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Kendar Zek
Gallente
Interstellar Aid Society
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Posted - 2008.04.18 00:02:00 -
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Today, the Interstellar Aid Society celebrated our second anniversary in New Eden. I have counted the many joys of seeing refugees brought to shelter, feeding the hungry, and investing in the dreams and ambitions of my fellow capsuleers. I have been reminded each day that one man can make a difference in a universe that is often cruel and unforgiving.
Sadly, I have fallen ill. A genetic defect in my clone's source DNA has manifest itself as a degenerative disorder that cannot be corrected. Though I have been aware of the problem for some time, I have done my best to remain in good spirits as not to burden my comrades with my impending demise. I am not expected to survive the night.
I've had the pleasure of selecting an INAS trustee to find a suitable replacement to manage our small organization. I have also named my beloved Ambriel as chief among them in the interim, until my permanent successor is appointed. I wish them well in continuing our projects, stellar and planetary alike, and I have no doubt that they shall be a credit to the ideals upon which I founded the Society two years ago.
Takashi Kurosawa, my dear friend and partner in racing, has been appointed as the owner of Venture Racing Team. I have all faith that he and the team council shall appoint a new captain worthy to fill his shoes, as he more than capably fills mine. The team's assets, as well as a portion of my personal estate, have been transferred to Mr. Kurosawa's designated agent to maintain the continuity of the team's accounts.
To my team, I encourage you to pursue the prize in unity, brotherhood, and good fellowship with each other as well as your opponents, and where you are presented with the choice between friendship and victory, friendship is the more desirable of the two. Do not deviate from your values nor sow the seeds of discord, as I have done from time to time, lest any man find fault with you. You have been dearly cherished.
To my friend, Jasen Nightwing, you have been a good and honest man, and I can think of no one more deserving of my worldly possessions. What does not pass to the team, I leave to you. I wish you all success in your adventures in space. Be well, sir.
To my dearest Ambriel, be of good cheer as I depart peacefully. Wherever you go, I am not far from you. Your optimism and affection have been a most precious blessing unto the very end, and with the last breath that I cast into the world, I shall remind the stars of the unending heavens that I love you.
My fellow pilots, make peace with your enemies, for you are no less mortal than any other man. Your days are numbered, and many of you may not have the same luxury as I, to sit a while with death before her icy hand is upon you. Each of you must leave a legacy at the appointed hour, and I implore you to leave one worth keeping alive long after you are forgotten.
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Owner, Venture Racing Team
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Kendar Zek
Gallente
Interstellar Aid Society
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Posted - 2008.04.18 00:02:00 -
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Today, the Interstellar Aid Society celebrated our second anniversary in New Eden. I have counted the many joys of seeing refugees brought to shelter, feeding the hungry, and investing in the dreams and ambitions of my fellow capsuleers. I have been reminded each day that one man can make a difference in a universe that is often cruel and unforgiving.
Sadly, I have fallen ill. A genetic defect in my clone's source DNA has manifest itself as a degenerative disorder that cannot be corrected. Though I have been aware of the problem for some time, I have done my best to remain in good spirits as not to burden my comrades with my impending demise. I am not expected to survive the night.
I've had the pleasure of selecting an INAS trustee to find a suitable replacement to manage our small organization. I have also named my beloved Ambriel as chief among them in the interim, until my permanent successor is appointed. I wish them well in continuing our projects, stellar and planetary alike, and I have no doubt that they shall be a credit to the ideals upon which I founded the Society two years ago.
Takashi Kurosawa, my dear friend and partner in racing, has been appointed as the owner of Venture Racing Team. I have all faith that he and the team council shall appoint a new captain worthy to fill his shoes, as he more than capably fills mine. The team's assets, as well as a portion of my personal estate, have been transferred to Mr. Kurosawa's designated agent to maintain the continuity of the team's accounts.
To my team, I encourage you to pursue the prize in unity, brotherhood, and good fellowship with each other as well as your opponents, and where you are presented with the choice between friendship and victory, friendship is the more desirable of the two. Do not deviate from your values nor sow the seeds of discord, as I have done from time to time, lest any man find fault with you. You have been dearly cherished.
To my friend, Jasen Nightwing, you have been a good and honest man, and I can think of no one more deserving of my worldly possessions. What does not pass to the team, I leave to you. I wish you all success in your adventures in space. Be well, sir.
To my dearest Ambriel, be of good cheer as I depart peacefully. Wherever you go, I am not far from you. Your optimism and affection have been a most precious blessing unto the very end, and with the last breath that I cast into the world, I shall remind the stars of the unending heavens that I love you.
My fellow pilots, make peace with your enemies, for you are no less mortal than any other man. Your days are numbered, and many of you may not have the same luxury as I, to sit a while with death before her icy hand is upon you. Each of you must leave a legacy at the appointed hour, and I implore you to leave one worth keeping alive long after you are forgotten. |
Imuri Tsugasa
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Posted - 2008.04.18 11:48:00 -
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Mr. Zek passed away in the night as he slept, and was pronounced dead at 0630 by the Federation Navy medical staff in Aunia. Per his wishes, he is to be cremated, and the ashes scattered about the Placid region, where he was born. |
Elsebeth Rhiannon
Minmatar
Gradient
Electus Matari
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Posted - 2008.04.18 12:35:00 -
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Edited by: Elsebeth Rhiannon on 18/04/2008 12:36:26
May you escape the judgement of the Evil One, Kendar, and fly safe onwards to new adventures beyond the borders of the world. You will be sorely missed, but the team will do its best to be an honor to your name.
My condolences and my wishes of courage in the darkest hour to the family and closest friends.
Elsebeth
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Help us defend the Republic; join Gradient today.
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KillJoy Tseng
Minmatar
Re-Awakened Technologies Inc
Electus Matari
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Posted - 2008.04.18 18:15:00 -
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... didn't know, but it sounds like I'm not alone in that. This comes as a complete shock. Kendar, I only knew you for a brief time, but was proud to fly for you. Safe travels wherever you are.
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Takashi Kurosawa
Fallen Nova
Giant Space Amoeba
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Posted - 2008.04.18 19:32:00 -
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Kendar's illness and death came as a big shock to me, as I imagine to everyone else.
I can only say that Kendar made the cluster a better place to live while he was with us, and I'm deeply saddened by his passing. Yet, in the face of this sorrowful moment, I must take on the responsibility entrusted to me by Kendar, and will assume ownership of Venture Racing to the best of my ability.
I offer my condolences to Kendar's beloved Ambriel. Fly safe, Kendar.
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Nicoletta Mithra
Amarr
Order of the Blessed Sisters of Amarr
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Posted - 2008.04.19 01:03:00 -
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"Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind."
My condolences to the bereaved.
N. Mithra
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Nikilaiki Ruutarhara
Caldari
Protocol Dark
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Posted - 2008.04.19 07:29:00 -
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A dear friend has died this day. Protocol Dark is in mourning over the loss of a man so great and kind as Kendar. We shall take his final words to heart.
I feel a great empty place in my own heart. However, I know he would want all those who feel such a loss to persevere and overcome.
May you fly eternally safe in the dark places, Kendar, and your soul find rest amongst the stars. You truly shone brighter than any I have or ever will see.
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Evanda Char
Minmatar
Re-Awakened Technologies Inc
Electus Matari
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Posted - 2008.04.19 11:41:00 -
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This is very sad news. Kendar Zek was one of those rare people who spent his entire life trying to do good. I hope his passage was peaceful, and Ambriel, should you need anything, please don't hesitate to call... even if it's just a shoulder to cry on.
-Eva-
Electus Matari - taking it one bad guy at a time |
Yendaj
Minmatar
Heretic Army
Heretic Nation
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Posted - 2008.04.19 12:08:00 -
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Standing quietly in the office, head slightly bowed...tear slowly slipping its way down my cheek...I look out towards the sun. This my new home.. My eyes glazed and chest slightly tightening... Placid.. You have lost a son.. A great man was born here and I pay homage to such at this very moment. Words once read out to me drift into my head, lips slightly pursed, I begin to recite them now.. Perhaps I might send them to this great mans friends and comrads, as a gesture of friendship and honoring such a man that has touched their hearts and souls..Be strong now brothers... He would want it no other way, and though I never knew this great man personally, his final words speak volumns of what a great and honorable man he truely was...
That he was near to you
so many a year
But darkens you distress.
Would you he were
less worthy and less dear
That you might grieve the less?
He was a golden font
that freely poured
What goldenly endures,
And though that font be gone,
its bounty stored
and treasured,
Still is yours.
The past is deathless.
Souls are wells too deep
To spend their purest gains.
All that he gave to you
is yours to keep
While memory remains.
Who never had and lost
forlorn are they
Far more that you and I
Who had and have
Judge not the price we pay
For love that cannot die.
Peace to you all and goodwill..
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Rana Ash
Minmatar
Aeon Trinity
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Posted - 2008.04.19 15:50:00 -
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Alas dear Kendar i hardly knew ye, your wit and business will be missed.
Oh and if you see this would you mind putting in a good word for the rest of us?, well surely meet again sometime.
Ļon Trinity is recruting, inquire within for details
lyret dedreen
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Searaph
Minmatar United Freedom Front
The 11th Hour
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Posted - 2008.04.19 23:50:00 -
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May the memory of you, and the good you did, live for ever, Mr Zek. You will be sorely missed.
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Kayleigh Jamieson
Gallente
Dragonstar
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Posted - 2008.04.20 12:14:00 -
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The news of Kendar's death came as a shock to me as well. I thought I'd never again hear those words and yet it has happened: Kendar is dead. My condolences to the fiancTe he left behind.
He also left behind a legacy of charity and a racing vision. He will not be easily forgotten in the Federation, nor will he ever be forgotten in the big extended family that is the ISGC Racing League. I hope to see a united and strong Venture team out there on the tracks, tonight and always. To them as well I extend my condolences, on behalf of myself and the entire Dragonstar Racing Team.
Farewell, Kendar.
K. Jamieson-Read
(Captain of the Dragonstar Racing Team)
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Mesath
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Posted - 2008.04.20 20:08:00 -
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Reshessa looks at her comm officer like he's nuts. What do you mean he's dead?! Damn...well it seems that Im going to have to work even harder to keep the teams Com system is working properly.
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Ambriel Cherri
Gallente
Interstellar Aid Society
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Posted - 2008.04.20 22:06:00 -
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The girl looks at the feed, wide eyed, her face pale. Her emerald eyes watery.
I...where...was I?
Kendar...?
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Remus Navillum
LEGION OF DEATHADDERS
Sylph Alliance
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Posted - 2008.04.20 22:48:00 -
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You can't blame yourself, Ambriel. He chose to hide this from us -- all of us -- for quite some time. It had to have been for a good reason.
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Andreus Ixiris
Gallente
Mixed Metaphor
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Posted - 2008.04.21 00:59:00 -
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Kendar was an Intaki, and though I do not know if I he followed the ways of his ancestry, I feel it fitting at least to say this short prayer for him, much as his ancestors would have said for their departed:
You who have passed from us, may your soul find rest on its journey, until once again you walk amongst us.
Kendar was a man of good heart who, despite all the injustices and troubles it heaped upon him and every one of us, earnestly tried to make the universe a better place for everyone to live. He was a virtuous man who would provide help to the needy with no thought of reward, and little even of recognition for his deeds. These sentiments are rarely found in any pilot in New Eden, and he was an example to all capsuleers of how one can go against the grain and show true kindness and compassion for all fellow men, something that few, least of all embittered idealists like myself are able to obtain.
His passing shall be mourned, I would hope, by every capsuleer who believes in the virtue of charity, for he was a true exemplar of it. I would like to convey my greatest condolences to his wife and family, and to his close friends.
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CEO, Mixed Metaphor
Dance Commander |
Demetri Slavic
Caldari
Ghost Festival
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Posted - 2008.04.21 01:15:00 -
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Fly far and free Mr Zek.
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Yukiko Ume
Caldari
Ume Logistics
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Posted - 2008.04.21 15:18:00 -
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My condolences and comfort to those he left behind; he will be missed.
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Pliskkenn
Minmatar
Veto.
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2008.04.21 18:38:00 -
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I only spoke to him a couple of times but I do know of the effect he has had, and legacy he has left to the cluster. Fly fierce, where-ever you are.
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Mebrithiel Ju'wien
Veto.
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2008.04.21 19:17:00 -
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Oh dear gods no...
How did I miss this?!
Personal Library |
Ezekial Alexander
Caldari
Re-Awakened Technologies Inc
Electus Matari
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Posted - 2008.04.24 17:36:00 -
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*Ezekial lowers his head*
May your memory help others light the dark places of this universe, to support those in need, and hold the line against the dark tide. |
Drethon
Gallente
Selinir
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Posted - 2008.04.24 18:36:00 -
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God's speed |
Kamhaal
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Posted - 2008.04.25 02:06:00 -
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Edited by: Kamhaal on 25/04/2008 02:10:39
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you."
Good bye my fellow man.
Sleep Well In The Calm Of Eternity. |
Errellion
Caldari
ANZAC ALLIANCE
Southern Cross Alliance
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Posted - 2008.04.25 05:42:00 -
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My best wishes to Kendars family and friends.
Fly Safe in the Region we all aspire to travel.
o7
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Val Sharen
Caldari
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Posted - 2008.04.25 07:40:00 -
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I have only heard but well meaning words of Kendar Zek and offer this to him and his spirit.
When, through intense propensities, we are wandering in the Sangsara,
Along the bright light-path of the simultaneously-born Wisdom,
May the heroic Knowledge-Holders lead us,
May the bands of the Mothers, the Dakinis, be our rear guard.
May we be saved from the fearful narrow passageway of the Bardo,
May we be placed in the state of the perfect Buddhahood.
May the ethereal elements not rise up as enemies;
May it come that we shall see the realm of the Blue Buddha.
May the earthy elements not rise up as enemies;
May it come that we shall see the realm of the Yellow Buddha.
May the fiery elements not rise up as enemies;
May it come that we shall see the Realm of the Red Buddha.
May the airy elements not rise up as enemies;
May it come that we shall see the Realm of the Green Buddha.
May the elements of the rainbow colors not rise up as enemies;
May it come that all the Realms of the Buddhas will be seen.
May it come that all Sounds will be known as one's own sounds;
May it come that all the Radiances will be known as one's own radiances;
May it come that the Trikaya will be realized in the Bardo.
Val Sharen
Military Tube Child
Caldari Navy |
Steph Wing
Gallente
Eve University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2008.04.25 07:50:00 -
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Edited by: Steph Wing on 25/04/2008 07:50:37
As an infrequent participant in the ISGC racing league, I had the great pleasure of meeting, and more recently in my career flying under Mr. Zek during my very short run as a member of Venture. He was a genuinely good man, a rare commodity in this increasingly hostile universe, with vision and determination nothing short of inspiring. His passing is an immesurable loss both to the racing community, and to the people of the Federation.
I've never been one for words, preferring to speak by my actions instead. That in mind, I've rechrisoned my favorite vessel, a Taranis-class interceptor, the Kendar Zek in his honour. I thought it fitting, since I intend to race the ship in the near future.
Rest in peace, old man.
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About TGRAD |
Kimochi Rendar
Ghost Festival
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Posted - 2008.04.25 11:48:00 -
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Kimochi stares at the wall in silence for a while before replying.
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Kendar Zek. Death has a habit of putting things into perspective, especially when it is so easy to carelessly charge through this life in the belief that we are immortal.
We should all remember and learn from Mr. Zek's words.
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Myrhial Arkenath
Caldari
Ghost Festival
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Posted - 2008.04.25 13:05:00 -
[29]
Condolences to Pilot Zek's relatives and friends. May his spirit fly free amongst the stars.
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Rainrix Deathwish
Minmatar
Gradient
Electus Matari
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Posted - 2008.04.25 13:26:00 -
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Damn... Just... Damn.
I always expected him to go out with a bang... I mean he's always going about doing this or that for people. Never really knew him much I guess though but still.
I hope his wife Ambriel will be okay...
Shame. *sighs*
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