Graffix
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Posted - 2005.02.07 07:33:00 -
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Edited by: Graffix on 07/02/2005 08:50:24
I was informed of Andrews death Thursday by email, which I only got around to checking earlier today. I have been distraught and crying all day. I missed the ceremony in DSS and feel terrible that I'm a slacker with my email. I've just watched the windows media movie in his memory and I'm absolutely touched and still crying. Thank you SE. I did not know Andrew in real life, but the time we talked in game, out of game and on TS, I almost did. The only thing keeping me from knowing him in RL was distance. I only knew Andrew over a year and a half but in that time I looked up to him as an older brother and loved the man. Now I just wish I told him that. I find myself scrolling through old emails he sent, ones where he sent pictures of his beautiful new house and how excited he was about being able to move in. I now cherrish the moments he shared with me, in the short time we knew each other.
Andrew had GREAT leadership characteristics. As a true leader, Andrew guided SGE, he did not rule us. He had a strong sense of vision, passion and was able to get people to commit 100% and take the necessary action to see that vision become a reality. He exceled in the art of communication and motivation. He gave allies and foes alike the mutual respect they deserved, and within the corporation he instilled confidence and enthusiasm in us all, and day in and out Andrew showed credibility and integrity on a consistent basis. I admired him dearly. I now feel terrible for taking a leave of absence from EvE to play WoW for the past month. I now have such a huge void when I do login knowing I'll never talk to Andrew again and it breaks my heart.
Andrew was not only a leader, but a father, who talked so highly of his daughter and how he played games and watched movies with her often. He got the name "Rampage" from playing unreal tournament with her, and always said she kicked everyones butts in the servers they joined. It gave him great pleasure when they played and spent time together. She did play eve for a shortwhile as well. His daughter and wife will be in my thoughts daily. I will never forget this man. He was that special to me and many of us. I can only emagine how special he was to those he was closest to. Ramp, Andrew...I love you bro and I will miss you dearly.
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