A Great Loss and Sadness

[DungeonmasterCal]

My friend Jerry has been in the hospital the last 4 months and passed away this morning. He has been my friend and gaming partner since 1988. He was a loud, brash, and kind person who had done much to change his life around in the last few years. He also had a catch phrase that he used when he played his DC Heroes character so long ago, so Speed of the Bunny, Jerry. Speed of the Bunny.

[Rysky]

;_;

*offers hugs*

[John Napier 698]

;_; Sorry to hear that, Cal. *Offers a virtual shoulder to cry on*

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thanks, Rysky and John.

[Silver-hawk]

Speed of the Bunny!

[John Napier 698]

No problem Cal. Pmed Tac with the link to this page.

[Rysky]

No problem, DungeonmasterCal.

[CrystalSeas]

Oh that's sad.

What a lovely phrase to be remembered by.

[The Mad Comrade]

Speed of the Bunny! *toasts*

I'll toast a beer to Jerry today if that's okay.

[John Napier 698]

The Mad Comrade wrote:

Speed of the Bunny! *toasts*

I'll toast a beer to Jerry today if that's okay.

So will I.

[The Mad Comrade]

To Jerry,

I don't know you, nor you I.
Now you game in Heaven on high.
Loved ones lost you shall meet once more.
Others you'll greet at sainted door.

Fare thee well. o7

[Fergie]

-Raises mug-

Speed of the Bunny!

[John Napier 698]

The Mad Comrade wrote:

To Jerry,

I don't know you, nor you I.
Now you game in Heaven on high.
Loved ones lost you shall meet once more.
Others you'll greet at sainted door.

Fare thee well. o7

;_; Beautiful. ;_;

[DungeonmasterCal]

The Mad Comrade wrote:

Speed of the Bunny! *toasts*

I'll toast a beer to Jerry today if that's okay.

He'd have liked that. So by all means go ahead!

[DungeonmasterCal]

The Mad Comrade wrote:

To Jerry,

I don't know you, nor you I.
Now you game in Heaven on high.
Loved ones lost you shall meet once more.
Others you'll greet at sainted door.

Fare thee well. o7

Thank you, Comrade. That was very beautiful.

[Freehold DM]

Damn...what a loss.

May he rest peacefully...

[DungeonmasterCal]

For Jerry Hamra. RIP.

"Jordan" by Rival Sons

[The Mad Comrade]

DungeonmasterCal wrote:

The Mad Comrade wrote:

To Jerry,

I don't know you, nor you I.
Now you game in Heaven on high.
Loved ones lost you shall meet once more.
Others you'll greet at sainted door.

Fare thee well. o7

Thank you, Comrade. That was very beautiful.

You and Jerry are both very welcome, DMCal.

[Sharoth]

I am sorry for your loss, DungeonmasterRichard.

[DungeonmasterCal]

LOL thanks, Sharoth.

[Skeld]

I'm saddened about your loss, Cal.

May Jerry rest in peace.

-Skeld

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thanks, Skeld. It means a lot.

[John Napier 698]

DungeonmasterCal wrote:

"Jordan" by Rival Sons

This made me weep for the entire song.

[DungeonmasterCal]

It's a meaningful and beautiful song, for sure.

[John Napier 698]

Not just that, but also because of my brother's suicide. ;_;

[John Napier 698]

Have to take a few minutes to compose myself before I go to the store.

[DungeonmasterCal]

I remember you mentioning that. And though it's a long time ago, I am sorry for such a tragic loss.

[The Mad Comrade]

John Napier 698 wrote:

Not just that, but also because of my brother's suicide. ;_;

*raises a toast*

Remember him when you are able,
Soon enough we all follow,
Into Heaven's embrace,
In marvel and wonder at what comes next.

[John Napier 698]

It's okay, Cal. It was bound to happen, sooner or later. I'm still a wreck, aren't I?

[John Napier 698]

The Mad Comrade wrote:

John Napier 698 wrote:

Not just that, but also because of my brother's suicide. ;_;

*raises a toast*

Remember him when you are able,
Soon enough we all follow,
Into Heaven's embrace,
To wonder at what comes next.

Thank you. ;_;

[The Mad Comrade]

John Napier 698 wrote:

The Mad Comrade wrote:

John Napier 698 wrote:

Not just that, but also because of my brother's suicide. ;_;

*raises a toast*

Remember him when you are able,
Soon enough we all follow,
Into Heaven's embrace,
To wonder at what comes next.

Thank you. ;_;

You and your brother are very welcome. *hugs*

[MichaelCullen]

Eternal rest, grant unto Jerry O Lord.
And may perpetual light shine upon him.

[lisamarlene]

I'm so sorry, Cal. ::hugs::

[DungeonmasterCal]

John Napier 698 wrote:

It's okay, Cal. It was bound to happen, sooner or later. I'm still a wreck, aren't I?

I wouldn't say a wreck, but you do still grieve for him. My dad has been gone 32 years and my 15 and I still occasionally reach for the phone to call them before I remember they've passed on.

So you're ok. Just still deeply saddened.

[DungeonmasterCal]

lisamarlene wrote:

I'm so sorry, Cal. ::hugs::

Thank you!

[Feros]

So sorry, Cal. You're in my thoughts.

[Hitdice]

My condolences. :(

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thanks, guys. It means a lot.

[Tacticslion]

Cal, just got the PM - I'm so sorry to hear. I know how painful it can be to have lost a friend. Please feel free to contact or talk to me as you need - we care about and are thankful for your presence here, and I will keep you, his and your families, and all of your mutual friends in prayer. Peace and even joy in this sad, painful time.

Speed of the Bunny, Jerry, and God bless you and yours. And you, Cal.

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thank you, TL. Thank you very much.

[Tacticslion]

And to all of us experiencing, living with, or suffering from loss: your emotions and your emotional journey is your own. So long as you aren't destructive (self- or otherwise), there is no real wrong way to mourn - even if it doesn't feel like mourning or like the right emotion, even if it's so fierce it doesn't seem possible to know where to go, even if you don't know if you feel anything, even if you feel exhausted or relieved, even if you feel anything - so long as it doesn't lead you to a path of destructive behavior, you are experiencing something normal. Peace to you, and find joy in the good times; were they few, find joy in the now and the way things can be good in the future.

You are good and are loved. And your journey is the correct one.

[Haladir]

So sorry to hear that, Cal.

My sincere condolences.

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thanks, Haladir, very much.

[NobodysHome]

Cal,
I will hurry up and feed my kids sugar and caffeine, and have them do something constructive and wise, in the hopes of adding another annal to "Funny %&%*$$ My Kid Says" to try to brighten an otherwise-dark day...

...or just cattle prods. That usually works.

In more formal and dignified terms, I'm sorry for your loss.

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thank you. And cattle prods are never a bad idea... LOL

[Vanykrye]

Speed of the Bunny. Sorry DMCal. I'll raise a glass this evening.

[DeathQuaker]

Sincere condolences, and warm thoughts and prayers to you and his other friends and family.

[DungeonmasterCal]

Thank you both.

[GM_Beernorg]

Aye, like DQ said, sorry to hear about Jerry passing away, my sincere condolences to you, Jerry's family, and those close to him.

I too shall raise a toast with "Speed of the Bunny"

Go easy Jerry, may you roll naught but 20's at that big table in the aether. Hope ol' Gary G. is ready for a true Pathfinder.

These may not be my own words, but let them be said, for Jerry.

Return this man to Huma's breast
Beyond the wild, impartial skies;
Grant to him a warrior's rest
And set the last spark of his eyes
Free from the smothering clouds of wars
Upon the torches of the stars.
Let the last surge of his breath
Take refuge in the cradling air
Above the dreams of ravens where
Only the hawk remembers death.
Then let his shade to Huma rise
Beyond the wild, impartial skies.

[DungeonmasterCal]

Your words or not, they are wonderful. Thank you.