on this site is ever going to forget you! :(
Captain Wrong
10-10-2005, 12:31 PM
I really can't add anything that hasn't been said. Bargora bonded over shmups and while we never met IRL, I feel we became pretty good friends.
I can't even begin to describe the shock I feel at learning this today.
Reverend JagDiesel
10-10-2005, 12:45 PM
Talked with Bargora a few times. Great guy. Will be missed by us all...
Nicola
10-10-2005, 03:15 PM
Never talked to, but as a fellow member, well, rest in peace.
Nicola
slapdash
10-10-2005, 05:01 PM
I have to admit, I never talked to Brian, and in fact don't recall any specific Bargora posts, most likely because I tend not to have a lot of time to read & respond in these forums (and DP is just about the only one I keep up on anymore anyway). I am not as full a member of these forums as many of you are, and hence, I am sure that I will not miss Brian the way some of you are.
However, news like this always hits me in the heart, if in a general way rather than specific, and I am forever reminded of John Dunne's "Devotions", "MEDITATION XVII" in particular. For those of you not familiar with it, here it is:
No man is an island entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe
is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as
well as any manner of thy friends or of thine
own were; any man's death diminishes me,
because I am involved in mankind.
And therefore never send to know for whom
the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
Replace "Europe" with "the internet" or "the world" and it's a spot-on sentiment to how I feel right now.
Rest in peace, Brian.
SuperNES
10-10-2005, 06:14 PM
i made a lil' sig banner in memory of Barg', if anyone wants to use it. i tried not to make it too sappy but i think it works.i will be personally putting it in my sig and anyone who wants to can.
http://www.maj.com/gallery/Nuhvok-2000/Avatars/rip.gif
http://www.maj.com/gallery/Nuhvok-2000/Avatars/rip.gif
I also like the idea of an annual Shmup day in honor of Bargora, where maybe we could all play a Shmup on one day.
KirbyStar27
10-10-2005, 06:41 PM
bless his family...my prayers go out to him :(
dave2236
10-10-2005, 07:57 PM
Rest in Peace Brian
kainemaxwell
10-10-2005, 08:19 PM
Rest in peace, man.