A memorial plaque for Dave (LEOVAMPIRE) & donation link

[TDK1044]

Hi Guys,

In the near future, Neal will be posting a donation link for the purchase of a memorial plaque for our dear friend, Dave Bunnell. All donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be bequeathed to a 501c charity to be determined.

Donation Link for Dave Bunnell Memorial (http://www.subsim.com/Dave_memorial.htm)

What we need from you guys, are suggestions for the prose to be used on the plaque.

This could include a summary of Dave's role in Subsim, his friendship and impact on the communtiy, a salute from the Subsim skippers, and a phrase or portion of a poem that would be appropriate.

Post your suggestions in this thread, and we'll try and put something special together in order to honor Dave.

Thanks in anticipation for your contributions.

Regards,

Terry

Donation Link for Dave Bunnell Memorial (http://www.subsim.com/Dave_memorial.htm)

[silent killer]

the possible use of a poem that has something to do with submarinesand his work with mods would be fitting if at all possible.also willing to donate to a plaque

[hyperion2206]

I thought this latin phrase would be appropriate:

Per aspera ad astra

This means: Through difficulties (adversities, misfortunes) to the stars

[TDK1044]

My offering would be:

God's finger touched him, and he slept.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

[Torps]

The image below my signature says what I think would be appropriate. Feel free to use any part of it if you like.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Dave was a genius disguised as a regular guy.

In one breath he could dazzle with his modding skills, in another, help a new member here with the simplest of problems. In both cases he would wish you well at the end of it all.

Damn I miss him.


RDP

[Digital_Trucker]

Damn I miss him.


I believe that is the bottom line for all of us. Well said.


If I didn't know better, I'd think that Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote this about Dave

Down, down, down into the darkness of the grave
Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind;
Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave.
I know. But I do not approve. And I am not resigned.

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, I went by the engraving shop. Of all the plaque and wall hangings, I found this World Clock plaque to be the nicest and most representative of our community, as a world organization.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/dave1.JPG


http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m4.jpg


The clock is of good quality. We would need to decide on the text and the engraver said he could convert a photoshop image of a submarine to an engraved image. I used Pathercules image as an example, it has a nice side profile of a sub heading toward a sunset.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m3.jpg


Pather, do you have a high res bmp of that image?

[ReallyDedPoet]

That plaque looks nice Neal, and you are right, it captures that truly worldly characteristic that SUBSIM has.


RDP

[TDK1044]

Looks perfect! :D

[AVGWarhawk]

Beautiful Neal. Nice choice!

[donut]

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m4.jpg

[kylesplanet]

Yeah Neil, I think that is a home run!

I wish he were here to see it.:cry:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Yeah Neil, I think that is a home run!

I wish he were here to see it.:cry:
I am sure he can see it.


RDP

[Doolan]

I will miss him a lot. I get a very strong feeling when I see his private messages are still in my inbox, cheery as always.

I will contribute to the plaque, and to any other we make, if we decide to have a wall for it.

Still, I don't quite know how to say this, but... Sad as I am, you know how old Leo was. Always quick with a joke and a smile, finding humor everywhere, making sure everyone near him had a good time and enjoyed the ride. I think this is how we should remember him, and I'm sure he wouldn't want us to cry or be so stern.

I think he would have appreciated a plaque in a lighter mood?

[FooFighters]

Ok, I went by the engraving shop. Of all the plaque and wall hangings, I found this World Clock plaque to be the nicest and most representative of our community, as a world organization.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/dave1.JPG


http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m4.jpg


The clock is of good quality. We would need to decide on the text and the engraver said he could convert a photoshop image of a submarine to an engraved image. I used Pathercules image as an example, it has a nice side profile of a sub heading toward a sunset.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m3.jpg


Pather, do you have a high res bmp of that image?

Neal, may I add one thing ?

Can you please use a picture with his favourite boat.
USS Seadragon, Sargo Class.

I made him a special skin for him which he loved from the beginning.
I think sqk7744 made a special kill flag on the tower for him.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=642276&postcount=217

[kriller2]

Ok, I went by the engraving shop. Of all the plaque and wall hangings, I found this World Clock plaque to be the nicest and most representative of our community, as a world organization.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/dave1.JPG


http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m4.jpg


The clock is of good quality. We would need to decide on the text and the engraver said he could convert a photoshop image of a submarine to an engraved image. I used Pathercules image as an example, it has a nice side profile of a sub heading toward a sunset.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m3.jpg


Pather, do you have a high res bmp of that image?

Looks perfect Neal, nice choice.
Kriller2

[CDR Resser]

Looks Good. A fitting tribute.

CDR Resser

[ATR-42]

Nice Job Neal, very elegant and reflective of the community.
I think the text should be classy but not too over the top. Something short and remarkable.

The sub picture by Panthercules is perfect, with the substitution that Foo made i think is a great touch.

Nice job guys under less than favorable circumstances :(
I look forward to contributing.

Such true statements by Reallydedpoet and Doolan. He was so talented, and always willing to help ALL members regardless of their experience. Quick to throw in a joke and always kept things light. What always amazed me about Dave was his relentless pursuit of perfection for his work along with his never ending optimism.

[Kaleun]

Nice work Neal,

it does make you think though - why is it always the nicest people that life does the most un-nicest things too?

Kaleun

[FooFighters]

Nice work Neal,

it does make you think though - why is it always the nicest people that life does the most un-nicest things too?

Kaleun

You just read my mind

[Torps]

Definately a good choice Neal.

[Digital_Trucker]

Yes, not to sound like an echo, but excellent choice:up:

I agree with Foo that it would be a nice touch to use Dave's sub for the screenshot to be turned into an engraving. We, indeed, do still have his latest updated sub skin on the BattleFlags.net server. It is available at http://battleflags.net/killflags/leovampire/SS194%20USS%20Seadragon_LeoVampire_%20Sargo%20Foos kin%20BLACK%20WTH%20HI-RES.rar

I can't get any higher that 1680x1050 for resolution, but I'll take a few shots for you to consider if you want to use his sub for the plaque.

[Fish40]

I agree:yep: Very classy and fitting.

[skwasjer]

When the clock is done, we need to take a shot of it and hang it on the wall at the captain's office. :cry:

[Mush Martin]

Nice choice Neal :up::up:

[clayp]

Count me in...I cant give much but I will give as much as I can..

[Onkel Neal]

Yes, not to sound like an echo, but excellent choice:up:

I agree with Foo that it would be a nice touch to use Dave's sub for the screenshot to be turned into an engraving. We, indeed, do still have his latest updated sub skin on the BattleFlags.net server. It is available at http://battleflags.net/killflags/leovampire/SS194%20USS%20Seadragon_LeoVampire_%20Sargo%20Foos kin%20BLACK%20WTH%20HI-RES.rar

I can't get any higher that 1680x1050 for resolution, but I'll take a few shots for you to consider if you want to use his sub for the plaque.

Ok, how about setting up a series of shots using the Sargo, frame it similarly as the one below, sort of a 3/4 shot heading to a nice sunset. If you can, hide the interface using the 'period' key, and pull up a little tighter, right. If you can save as bmp or png and zip, send to subsim@subsim.com (subsim@subsim.com)

gracias
Neal

[silent killer]

the plaque is outstanding ,iam sure dave would like it,dave will be missed very mutch by every one that had dealings with him personaly or through his mods .

[Digital_Trucker]

When the clock is done, we need to take a shot of it and hang it on the wall at the captain's office. :cry:

That would be a nice touch.


Neal, just sent you a couple shots to take a look at. I took them before I saw your post, but I think they're fairly close to what you were looking for.

[baxter]

Great choice.:up: I'll be happy to contribute. I really miss Dave, I loved reading his posts and wondering what he would come up with next for us.

[Onkel Neal]

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/Dave_m5.jpg


How about that? Does that work?

Ok, Terry will start working with you on the text, I'll try to get an idea of the max word count tomorrow.

[tater]

I'm in.

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Awesome tribute Mr. Stevens. Good stuff indeed.

[Reaves]

You can count me in on this.

It's actions like this that make me proud to be a member here and I'm sure Dave would agree.

[Ducimus]

Good plaque. I think he would have loved it.

Im not much for words in these matters, but when i think of Dave (as i knew him , of only on the forums,) for some reason, i think of the Robert Frost Poem, "The road not taken".
http://www.bartleby.com/119/1.html


"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."

To me, that was Dave, and how he made a difference here.

[_Seth_]

Neal, that is an excellent choice, and i totally agree; a proper thing since we are a world-wide community, as you stated.:yep:
Count me in on this, just name the sum needed.

Dan
AKA _Seth_

__________________________________________________ ___________



I just had to make this in photoshop.. Dave, mate, you will be missed...:cry:

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3149/thegreatemptinesscopyim8.jpg

[SubSuck]

And this is what happens when you leave the forums for a couple months. What the heck happened to him? This really sucks.

[CCIP]

Very, very fitting Neal. I heartily approve of this one!

I guess that's the least that could be done after he's done so much good work for no reward other than helping the community.

[Furia]

Really nice. Also as somebody suggested I would add some notes about his beloved sub the Seadragon something as Seadragon CO on ethernal patrol.

Maybe something like they give the skippers when they leave a command, something like official looking.

[SubSuck]

It would be nice to know what happened to him.

[melnibonian]

It would be nice to know what happened to him.
This is where you can find answers to the sad news http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=742165&postcount=2556

[Gunfighter]

http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/3e87ece6f5696dd837a63185178e18726g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=3ez4yjtzmgv&thumb=4)
The Clock is an great idea.could we have a close up of the face it looks very nice.

[joea]

Very nice gesture Neal.

[TDK1044]

I think something like this would be very fitting:


"Dave LEOVAMPIRE Bunnell"

May you experience in Heaven the same joy that you brought to others on Earth.


"And when the end has come at last,
And unfilled shadows heaven casts,
Remember we who served and fell,
And to the hosts of heaven tell;
Bring home my boys who loved so well."


Create your offerings, Guys, and we'll set up a poll so that people can vote for their favorite memorial plaque prose.

[momo55]

Dave "LeoVampire" Bunnell

At the going down of the sun and in the morning .
We , subsimcaptains from all over the world , will remember him ( you ).

[SubSuck]

I got the PM from Hawk stating what happened and I'm at a loss for words. Dave helped me out a couple times with ROW and he was a very pollite human being when helping solve certain problems I was experiencing.

When looking through his posts, I find it difficult not to cry for losing such a contributive member. Why does this place suddenly seem lonely? Probably because Dave was always here helping someone or contributing something nice for everyone to enjoy. It feels to me that if SubSim ever died, Dave's memory of what he did in regards to Silent Hunter would also vanish. Where's this fund so I can send some cash? Is SubSim for sale? Looking for a funding partner?

Very disheartening news indeed. I really don't know what to say? I remember losing a cat to sickness and several days after I started checking her bed with the hopes that she was in it. I guess that will be the same at the SS forums when people sometimes wait and hope that Dave will post something.

[ATR-42]

"He Gave So Much To So Many
Now He Has Gone
Grieve Not You Fellow Captains
His Reflection Will Live On"

Gunfighter I think you got it! Very nicely done. Classy, short, remarkable and fitting. Although im not crazy about 'gone' but it is well said. show one vote for this!

I like this because not only does it apply as stated from a community like subsim, but i like it because a relative or friend unknowing of subsim could read this and also "get" the message. its not over the top, its JUST right.

[Doolittle81]

"He Gave So Much To So Many
Now He Has Gone
Grieve Not You Fellow Captains
His Reflection Will Live On"


... Although im not crazy about 'gone' but it is well said by you..

How about:

"He Gave So Much To So Many
Now He Has Gone Beyond
Grieve Not You Fellow Captains
His Reflection Will Live On"

The addition of "beyond" maybe softens the "Gone"...just a suggestion.

[cmdrk]

Submariners are a special breed,
Shouldering pressures under the sea.
Always pulling for their shipmates,
No matter the form troubles take.
And, when one leaves for a new billet,
Hearts hold their memories within it.

[Doolittle81]

Here are a few pics for which BMPs at approx 1920X850 pixels exist...if of any use. The sub is Dave's Sargo USS Sea Dragon.

http://members.cox.net/doolittle80/PossSilhouette1024.jpg

http://members.cox.net/doolittle80/PossA1024.jpg

http://members.cox.net/doolittle80/PossB1024.jpg

http://members.cox.net/doolittle80/PossC1024.jpg

http://members.cox.net/doolittle80/PossD1024.jpg




http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/ranks/dave.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

Donation Link for Dave Bunnell Memorial (http://www.subsim.com/Dave_memorial.htm)

While you sort out the prose, I've set up the donation page. Francisco said Dave was a supporter of the following:
To the American heart foundation.

To the ASPCA foundation for animals.

To the AIDS foundation.

So any of those I think would be fine with him.


The donation page is up, I've listed the American Heart Foundation as the initial overflow once the cost of the plaque is reached. I will add the ASPCA and the AIDS Foundation later, so anyone who wants to donate to them will do so in Dave's honor.

Best wishes,
Neal

[Onkel Neal]

http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/3e87ece6f5696dd837a63185178e18726g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=3ez4yjtzmgv&thumb=4)
The Clock is an great idea.could we have a close up of the face it looks very nice.


Very nice poem, I vote for it.

Originally Posted by Gunfighter
"He Gave So Much To So Many
Now He Has Gone
Grieve Not, Fellow Captains
His Reflection Will Live On"

[skwasjer]

Thanks for the effort, Neal. I've donated just a minute ago...

[ATR-42]

Thanks for the effort, Neal. I've donated just a minute ago...
ditto.

[Fish40]

Same here. Thanks Neal.

[clayp]

Donated....

[panthercules]

Ditto - thanks for setting this up Neal and making it so easy to give back a little for what Dave gave to all of us.

[baxter]

Thanks for making this possible, Neal.

[Digital_Trucker]

Ditto on the donation and the vote on the text with possibly this suggested modification



"He Gave So Much To So Many
Now He Has Gone Beyond
Grieve Not You Fellow Captains
His Reflection Will Live On"

The addition of "beyond" maybe softens the "Gone"...just a suggestion.

Also ditto on Gunfighters request for a close up of the clock/plaque when it's complete (if possible). I'd like to mod it into the office in the game to go along with the video and start up screen.

And ditto on the thanks to Neal for going the extra mile to honor Dave.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Just donated, thanks to all for their efforts here. Dave would be very touched by all of this I am sure. Francisco will find comfort in knowing that Dave was held in the highest regard here at SUBSIM.


RDP

[SubSuck]

Do you guys take money orders for donations? I don't use PP because of the cash amounts I deal with.

[ATR-42]

Do you guys take money orders for donations? I don't use PP because of the cash amounts I deal with.
Then use a credit card.

[SubSuck]

Do you guys take money orders for donations? I don't use PP because of the cash amounts I deal with.
Then use a credit card.

I don't use credit cards. It's either cash, debit, certified check, or money order.

[Torps]

gets here and I get my deposit I will donate.

[Onkel Neal]

You can send the check to me, I'll post the donation for you.

Neal Stevens - SUBSIM
5108 Woodville Ln
Pearland, TX 77584

I think we have reached the cost of the plaque already. Everything over will go to the American Heart Foundation, here's the link to Dave's Memorial page (http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1071301&pg=fund&fr_id=1030). Feel free to donate directly to the AHF, if you wish.

I will update the Subsim memorial page daily, and will break down the amounts by donor. All donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be moved to the AHF. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

I will go by and speak with the engravers Sat, they will start and should have the plaque ready in a few days.

I will get a really good photo of the finished plaque then ship it off to Fish40 and Nuc to present to Francisco, and convey our respect and well wishes.

Neal

[panthercules]

Found out something rather interesting while I was doing a little research tonight looking for something fitting as a farewell sentiment for Dave's plaque. I didn't find anything I like better than what I've seen suggested above, but I did find out that Dave, as a former member of the US Armed Forces (any branch), is entitled to be buried at sea (for free, it appeared) by the US Navy in an official military service/ceremony. This can be done whether or not the deceased has been cremated (as Dave was).

Now, based on what has been posted by Francisco on the forum, I don't believe that he would probably want to do this, certainly not any time soon if ever (and I'm not sure that I could either, under the circumstances). Unfortunately, since they are performed on active duty warships on patrol, family members or other civilians are not permitted to go along to attend or witness the service, which I'm sure would make it even less appealing to the grieving survivors (though there was some mention of the possibility of maybe having it filmed - what I found wasn't real clear on that aspect).

However (and this was the cool part of what I found), if you request it the burial at sea will be performed from a US submarine sailing from Pearl Harbor. Given Dave's obvious devotion to the Silent Service in the PTO with his work on ROW, I imagine he might think of that as a very fitting send-off.

Rest in peace my friend...

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Neal, if a U.S. Postal Service money order is acceptable I will put something in the mail tomorrow, addressed to you for Dave's page.

[Edit: sent/enroute]

[Reaves]

Donation Link for Dave Bunnell Memorial (http://www.subsim.com/Dave_memorial.htm)





Done.

I urge others to do the same. I doubt anyone who plays SH4 and visits this site doesn't use ROW. If you ask me, a small donation is the least we can do.

:yep:

[SubSuck]

You can send the check to me, I'll post the donation for you.

Neal Stevens - SUBSIM
5108 Woodville Ln
Pearland, TX 77584

I think we have reached the cost of the plaque already. Everything over will go to the American Heart Foundation, here's the link to Dave's Memorial page (http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1071301&pg=fund&fr_id=1030). Feel free to donate directly to the AHF, if you wish.

I will update the Subsim memorial page daily, and will break down the amounts by donor. All donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be moved to the AHF. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

I will go by and speak with the engravers Sat, they will start and should have the plaque ready in a few days.

I will get a really good photo of the finished plaque then ship it off to Fish40 and Nuc to present to Francisco, and convey our respect and well wishes.

Neal

Thanks Neal! I'll have one sent out to you next week.

[jimimadrid]

Just done.

It's hard to go in my PM Inbox and see everytime the letters from Dave/Leovampire.
But i'm not able to delete them.

[hyperion2206]

I donated as well. I think that's the least thing one can do.

[SubSuck]

I'll be gone from the forums for a little while. About an hour ago my family received a call which carrried news that my brother died from his injuries sustained in a car accident last night. I'm letting you know as I won't be able to send a donation until this trial is over. Some other things I was going to do on the forums will also have to wait.

[399nkov]

Just made a donation. I find it hard to play the game for now. Just sitting in the middle of the ocean, engines at idle, watching the sunset and the Reflections On The Water.

R.I.P Dave

Thank You for your Military Service....

[TDK1044]

Although I had originally thought about posting a poll for choosing the plaque prose, I honestly don't think we'll get a more fitting tribute than this excellent contribution:

"He Gave So Much To So Many
Now He Has Gone
Grieve Not, Fellow Captains
His Reflection Will Live On"

I think it really sums up Dave and our respect for him. So unless you guys have an objection, I'll suggest to Neal that this is what we'll go with.

Thanks,

Terry

[SubSuck]

"With his reflection on the water
and the kind things he has done
in our hearts he lives forever
igniting the sky like a fiery sun."

[panthercules]

Although I had originally thought about posting a poll for choosing the plaque prose, I honestly don't think we'll get a more fitting tribute than this excellent contribution:

"He Gave So Much To So Many
Now He Has Gone
Grieve Not, Fellow Captains
His Reflection Will Live On"

I think it really sums up Dave and our respect for him. So unless you guys have an objection, I'll suggest to Neal that this is what we'll go with.

Thanks,

Terry

@TDK1044 - Certainly works for me - with or without the "beyond" tweak (which I also like). Short, to the point, and uplifting.

@Subsuck - sorry to hear of your loss - heartfelt condolences to you and your family as well.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I'll be gone from the forums for a little while. About an hour ago my family received a call which carrried news that my brother died from his injuries sustained in a car accident last night. I'm letting you know as I won't be able to send a donation until this trial is over. Some other things I was going to do on the forums will also have to wait.

Sorry for your loss SS.


RDP

[Mush Martin]

I'll be gone from the forums for a little while. About an hour ago my family received a call which carrried news that my brother died from his injuries sustained in a car accident last night. I'm letting you know as I won't be able to send a donation until this trial is over. Some other things I was going to do on the forums will also have to wait.

Condolencses SS:cry:
M

[AVGWarhawk]

Donation completed! Thank you for everything Dave! You will be sorely missed here at Subsim.

[Digital_Trucker]

My condolences to you and your family, also, SS:cry:

[kylesplanet]

I'll be gone from the forums for a little while. About an hour ago my family received a call which carrried news that my brother died from his injuries sustained in a car accident last night. I'm letting you know as I won't be able to send a donation until this trial is over. Some other things I was going to do on the forums will also have to wait.

Truly sorry to hear that SS. Its been a tough start to the year for Subsim members so far but it will get better.

[manucapo]

do you have to live in america to donate on the american hearth fundations site
because in the donation page it asks you to fill in a state?


because id like to give something back for all the great things that dave has given to us.

[jimimadrid]

Sorry to hear about your loss SS. I hope this was the last bad message for this young year.

[AVGWarhawk]

do you have to live in america to donate on the american hearth fundations site
because in the donation page it asks you to fill in a state?


because id like to give something back for all the great things that dave has given to us.

I do not believe so. I think that is for contact information but you can uncheck the box at the bottom concerning contact info.

[Cap'n Spanky]

Looks hamsome and fitting..

This is such an unbelieveable community of people. In all my years of gaming, I have never seen such an outpouring of support and friendship - and, I doubt you'll find it on any other gaming board.

Bill

[TDK1044]

Looks hamsome and fitting..

This is such an unbelieveable community of people. In all my years of gaming, I have never seen such an outpouring of support and friendship - and, I doubt you'll find it on any other gaming board.

Bill

I totally agree. :D

[Torps]

Donation complete.

[billko]

I'd like to make a donation, but I'm not quite sure where the money should be going. I looked at the AHA web page that this thread linked to, am I supposed to make the donation there? I didn't see a place to make a PayPal donation.

Thanks, in advance.

Bill

[aanker]

am I supposed to make the donation there? I didn't see a place to make a PayPal donation.Yup, they accept Visa etc and it goes to the American Heart Association through the "Dave "LeoVampire" Bunnell Memorial" fund. Excellent! (we did the same thing for my Dad)

On Eternal Patrol:
Dave "LeoVampire" Bunnell
CO USS Sea Dragon
Art

[Sailor Steve]

And it just gets worse. SubSuck, you have my deepest sympathies.

I should be able to donate soon.

[JCWolf]

:hmm: guys I have a problem,

Tryed to donate but somehow the donation form
lets add Spain in the country section and not the state
And keeps giving me a missing state error!


Do know what to do...
Any sugestions???:hmm:

[billko]

am I supposed to make the donation there? I didn't see a place to make a PayPal donation.Yup, they accept Visa etc and it goes to the American Heart Association through the "Dave "LeoVampire" Bunnell Memorial" fund. Excellent! (we did the same thing for my Dad)

On Eternal Patrol:
Dave "LeoVampire" Bunnell
CO USS Sea Dragon
Art

Perfect. Then that is where I am going.

Thanks!

Bill

[Torps]

Please do us a favor and take a hi-res picture and post it so we can really see it.

[Doolittle81]

I reviewed all the posts of condolences on this Forum and I thought someone might like to let Francisco and Dave's family/friends know about the worldwide nature of his 'impact'...This list is only of the locations of those members who have posted and have included their home countries/states with their avatars.

Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Indiana Massachusetts Minnesotan Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York N. Carolina Oklahoma S. Carolina Texas Utah Washington

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Romania Spain Sweden Switzerland UK



.


.

[Peto]

It speaks well of a man when so many who never met him miss him so much when he's gone.

I'll bet Dave has made the view in heaven a little brighter...

[Defiance]

Sincere Condolences SS on your loss :(

Here in england it's been drizzling (light rain) cold n frosty at times, But a few mornings ago as i looked out of the window and i saw a most beautiful sunrise with reds/oranges/yellows and just shades of every vibrant colour you could imagine, My fiancee was up as well and i said look at this gorgeous morning (somewhat unexpected this time of year with the weather) as she looked she said how beautiful the colours were and then said it's just like on your sub game (she does usually call it a sim not a game so i left it at that) but i said yeah it sure does, She then said it's so sad that nice guy died (a nice guy indeed) , In reply i said yes for sure but then i said whenever we watch a sunset or sunrise we can think of him as i think i always shall

You see for my fiancee and myself sunsets and sunrises mean a great deal to us, She used to come n stay with me every other weekend when i worked away, One of our loves was to watch a sunset and a sunrise, Hence i or rather we loved the ongoing work dave and others put in to row etc

She indulges me with my pc and other hobbies but she really looks out for the dawn or sunsetting whenever i am in sh4 and will always say "it looks so real"

In short the sunrise/sets mean more than one thing to me now

Well donating to the heart foundation asap

Had to comeback and edit as i got a bit choked up writing this

Ciao

Def

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Yeah Neil, I think that is a home run!

I wish he were here to see it.:cry:
I am sure he can see it.


RDP


I think the ships we all know and love prove that "Just because you cant see it, doesnt mean its not there".

*waves to Leovampire* Be sure to give us fair seas, friend.

[Reaves]

:hmm: guys I have a problem,

Tryed to donate but somehow the donation form
lets add Spain in the country section and not the state
And keeps giving me a missing state error!


Do know what to do...
Any sugestions???:hmm:

I had the same problem although reselecting my country allowed me to choose out of Australian states. It's a bit buggy but if you keep trying it should work.

[Shadowhunter]

Best wishes to his family and all who miss him.
*bows deep*


I remember there is a memorial when leaving the harbour of Kiel on the right side of the Kieler Foerde (not the channel to the north sea!).
I think it was introduced with the "Grey Wolves" (SHIII) mod.

What about extracting it from the mod (with approval of the Grey Wolves creators of course), upgrading it with better textures and Daves name and implementing in a SH4 (maybe his RoW mod) mod?
It could be placed somewhere at Pearl Harbour so every captain leaving the Harbour can watch it when leaving the harbour.

Regards
Shadowhunter

[Kpt. Lehmann]

I remember there is a memorial when leaving the harbour of Kiel on the right side of the Kieler Foerde (not the channel to the north sea!).
I think it was introduced with the "Grey Wolves" (SHIII) mod.

What about extracting it from the mod (with approval of the Grey Wolves creators of course), upgrading it with better textures and Daves name and implementing in a SH4 (maybe his RoW mod) mod?
It could be placed somewhere at Pearl Harbour so every captain leaving the Harbour can watch it when leaving the harbour.

Regards
Shadowhunter

Maybe we can do better than that. Given time, instead of a copy of the Moltenort Memorial, maybe a new monument can be constructed for Leovampire... IIRC, his favorite sub was the 'Dragonfish?'

Let me talk with the guys and see what shakes loose. (please don't expect a deadline/release date though)

Cool idea there.:yep:

[panthercules]

I remember there is a memorial when leaving the harbour of Kiel on the right side of the Kieler Foerde (not the channel to the north sea!).
I think it was introduced with the "Grey Wolves" (SHIII) mod.

What about extracting it from the mod (with approval of the Grey Wolves creators of course), upgrading it with better textures and Daves name and implementing in a SH4 (maybe his RoW mod) mod?
It could be placed somewhere at Pearl Harbour so every captain leaving the Harbour can watch it when leaving the harbour.

Regards
Shadowhunter

Maybe we can do better than that. Given time, instead of a copy of the Moltenort Memorial, maybe a new monument can be constructed for Leovampire... IIRC, his favorite sub was the 'Dragonfish?'

Let me talk with the guys and see what shakes loose. (please don't expect a deadline/release date though)

Cool idea there.:yep:

That is a great idea - I've never managed to get out to Hawaii (yet), but from pictures I've seen, it must be moving to leave Pearl passing by the Arizona memorial - I think it would be cool to be able to see a memorial to Dave/lost subs off to port or starboard as you leave Pearl in SH4.

Dave's favorite boat was apparently the USS Seadragon, SS-194 (a Sargo class boat).

Thanks for kicking this around with your team :up:

[AVGWarhawk]

Here is the Torsk prop that is used for a memorial located in Philadephia. Perhaps to give you an idea on what to do on Pearl.

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/6262/wtorsk4.jpg

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Here is the Torsk prop that is used for a memorial located in Philadephia. Perhaps to give you an idea on what to do on Pearl.

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/6262/wtorsk4.jpg

Cool bit! Maybe throw in some anchors, flags, and guardsmen too for an 'original' monument that has a plausible/believeable appearance.

Will be some time though if we are able to do something, due to current obligations.

Without trying to hijack this thread though... it deserves a good brainstorm session... to also represent past members (and the unfortunate necessity of allowing for future events) who are 'on eternal patrol' now.

[SubSuck]

I'll make my donation at a later time as I have my brothers funeral costs to cover. What a crappy year and it's still January.

[AVGWarhawk]

Here is the Torsk prop that is used for a memorial located in Philadephia. Perhaps to give you an idea on what to do on Pearl.

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/6262/wtorsk4.jpg
Cool bit! Maybe throw in some anchors, flags, and guardsmen too for an 'original' monument that has a plausible/believeable appearance.

Will be some time though if we are able to do something, due to current obligations.

Without trying to hijack this thread though... it deserves a good brainstorm session... to also represent past members (and the unfortunate necessity of allowing for future events) who are 'on eternal patrol' now.

Hey...I like that idea of the flags and anchors, etc. Very cool. Looking forward to what you guys can come up with.

[Gunfighter]

http://www2.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/8625f87b6917d971b41858f3f1d1d2256g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=8mm1dhxntgk&thumb=4)
This is my final Tribute to Dave but he wil always be in my thoughts.Captains picture by Kapitan Zur See.Do we have any update on Daves plaque.

[Matt Sherman]

This is the first posting I've made. I've been a member of this forum for some time, and during that time I have received one private message. That message was a birthday greeting from LeoVampire last October. Never knew the man, never corresponded with him, but he paid enough attention to things to notice it was my birthday, and he took a moment out of his day to send a greeting. He demonstrated true class. I greive at his loss.

[Kpt. Lehmann]

This is the first posting I've made. I've been a member of this forum for some time, and during that time I have received one private message. That message was a birthday greeting from LeoVampire last October. Never knew the man, never corresponded with him, but he paid enough attention to things to notice it was my birthday, and he took a moment out of his day to send a greeting. He demonstrated true class. I greive at his loss.

Welcome to Subsim Mr. Sherman.

Your story proves what many of us have come to know of Dave/Leovampire. He was a true class act, and a more thoughtful man than most.

We were lucky to have him as part of the Subsim crew.

[ReallyDedPoet]

This is the first posting I've made. I've been a member of this forum for some time, and during that time I have received one private message. That message was a birthday greeting from LeoVampire last October. Never knew the man, never corresponded with him, but he paid enough attention to things to notice it was my birthday, and he took a moment out of his day to send a greeting. He demonstrated true class. I greive at his loss.

Welcome to SUBSIM :up: Matt Sherman

I have said this before, he was a genius disguised as a regular guy. He changed the face of SH4, at the same time helped whoever needed it, from the veteran members here, to the folks just arriving.

Thanks for sharing your story, it brought a smile to my face, another great memory of Dave :yep:


RDP

[Onkel Neal]

Welcome aboard, Matt.

Update on the clock/plaque; the engraver is having some difficulty translating the SH4 screen shot to an engraved image. He showed me some test runs today, and he is checking in with the manufacturor of the equipment, they are going to help him with filters and fine-tuning the settings to get a better result. So I will check back with them early next week.

Neal

[ReallyDedPoet]

Welcome aboard, Matt.

Update on the clock/plaque; the engraver is having some difficulty translating the SH4 screen shot to an engraved image. He showed me some test runs today, and he is checking in with the manufacturor of the equipment, they are going to help him with filters and fine-tuning the settings to get a better result. So I will check back with them early next week.

Neal

Thanks for the update Neal :up:


RDP

[Torps]

Welcome aboard, Matt.

Update on the clock/plaque; the engraver is having some difficulty translating the SH4 screen shot to an engraved image. He showed me some test runs today, and he is checking in with the manufacturor of the equipment, they are going to help him with filters and fine-tuning the settings to get a better result. So I will check back with them early next week.

Neal

Thank you for the update Neal. Lets hope the equipment can handle our contribution ;)

[Angus89]

Just a lark, but it would be very moving to be able to sail past a spot in pearl while your crew mans the rail, with daves awesome sunset coloring the mood. No clue if its possible or not. Manned the rail passing battleship row and the Arizona manny times, and it always choked me up a bit.

[baxter]

Thanks for the update Neal...I was wondering how it was coming along.

[Fish40]

Just a note from my end; I had offered to deliver Dave's memorial clock to Francisco on behalf of all the members of SubSim since I'm only about an hours drive away. I was notified by Neil in a PM, that Francisco has declined to have the package delivered by a member, and so it will just be mailed instead. I must admit I was a little disappointed at the news, but I'm sure Francisco has his reasons, and I respect that. Just thought everyone should know about the change in the plan.

[CCIP]

Got my paycheck today and remembered this right away. The rest of you who haven't pitched in yet - don't forget!

[ReallyDedPoet]

Just a note from my end; I had offered to deliver Dave's memorial clock to Francisco on behalf of all the members of SubSim since I'm only about an hours drive away. I was notified by Neil in a PM, that Francisco has declined to have the package delivered by a member, and so it will just be mailed instead. I must admit I was a little disappointed at the news, but I'm sure Francisco has his reasons, and I respect that. Just thought everyone should know about the change in the plan.

Thanks Fish40 for the info :yep:


RDP

[AkbarGulag]

Just popped in here to see how everything was going and to check to see if Dave had left me a message........

If only everybody we knew shined like Dave did. An exceptional individual who never seemed satisfied doing just what was required, he always had to do more.

People can say great things about us when we move on from this place, and usually only the best bits are told...... All we ever saw of Dave were the good bits.

I am truly saddned... Peace be with you Dave, I'm sorry I missed the chance to share more of your time here.

[sqk7744]

Wonderful Neal!!! :up:

[Fish40]

Another week has passed. Any news from the engraver Neal?

[Torps]

Another week has passed. Any news from the engraver Neal?

Neal said the engraver has been working on the image and that he should have more info by monday.

[Capt. Shark Bait]

:cry: I don't know what to say. it's been a while since i posted here, got caught up in SH3 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Without doubt Dave will be sorely missed. The clock will be a perfect memorial/tribute to him and his work here.

I don't know if anyone here will understand this, but I think I'll be taking my boat out into deep water and set the controls for a normal dive to crush depth, in the sense of the missing man formation. I feel this would be appropriate on a personal level, since those of us here weren't able to participate in the services rendered at his passing.

[Capt. Shark Bait]

just prior to taking Trout down, I offered Dave a 21 Gun Salute, sailing into a sunrise out of Pearl.

[ReallyDedPoet]

just prior to taking Trout down, I offered Dave a 21 Gun Salute, sailing into a sunrise out of Pearl.

Nice gesture CSB, Dave is missed, but will never be forgotten.


RDP

[McBeck]

Very good iniative Neal!

I have added my contribution as well.

I have never tried the ROW, but today I downloaded it and will give it a try ASAP.

I guess I owe at least that much...

[fireship4]

what about creating a loading screen for SHIV with the engraving or some other amssage on it...

[Capt. Shark Bait]

just prior to taking Trout down, I offered Dave a 21 Gun Salute, sailing into a sunrise out of Pearl.

Nice gesture CSB, Dave is missed, but will never be forgotten.


RDP

missed he may be, but everytime we put to sea, he's there:|\\

a load screen might be a nice idea, if it's done right

[ReallyDedPoet]

just prior to taking Trout down, I offered Dave a 21 Gun Salute, sailing into a sunrise out of Pearl.
Nice gesture CSB, Dave is missed, but will never be forgotten.


RDP
missed he may be, but everytime we put to sea, he's there:|\\

a load screen might be a nice idea, if it's done right
Digital Trucker put together a tribute mod ( compilation of some stuff that
was done ), you should check it out.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=129936


RDP

[Torps]

Very good iniative Neal!

I have added my contribution as well.

I have never tried the ROW, but today I downloaded it and will give it a try ASAP.

I guess I owe at least that much...

You have been missing out Captain :know:.

[Doolittle81]

Very good iniative Neal!

I have added my contribution as well.

I have never tried the ROW, but today I downloaded it and will give it a try ASAP.

I guess I owe at least that much...

I can hardly wait to hear your impressions of ROW. You speak of it as if it were one MOD...be sure to download and enable/install all in the order described in the first post in the ROW Thread... roughly 8-10 ROW Mods in total...to get the full impact.

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, the engraver has exhausted his knowledge of adapting the screenshot to an engraved image. Here's what we need now; if we want a submarine image on the plaque, I'll need someone to take a black and white, or a line drawing, a simple silhouette of the type of sub Dave liked, and send to subsim@subsim.com

Something like this
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/741/139175.JPG





I will forward it to the engraver by Monday AM; he has instructions to use it IF he is able, but in any case, to finish this by Monday evening so I can photograph it and send it.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Thanks for the update Neal, to bad about the screen shot. Hopefully a nice design will come out of this request :yep:


RDP

[Torps]

Ok, the engraver has exhausted his knowledge of adapting the screenshot to an engraved image. Here's what we need now; if we want a submarine image on the plaque, I'll need someone to take a black and white, or a line drawing, a simple silhouette of the type of sub Dave liked, and send to subsim@subsim.com

Something like this
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/741/139175.JPG





I will forward it to the engraver by Monday AM; he has instructions to use it IF he is able, but in any case, to finish this by Monday evening so I can photograph it and send it.

Hmm , 12 yrs ago I did images like that using MS Paint. I did A side profile of BB Bismarck so im Sure I can somehow I can try to do that with Daves Boat, Ill have to see what I can do.

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE SUBMITTING.

[Torps]

Ok, the engraver has exhausted his knowledge of adapting the screenshot to an engraved image. Here's what we need now; if we want a submarine image on the plaque, I'll need someone to take a black and white, or a line drawing, a simple silhouette of the type of sub Dave liked, and send to subsim@subsim.com

Something like this
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/741/139175.JPG





I will forward it to the engraver by Monday AM; he has instructions to use it IF he is able, but in any case, to finish this by Monday evening so I can photograph it and send it.

I edited a WWII pic so I hope this works. My email is down at the moment so I can't send it.


http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3287/seadragon1wc3.jpg
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3039/seadragon2qh0.jpg
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7482/seadragon3mk0.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice Torps :yep: , I am wondering though if the engraver may have some difficulties with this one as well.

I have seen plaques in the past where the pic is bascially pasted to it, then covered with clear plastic or something of that nature to protect it. The engraving is then done around the pic, below, on top, etc.


RDP

[Doolittle81]

Here's another for consideration:

http://members.cox.net/doolittle80/SH4subSilhouetteFin.jpg




http://members.cox.net/doolittle80/SH4subSilhouetteFin3.jpg

[Gunfighter]

I don't think we'll get any better than yours Doolittle81 Nice work.

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, saw the test on the image yesterday, looks good. He said he will have the clock finished by tomorrow. I hope so!

[ReallyDedPoet]

Thanks Neal for the update :up:


RDP

[Onkel Neal]

At last! The world clock is ready. I will ship it Monday, many thanks to all of you for your thoughtfulness.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/1_stuf1.jpg

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/1_stuf2.jpg

[Torps]

At last! The world clock is ready. I will ship it Monday, many thanks to all of you for your thoughtfulness.

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/1_stuf1.jpg

http://www.subsim.com/ssr/images/1_stuf2.jpg

Awesome Neal!!!!

[Gunfighter]

Looks great Neal I'm sure He would of loved it too :up:

[Digital_Trucker]

Outstanding:rock: Thanks for making it a reality, Neal:up:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Thanks Neal for getting this done, and to all the rest of the lads that contributed along the way :yep::up:


RDP

[billko]

That's very awesome. Just perfect!

Bill

[Alex]

It looks very nice, Sir !
I'm sure Dave's family will be touched.

[baxter]

It looks great! Thanks Neal for your efforts to make this possible, it is a fitting tribute to a great guy.

[ATR-42]

Outstanding job Neal! A fitting tribute. Very classy.

[skwasjer]

Thanks. It looks very nice :up:

[clayman]

Excellent .... well done. :up:

[399nkov]

:yep: ...BEAUTIFUL...:up:

[HunterICX]

Thats a very nice Clock Mr.stevens
Beautifull piece of work

HunterICX

[DeepIron]

Elegantly and thoughtfully accomplished sir.

[kylesplanet]

That is really nice. Good job to all involved.

[Torps]

Did Fran receive it Neal?

[THE_MASK]

Here is a copy of a member message i will always keep

Quote:
Originally Posted by sober
Quote:
Originally Posted by leovampire
Quote:
Originally Posted by sober
Quote:
Originally Posted by leovampire
Quote:
Originally Posted by sober
Quote:
Originally Posted by leovampire
It's a keeper Love it!! Thanks for doing it for me your awsome!!

:rock: :up: :sunny:

Dave

Ha , i thought it sucked . I will send another one without the hazy dial face color . If it sucks then just tell me . I think it sucks :yep: .


You mean you have one that is clearer than that?! :o

Damm all we need is for it to light up for night time and I will be floating in heaven! :rock:

Why dont you ask on the forum , you never know .


The problem is they are not individual textures to control and work with. So I do not thik self elumination is possable for them like you can do for the Command room stuff they are each an individual item in the sub interior's.

Ok , heres three more to try
http://files.filefront.com/Jaketoox+.../fileinfo.html (http://files.filefront.com/Jaketoox+Bridge+STUFFedit2rar/;8984271;/fileinfo.html)
http://files.filefront.com/Jaketoox+.../fileinfo.html (http://files.filefront.com/Jaketoox+Bridge+STUFFedit3rar/;8984281;/fileinfo.html)
http://files.filefront.com/sobers+co.../fileinfo.html (http://files.filefront.com/sobers+compass+mod+versio4rar/;8984287;/fileinfo.html)


Wow it feel's like Christmas today with all the new choices! Thanks Sober I will check them each out and show you a pic of the one I chose.

Dave

[sqk7744]

Wonderful Neal!

TAKE A BOW! :up::up::up::up::up:

[Jace11]

I have been so busy with work this last nine months I haven't been able to spend time in subsim and I have only just found out about Leo, sorry to hear this. I always wonder about the members of the the community we interact with on a daily basis and never are lucky enough to know in the real world because we are all over the globe.

Sorry to hear the bad news,

That clock looks great btw... a nice tribute.

[ATR-42]

Has anyone heard back from Dave's family after receiving the memorial plaque from the community?

[Torps]

Has anyone heard back from Dave's family after receiving the memorial plaque from the community?

I haven't gotten any emails since early Jan from the Fam, How about you Neal?!?!?

[Doolittle81]

I'm curious....Was the Clock sent to Dave's family or to his friend Francisco or to the hospital where he passed?

[Fish40]

I'm almost certain that it was sent to Francisco. Either way, it's strange that there is no response. It should have been delivered by now.