|
 |
The
man behind the inspiration of this ship.
A
Klingon warrior at heart,
He fought every day for life, until one day his body failed him.
There
is no doubt in my mind that he sits in Sto-vo-kor looking down on
those of his crew that remain with us and smiling as we run plots
that he would be itching to be part of. There is also no doubt in my
mind that in some way he is part of plots. Don't be surprised as you
sim here and something happens out of the blue. It's only our beloved
former Captain having fun. |
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Randel Ray
Hard passed from this world at 6 am on May 5, 2004. He was 36 years
of age,
though to us, he seemed to have an ancient soul.
He leaves
behind his wife of six years, his seven year old Daughter, his
mother, step-father, father, step-mother and three siblings. Not to
mention the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and his friends as well,
whom he loved dearly.
In August
of 1993 he was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmanary Fibrosis--A
harding and scaring of the lung tissue. This disease is horrendous in
that the bodys immune system sees the scaring of the lung tissue as
infection and fights it, causing more scaring. The lung specialist at
Methodist Hospital told him and his family that if he had the genetic
type of this disease, he would have six months to live and they could
do nothing for him. They give him four year to live otherwise. I'm
very greatful to have had him six years beyond what his doctor's
expected.
Those few sims
of his own that he missed, were ones where he needed to rest his body
in order to simply breath. Even those were few and far between
because becoming Captain Kalwroth gave him a brief respite in which
he could loose himself and forget about his illness.
The last two
years of his life, he was taking an experimental drug that actually
treated his disease and boosted his immune system. His quality of
life greatly increased. He was able to run, wrestle and play with his
daughter who was the absoulte joy of his life.
The memorial
service that the crew put on for him was absoultly beautiful and will
be included here
so that it may be shown in it's entirty as a symbol of the love of
life he had. |
Fleet
Captain Kalwroth Memories Log
Log
file opened: 5/6/2003 7:12:09 PM
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<Nuts>
hi Tenna
<Tenna>
hey Nuts!
<Tenna>
how are you?
Ilyana pounces
Tenna in this channel
<Nuts>
good actutally and you?
<Nuts>
course I cant seem to spell
<Nuts> lol
Tenna pounces Ilyana!
<Tenna>
well I've been better but I'm okay
<Nuts> :-(
<Tenna>
so what have you been doing Nuts? Still driving?
<Nuts> yup
<Tenna>
you ever get out to Cali?
<Nuts>
working on my house, driving, and being nuts
<Nuts>
havnt been that far west yet made it to Arizona last year but thats it
<Nuts>
have seen the atlantic though
<Nuts> lol
<Tenna>
your hous in Michigan?
<Nuts> yup
<Becky>
not far from me..:)
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Becky pounces duncan.
<Duncan> :)
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<Moehr>
Good evening all...
<Becky> hi
<Ilyana>
heyas Moehr.
<Ilyana> welcome
<Nuts>
hi Moehr
<Moehr> ::hugs::
<Moehr>
Heyas Nuts...
obsWynter
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Nuts is Nuts
and if Nuts wasnt Nuts than who would be Nuts to be Nuts for
Nuts has to be
Nuts or no one would be Nuts to be Nuts since Nuts is Nuts .
<Nuts>
hi obsWynter
<Moehr>
stop... my head is spinning!
<Tenna>
heyas Moehr :)
<Tenna>
hola kate :)
<Moehr>
::hugs Tenna::
<Tenna>
::hugs then pounces Moehr:: :)
<obsWynter>
hello all I can finally give my full attention
Ilyana hugs
and pounces Moehr
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<obsWynter>
my cleaners have called it a night
<CaptJosh>
::in a subdued tone:: Hey, everybody
<Nuts>
hi CaptJosh
<Ilyana> brb
Becky hugs
Wynter. "hows it going?"
<Tenna>
heyas Josh :)
<CaptJosh>
So we're still simming tonight?
<Moehr>
Hi Josh
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<Nuts>
hi Michael
<Michael>
Hi.
obsWynter
pounces Harris
<Tenna>
heyas Harris!
Nuts is now
known as Cm_Wm-Young
Tenna
fake-pounces Harris and pounces Wynter instead!
Cm_Wm-Young
draws his claymore and holds it accross the command chair of
the Horizon
<Harris>
hi Tenna
Cm_Wm-Young
stands at attention
<Ilyana> back
<Moehr>
Hi Michael. Good to see you.
<Cm_Wm-Young>
wb
<Ilyana>
Heyas Michael
<Moehr> wb
<Michael>
Hey Moehr, Ilyana.
<Michael>
Hey Wynter :)
<Ilyana>
So glad you could make it
<Michael>
Good to see you all after so long.
<Michael>
I'm no longer in the dormitories, so no anti-IRC proxy :)
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<Cm_Wm-Young>
hi Ariana
<Michael>
Hey Jess
<Ariana> Hello
Ariana is exhausted
<Moehr>
::passes Ariana coffee::
<Tenna>
heyas Jess :)
<Tenna>
did you read The Abyss?
<Ariana>
Already had some. :) I've been at a coffee shop for the last
five hours
analyzing lab data so I can turn it in tomorrow.
<Ariana>
Hey, Tenna
<CaptJosh>
You know, not to be insensitive or anything like that, but if
we're going to
sim tonight, a timeline sim is going to be difficult(ranging
from tough to
impossible) to do without the Captain.
Cm_Wm-Young
remains at attention with his sword across the command chair of
the Horizon
<Ilyana>
We're not simming Josh. We're here to celebrate Kalwroth's life
<CaptJosh>
You forgot to not send out the sim reminder.
<Moehr>
isn't that automated?
<Moehr>
::slaps computer around for unfeeling circuitry::
<CaptJosh>
I feel like the odd man out here. I know almost nothing about him.
<Moehr>
Your presence, even for his sim, is a show of respect.
<Ilyana> Exactly
<Moehr>
perhaps you will know him a lot better after this.
<Moehr>
You missed a good man.
<CaptJosh>
Still, I feel kinda like Paul Atreides in Dune after he killed
that fremen
dude in the duel. He was at the service for the guy, and
everyone was
saying that he was a friend and he didn't even know the man
he'd just had
to kill.
<Becky>
no he missed a great man
<Moehr> ::nods::
<Cm_Wm-Young>
and a good friend
<Moehr>
I understand Cpt_Josh's position tho...
<Ilyana>
I had forgotten about the automated reminders and don't know how
to turn them
off. However, it didn't occur to me that the messages sent to
the list serv
for the memorial would be missed
<Ariana>
I realized this week that there are several people not on Incoming
as well.
<Ariana>
I forwarded the memorial messages to a few people who didn't get
them.
<CaptJosh>
It's ok.
<CaptJosh>
I got a forward from Kalin from the announcement to the Endevour
group.
<CaptJosh>
Anyway, as I was about to say...
<obsWynter>
sorry on phone
<CaptJosh>
Since I don't really know Kalwroth, the best I can do right now
is the
traditional Vulcan salutation for times like these.
<CaptJosh>
I grieve with thee.
<Ilyana>
Thank you Josh
<Moehr> yes
<Becky>
are we going to begin soon here?
<obsWynter>
we will begin soon I've got Kal's mom on the phone
<CaptJosh>
I hope Kalin shows up.
<Ilyana>
Kate wishes to begin the proceedings and she'll be ready shortly.
In the
meantime everyone please get comfortable
<CaptJosh>
She said she was going to be on tonight when I called her Friday
night.
<Ilyana>
She is having trouble due to the storms
<CaptJosh>
Who?
<Ilyana>
but she will try to make it
Cm_Wm-Young
remains at attention "eyes down" still holding his claymore
accross the
command chair
<Ilyana> kalin
<CaptJosh>
Oh
<CaptJosh>
Well, I tried calling her earlier and got a busy signal.
<CaptJosh>
I had hoped she might be here already, but she's not here yet,
obviously.
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<Stabler>
Evening, all.
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<Becky>
hey McMannan
<Cm_Wm-Young>
hi Stabler
<Cm_Wm-Young>
hi McMannan
<Ilyana>
heyas Mc
Cm_Wm-Young
remains at attention "eyes down" still holding his claymore
accross the
command chair
<CaptJosh>
Hey, McMannan.
<Ariana>
Hey McMannan, Rich
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<Ilyana>
hey Stabler
<Ilyana>
Hey Waugh
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<Ariana>
Hey, Waugh
<Cm_Wm-Young>
hi CaptWaugh
<CaptWaugh>
Hey all
<Moehr> TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<Ilyana>
heyas Ray
<Dr_Taylor>
Moehr, Good to see you!
Ilyana pounces Ray
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<Moehr>
::brotherly hugs::
<Dr_Taylor>
Ilyana.
<obsWynter>
will be just another second.
<Ilyana>
take your time kate
<Dr_Taylor>
::Pounds on back::
<Ilyana>
People are still coming in
<Cm_Wm-Young>
hi Glacier
<Glacier>
hi
<Ilyana>
hey Glacier
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<Ilyana>
Heyas Kendra
<Michael>
If I may make an observation. Celebrating a dear friend's life
does bring
people together like a reunion. As there are quite a few people
here whom I
haven't seen in such a long time.
Ilyana hugs Kendra
<Michael>
Hey lesa :)
<Dr_Taylor>
:::bows to Tenna:::
<Dr_Taylor>
:::bows to Sunny:::
<Ilyana> true
<Stabler>
So it would seem, Michael. :)
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<Moehr>
well said Michael.
<Tenna>
heyas Jenn Jenn
<Michael>
Hey Jenn
<Jenn>
Hey everyone :)
<Ilyana>
Hey Jenn
<Stabler>
Hey, Jenn. :)
Michael holds
up a measuring stick to Moehr.
<Cm_Wm-Young>
hi Jenn
<Kendra>
Hiya Michael....long time no see :)
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<Michael>
Nope hasn't changed.
obsWynter
peeks in Exeter is anyone else coming?
<Michael>
:-)
<Ilyana>
Forget it Mike he hasn't grown
<Michael>
hehe
<Dr_Taylor>
:::kisses Lesa on cheek:::
<Kendra>
::huggles Dr. Taylor:: Hi :)
Becky rubs her
hands to gether, "such a recruitment room erm I mean good
turn out"
Michael gives
lesa a big hug
<Kendra>
::hugs Michael back::
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obsWynter hugs
everyone in the room
<Moehr>
I am NOT short! I am "vertically challenged"!!!!!!
obsWynter is
now known as Kate
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Becky hugs
Moehr, "Dont worry I am short too"
Cm_Wm-Young
steps back eyes still down and still at attention and sheaths
the sword
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<Moehr> lol
<Kakarot>
lol
<Michael>
hehe
<Ilyana>
Welcome Trek
<Michael>
Hey Trek
<Trek>
thank you, Ilyana
<Dr_Taylor>
Hi, Trek!
McMannan
steals Moehr's platform shoes
<Becky>
hey trek!
<Tenna>
heyas waugh
<Trek>
hey, Pres
<Michael>
Hey Waugh.
<Trek>
hi, Bec
McCain hugs
Wynter tightly
<Tenna>
are you still in austrailia?
Michael tosses
Waugh a kiwi
<CaptWaugh>
Hey Tenna, Mike...
Glacier is now
known as Charles_Barkley
<CaptWaugh>
Yes, in fact, I'm skipping class right now -- they won't have
to deal with
the accent for an hour or so. :)
<Michael>
hehe
<Kakarot>
lol
<Kakarot>
waugh
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<Kakarot>
you noddy boy :P
<Kate>
If everyone is ready, I'd like to start
<Kendra>
Long time no see Waugh....Juliet here
Cm_Wm-Young is
now known as Wm_Young
<Moehr> ::Attention::
<Trek> ::attn::
<Wm_Young>
::attn::
<Ilyana> ::attn::
<Becky> ::attn:
<Michael>
::attn::
<McMannan>
:::snaps to attn:::
Charles_Barkley
is now known as Glacier
<Duncan> ::ATTEN::|
<Kakarot>
::attn::
<Kirtschner>
::attn::
<McCain> ::attn::
<Jenn> ::attn::
<Dr_Taylor>
:::attention:::
<Harris> ::ATTN::
<Stabler>
::attetnion::
<Brin> ::atn;:
<Glacier>
::attn::
<Kendra> ::attn::
<Tenna> ::attn:
<Ariana> ::Attn::
<Kate>
Thank you all for coming in tonight
<Kate>
It means a very great deal to us
<Kate>
You should know that I'm logging this so that Kal's mother can read it.
<Kate>
She too was a founding member of the USS Endeavour A.
<Kate>
Anyone remeber the first security chief?
<Moehr> Yes
<Trek> I
thought that was Moehr?
Michael nods
<Dr_Taylor>
No
<Ilyana>
Of course
<Dr_Taylor>
hehehe
<Moehr>
I read her posts
<Kate>
Elain Thorin
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<Kate> I
would like to start by saying that in this room we are on neutral
ground
<Kate>
any differences of opinion please leave them outside.
<Kate>
That said, ya'll should know that I had a visit tonight
<Kate> I
debated about saying anything but for those of you who were very
close to Kal,
I feel you need to know
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<Kate>
The EMT's that worked on him live four houses away
<Kate>
so response time was almost intantanious
<Kate>
His eyes were open when I started mouth to mouth and /he/ shut them
no one else did
<Kate>
they said that he knew I was there and fighting to help him.
<Kate>
there for a while I didn't know if he even knew that someone was in
the room with him.
<Kate>
So he knew that he wasn't alone
<Dr_Taylor>
::: puts arm around Kate:::
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<Ilyana>
::puts arms around Kate::
<McMannan>
:::stands quietly, eyes downcast:::
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<Ilyana>
::walks to front of room:: I would like to say a few words about
Kalwroth
You are now
known as Jana
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<Ilyana> First,
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Jenn_ is now
known as Jenn
<Ilyana>
It is with a very heavy heart that I stand before you tonight. One
of the
brightest stars in my universe was extinguished yesterday. But we
are not here
to mourn Randel; tonight we are here to celebrate his life.
<Ilyana>
I first met Randel over 4 years ago. I had just joined my very
first sim when
I received an email from him. That started a flurry of
emails. It was
Randel's first sim too and the two newbies were so excited.
We entered the
sim together as devoted friends from the Academy and I won't
name any names
but it was a horrible experience.
<Ilyana>
We were totally ignored, no one even acknowledged our posts or
answered when
we "called". They seemed to be completely wrapped up in their
own private
stories and we were invisible. I don't think anyone even
noticed when
we sent in a post transferring us off the ship.
<Ilyana>
If we hadn't met though, it is very likely both of us would have
left simming
then and there with a sour taste in our mouths.
<Ilyana>
But Randel found us another ship, the Horizon-A where we were
welcomed with
open arms. That's when simming fulfilled all our
expectations.
We grew and flourished aboard the Horizon-A
<Ilyana>
But when her time came to an end, we pushed on&ldots;.together and the
IKC Horizon-B
was born. The rest is history.
<Ilyana>
Through his incredible imagination and action-packed storytelling,
Kalwroth led
the IKC Horizon-B to a stellar place in the Fantasy Sim Group.
It is a
shining tribute to a brilliant man.
<Ilyana>
Everyone here knows Ilyana and Kalwroth, the Vulcan and the
Klingon. Such
a seemingly mismatched pair that so very worked. The
relationship
that flourished online also flourished in RL. He was my friend
and through
him I gained another friend, Nancy.
<Ilyana>
Randel also met the love of his life online, Nancy. And although
Randel was
worried because of his disease, they took the plunge and married
on Halloween
night, 1998
<Ilyana>
YIn DayajmeH 'oy'yISIQ&ldots;to understand life, endure pain. He must
have had a
great understanding of life. But he is free from pain now.
<Ilyana>
He was the best of friends, he will be so terribly missed, but his
star will
shine brightly in my heart forever.
<Ilyana>
When I look at the stars each night I know he is there smiling
down at us. Go
with God, my friend.
<Ilyana>
BatIh DaqawIu'taH&ldots;&ldots;you will be remembered with honour.
<Ilyana>
If anyone else would like to say a few words.....
<Jana> ::rh::
<Moehr>
::walks quietly to front:: I would also like to share a word.
<Jana>
::waits her turn::
<Moehr>
Thank you Ilyana
<Ilyana>
Thank you Moehr ::steps aside and goes to put arms around Kate::
<Moehr>
I knew Randel for a few years. I met him as Jorum MacRorie on the
Endeavour-A.
<Moehr>
I knew Randel for a few years. I met him as Jorum MacRorie on the
Endeavour-A.
<Moehr>
I knew Randel for a few years. I met him as Jorum MacRorie on the
Endeavour-A.
<Moehr>
I knew Randel for only a few years.
<Moehr>
I joined the Horizon-B, where he was the Captain, then became
something far greater.
<Becky>
::giggles and smakes Moehr:: he is stuck on repeat again.
<Moehr> yea...
<Moehr>
looks red...
<Moehr>
I grew to know both Nancy and Randel over time. It was one of those
splendid
relationships that develop when simmers make the transition from
players to
"friends and family".
<Moehr>
We used the computer and telephone to share gaming problems,
professional
problems, and sometimes all-to-real personal heartaches.
<Moehr>
He shared some time with me. A gift that I didn't fully realize the
value of until now.
<Moehr>
I have said that Randel did not merely play a mere role of
ferocious
courage and overcoming obstacles. He lived it every day. I
respect his
personal bravery and force of will to carry on.
<Moehr>
I believe that there is another existence beyond our
"reality". I
personally
believe he has gone on to assume a perfect body, in exchange for
the flawed and
imperfect one that vexed him here. I smile when I imagine it.
<Moehr>
Whatever your belief, within our sims, Randel imagined life among
the stars...
in a place and time where fantastic and deadly trials were
merely
invitations for virtue and conquering courage. When he dreamed, his
problems were
left behind.
<Moehr>
In this, he became what he invisioned... a hero. A soul unbent, not
dominated by circumstance.
<Moehr>
A hero.
<Moehr>
He has taken his place among the stars that he dreamed of visiting.
I will miss
him, and my heart now goes out to Nancy, who is now left the
task to carry
on until they meet to love again, somewhere in the mystery of
eternity.
<Dr_Taylor>
:::raises hios voice::: So say we all!
<McCain> Amen.
<Moehr> ::nods::
<Moehr>
My sympathy also goes to all those who knew him, and feel the loss
of his
absence. He was our friend.
<Stabler>
Amen.
<Moehr>
Let those left behind remember... and carry the torch high that he
carried daily.
<Wm_Young>
here here
<Moehr>
Dream, imagine, love.
<Moehr>
Defy all limits. ::Raises a glass::
<Moehr>
To Randel!
<Ilyana>
To Randel.
<Becky>
to randel ::raises hers::
<Trek>
To Randel ::raises his own glass::
<Stabler>
To Randel! ::raises his glass::
<Ilyana>
::raises her glass::
<McCain>
To Randel ::raises his glass::
<Dr_Taylor>
::Raises glass::: TO RANDEL!
Glacier raises
his glass
<Duncan>
To Randel!
<Wm_Young>
To Randel ::raises his glass::
<Jenn>
To Randel
<McMannan>
To Randel! ::raises the bottle:::
<Kendra>
To Randel ::raises glass::
<Kakarot>
to Randel :: raises his glass ::
<Jana>
::raises her glass after polishing it:: To Randel!
<Ariana>
To Randel.
<CaptJosh>
To Randel...
Moehr drinks
and smashes glass to floor
<Dr_Taylor>
:::follows:::
<Stabler>
::follows::
Ilyana drinks
and smashes glass to floor
<Trek>
::follows too:
<McMannan>
:::polishes off the bottle and follows suit::
<Wm_Young>
::throws the glass in the harth::
<McCain>
::smashes his glass to the floor::
<Becky>
::shrugs and watchs her plastic one bounce::
Glacier drinks
and slams it down
<Kendra>
::follows and then goes over to Nancy and gives her a big HUG::
<Kakarot>
::follows::
<Ariana>
::Smashes her glass as well::
<Kirtschner>
::drinks the toast, then smashes the glass::
<Jana>
::moves forward and looks across the room at so many wonderful
friends then
smashes her glass on ther floor refraining from sweeping up
the glass this
one time::
<CaptJosh>
THrowing glasses in the fireplace? Sounds like I'm not the only
one who reads
the Callahan's Place books.
<Becky>
::Jumps up and down on her plastic one trying to smach it::
<Moehr>
Thank you my friends, for gathering here. I close now, for the
next who woud
speak a word...
<Harris>
::finishes his glass after raising it:: let them not be used for
a lesser thing
::throws his glass to the floor::
<Ilyana>
::whispers to Josh:: it's a klingon thing
<McCain>
I would like to speak
<McMannan>
:::pulls out a hand phaser and finishes off Becky's glass:::
<Jana>
::shudders at the mess then begins to speak::
<Becky>
Jana raised her hand first
<Moehr>
::moves aside::
<Ilyana>
I believe Jana was next
<Becky>
:nods to McMannan:; Thankyou.
<Jana>
The loss of my friend Fleet Captain Kalwroth affects me and I'm sure
all of you
very deeply. Kal was my friend both on-line and in real life.
I have only
known him for a relatively short time but in that time, he has
made an
indelible impression in my soul.
<Jana>
Although I had seen him around, I didn't get to know him well until
after I was
made President of the old FeSG. It was during this time that I
learned the
true value of support from friends. In that thankless job of
trying to keep
a hopelessly divided group together, it was Kalwroth's words
of advice and
encouragement that kept me going so I could keep my promise
of not
quitting. I can still remember our discussion about Machiavellian
politics. And
when we finally decided enough
<Jana>
was enough and it would be easier to walk away and begin anew, he
was one of the
original Captains who founded the Science Fiction and
Fantasy Sim Group.
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<Jana>
Oh and what a Captain he was! In my life, I have never met a more
creative and
imaginative person than Captain Kalwroth. Anyone who knows
him, knows his
creative writing abilities are superb. But anyone who
REALLY knows
him, knows he makes up all his plots for the IKC Horizon sim
on the fly, a
truly remarkable mind.
<Jana>
My character on his sim is a cocky pilot who is obsessively neat
(she polishes
her helm) and she loves to party. Her motto is that although
you don't have
to BE good, you definitely have to LOOK good. Thus, she
will hold up
an away team while she finds just the right ear rings and
accessories.
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<Jana>
Now you have to understand, this is a Klingon Vessel. Yet, Captain
Kalwroth was
able to nicely find a way to tolerate and perhaps be amused at
Jana's antics.
I will never forget the game he created for my character,
Pirates and
Asteroids. What a great sim that was for me! All I can say is
what a MIND!
<Jana>
Besides simming Kalwroth loved computer games. When I would call
him and Kate
from some airport around the country, often as not Kal was
playing
Everquest or Diablo II or some other game. I know that during the
whole time
that I knew him, he was suffering from the effects of his
illness. He
confided in me sometimes just how bad he felt. But he never
let it stop
him from doing what he wanted to do.
<Jana>
He attended college and would have gotten a degree soon. He loved
to sim and to
play computer games such as Diablo ii and Everquest. He
loved the
Fantasy Sim Group and all of the simmers. He loved his crew and
his sim wife
and real life friend, Commander Ilyana Chekov. But most of
all, he loved
his beloved real life wife Nancy.
<Kate>
<<< what no mention of the belly button ring????>>>
<Becky>
<<she was getting to that i hope>>
<CaptJosh>
Asteroids? ::arches an eyebrow as he can hear in his mind the
corny old
sound fx from the original Atari game...::
<Ilyana>
<<hugs Kate>>
<Jana>
While I am devasted at his passing, he suffers no longer. He moves
on to a higher
plain above us all. In the heavens, there is a new star
tonight. This
is Kalwroth, my Captain, my Friend. Shine on us all with
your courage
and enlightenment. I will remember you well, Randel Hard!
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<Dr_Taylor>
:Pulls away from Kate to gape in astonishment:::
Silk is on IRC
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<Ilyana> wb
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<Kate> ::rh::
<Ilyana>
Welcome Silk
<Becky>
hey silk!
<Ilyana> Kate.
<McCain> ::rh::
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<Becky> wb
<Ilyana> wb
<Jana>
::wipes the tears forming in her eyes as she moves over and hugs
kate tightly
whispering "I'm so sorry Kate..."
<Moehr>
WELCOME SIlk.
<Kate>
just a short note. Duncan had to leave but asked me to copy and
past for hime
<Ilyana> k
<Kate>
<Duncan> 1st Marine Force Recon Rifle Platoon wore a black armband
today and tomorrow.
<Jana>
::begins another round of drinking:: <<Jana LOVES to drink>>
<Kate>
<Duncan> also, our company flew it's flag at half mast today
<Kate> next
<McCain>
I would like to be next...
<Becky>
::rh:: and I after him.
<Ilyana>
There's room for everyone to speak
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<Jana>
Can we let VComputer speak, he needs to get off to bed?
<Jana>
<<his is short>>
<McCain>
::defers to VC::
<Becky>
::nods:: go a head vc
<Ilyana> K
<vcomputer>
aw thanks all
<vcomputer>
hehe
<Kakarot>
::looks at vc::
<Stabler>
::raises hand::
<Ilyana>
vc first then McCain then Becky then Harris
<vcomputer>
yea im just going to copy from the webpage, its something i
wrote hehe
<Kakarot>
lol.
<vcomputer>
It's a very sad moment in Fantasy Sim Group's history, a sad
loss to the
group... Captain Kalwroth (Randal Hard) passed away.
<vcomputer>
I personally was shaken when i checked my email to read the
letter.
(below) My sincere condolences are with his wife and close friends
and family
during this sad sad time
<vcomputer>
I personally will certainly miss him, he was a nice person to
me always, and
a great person to talk to. He'll definitely be missed by
everyone, who
has ever met him.
<vcomputer>
U ime Oca i Sina i Duha Svetoga. Amen.
<vcomputer>
~vcomputer
<Ilyana>
Thank you vc
<Ilyana> McCain
<vcomputer>
thanks
<McCain>
Thank you
<McCain>
A million words... It wasn't so long ago when I met Randel for the
first time on
a sim known as the USS Challenger... It was my first sim, and
I knew nothing
about it or even how to sim...
<McCain>
Him and Nancy took me under their wings, along with Rich Stabler,
and showed me
the ropes...
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Randel!!!!!!!!!!)
<Kate>
<<wings? ::looks down:: I have wings? ::still looking:: where?>>
<Dr_Taylor>
I see them.
<CaptJosh>
<<Hush, smartass. :P >>
<McCain>
Later, my simming ability grew to a point when I was asked to XO a
sim... I was
hesitant, but I knew that the lessons I learned from Randel
and Nancy
(Both respected and dynamic CO's) would help me... And so they did.
<Trek>
Kate, the rest of us can see them., That is what counts. :
<McCain>
Afterwards, I couldn't think of a better way to repay their
patience and
generousity than to join their sims and help them grow as they
helped with me...
<McCain>
What started out as one character turned into several, spread
across several
sims in the FaSG...
<Trek>
::nods to that::
<McCain>
No matter what, Randel was always there, even it is was for a
benign
question or comment... Be it Star Trek, or Klingon History, or a
simple
computer question...
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<McCain>
He always asked me to guest or to simply be in the room to watch
the sims, as
his stories took shape and drove the members into timeless
adventures
<Trek>
::nods ageement again::
Moehr must bow
out. Warmest wishes to all in this room. Goodnight.
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<Becky> <<sorry
<Dr_Taylor>
Becky's turn?
<Becky> thankyou..
<McCain>
As time passed, a million words were said... Dear God knows I
wished we all
had a million more... To Randel... My friend. You will always
be in our
hearts and souls...
<Ilyana> checking
<McCain>
Thank you all for listening
<Ilyana>
Thank you McCain
<Becky>
I didn't know him as well as you all did. but I do have a few
things I would
like to say for him...
<Ilyana> Becky
<Becky>
In the Stregan religion there is a belief that a person never dies
as long as one
person remembers him. Looking around here I think to myself
what a great
man Kalworth had to have been, And how he shall never truely
die, for there
are 28 people here who want to remember him. Say good bye to
him and dare i
say we want him back. Sadly we can't have him back though.
He is no
longer here to be ours rather he is the universe's.
<Becky>
I knew Kal for a short time. I haven't been here very long. But
after meeting
him I found out that to meet him was to become friends with
him. He was a
good guy with a big heart. And I am sure that he is in the
after life
waiting and smiling at us all as we sit here and think of him. I
did something
I haven't done in a long time and light a candle for him. The
candle is
still light and will burn in the time of morning for him. My
heart goe
<Becky>
But please remember that it is written Blessed are those that Morn
for they will
be comforted. May the Deities shine on his path in the after
life. May they
watch us now was we continue on in this life. And May our
pathes cross
again in Ba'hala.
<Becky>
When I was younger I attended a warriors funeral and they recited
the prayer I
Now say. "Low there do i see my mother. Low there do i see my
father. Low
there do i see my brothers and sister and the line of my people
all the way
back to the begining they do call to me..and bid me to take my
place among
them. In the halls of Ba'hala where the brave may live
forever."
Live long in those Halls Randel Hard. For you fought brilantly
for that ri
<CaptJosh>
It cut off at "for that ri"
<Becky> right*
<Becky> sorr
<Becky> sorry*
<CaptJosh>
Not your fault. Program limitations.
<Ilyana>
don't worry about it
<Becky>
My Crew of the Yorktown sends its condolances to you Kate. Many
didn't have
hte honor of knowing Kalworth like I did. but they share your
loss. You need
anything You know how to reach me.
<Becky>
::nods off to the next Person who wants to talk::
<Ilyana>
Thank you for your words Becky. Harris
<Harris>
Thank you :: rises ::
<Ilyana>
then Stabler would like to speak
<Harris>
I knew Randel for a longer period of time than some. His time
with me was a
great impression on myself as well as many around him
<Harris>
His simming took a turn of making the story, his way, into an
adventure.
<Harris>
I was fortunate to actually meet and shake hands with Randel, sit
at the same
table with him and trade stories.
<Harris>
I learned in real life he was just as vibrant as his character was
within the
sims he was in.
<Harris>
I believe his loss for me goes deep, much deeper than I would have
imagined for I
got to know him better than I had hoped for.
<Harris>
His trials in life were always met head on, never taking a step back
<Becky>
<<sorry guyes I work in the morning....seey a>>
<Ilyana>
<<goodnight Becky thank you>>
<Harris>
To those who had the experience with him online or real life, I
would truly
say he touched more than he ever realized.
<Harris>
I shall miss you my friend.
<Harris>
::nods head and steps down::
<Trek> ::nods::
<Ilyana>
Thank you Harris
<Ilyana> Stabler
<Stabler>
Thank you. ::nods and stands::
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quietly leave. Take care everyone...goodnight.
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<Stabler>
I first met Randel and Nancy on the USS Challenger sim... the
same way as McCain...
<Stabler>
A true friendship arose from both of those encounters...
<Kate>
<<if I remember right . . . . Katelyn McCloud was scared to
death of
him>>
<Stabler>
Over the last several years, Randel has been there for me during
times of
frustration and hardship. He was always willing to give up his
time to
listen, to talk... to joke.
<vcomputer>
<<Good night everyone, im leaving my nickname in here, but i've
gone to bed>>
<Stabler>
Since the conception of the Fantasy Sim Group, myself, McMannan
and Randel
made up the rarely-used Inquisition...
<Ilyana>
<<goodnight vc thank you for coming>>
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<vcomputer>
<Night Ilyana>
<Stabler>
He was a man of sound judgement and a vibrant personality, as
Harris pointed out.
<Stabler>
Now, in this time of sorrow, my prayers are with Randel, and you,
Nancy...
<Stabler>
There is a long road of healing ahead, and as we all have to walk
down it, I
believe it is important to know that Randel is walking righ
beside us.
<Stabler>
Thank you for your time. :)
<Stabler>
::sits down::
<Ilyana>
Thank you Stabler
<Ilyana>
Does anyone else wish to speak
<Jenn>
I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to leave as well. *hugs Nancy*
Take care
<McMannan>
::rh:::
<Silk> ::rh::
<Ilyana> Mac
<Ilyana>
Night Jenn
<Ilyana>
thanks for coming
<Ilyana>
then Silk
<Jana>
Night Rich and Jenn Jenn :)
<Kirtschner>
I too am going to have to leave early... you have my deepest
condolences.
<McMannan>
:::steps forward and raises his tear streaked face:::
<Ilyana>
Thank you
<Kirtschner>
Goodnight, ladies and gentlemen...
<Kate>
thank you Dr.
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<McMannan>
where to begin? I first met Randel on one of the many online
games he loved
so well
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<McMannan>
He and Kate asked me to join them in a Star Trek online
simulation,
this was back in the formative days of the Athens
<Kate>
<< ::got out the Klingon draft board and hit him over the head with
it::>>
<McMannan>
As I grew to know his simming style it seemed to be a perfect fit
<Ilyana>
<<yeah then we couldn't keep him down>>
<McMannan>
as A simmer he was the finest at improvosational simming, as a
man, while his
body may have been failing him for a long time
<McMannan>
in his hear and spirit he was a true warrior, I can still
remember the
days he was on the list awaiting a lung transplant, and since
no donors were
compatible he turned his determination to getting himself
off that list.
<McMannan>
When most would have given up, Randel refused to admit defeat.
<McMannan>
In my faith we believe that life is a circle, passing is not the
end, but a new
beginning. Randel, may your next life bring you fulfillment,
and may your
pain in this life pave your way for a more felicitous next
turn on the Wheel
<McMannan>
::steps back and starts sobbing:::
<Ilyana>
::puts arms around Mc:: Thank you Mc
<Ilyana>
::and cries with him::
<Dr_Taylor>
Well said.
<Ilyana> Silk
<Silk>
Thanks, I wish I had got my ::rh:: in before McMannan's. A more
fitting
tribute I can not do.
<Jana>
::wipes Mc's tears and hugs him::
<Silk> I
met Kate and Randel back in the day like a bunch of you guys here
in our little
world of simming.
<Silk>
We've been close friends ever since and I mourn his loss and extend
my condolences
to you Kate, and your guys' families and friends at home.
<Silk>
When I think of Randel, obviously his strength and enthusiasm come
to mind and a
more loyal and thoughtful friend would be difficult to find.
<Silk> I
will never forget our time together and the many wonderful and
even the
difficult memories we shared.
<Silk>
I'll be there if you need me Kate. Thank you.
<Trek>
::nods agreement::
<Ilyana>
Thank you Silk
<Ilyana>
Would anyone else like to share memories?
<Aeriel> ::rh::
<Ilyana>
Aeriel you have the floor
<Brin> ::rh::
<Ilyana>
then Brin
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<Aeriel>
::stands up and looks to Kate:: Oh Kate, what a wonderful husband
and friend you
had. I doubt any of us will know just how wonderful he
truly was. But
I know we will all miss him.
<CaptJosh>
I seem to have somehow doubleclicked when I cloed another
window. Oy.
<Ilyana> wb
<CaptJosh>
ty
<Aeriel>
Randal was the kindest, most gentle and had the best good humor of
anyone I know.
He always had a kind word, always a smile, always something
to make
everyone else laugh and forget their troubles.
<Aeriel>
I know he was in a lot of pain but no one would've known it by
talking to him.
<Trek> ::nods::
<Aeriel>
Never talked about himself, about his troubles...always asked how
I was or any
of us was...but kept his troubles to himself. He was not only
a good man,
but a brave one.
<Aeriel>
And his simming....I couldn't do it justice. He was great on the
fly and goign
out on his own.
<Kakarot>
<<I'm sorry, but I've gotta go. Good Night all>>
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<Ilyana>
<<thank you for coming>>
<Kakarot>
<<no problem>>
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<Aeriel>
I only wished I could have simmed along w/him more often than I
did.
<CaptJosh>
::nods in firm agreement::
<Aeriel>
He was an all around great guy, from every aspect. And he will be
sorely missed.
<Trek> agreed
<Aeriel>
::wipes a tear from her eyes as she steps down giving a brave
smile to Kate::
<Ilyana>
Thank you Aeriel
<Ilyana> Brin
<Brin>
::stands up::thank you
<Aeriel>
::sits down::
<Brin> I
have known Kal for the last three years, it was during the
organization
of the Fantasy Sim group, being one of the first Captains of
the group and
one of the founding fathers. To me he was a supportive friend
and counselor.
I can honestly say that without Randel's guiding hand. I
am honored to
of been one of his many friends. I have observed the sim Ikc
horizon every
Tuesday night, he was an awesome captain.
<Brin> .
Randel earned the respect and friendship of his simmers, and
members of the
group. Randel left an indelible impression on all who meet
him, for me
personally I will never forget him.
<Brin>
May god be with you, my dear friend. Nancy, remember your will be
in my prayers,
and also in my thoughts.
<Ilyana>
Thank you Brin
<Brin> I
would also like to show my pride and thanx to all our members and
friends that
have shown for this service.
<Brin>
and for all the kind words for our dear friend
<Brin>
ok i am done now
<Ilyana> ::applaud::
<Brin> ;:sits::
<CaptJosh>
I don't have really that many memories, but I do have a few
thoughts. May I...?
<Sunny>
::comes out of the shadows with a smile::
<Ilyana>
Please, Josh
<CaptJosh>
::stands::
<CaptJosh>
I suppose this is a little corny, but I felt that the following
is an
appropriate way to start after my mention of Dune...
<CaptJosh>
I was a friend of Randel's. I wish I'd known him better.
<CaptJosh>
I knew him only as Kalwroth, really.
<CaptJosh>
I've learned more about him in this time than I had in the weeks
of my
accquaintance with him.
<CaptJosh>
It is said that art imitates life. If this is so, then he was
even greater
as a person than he was as his character.
<Trek>
he was
<Ilyana> ::nod::
<Jana>
I'll drink to that!
<CaptJosh>
It was at the urging of Kalwroth(and my darling Kalin who
couldn't make
it tonight, apparently) that I started to sit in on the
Horizon B sims.
<CaptJosh>
I had already been simming for years in various groups,
including one
of my own, and in pickup sims where a group of people just
get together
and play around.
<CaptJosh>
But it was always with one character.
<CaptJosh>
When I finally joined the Horizon B, I created my first new sim
character in years.
<CaptJosh>
One who wasn't just me.
<CaptJosh>
As this story line we'd been working on has progressed, I've
slowly fleshed
out this new character with a lot of help from Kal.
<CaptJosh>
This character has enabled me to take a step back from myself at
times and I'm
grateful to Randel for that.
<Harris>
<night folks, must leave>
<Jana>
<<night Harris>>
<CaptJosh>
I don't know what else I can say about him, really.
<Dr_Taylor>
bye
<Ilyana>
<<goodnight Harris Thank you for coming>>
<Wm_Young>
<<gnight cappy take care>>
<Kate>
<< don't be a stranger Harris>>
<CaptJosh>
My prayers go out to you, Nancy.
<Ilyana>
That was well said Josh
<Dr_Taylor>
:::rh:::
<CaptJosh>
I can say this.
<Sunny>
<<aww..all i must also go too.. night all of you..and god bless>>
<CaptJosh>
As a christian, though I don't always act it, I hope to heaven
that he made
his peace with God Almighty before he passed on.
<Ilyana>
Night Sunny thank you for coming
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<Dr_Taylor>
Thanx Sunny
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<Ilyana>
I have no doubts that Randel is smiling down from Heaven
<CaptJosh>
::sits down slowly, losing himself in thought::
<Ilyana>
Thank you Josh
<Ilyana>
Does anyone else wish to speak?
<Kate>
<<points to Dr. Taylor's hand>>
<Dr_Taylor>
:::rh:::
<Ilyana>
Dr. Taylor
<Dr_Taylor>
Thanks.
<Dr_Taylor>
I didn't know Randel through the computer.
<Dr_Taylor>
I didn't know his characters, I didn't know his stories, and I
didn't know
his sim.
<Dr_Taylor>
I knew the real Randel only, when I called his home.
<Dr_Taylor>
He was always the most polite and well-spoken person
<Dr_Taylor>
His sense of humor frequently made me laugh.
<Dr_Taylor>
He was a true gentleman to me.
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<Dr_Taylor>
There were several times that I know Nancy literally saved his
life.
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<Dr_Taylor>
But one thing I've always remembered her saying was that he had
truly saved her.