EPTLead designer of Company of Heroes Online killed - Page 11
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HeavOnEarth
United States7087 Posts
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matjlav
Germany2435 Posts
On September 09 2010 16:43 Mora wrote: sincere thanks to everyone who gave their condolences. everything was a lot more personal than i expected it to be. Tuesday was particularly tough. Seeing some notes that i took from a Friday meeting with him; having our weekly-update Outlook meeting request; seeing a photo from his wedding day when i walked by his desk... Grief is such a unique emotion. It feels selfish to feel any sort of loss when you think of the people who he was close to: friends, family, his wife, child. But the truth is is that he was an important part of my every-day. He was part of what made my job, my job. That i've thought "i can't wait to show you who i am in 10 years, so that i am deserving of all the faith you've always had in me". He's not going to be there. How moot it is to debate merits of the last moments of his life; whether reasoning was objective or heroic to save the lives of his family. Hold him in awe not because of those few moments, but because of who he chose to be in his every day of being who he was. That he was genuinely compassionate and caring about everything and everyone in his life. I said before in this thread, and it's especially true in reflection: the world was a better place for his having been here. The world has been robbed of such a person. It's both unnecessary and sad. So entirely tragic. It's tragic that he's gone, but as your post shows, it's wonderful that he's left a part of himself behind in the way that he's affected other people. Not being a religious guy, I've always felt that the only thing I can hope for in death is that I've somehow made my life "worth it." By the sound of it, this man certainly did. His death is still tragic, but as you said, he's left the world a better place, and that certainly deserves some joy. And, to be honest, I feel somewhat sorry for the girl(s) driving as well. Yes, what they did was exceedingly stupid. Their moment of indiscretion will now haunt them for the rest of their lives. It's awfully tempting to point the finger and call them "dumb bitches," but you have to remember that they had no malicious intent. Young people especially tend to have a feeling of "it'll never happen to me." I'm sure that was the case here, too. I just think I'd like to see people focus more on the tragedy of this man's death and the blessing that was his life, rather than dwell on pointing fingers. The justice system and their own conscience will be more than enough punishment for the drivers, I'm sure. Despite the fact that I obviously don't know the guy, I can already tell that he will be remembered for a long time. Rest in peace. | ||
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Sealteam
Australia296 Posts
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mustaju
Estonia4504 Posts
I go to sleep believing he had a wonderful life, however short it may have been, and that he was an astonishing person to be around. (Especially if the games are any sort of indication.). | ||
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Yotta
United States270 Posts
On September 07 2010 08:49 kangaroosocks wrote: 1. Click video, expecting some sort of introduction.After watching that, I'm never ever speeding again. RIP. 2. WTF GRAPHIC CRASH SCENE, CUT TO VICTIM'S FACE 3. ????? 4. Need to watch comedy so I don't fall asleep with that image in my head. Cars should require a viewing of that video (or similar) to start. I really think some people need to be reminded that often of how dangerous driving really is. Nothing pisses me off more than drivers putting everyone else on the road in danger because "going fast is cool/fun" or they couldn't have left earlier instead of speeding. | ||
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Pika Chu
Romania2510 Posts
We (humanity) need to find a way to get past the cars era, at least for common transportation (as the most used situation). | ||
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0x64
Finland4581 Posts
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caewil
Singapore26 Posts
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Nizaris
Belgium2230 Posts
Even more sad that it is such a 'stupid' death, DUI accidents really feel like they could have been avoided. | ||
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Hidden_MotiveS
Canada2562 Posts
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UdderChaos
United Kingdom707 Posts
Something i just found, didn't see it in the rest of the thread: In her darkest days, Erin Wood says she found some solace in the kindness of strangers, of gamers, of you. Brian Wood, the lead designer of Company of Heroes Online, was driving his pregnant wife, Erin Wood, to their family home on Whidbey Island in Washington State on Sept. 3 when an out-of-control Chevy Blazer crossed the center line of the road they were on and smashed into the Wood's Subaru wagon. Wood swerved the wagon at the last minute, putting himself between the oncoming truck and his pregnant wife. That last minute act of heroism cost Wood his life, but saved the lives of his wife and unborn child, police say. Gamers around the world rallied to the cause, sending their well wishes, prayers and donations to the grieving widow, Erin Wood told Kotaku last night in an email. She said the unexpected kindness is helping ease the painful loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Erin Wood and her family. | ||
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Phyre
United States1288 Posts
On September 16 2010 06:29 UdderChaos wrote: http://kotaku.com/5638353/an-open-letter-from-the-company-of-heroes-developers-widow?skyline=true&s=i Something i just found, didn't see it in the rest of the thread: There was also a video interview done. It's been quite awhile since I thought about this incident but I was sitting here crying my eyes out which I haven't done in years for anything. Erin Wood video interview Just saw the letter from Erin, the wife, above too. It was hidden in a spoiler tag: Hello. My name is Erin Wood, and I wanted to send a request to please pass along my most sincere and heartfelt thanks to the gaming community for the overwhelming support provided to me in the past two weeks. I asked coworkers of Brian how I might best send my thanks, and they recommended sending them to Kotaku - hence this email. Any way you can help share this with the community would be much appreciated. Brian always told me about how close-knit and wonderful the video game community was, but I had no idea until this tragedy just how special a group it really is. From all the articles and comments, to the emails and donations, I am simply stunned and so touched by the love, kindness, and generosity shown to me and my family. As everyone knows, the last 10 days have been the most difficult, dark days of my life. But this journey has been eased tremendously by the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes received from friends, family, and strangers living all over the world. It is so meaningful for me to hear about how his work and enthusiasm for the industry has touched others. Brian was completely and utterly devoted to the game industry, and was pretty much living his dream every day. He woke up every morning excited to be working in such a creative, demanding field. It was such a joy to be married to someone who was absolutely passionate about his professional life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the compassion and support. It is so appreciated, and has been a light to me in this impossible situation. Warm wishes, Erin I just made a donation to the Brian Wood Memorial Trust too. | ||
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optical630
United Kingdom768 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11552 Posts
No matter what my opinion of his games is, he saved the life of his wife and his baby by taking the hit admirable so fucking admirable. | ||
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Telcontar
United Kingdom16710 Posts
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Rho_
United States971 Posts
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