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 The Passing Of Bym, A Memorial to an Administrator, a Mentor and a Friend |
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 Jun 18 2010, 02:38 PM
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Bu Kek Siansu
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With great regret, I would like to notify all members that Bym aka Allan Atwood Jr., one our forum administrator has passed away on 3rd May 2010 at 56 years old. He is sorely missed and has been a friend of mine ever since he joined SMF in 2005. His dedication and commitment as an administrator to the forum has been exemplary and there is so much gratitude for the time he had given here, despite his months and months of illness, endless bottles of painkillers and being bed ridden, yet he still managed to volunteer his time and thoughts for hours on end to help members and so willingly gave countless contributions to the forum. Bym, your valor and true kindness will always be honored and will always be remembered. Rest in peace my friend. You will always be in our heart. OrbituaryFor all members who had been in contact and had known Bym, you may leave your condolences here by replying to the topic. *** Thank you to Vagrant Dreamer who confirmed the news, instead of me who does not have the heart and the guts to confirm it myself.
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| Darkmage |
Jun 18 2010, 04:10 PM
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I was wondering what had happened to him. I'm going to miss his kindness and his wit. He seemed like a general all-around great guy, even though this is the only place I ever had contact with him, and not much at that. While I'm sorry to hear of his passing, part of me is glad, though, too, as his suffering and pain are over and now he can live joyously in the Light in a way he couldn't here. Bym--Vaya Con Dios. And while you're at it, here's to hoping you have plenty of fun teasing us mortals still from the Other Side. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/zomby.gif) This post has been edited by Darkmage: Jun 18 2010, 04:10 PM
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As the water grinds the stone,
We rise and fall
As our ashes turn to dust,
We shine like stars...
--Covenant, "Bullet"
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| Xenomancer |
Jun 18 2010, 08:28 PM
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Rode off into the sunset...
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Bym, you always had a talent at keeping others grounded. Our humble symposium will be nothing that it once was without you. We will miss you. Troll those new-agers hard!! (IMG: style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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 ¡HA HA! ¡ESTOY USANDO EL INTERNET!- Never learn the Art of Sword before the Art of Dance. - Celtic Proverb- Even with spiritual power, an unchecked ego will only seek to deify itself. - Frank MacEowen- One cannot traverse waters without causing waves. - Xenomancer- I find it interesting that we as scholars of metaphysics have no problem discussing the intricacies of the threads of reality, but when it comes to the things that really matter, we forget them. - Xenomancer- This world is your home. We have a mix of everything here. If you want better, make better. There's no rule of going elsewhere for the tools. That's what magick is about. - Xenomancer |
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| Ethereal Sight |
Jun 19 2010, 04:17 PM
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Well Bym and I didn't get along to begin with, but we did reach an understanding. He seemed like a very wise man, I will miss him and hope that death did not pain him. All humans pass to the other side. Not much can be given to honor them other than a word spoken or a tear shed. But even that they will not receive, so shorten your eulogies and cease your weeping; it is all for naught in the end, though the passing of one so wise is a terrible thing.
Just out of curiousity, does anyone know what he was ill with? It was never clarified to me.
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"Take root in the ground, live in harmony with the wind, plant your seeds in the Winter, and rejoice with the birds in the coming of Spring." - Hayao Miyazaki (Sheeta from the film - Laputa: Castle In The Sky)
All murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets. - Voltaire
Behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law. - Voltaire
I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it. - Voltaire
Illusion is the first of all pleasures. - Voltaire
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| NetherSpirit |
Jun 19 2010, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(Aunt Clair @ Jun 19 2010, 05:53 PM)  Bright spirits tend not to rest in peace. They continue to teach. Perhaps we shall hear from Bym again. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/angel.gif) Let's hope. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I only recently became particularly active on the forum and unfortunately did not have much communication with Bym, but I found his posts were always filled with a wisdom and respect for others that seems to be rare to come by these days. As Lee said, it was always a pleasure reading what Bym had to say!
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| coppa0 |
Jun 20 2010, 05:59 PM
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| Xenomancer |
Jun 21 2010, 07:53 AM
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QUOTE and we are all poorer for it. Nay, the experience of having been with him has been an enriching one! He taught us how to learn. For this, he will have an eternal place in my heart. A bright spirit he is, but I have a feeling he will not be coming back to teach us anytime soon, or, at least not me. I have this strange feeling that he'll be grading our papers when we finish with our lives. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/butcher.gif) Extol, the new St. Peter for practicioners of the Metaphysical Arts!! Allan Atwood Jr, I honor you! This post has been edited by Xenomancer: Jun 21 2010, 07:54 AM
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¡HA HA! ¡ESTOY USANDO EL INTERNET!- Never learn the Art of Sword before the Art of Dance. - Celtic Proverb- Even with spiritual power, an unchecked ego will only seek to deify itself. - Frank MacEowen- One cannot traverse waters without causing waves. - Xenomancer- I find it interesting that we as scholars of metaphysics have no problem discussing the intricacies of the threads of reality, but when it comes to the things that really matter, we forget them. - Xenomancer- This world is your home. We have a mix of everything here. If you want better, make better. There's no rule of going elsewhere for the tools. That's what magick is about. - Xenomancer
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| Xenomancer |
Jun 22 2010, 08:01 PM
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Rode off into the sunset...
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QUOTE ashes are to be put somewhere interesting to a curmudgeon lol Reprocessed into pulp, and manufactured into a book? (IMG: style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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¡HA HA! ¡ESTOY USANDO EL INTERNET!- Never learn the Art of Sword before the Art of Dance. - Celtic Proverb- Even with spiritual power, an unchecked ego will only seek to deify itself. - Frank MacEowen- One cannot traverse waters without causing waves. - Xenomancer- I find it interesting that we as scholars of metaphysics have no problem discussing the intricacies of the threads of reality, but when it comes to the things that really matter, we forget them. - Xenomancer- This world is your home. We have a mix of everything here. If you want better, make better. There's no rule of going elsewhere for the tools. That's what magick is about. - Xenomancer
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| Kath |
Jun 24 2010, 09:26 AM
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QUOTE(Xenomancer @ Jun 22 2010, 09:01 PM) Reprocessed into pulp, and manufactured into a book? (IMG: style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) is that possible? if so that's would be pretty cool. I'd totally want that for my remains. (this thread direction seems a bit irreverent, but I think bym would approve of a little levity)
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| LadyMorwen |
Jun 29 2010, 05:36 PM
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| Wolfheart |
Jul 7 2010, 08:25 PM
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