Passing away of Steve aka Jellygod

[poochieCREAM]

I just posted on his Facebook, Blair told me..
This is actually the first time someone I knew has passed away and I'm in complete shock to find out it was Steve, he was always such a happy guy. I'm actually lost for words.
I'll be missing your jelly, I hope you'll miss my cream ):
Much love to Steve and his family.
xox

[Mr.Nothing]

System of a Down - Soil
My dedicated song for this day.

[lumphoboextreme]

wow i actually met him too. he seemed really nice and carefree, wonder what pushed him to this. :/

RIP jellygod

[Phynx]

Originally Posted by lumphoboextreme

wow i actually met him too. he seemed really nice and carefree, wonder what pushed him to this. :/

RIP jellygod

I wish so much now that I had had the opportunity to meet him in person... God this is really hitting me hard. Man I have such a hard time letting friends go......

/onthevergeofcrying

[DotKritic]

RIP jellygod.

ps. someone should change his subtitle and Facebook status to "Chillin' with Einstein."

edit: I was friends with someone I went to elementary school with. She committed suicide by shooting herself with a shotgun. A lot of her really close friends said it was most likely her step-mom she was living with that set her off. Happened when she was in 10th grade.

[that guy blazze]

I'm really depressed about this, I used to talk to that kid every single day on AIM back when I frequented this site. Really nice guy.

Is there any type of newspaper link that you or danceguy can post? There have been instances of people faking deaths on other sites I go to and I just don't want to make sure that this isn't some bull**** thing before I get really sad about it.

edit: a few months ago he tried to recontact me after not having spoken for a few years and I ignored him :\

[DotKritic]

Originally Posted by that guy blazze

I'm really depressed about this, I used to talk to that kid every single day on AIM back when I frequented this site. Really nice guy.

Is there any type of newspaper link that you or danceguy can post? There have been instances of people faking deaths on other sites I go to and I just don't want to make sure that this isn't some bull**** thing before I get really sad about it.

There's a link to his obituary somewhere in the thread.

edit: http://www.langelands.com/_mgxroot/page_10770.php

listed under Van Ness, Stephen Andrew

[insanefreddy926]

RIP man.

I didn't really know him but I remember seeing him around and reading some of his posts. This is too bad....

[Phynx]

As I sit here crying, I signed the online guestbook, just feeling more pain than I know how to handle...

[T-Force]

I only saw his name every so often, but that's enough for me to be willing to post here.
R.I.P. Jellygod.
And rest easy knowing your favourite site never forgot you.

[STD_Sappy]

I quit this game, but I had to get on to give respects. I'm saddened to know that a friend of mine has died.

Jellygod, may you be happier, wherever you are.

I'll miss you, a lot.

R.I.P, Steve. <3

[foilman8805]

Stopping in again just to read what people have said. Very touching, and I'm very happy to see how in spite of all the negativity that seems to float around this place, the community is still loyal and strong at its core.

I find it rather remarkable the type of bond you can forge with someone through an entirely visual/textual medium that has no physical contact. It really is astounding. I read that a lot of people were crying and I think three or four years ago I would've laughed at that idea and laughed at how people could become emotional over someone that they've never had intimate contact with. Now? Well, I totally understand why people are upset. The crying makes sense. I didn't have as much contact with Steve as some of you guys did, but even I found myself stunned, lost for words, confused and ultimately saddened.

Death, whether accidental or pre-meditated for whatever reason, sort of refocuses things. It provides perspective, at least so far as I have ascertained. Death has the unique ability to give a very precious meaning to life, a texture, a feeling that is otherwise buried in the human subconscious. To be succinct, what I'm trying to say is rather than remembering Steve for passing away, remember him for his life instead. Remember the good times, the memories, the interactions, the smiles, the laughs. Think fondly of him. He's looking down on us all.

Once again, rest in peace, man. FFR misses you.

I read this was his favorite song. Felt it would be appropriate to include this in my post:

With fond remembrance,

foil

[awein999]

I can't think of words that bring justice to this tragic event. I'm shocked. I'm desperately sorry for this happening. I wish I would have talked to you more. I hope the family is coping ok, and I wish you knew that so many people care about you deeply and sincerely. I'm on the verge of tears. I love you all. We are never alone.

-awein

[kjwkjw]

I doubt he actually got to know me well, but RIP jellygod.

You will surely be missed. ):

[kommisar]

farewell fellow stepman, you will be missed.

Mes condaléances.

[PsYcHoZeRoSk8eR]

Originally Posted by pokelda

condolences to his family and to everyone out there who knew him.

this

[vantilburg]

I remember probably a couple years back playing MP competitively with the guy. My one hand versus his index. It wasn't long after that that he had blazed past me.
It's unfortunate that this is the only memory I'd established with him, but coming from the posts in this thread I can appreciate the connection that everyone shared with him.
As foil stated more eloquently, it's gratifying to witness the heartfelt sentiments through what would appear to be a calloused community at first glance. It goes to show that there are people behind their avatars.

While I didn't know him that well, this still hit me pretty hard, and I truly wish the best for anyone who might be struggling with this loss.

[EnR]

The main reason why this hit me so hard is what's going on in my life right now, and to come home from what was for once a good night and seeing this just brought me over the edge.

[ichliebekase]

Originally Posted by colt.45

I think of the song/file Jelly Roll Blues when I hear his name <3

This is actually a great idea. Make the skill token to be do well on this song and you get a new song, maybe something from the batch? Just throwing it out there.

Originally Posted by EnR

For anyone who didn't know him that well.

http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...hp?songid=3878

He was always trying to make everything fun.

I remember this video :3 I remember when he posted it a few years ago. Cracked me up :']

Originally Posted by Mr.Nothing

I thought this thread was a joke...

I did too, unfortunately...I didn't want to open it in case it was true...but I read the OP and just sat there stunned.

Originally Posted by eurostud4

All of us are just as baffled as any other person. He didn't show any sign of weirdness at all.

Heck, even 2 hours before he died, he was calling up friends to grab a pizza and was posting on our facebook walls as if nothing was going to happen that night. It just feels so spontaneous...

Only warning, be it a very very small one, was how he posted on facebook that Peter and Julian (danceguy and I) were the best friends a dude can have. But that wasn't even out of the ordinary because it's something he would normally say anyway. He was always just...happy to have what he had. He appreciated all of his friends and didn't let them forget it. None of it makes any sense at all.

Thanks again everyone for all the great comments! We appreciate the support!

and @ EnR: I also hadn't seen that video and it just made me so happy to hear his voice again, doing what he always did and goofing off.

This post baffles me too, seeing that he was lively 2 hours before. It's just a huge shock..

Originally Posted by EnR

Dude, all we ever talked about was buttsex, he would go on my profile and just type, buttsex.

Haha, we always had little shinanigans like that, especially on pro chat.

:3 I remember this too. He was always so crazy, especially with Adamaja back in the day. Sending each other extremely odd videos.

Originally Posted by Phynx

As I sit here crying, I signed the online guestbook, just feeling more pain than I know how to handle...

I signed it too, I thought I was going to be the only person from FFR signing it. The obituary was so saddening...I read a little of the guestbook too, such kind words from everyone.

[revolutionomega]

Originally Posted by EnR

The main reason why this hit me so hard is what's going on in my life right now, and to come home from what was for once a good night and seeing this just brought me over the edge.

Hang in there bud, it'll be okay.


Jelly, you were a pretty spectacular dude and definitely one of the more fun posters and people to talk to on this site. Unfortunately my lack of being around this site for a large period led me to not get to know you personally as well, but the few times I played MP against you and talked to you were certainly fun.

As a fellow vet I am truly saddened to see a great guy and actually a pretty good player back in the day unable to continue on in this world. I hope that whatever may happen to us after we die will allow you to be free of pain or worry, and I pray out of respects and sympathy for your family and closer friends.


P.s. does anyone have the family's address? I was thinking of possibly getting people together to write a letter or make something for the family, basically show how many people thought of him as a great guy, kind of being inspired by the "Rachel's Challenge" movement. If none of you have heard of it go check it out and be sure to spread the word.

EDIT: Pretty sure he was one of the old-time members that I passed my AIDS to and begun a chain of events with AIDS so epic that soon everyone on the site had it :O