I gotta go to work now, so I'll just say thank you for passing on the bad news, and condolences to you and Mark's family. I didn't know him as well as a few others here did, but he was always friendly and provided great discussion.
I'm really really upset about this. RIP Mark, you always gave me something to think about with your posts. It almost feels stupid getting this worked up about someone I've never met, but he was around the entire 5 years that I've posted with this community and was a valuable contributor.
We all need to think of some way to honor him on here. Name a forum after him, a usergroup, or something. Brainstorm, guys.
Mark's girlfriend, i don't know what your name is, but my deepest condolences go to you and both of your families. I knew Mark a bit, we chatted on and off for years, and he was an amazing person. One of the best persons i ever met online. I'm so damn shocked. Edit: The case is pretty clear to me. Name the forum after him for a certain amount of time.
This sucks. I didn't know VG that well, but he was always really cool, and shared my love of The Sandman. My condolences to his family.
I say we set up a 5/8 youtube channel on which people can post goodbye messages, which we can then pass on to his partner and child.
Dear Mark, I don't know you too well, but I'm definitely sad that you're gone. You're a nice guy, and I wish we could talk more. I hope we cross paths again, buddy. jeff
oh God..... Rest in Peace, Mark... there was never a person like you in my life before and there never will be again. Thank you for being my friend.
Wow... this is horrible news. RIP Mark. Mark was one of those people who I never talked to outside of the forums, yet he always developed a strong dose of respect from me, as well as his follow posters. Even those that disagreed with him respected him and the way he usually presented himself. Have been posting with VG for a long time and it is really unfortunate to hear about something like this... In case they see this I'd like to send out my sympathies to Mark's family and wishes that they make it through this hard time alright...
RIp ViolentGreen. I hardly knew you, but I did read up on your posts many months ago, and found you to be a cool guy.
To Mark's girlfriend and entire family : My sincere and deepest condolences. He was an important part of our community and also a good friend for so many of us. May he rest in peace
I think maybe the admins can make a dark green theme for a while a replace the five eight at the top with Violent Green. Also, I think there should be a serious tagboard or thread made elsewhere so people can type up messages to Mark. And then have that posted up for a while. Also: sticky please.
I feel like I've been thrown to the ground. He was a great poster, and seemed like a man of excellence, as well as a loving husband and father. RIP
Good god. I really liked VG as a poster and he had great taste. But honestly, that shouldn't matter. It's horrible for this to happen to anyone. RIP.
You know for being such a short and quick memory it's something that VG would probably be very happy about. Same for all the bands he may have introduced many of us to.
Condolences to his family and his child especially, I hope you all get through this very difficult time. VG was a crucial poster on 5/8.
Suggestion: We get into VG's RYM account and make a list out of his King Crimson guide. It's a really great work and he put some time into it.
VG will be missed hugely by me, because I always thought of him as something of a philosophical ally. I'm a smarter person for having talked with him. What a shame.
I'm not really close with anyone here but this is still very sad news. Him and I agreed on alot of things more than he'd like to admit. He was a poster that stuck out to me without having many direct conversations with. And if anything, we did have one thing in common for sure, he liked his marijuana. I for one am not religious or anything but I believe we don't die. His genetic space suit may have stopped functioning, but the energy that is Mark Adams cannot die. We must celebrate the life of Mark Adams.
http://hdurkee.wordpress.com/ for those who are interested in reading a more detailed description of his last days... god I feel so bad for his kid.
The exact moment I realised what this tread was about I listened to the words (Anathema - The Beloved): Everything that I've ever felt has gone At last my spirit breathes I see no point in going on So goodbye... It's time for me to leave
NO. NO!! Goddamnit. FUCK. seriously. i admired the guy... i didn't agree with him on lot of things, but he always liked a good discussion... he was really intelligent, caring and funny, plus he had awesome taste in everything (KC, ISIS, The motherfucking Sandman). fucking shit. my deepest condolences. he will be missed as he was a very important member of this community, and a very nice human being. Rest in Peace, Mark.
Oh fuck man.. I remember back in the DT.net days when i first joined. We exchanged emails back and forth and i recommended him alot of Ambient music, and where to find it. What a great fucking loss. My deepest Condolences.
He was one of the people who I considered closest to on this board. And one of the people who I respected most of all... Fuck, this sucks.
Trippy, at guitarwar.com in 2001 a long time member of the site died as well - and a day after posting a song he wrote called "Gone", pure coincidence. Funny the way things work...
Jesus, I don't even know what to think. I only really got to know the guy over the last few months but he was so fucking awesome. He didn't deserve to go like this. I... I can't even imagine how much worse his family, especially his son must be feeling.
I never talked to VG, but he has basically been someone I've associated with the community since I joined in 03. He, along with Whitefish and a few others, was someone whose reasoned posting style I felt I could really relate to. You'll be missed VG.
Last.fm says that one of the last songs he scrobbled was "Child of Dust" by Thrice. "Dear prodigal you are my son and I Supplied you not your spirit but your shape; All Eden's weath arrayed before your eyes I fathomed that you wanted to escape. And though I only ever gave you love, Like every child you've chosen to rebel; Uprooted flowers and filled the holes with blood; Ask for not whom they toll the solemn bells. But child of dust your mother now returns For every seed must die before it grows; And though above the world may toil and turn, No prying spade will find you here below. Now safe beneath their wisdom and their feet; Here i will teach you truly how to sleep"
woah... I don't know what to say.. Mark was one of the posters I respect the most on this forum, and it makes me sad that he is gone. I'm shocked.. my thoughts go out to his family, I hope you're able to make it through this all right.
