Topic: IN HONOUR OF STRAFER. (Read 15592 times)

FA Frey XC · « **on:** February 17, 2008, 01:43:07 pm »

Please bow your heads, and according to whatever spiritual belief system you have, think a moment of one of our community.

Yves Nantel, AKA Strafer, passed away this morning around 10:00AM, EST. Yves had been stricken with Cancer, and gave it one helluva fight.

Yves Nantel

1973 - 2008

In my dealings with Strafer over the last eight years, he was one of the people who continued to justify my belief in the human condition.
He was considerate, compassionate, and seemed to display those qualities in which I find in most of my role models.

He loved this game, loved it a lot. So much so he worked with his close friend FireSoul to create several masterpieces, of which speak of their own. I'll not go into that here, but continue to speak of this individual whom I cared a great deal about. We used to talk on the phone, not that often - mind you -, but often enough for me to really feel like I *know*... or goddammit.. knew him.

One thing I know, if I knew Yves at all, was that he'd want us all to continue to treasure life, and continue to live it. In his Honour, I'm going to quit smoking. Panzer's post I think in THIS thread was what did it, and now with Yves passing away, the reality of such decisions is staring me in the face. Yves, I'm going to do everything I can to continue to live. I already miss you Brother.

I don't know what else to say, because I'm not in a very talkative mood, but please, post your condolences here. Strafer was the best, he will be missed.

May you rest in peace, Captain.

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Frey

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2008, 01:44:48 pm »

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May you rest in peace, Captain.

Amen.

FireSoul · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2008, 01:52:50 pm »

I miss him already.

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CaptStumpy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2008, 02:10:01 pm »

A sad day.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Klingon Fanatic · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2008, 02:10:42 pm »

I did not know him personally but I do know his talents and personality will be sorely missed.

My condolances to Strafer's family, friends and his allies in our SFC community.

May his deeds be remembered in the eternal stars above.

Rest in peace Strafer.

KF

IndyShark · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2008, 02:44:09 pm »

I am really sorry to hear about that. I lost my father to cancers last month, so I can sympathise. May God bless and protect him and his family

Pestalence_XC · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:16:01 pm »

On behalf of myself and my family I offer my condolences to Strafer's family. He will be greatly missed. Strafer and his family will be in our prayers.

Farewell Captain, and Godspeed.

F9thDawg · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:20:19 pm »

God Bless Strafer and his family he will be dearly missed. My condolences to his family.

Bonk · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:41:14 pm »

I am glad Strafer was a part of our community. He will be missed here. My deepest sympathies to Strafer's family and friends.

FCM_SFHQ_XC · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2008, 04:34:19 pm »

Rest in peace Strafer.

Age · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2008, 04:42:20 pm »

My sympathies to FireSoul and Astart and his famiily .I will say that he was contributor to the SFC2 OP and for those who enjoy it as well as from all the Staff of StarTrek-Gamers.

Sirgod · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2008, 05:00:20 pm »

Of course my Prayers go out to his family. If there is anything we can do, Please let us know.

stephen

Hstaphath_XC · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2008, 06:08:45 pm »

Strafer will be sorely missed. Our very best wishes and thoughts are with his family.

Here, he will never be forgotten.

Adonis · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2008, 06:58:16 pm »

Rest in Peace. Continue your journey at the next gate.Your deeds here will not be forgotten.

!§!

KBFLordKrueg · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2008, 07:55:34 pm »

Condolenses to his family.

Beeblebrox · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2008, 08:01:17 pm »

What a crying God damn shame. My sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.

_Rondo_GE The OutLaw · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2008, 09:40:59 pm »

I was hoping we would never have to see a thread like this but it was not to to be.

From me and my family I offer my condolances.

GDA-S'Cipio · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2008, 10:10:13 pm »

A great loss to everyone who ever bumped into him. Like all of humanities best, however, he left his mark in the work and memories that will never fade.

Fare thee well, my friend.

-S'Cipio

The_Joker · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2008, 10:15:16 pm »

I am saddened to hear of Strafer's passing. He and his will be in my thoughts.

E_Look · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2008, 01:27:24 am »

Add my condolences to and prayers for his family.

Rest in peace.

Dizzy · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:30:21 am »

RIP bro.

Never hung out with strafer much or even played with him much but he contributed to the game a whole heck of a lot and seems he was a real likeable guy from what everyone is saying. Makes me sad he's gone. My condolences to his family and to his friends. Always really sucks when you lose someone you love. It's really good to see his friends post here. Some nice reads... and a few really good tributes like Frey quitting smoking. This community is a bunch a pretty cool peeps imo. Strafer had a real positive influence on some of the peeps in this community and that's pretty touching.

KBFKaz · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:58:22 am »

My condolences to his family and friends. Godspeed sir.

Grim · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:42:26 am »

A very sad day.

My condolences go out to his family and friends.

Strayy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:19:32 am »

My condolences to his family and friends.

Capt Jeff · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:36:12 am »

My deepest sympathies to Strafer's family and Friends.

His help in making this the best game I've ever played will never be forgotten.

Warp Speed, Captain.

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NuclearWessels · « **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2008, 08:13:58 am »

My condolences to his family - Strafer, Yves, will be missed.

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dave

Chris SI · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2008, 08:52:39 am »

It is always tragic to see someone go before their time.

A game community is just taht, a community and the loss of anyone diminishes us all.

Condolences to his friends and family.

Roychipoqua_Mace · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2008, 09:44:53 am »

I never knew Strafer but from all accounts he must of been a good guy. Condolences to his family and friends. We will always remember him.

Dash Jones · « **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:59:44 am »

Condolences to his family and friends.

worfhonour · « **Reply #29 on:** February 18, 2008, 11:40:30 am »

REST IN PEACE STRAFER.

You fought a long and hard battle, my you enjoy blasting away with your phasers in peace.

WorfHonour

el-Karnak · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2008, 12:07:03 pm »

May Strafer Rest In Peace.

My deepest sympathies go out to all his family and friends.

Father Ted · « **Reply #31 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:16:22 pm »

In times like this, I remember words that give comfort for friends and family. Losing a member of this community so young gives pause, but we should reflect on the good times, and the contributions he made.

The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honoured us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for the journey and waved goodbye and 'slipped the surly bonds of earth' to 'touch the face of God.'

Thank you.

Ronald Reagan - January 28, 1986

Panzergranate · « **Reply #32 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:03:55 pm »

Well I never had the chance to know Strafer and now never will have.

My condolences to his friends and family as I experienced what they're going through less than 2 years ago after my own father became another Cancer casulty.

I donate, monthly, to International Cancer Research, who support all those front line independant non-pharmacutical company scientists and doctors in the war against Cancer, with funding grants, bursaries, etc.

Some of the breakthroughs, over the years, have been as a result of the work of the independant scientists abd doctors working in hospitals, universities and laboratories all over the world funded by the charity.

The war on Cancer costs and receives very little government funding around the world, so it's up to us to help hit back.

Ternado · « **Reply #33 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:51:39 pm »

The good ones die young,Condolences to his family and friends.

Reyam · « **Reply #34 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:00:19 pm »

Condolences to his family and friends.
Reyam

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:01:54 pm »

I picked up my Chantix, and I've started it today to quit smoking.

I'm going to do exactly that, live as long as I can so I can tell people about Yves.

Regards,

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:12:04 pm »

Quote from: FA_Frey_XC on February 18, 2008, 06:01:54 pm

I picked up my Chantix, and I've started it today to quit smoking.

I'm going to do exactly that, live as long as I can so I can tell people about Yves.

Regards,

Czar Mohab · « **Reply #37 on:** February 18, 2008, 07:28:22 pm »

Fair winds and following seas, Cap'n.

I really don't know what more to say.

Czar "

" Mohab

GFLMyComputerMan · « **Reply #38 on:** February 18, 2008, 09:27:19 pm »

Condolences from the Galactic Foreign Legion.

He will be missed, but let he will live on in the hearts of those that knew him.

GFLMyComputerMan

Grand Master of Shadows NCC37385 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 18, 2008, 11:07:10 pm »

May God bless his family and ease their pain. His pain is over, may he rest in peace.

I never knew him, but after reading the posts of those that did, I believe that his passing was a great loss to the SFC community as a whole. The world is a little darker place when decent people are lost.

William

Panzergranate · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2008, 04:42:05 pm »

Good for you Frey..... just remember sheer bloody mindedness can achieve anything!!

Just remember that beer is always good!!

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2008, 10:23:57 pm »

May Strafer Rest In Peace. God's speed. He shall be missed, and never forgotten. All my prayers for his family

Chris Jones · « **Reply #42 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:38:56 am »

May he (you) rest in peace.

Astarte · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2008, 01:58:38 pm »

Wow guys...just..

*hugs you all*

Thank you.

Unfortunately real life is preventing us from travelling there for the funeral, but he will be in our hearts especially then and for the rest of our lives.

I thought you all might like to have the details, as some of you expressed an interest in making your own arrangements.

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NANTEL, Yves After a courageous battle with Cancer, on February 17, 2008 at the age of 34. Beloved son of Bernard Nantel and Nicole Gervais. Dear brother of Alain. Cherished grand-son of Rene Nantel and Alice Florent. He will also be missed by his uncle and Godfather Andre Nantel and by many friends. Visitation will be held at the Racine Robert and Gauthier Funeral Home, (613-241-3680) 180 Montral Road, Ottawa on Thursday February 21 from 2 to 5 pm. and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday February 22 at 10:30 am. at the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes of Vanier Church, 435 Montreal Road. Donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Again..thank you for the support and caring you have shown Yves and us. Now excuse me while I go to the kitchen to cry..

KBF MalaK · « **Reply #44 on:** February 23, 2008, 02:04:28 pm »

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May he find the peace that eluded him in life, and the joy of going home.

My prayers to his family and friends.

Godspeed, Captain.

Mutilator · « **Reply #45 on:** February 24, 2008, 01:08:33 pm »

Condolences to his family and friends. ~ Godspeed Strafer you will be missed.

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

Author Unknown

Slider · « **Reply #46 on:** February 26, 2008, 08:12:08 pm »

My condolences to his family and friends.

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #47 on:** February 27, 2008, 11:21:18 pm »

If you haven't, take a second and just think about what a honour you have being alive.

Try to do this every day.

Seriously.

Regards,

marstone · « **Reply #48 on:** February 28, 2008, 06:48:40 am »

Quote from: FA_Frey_XC on February 27, 2008, 11:21:18 pm

If you haven't, take a second and just think about what a honour you have being alive.

Try to do this every day.

Seriously.

Regards,

'tis something I do everyday. Along with a short moment of silence each time I come to the sight.

How is the no smoking going Frey?

Rogue NineCH · « **Reply #49 on:** March 15, 2008, 02:30:05 am »

I never knew Strafer, but I did know he was a standup guy. Rest in Peace Captain, you will be sorely missed. Wow, to think he was my age and that could have been me is a humbling thought. I definitely need to start living my life better.

TAGSpartan · « **Reply #50 on:** March 18, 2008, 02:25:46 am »

From all of us at TAG are deepest sympathies and our hearts go out to his family and friends. A thankyou to him and all who have made this community and SFC one of the best experiences of my life and has brought such joy. He will be missed and we all are better for having known him.

If I could be so lucky to have touched enough people to leave a legacy. One day we will see you again.

Lono · « **Reply #51 on:** March 20, 2008, 04:10:41 pm »

May God Bless Strafer and his family in this time.

May he Rest In Blessed Peace.

My deepest sympathies also go out to all his family and friends.

Mazeppa · « **Reply #52 on:** March 21, 2008, 11:36:27 am »

I don't know if anyone in Strafer's family reads this board, but if so, I offer you my sympathy and best wishes.

God bless you. I wish you peace, comfort, and happiness.

GE-Raven · « **Reply #53 on:** April 03, 2008, 10:19:09 am »

Weep you no more, sad fountains;
What need you flow so fast?
Look how the snowy mountains
Heaven's sun doth gently waste.
But my sun's heavenly eyes
View not your weeping,
That now lies sleeping
Softly, now softly lies
Sleeping.

Sleep is a reconciling,
A rest that peace begets:
Doth not the sun rise smiling
When fair at even he sets?
Rest you then, rest, sad eyes,
Melt not in weeping,
While (he) lies sleeping
Softly, now softly lies
Sleeping.

John Dowland -1563-1626

May God look over all his friends and family, and may time soon wash away the pain leaving only wonderful memories.

Sean

Star · « **Reply #54 on:** April 14, 2008, 03:45:09 pm »

May God Bless Strafer and his family in this time.

May he Rest In Blessed Peace

Mithras · « **Reply #55 on:** April 14, 2008, 05:26:47 pm »

Though I never interacted with him in any way, and am new to this community, I would like to offer condolences to Strafer, his family, and friends. Losing someone close to you is never, ever something easily borne.

matchbox2022 · « **Reply #56 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:42:23 am »

I never knew this person. In fact I've just started playing Sfc. However from what I see he's help build something special for the community. I really like sfc and the improvements made by fans, and to know that he's contributed to it makes me thankful. There's not much anyone can really say for death, but I want to give condolences to the family and to say that this man was definately special. Everytime I play I'll think of you strafer and be thankful.

MScott · « **Reply #57 on:** April 27, 2008, 11:01:09 pm »

I'm afraid I got here just a bit too late to actually meet this person. But from reading all your remarks I know he meant a lot to you and he will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

TarMinyatur · « **Reply #58 on:** May 02, 2008, 08:41:10 pm »

I am sorry to hear that Strafer has died. He was a gentleman. Sigh...I don't know what to say.

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