(REL) Pacific enviroment/ROW/Leovampire and Kriller2

[clayman]

Nice work Gunfighter. :up:

[sqk7744]

Sunday 2:45p est, Anyword on Dave?

[Aniuk]

stop. don't do anything else with it. Great pic. And it's excellent, can't get any better. stay with this last one. plse. Aniuk:up:

[letterboy1]

Yes, that's a nice pic Gunfighter. Heck, just the screenshot part alone rocks!

[Zantham]

I have a series of screenshots using ROW, they are at 2560x1600 (4 megapixels). I lack any artistic ability but I am just in the process of uploading them in 7zip packages to Filefront if anyone wants to check them out and use them that would be fine. There will be 50 screenshots total.

http://hosted.filefront.com/Zantham

[ReallyDedPoet]

Sunday 2:45p est, Anyword on Dave?
Torps thought he might hear something today.


RDP

[Fish40]

Very good Gunfighter!

I think we're settled on the pic :)

1) Where do we send it? Francisco's parents? Need an address.
2) How will we do it ? I can upload to zazzle and have it printed and sent directly to address.
3) Torps do you want to have a go at blowing it up slightly larger? Any expers in res and printing with advice?



I mentioned to Neal of the possibility that any gift for Dave be delivered if agreed upon by a Subsim member. I offered since I am only about an hour from Dave's town. I also learned that another member is also about the same distance away. Neal was pretty receptive to the idea, since it would be a more meaningful, personal touch then just recieving something in the mail. If it's ok with all the rest of you, mabey we could go this route and have the two of us present Dave with our gift. How dose everyone feel about this?

[elanaiba]

Very ok by me just make sure we know where Dave is by then - right now he seems to be in hospital in another part of the country.

[Fish40]

The hospital where Dave is now, is appx 2.5 hours from me. I wasn't sure if we were going wait until Dave returned home or not. Anyone closer to Philly out there?

[Torps]

Sunday 2:45p est, Anyword on Dave?
Torps thought he might hear something today.


RDP

No News yet,hopefully tonight.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Sunday 2:45p est, Anyword on Dave?
Torps thought he might hear something today.


RDP
No News yet,hopefully tonight.

Thanks Torps.


RDP

[ReallyDedPoet]

I mentioned to Neal of the possibility that any gift for Dave be delivered if agreed upon by a Subsim member. I offered since I am only about an hour from Dave's town. I also learned that another member is also about the same distance away. Neal was pretty receptive to the idea, since it would be a more meaningful, personal touch then just recieving something in the mail. If it's ok with all the rest of you, mabey we could go this route and have the two of us present Dave with our gift. How dose everyone feel about this?

If this was ok Francisco and his parents then this would be fine with me.


RDP

[sqk7744]

You are a class act Fish40 :up:

[Archie]

Very good Gunfighter!

I think we're settled on the pic :)

1) Where do we send it? Francisco's parents? Need an address.
2) How will we do it ? I can upload to zazzle and have it printed and sent directly to address.
3) Torps do you want to have a go at blowing it up slightly larger? Any expers in res and printing with advice?


I mentioned to Neal of the possibility that any gift for Dave be delivered if agreed upon by a Subsim member. I offered since I am only about an hour from Dave's town. I also learned that another member is also about the same distance away. Neal was pretty receptive to the idea, since it would be a more meaningful, personal touch then just recieving something in the mail. If it's ok with all the rest of you, mabey we could go this route and have the two of us present Dave with our gift. How dose everyone feel about this?

Fantastic idea guys, go for it.

[FooFighters]

Very good Gunfighter!

I think we're settled on the pic :)

1) Where do we send it? Francisco's parents? Need an address.
2) How will we do it ? I can upload to zazzle and have it printed and sent directly to address.
3) Torps do you want to have a go at blowing it up slightly larger? Any expers in res and printing with advice?



I mentioned to Neal of the possibility that any gift for Dave be delivered if agreed upon by a Subsim member. I offered since I am only about an hour from Dave's town. I also learned that another member is also about the same distance away. Neal was pretty receptive to the idea, since it would be a more meaningful, personal touch then just recieving something in the mail. If it's ok with all the rest of you, mabey we could go this route and have the two of us present Dave with our gift. How dose everyone feel about this?

Great idea :up:

[Fish40]

I'm glad that so far, everyone is ok with the proposal. I'm sure it would mean so much to Dave, as well as Francisco to have our wellwishes brought to him by one of his own, so to speak. BTW, nothing to report from Torps? Hopefully today, with better news:yep:

[Gunfighter]

http://www.mediafire.com/?0g2pjz3mjrc
This is address if anyone wants to use my poster in post 2492.and Thank you all for the nice comments I rather liked the poster myself being a 68yr old fart!!!.
THIS ONE IS IN bmp Format.

[clayp]

Very good Gunfighter!

I think we're settled on the pic :)

1) Where do we send it? Francisco's parents? Need an address.
2) How will we do it ? I can upload to zazzle and have it printed and sent directly to address.
3) Torps do you want to have a go at blowing it up slightly larger? Any expers in res and printing with advice?



I mentioned to Neal of the possibility that any gift for Dave be delivered if agreed upon by a Subsim member. I offered since I am only about an hour from Dave's town. I also learned that another member is also about the same distance away. Neal was pretty receptive to the idea, since it would be a more meaningful, personal touch then just recieving something in the mail. If it's ok with all the rest of you, mabey we could go this route and have the two of us present Dave with our gift. How dose everyone feel about this?

If this goes on please let me know by PM or email...skalb@socal.rr.com (email...skalb@socal.rr.com)

[kriller2]

Very good Gunfighter!

I think we're settled on the pic :)

1) Where do we send it? Francisco's parents? Need an address.
2) How will we do it ? I can upload to zazzle and have it printed and sent directly to address.
3) Torps do you want to have a go at blowing it up slightly larger? Any expers in res and printing with advice?



I mentioned to Neal of the possibility that any gift for Dave be delivered if agreed upon by a Subsim member. I offered since I am only about an hour from Dave's town. I also learned that another member is also about the same distance away. Neal was pretty receptive to the idea, since it would be a more meaningful, personal touch then just recieving something in the mail. If it's ok with all the rest of you, mabey we could go this route and have the two of us present Dave with our gift. How dose everyone feel about this?

I am allso voting for this! :up:

[Front Runner]

I am allso voting for this! :up:

Me too.

[melnibonian]

Very good Gunfighter!

I think we're settled on the pic :)

1) Where do we send it? Francisco's parents? Need an address.
2) How will we do it ? I can upload to zazzle and have it printed and sent directly to address.
3) Torps do you want to have a go at blowing it up slightly larger? Any expers in res and printing with advice?



I mentioned to Neal of the possibility that any gift for Dave be delivered if agreed upon by a Subsim member. I offered since I am only about an hour from Dave's town. I also learned that another member is also about the same distance away. Neal was pretty receptive to the idea, since it would be a more meaningful, personal touch then just recieving something in the mail. If it's ok with all the rest of you, mabey we could go this route and have the two of us present Dave with our gift. How dose everyone feel about this?

I am allso voting for this! :up:

Count me in as well :yep:

[Torps]

*crossing Fingers*

[ReallyDedPoet]

*crossing Fingers*
Same here Torps.


RDP

[Digital_Trucker]

*crossing Fingers*
Same here Torps.


RDP


and eyes, and toes, and anything else that will cross.

[clayp]

No word yet!!!!!!.......http://bestsmileys.com/crying/2.gif

[ironkross]

*crossing Fingers*
Same here Torps.


RDP


and eyes, and toes, and anything else that will cross.
x2 DT.

[sqk7744]

We're thinking of you LEO/DAVE!

[Archie]

This waiting for news across the other side of the world is a killer, I log on every hour or so just for updates about our comrade, I guess that no news is good news. Godspeed you guys heading for Dave's temporary harbour with the get well poster, I hope it can bring even a little light into this very difficult time. All our prayers are still with you mate.

[longam]

Recovery could take some time :hmm:

[panthercules]

http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4ae49418d1368f4b8cf8532bfc06a33f6g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=4yqxxnvxtbn&thumb=4)
Again 1680 x 1050 Comment welcome anybody else give it a try??


Great work GF :up:

Just one little nit to pick - if we do decide to go with this one, can you please fix the text at the bottom? "Captain's" should just be "Captains", without the apostrophe - it's plural, not possessive. As much of a perfectionist as Dave has been in his work on ROW, I suspect he may be as anal-retentive about grammar/punctuation as I am and I'd hate for us to give him something that might nag at him, even on a subconscious level.

[elanaiba]

Perhaps a grammar mistake is good, will give Dave a reason to raise from the bed and come to the forum to point it out :D

[Sailor Steve]

Are you kidding? His grammar is worse than anybody's!:rotfl:

Seriously wishing that would rile him enough to make him get up and come looking for me.:cry:




Just a quick edit to explain: Some time ago I PMed him to complain about his misuse of apostrophes (you guys know how bad I am about that). When he PMed me back he actually apologized to me, the explained about his two previous strokes. Boy, did I feel guilty.

I don't feel guilty about it anymore, just sad. I do hope it turns out okay, Dave.

[CDR Resser]

I'm with SS, I would rather make a mistake and have LV come looking for me.
All our hopes are with you LV.
You don't need this much "shore leave".;)

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

[399nkov]

Leo, I'am just a newbie around here, but I've already got all your hard work within SH4. I know others have helped, but this is your moment to get well and come back fighting. Just wouldn't be the same Sim without ROW.

:D so, get well ASAP and get back to the helm of your boat.

I just made my third war patrol with SeaDragon, she's taking care of business. You take care of yourself one day at a time. I will transfer to another boat upon your return.:)

399nkov (praying for your quick recovery)

[Torps]

Leo, I'am just a newbie around here, but I've already got all your hard work within SH4. I know others have helped, but this is your moment to get well and come back fighting. Just wouldn't be the same Sim without ROW.

:D so, get well ASAP and get back to the helm of your boat.

I just made my third war patrol with SeaDragon, she's taking care of business. You take care of yourself one day at a time. I will transfer to another boat upon your return.:)

399nkov (praying for your quick recovery)

Welcome to SH4, and enjoy your time with this awesome group.:up:

[black1]

I might not no you to well Dave but love ya all the same, you are in my prayers.

[longam]

http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4ae49418d1368f4b8cf8532bfc06a33f6g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=4yqxxnvxtbn&thumb=4)
Again 1680 x 1050 Comment welcome anybody else give it a try??

Here is my shot at it - with your start
http://www.unitedfiberglass.com/sh4/rowget_well.jpg

[Soviet_Warlord]

[quote=Gunfighter]Here is my shot at it - with your start
http://www.unitedfiberglass.com/sh4/rowget_well.jpg
An apostrophe isn't needed in "reflections" :p

Excellent work though!

[DrBeast]

No news is good news, I suppose...
I'm back from my vacations now, so I'll be checking in here every day from now on, always hoping for the best.

[Front Runner]

To Apostrophe or not Apostrophe, that is the question. What would Dave do? ;)

Get well Dave and come back to us.

[Gunfighter]

http://www3.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/9383c32f613ffc1d3cdf13ebb3ded6a06g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=9gscutaw31b&thumb=4)
Thanks guys for checking Grammer it's not me it's this stupid Keyboard cannot spell
Korrectily at times.
LONGAM: I like your imput but I think it takes away alittle of the Sunrise effect and the (Reflection's ???) the reflections on the water Mod which I was trying to show.
But it is good Thanks.Will post bmp format later
http://www.mediafire.com/?1xyy2r9db3u Ok this is the address for bmp format "postercorrection2"
ATTENTION SEE NEW POST 2553
Please move to Post 2698 Very Sad News

[ReallyDedPoet]

Looks good GF, well done, I am sure it will mean a lot to Dave :yep:


RDP

[Mush Martin]

:up::up:

[WilhelmTell]

This is a very nice picture. You have my vote for it. :up:

[Digital_Trucker]

Very nice, Gunfighter:up: Got my vote, too.



MM, I love that signature! :arrgh!:

[clayp]

Great job GF that is beautiful...:up: Sure wish we could get some news...

[JREX53]

Poster looks Great Gunfighter.

Dave will like it.

Take care Dave and come back to this great community that cares about you.

[Skipbo]

Looks great to me!

Good work GF ... I've observed that the guys on this forum consistently do good work and also play as a team well........Skipbo

[Alex]

As far as I know, it has always been the case. ;)

:up:

[Doolittle81]

I really appreciate all the work done thus far on the Poster, but I have to say again that I worry about someone with a stroke being able to 'handle' written material...While I generally liked the original versions of the poster, I had previously suggested that it be kept very simple for that reason.

This latest version, to be quite honest, could be a strain...those bottom three lines of text including the mirrored (reflected/reversed) lettering of "Reflections...." is 'difficult'. Likewise, the "Get well..." text being placed overlaying the two-color background also adds a bit of 'comprehension' difficulty...admittedly requiring a mere split microsecond perhaps for a healthy person to 'interpret' and adjust to, perhaps unnoticeable in fact, but likely not so for a person with a stroke.

I hope this constructive criticism will be accepted in a positive light, whether or not implemented.

----------------
Meanwhile, of course, I continue to look forward to news of Dave's recovery.

[Fish40]

We really need for Torps to get an update from Francisco as to Dave's current status. It could be possible that Dave has regained enough ability to be able to read and understand. We should at least wait for the next update befor a decision is made. BTW, I think the poster is tremendous:up: Really shows Dave's efforts in all its splendor!

[Gunfighter]

I really appreciate all the work done thus far on the Poster, but I have to say again that I worry about someone with a stroke being able to 'handle' written material...While I generally liked the original versions of the poster, I had previously suggested that it be kept very simple for that reason.

This latest version, to be quite honest, could be a strain...those bottom three lines of text including the mirrored (reflected/reversed) lettering of "Reflections...." is 'difficult'. Likewise, the "Get well..." text being placed overlaying the two-color background also adds a bit of 'comprehension' difficulty...admittedly requiring a mere split microsecond perhaps for a healthy person to 'interpret' and adjust to, perhaps unnoticeable in fact, but likely not so for a person with a stroke.

I hope this constructive criticism will be accepted in a positive light, whether or not implemented.

----------------
Meanwhile, of course, I continue to look forward to news of Dave's recovery.
No problem my friend I looked for comment so I could change it if required your comments are fair,The reflections text was done just to highlight the name of the Mod and I will look at the get well message further.I want it to be right as it is for Dave.Thanks to everyone for there comments

[Gunfighter]

http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/e2abfeda38d5c9035118c1bf1a11d5d46g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=ev1e5b0szso&thumb=4)
I have made text as clear as I can ie:Reflections word I have left straight only the reflection is warped and Get Well message clearer.
bmp format to follow.
http://www.mediafire.com/?dkoj4esrttl Ok this is link to bmp format If anyone wants to use it there's no need to ask,My pleasure.
And Thank you Doolittle81 you were right it needed clearing up.
Please Move to Post 2698 Very Sad News

[Doolittle81]

I like this last version much better... Well Done!

[clayman]

@ Gunfighter ....

BINGO :up: :up: :up:

[donut]

He pass away this weekend. Sorry to tell you.

These pictures of Dave one from Christmas one with dogs so you know who he was.

I sent to other man explination of what happend to David.

Say thanks to all for notes and support. I have David cremated to keep with me as I can not be without him I miss so much.

Dogs cry with me every day while I hold David.

Francisco
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3256/tieig6.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5048/me20molly2020frankyld7.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)


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


.

[CCIP]

:o

Are you certain?

This is terrible. I'm so sorry for Dave's family :cry:

[miner1436]

:cry: sad, but you must remember, he is in a better place.

[AVGWarhawk]

Well, this just sucks. Rest in peace bro. Your work will forever be remembered!:cry:

[black1]

Ohhh man, that is very sad news, very sad news indeed. May he be at peace with the almighty and my prayers i send to his family and loved ones. I know how sad this is going to be for everyone here, but, I have to say i have never been part of a forum were the people are such great Gents and trully love one of there own, God bless all of you.

[Digital_Trucker]

'Preciate the update, Donut. Don't know what to say other than Peace be with you, Dave.

[Donner]

Attention on deck! Render honors to our fallen friend!


"Sailor, rest your oar..."

:cry:

[billko]

He pass away this weekend. Sorry to tell you.

These pictures of Dave one from Christmas one with dogs so you know who he was.

I sent to other man explination of what happend to David.

Say thanks to all for notes and support. I have David cremated to keep with me as I can not be without him I miss so much.

Dogs cry with me every day while I hold David.

Francisco


Ahh, another submarine Captain lost at sea... At least he went with all the love and affection that he could handle.

Francisco, thank you for sharing such a personal part of you. It means a lot to me that you posted the pictures so we could know Dave, the person, and not just LeoVampire, ace Modder. Francisco, don't be sad and feel like you had something to do with it; on the contrary, you gave him the best Christmas present I can think of, and that is to spend the holidays with loved ones.

My heart goes out to you, Francisco, hang in there, buddy!

Bill

[Jimbuna]

Words fail me :nope:

R.I.P Sir

[Fish40]

I feel terrible!:cry: This was NOT what I wanted to hear. Rest in peace brother. You're in God's hands now.

[danlisa]

Calm seas and clear horizons. Let the wind fill your sails and may your journey be peaceful.

[LukeFF]

RIP Dave, from one army vet to another. Hate to see you go, but at least now your suffering is over.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I am speechless.... You were class personified in every sense of the word. R.I.P. my friend, you are gone but never will be forgotten.

Your friend,


RDP

[HunterICX]

This is sad news indeed:cry:,

*puts hat off*

''Fair winds , and may you find peace.''

HunterICX

[Nuc]

Submariners Prayer

Lord God, our power evermore,
Whose arms doth reach the ocean floor,
Dive with our men beneath the sea;
Traverse the depths protectively.
O' hear us when we pray, and keep
Them safe from peril in the deep.
There are no roses on a Sailor's grave,
No lilies on an ocean wave.
The only tribute are the seagulls' sweeps,
And the teardrops that a sweetheart weeps

[Kpt. Lehmann]

<Removes hat.>

<Places wreath gently on the water.>

This place is far better than it was before... because you passed through it.

Thank you for sharing your friendship and kindness.

~SALUTE!~

Rest in peace, Dave.

We will meet again.


For all of Dave's friends and family:

Some days it seems that there are only rain and storms ahead. Please know that you do not walk in the dark places alone. We are all praying that you are granted the strength to meet whatever lies ahead.

God bless you all (the furry ones too).

respectfully yours,

Kpt. Lehmann

[Dowly]

Fair winds, Dave. :cry:

[clayp]

I am devastated..I dont know what to say.....http://bestsmileys.com/crying/15.gif

[THE_MASK]

Every time i play SH4 and see a magnificent sunset or sunrise you will be remembered . R.I.P.

[clayp]

Is it possible that somone could make something like a decal that we all could put on our boats...

[Alex]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/1662/holdinghandsbv6.jpg

[Torps]

He pass away this weekend. Sorry to tell you.

These pictures of Dave one from Christmas one with dogs so you know who he was.

I sent to other man explination of what happend to David.

Say thanks to all for notes and support. I have David cremated to keep with me as I can not be without him I miss so much.

Dogs cry with me every day while I hold David.

Francisco
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3256/tieig6.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5048/me20molly2020frankyld7.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)

I really do not know what to say, today received a email from underwriting approving me for my first house and 2 minutes later I get a letter from Francisco that Dave has died. This really sucks, he was the one alot of people waited to see post online and then swarmed in on the ROW forum to see what suprises were in store. He was a good friend and it was fun chatting on yahoo with him about politics etc; what we should do with ROW next?, what sounds best? what looks best?

I received the details from Francisco and I can say he died without pain. I worked alot with Dave on ROW Sounds as some of you did with ROW in general. I am planning on downloading all his work in remembrance and save it on 1 of my back up drives and in hopes one day someone could pick up were Dave left off. Knowing Dave he would want us to. Until that time comes we should remember Dave and what he has done for us all. The sunsets will never be the same in SH4 again.


From Francisco..........

Thanks you for all the letters and get well wishes. David would have loved this if he see or hear them. I was always jellous of time spent with all of you but now I understand why he do this. You all very nice to him and care. He needed you as much as I needed him.

Tell every one thanks you for me and him.


From one combat vet to another, god bless and rest in peace my friend. *S*

[skwasjer]

Oh man :cry:

So young, so talented, so nice...

Dave, thanks for everything. Your troubleshooting skills and support made a difference in my work on S3D. Your mods are all of top quality. You are kind and helpfull to any (wo)man around here. And I salute you for just being such a great guy. I am shocked by this news...

My condolences to your family and friends... Rest in peace, leo...

[Archie]

Rest In Peace my friend, words fail me right now. I think the best tribute to Dave would be for someone to continue his work, maybe rename ROW 'Reflections of Leo' so he will never be forgotten on our digital seas. This is so unexpected and sad, it just shows the strength of this community that the passing of a man I never met on the other side of the world has had such a strong effect on me. Our thoughts and prayers are with Fransisco, life will be very difficult for a while but hang in there buddy, theres a lot of people thinking about you.

Dale a.k.a. Archie

[kylesplanet]

I'll always remember you Dave. Thank you.
:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Marko_Ramius]

:cry: :cry:

Don't know what to say ..

Condoleances to friends and family. God be with you.

[Ducimus]

I was reading another thread, and i saw in someones signiture, "R.I.P Dave", and my heart sank into the pit of my stomach. I don't know what else to say. I do know that we will all miss him, not because of the great mods he made, but because he was a good person.

[Penelope_Grey]

My grandmother once said to me... if you carry your cross on Earth you earn your spot in heaven. I think Dave has definately earnt his place.

Rest well sir, you have earnt it.

[Rhodes]

:cry: :cry: :cry:

Rest In Peace!

[clayp]

Maybe his name could be incorparated into this mod section of the forum in his honor....

[AVGWarhawk]

Maybe his name could be incorparated into this mod section of the forum in his honor....

Of course we will leave up this thread. I can rename it to honor Dave if anyone wishes. Let me know.

[Wilcke]

A great loss; he will be missed. We will remember him always.

[Sailor Steve]

Fare thee well, faithful sailor;
May your waters be smooth from now on;
Go in peace, gentle friend;
'Tis a darker place, now you're gone.


:cry:

[Mush Martin]

We should have an online wake:cry:

[KLCARROLL]

Sad and tragic indeed!

One of the hallmarks of greatness is when your passing is mourned by countless people you never met in person: ……And this is certainly true of Dave.

He will be sorely missed by the International Sub Sim community.


klcarroll

[Fish40]

Maybe his name could be incorparated into this mod section of the forum in his honor....
Of course we will leave up this thread. I can rename it to honor Dave if anyone wishes. Let me know.




Absolutely! :up:

[kylesplanet]

Maybe his name could be incorparated into this mod section of the forum in his honor....

Of course we will leave up this thread. I can rename it to honor Dave if anyone wishes. Let me know.

I think that is a great idea AVG.

[DivingDuck]

Fare thee well Dave. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

My deepest regards,
DivingDuck

[399nkov]

This is really sad, sad news. Thank you for the pictures Francisco. I feel I know Dave now.

Maybe we should retire SeaDragon. I don't know why, but he must have loved that boat.

Dave...Rest In Peace...

[AVGWarhawk]

Maybe his name could be incorparated into this mod section of the forum in his honor....

Of course we will leave up this thread. I can rename it to honor Dave if anyone wishes. Let me know.

I think that is a great idea AVG.

For now I just renamed it to Salute to Dave, after the Reflections part of the title. If someone has a better suggestion let me know and I will change it. It is the one best thing we do to keep the thread and all look after it for new comers to the game. They will need assistance in getting answers to their questions, etc. Dave's memory will sail on with every SH4.exe double clicked. He did love this game with a passion.

[elanaiba]

Damn it.... damn it... Every time I checked the forum a little part of me feared this...

At least I hope he is better now. I'm sure his overall health was not good, considering his history.

Rest in peace Dave... and my small Thanks for your great efforts!

[Fish40]

This is just an idea. Do you think mabey we could modify the poster we were makeing for Dave into a sort of memorial to be given to Fransisco so he could have something tangable from all of Dave's Subsim comrads?

[momo55]

Words fail me.
My condolences to your family and friends.
Rest in peace Dave .

( I'll fire 3 saluterounds with my deckgun to honor you from now on , every time i'll leave harbor.)

[clayp]

Hawk I was talking about the whole mod forum like where it says.."SH4 Mods Workshop" maybe make it something like.."The LeoVampire memorial SH4 Mods Shop".... or something like that..Can this be done?..I certainly vote for it..I'm not ashamed to say that I'm 67 yrs old and just had a good cry...:cry:

[Q3ark]

Such sad news. I have been trying to think of something fitting to say, but words fail me at times like this. David, your work has been an inspiration, thank you for sharing it with us. Whenever I see a sunrise whilst playing I shall remember you.

Francisco, may I offer you and you family my most sincere condolences. I hope you remeber the good times and forget the bad, at least he didn't spend his last christmass alone.

May I wish you calm seas and clear horizons.

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4493/darknessawf3.jpg

Rest in peace David (Leovampire), Captain, U.S.S. SEADRAGON (SS-194)

[tater]

DAMNIT.

[Travis Reed]

What a loss. Words fail me. :cry:

I was looking forward to what ROW would look like in a few months when I'd be able to put together a computer capable of properly handling the gfx in SH4 and ROW... :cry:

Think I'll have to download what's out and burn it onto CD...

[professorpeanut]

thanks for everything dave - RIP. you won't be forgotten.

[Mush Martin]

The memorial siggy Im sporting at the moment
is available on the top left of this page for those
who are not able to make one of their own.

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e368/MartinPicfix/

[Front Runner]

We should have an online wake:cry:

That is a good idea!

'Man shall not cease from exploration,
But the end of all his exploring.
Will be to arrive at the place
Where he first began,
and know it for the first time.'
- T. S. Elliot (quoted in The Magus-John Fowles)

I can hardly read the memorial posts through my tears.

Dave, I know you through the vision of your eyes and the sunsets and sunrises that you have given me from the bridge of my submarine. Go with God my friend.

Francisco, I share your loss and I wish you peace.

[Doolittle81]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...
Please use this link to my small tribute...downloaded version will be better than streaming version.
For Dave (http://files.filefront.com/ForDavewmv/;9402943;/fileinfo.html)

[Old Dog]

This is very sad indeed.
Requiescat in pace.

Old Dog

[AVGWarhawk]

Hawk I was talking about the whole mod forum like where it says.."SH4 Mods Workshop" maybe make it something like.."The LeoVampire memorial SH4 Mods Shop".... or something like that..Can this be done?..I certainly vote for it..I'm not ashamed to say that I'm 67 yrs old and just had a good cry...:cry:

That would be entirely up to Neal but my feelings on the matter is Daves heart and soul were right here on this thread. Dave never stopped, constant tweaking and testing. Posting it all right here. Dave hated to say 'final release'. This thread is testimony to that fact. IMHO, this thread is Dave's LBO/ROW...heart and soul. It stays alive here.

[AVGWarhawk]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gift he gave us...http://files.filefront.com/ForDavewmv/;9402943;/fileinfo.html


Damn Dolittle, you brought a tear to my eye. I will post this link in the first post.

[Old Dog]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gift he gave us...http://files.filefront.com/ForDavewmv/;9402943;/fileinfo.html

Perfect. Thanks.

Old Dog

[ReallyDedPoet]

Hawk I was talking about the whole mod forum like where it says.."SH4 Mods Workshop" maybe make it something like.."The LeoVampire memorial SH4 Mods Shop".... or something like that..Can this be done?..I certainly vote for it..I'm not ashamed to say that I'm 67 yrs old and just had a good cry...:cry:
That would be entirely up to Neal but my feelings on the matter is Daves heart and soul were right here on this thread. Dave never stopped, constant tweaking and testing. Posting it all right here. Dave hated to say 'final release'. This thread is testimony to that fact. IMHO, this thread is Dave's LBO/ROW...heart and soul. It stays alive here.
Well said AVG\Clay.


RDP

[ReallyDedPoet]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gift he gave us...http://files.filefront.com/ForDavewmv/;9402943;/fileinfo.html

Thanks for this D, I am downloading it now and will play it often. This is very tough, never had a chance to say goodbye.


RDP

[clayp]

The memorial siggy Im sporting at the moment
is available on the top left of this page for those
who are not able to make one of their own.

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e368/MartinPicfix/

MM I cant get it to work....:oops:

I got it.....

[Doolittle81]

ATTENTION: Please note that I changed the link in my post, above... Filefront streaming distorts it.

Please use this link to my small tribute...downloaded version will be better than streaming version.
For Dave (http://files.filefront.com/ForDavewmv/;9402943;/fileinfo.html)

[Q3ark]

I just moused over the status indicator in the bottom left of the first post that shows if the poster is online or not. The tool tip popped up and said Leovampire is offline, a grown man just burst into tears.:cry:

[clayp]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gift he gave us...http://files.filefront.com/ForDavewmv/;9402943;/fileinfo.html


Damn Dolittle, you brought a tear to my eye. I will post this link in the first post.

Thats great,got me cryin again.....:cry:

[Rockin Robbins]

Dave has gone the way of all mortal men. When my time comes, if I could touch half the lives he did and make their lives just a little bit better, I'll consider my life well-spent. Dave was a genius whose abilities were completely overshadowed by the excellence of his character. However much we admire his accomplishments, we miss the man more.

Goodbye sir. My life will always be richer because you were a part of it. Every time I start up Silent Hunter 4, you are there, in the living breathing ocean itself.:ahoy:

[skwasjer]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[elanaiba]

Goodbye sir. My life will always be richer because you were a part of it. Every time I start up Silent Hunter 4, you are there, in the living breathing ocean itself.:ahoy:

Well said RR ...

[Onkel Neal]

I always hate to hear this kind of news. Farewell, Dave, you will be remembered fondly.

[stabiz]

Sad, sad, sad. I somehow expected Dave to pull through.:cry:

Rest in peace, Leovampire.

[silent killer]

:D Thanks Leo and to the other collaberators on a fine piece of work have down loaded the file an is working great thanks again

[joegrundman]

I'm shocked. How very, very sad. My condolences to his friends and family.

[WilhelmTell]

I am speechless. What should one say ?
Rest in peace, Dave !:cry:

[Digital_Trucker]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv



Thanks, Doolittle. I think this will be the intro video for my game from here on. And the opening still shot will be changing if there is a tribute poster.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv


Thanks, Doolittle. I think this will be the intro video for my game from here on. And the opening still shot will be changing if there is a tribute poster.

Nice idea, I will be doing the same.


RDP

[sergbuto]

Goodbye sir. My life will always be richer because you were a part of it. Every time I start up Silent Hunter 4, you are there, in the living breathing ocean itself.
Indeed.

[donut]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv



Thanks, Doolittle. I think this will be the intro video for my game from here on. And the opening still shot will be changing if there is a tribute poster.
Menu screen,adjust script
http://www.unitedfiberglass.com/sh4/rowget_well.jpg

[baxter]

Very, very sad. I will miss him and never forget him or the work he so generously shared with everyone.

[Torps]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv

Very appropriate, great job Doolittle.

I am sending this to Francisco, let him know how we feel.

IF ANYONE HAS DAVES ADDRESS CONTACT NEAL PLEASE.

[Onkel Neal]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv

Very appropriate, great job Doolittle.

I am sending this to Francisco, let him know how we feel.

While you're at it, Torps, confirm the mailing address and I'll send him something on behalf of the Subsim skippers, ok?

Also, I've made a copy of Mush's sig salute, slimmed it a little, and I can host it here, so anyone who wants to use it, feel free.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/ranks/dave.jpg


Neal

[Archie]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1682/leovampireqs8.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv
Very appropriate, great job Doolittle.

I am sending this to Francisco, let him know how we feel.
While you're at it, Torps, confirm the mailing address and I'll send him something on behalf of the Subsim skippers, ok?

Also, I've made a copy of Mush's sig salute, slimmed it a little, and I can host it here, so anyone who wants to use it, feel free.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/ranks/dave.jpg


Neal

Thanks Neal, got it awhile ago.


RDP

[JREX53]

This one of the saddest days i have had in a long time. I was so hoping that Dave would get better and be able to be back with us.

Doolittle, that was a very nice clip - brought tears to my eyes.

Dave Rest in Peace sir, you will missed by us all.

Thanks Neal for the signature salute.

[Spadefish]

Rest in peace true and faithful friend.
You shall not be forgotten.
"Sailor, rest your oars."

[Torplexed]

Gee. First Abraham. Now this talented fellow. We're losing a lot of bright lights. :cry:

R.I.P. Dave. You made quite the impression in a short amount of time.

[rcjonessnp175]

To Dave, u will always be remembered, and ill never forget u being a pen pal of sorts while i was in hell on earth, now u take ur journey to the otherside and rest and know that u touched alot of peoples lives with ur kindness and attention. Though i be the lone survivor.

Jonesy:damn:

[Seaman_Hornsby]

Very sad news. :cry:

[Grey_Raven75]

I don't post all that often, but I'm around enough to know that this is a tremendous loss. I wish strength upon LV's loved ones at this time and just want to say LV, you will be missed.

:cry:

[black1]

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

This is great thanks. Wow that short video brought tears to my eyes.

[letterboy1]

Through ROW I'll always remember his devotion as the greatest gift and example to us all.

S!

[U-96]

Dave has reached the place we're all destined to be. While we're still here on this vast blue expanse, we'll continue where he left off. Now it's Dave's turn to rest with the entire sea his to roam. Some day all of us will join him, while others take our place. It is the cycle of such things, but that does not mean we don't take the time to remember who our comrades were, and the lives they have led as well as the lives they have touched. I grieve with his passing, but instead of reminding myself of his life's end, I think of what he has done in life, and being fortunate enough that he shared it with all of us here in this community of ours. We've lost one of us, but it's because of people like him, that we'll gain new comrades. And that was his final gift to us all.

I for one will drink to his life rather then his unfortunate passing.

Clear horizons and calm seas to you.

To Dave, Forever on patrol.

[kiwi_2005]

RIP Dave.

[ATR-42]

You'll be in my prayers Dave, God Speed. Rest in peace. :(

[Thendash]

I never knew him, I just joined this forum shortly after he was hospitalized, but I love his work; it is absolutly beautiful and I can tell a lot of time and energy was put into making it and maintaning it. R.I.P. Dave, I wish I could have met you, it's obvious that everyone hear loved you and I'm sure that I would have too.

[Kirby_TFS]

Psalm 23
The Lord is my sheperd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for your are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Dave our prayers are with you, and I know you are with the Lord. You will be so sadly missed by everyone at SubSim.

Kirby TFS

[Reece]

What a shock, he would have to have been the biggest modder for SH4, a great loss.
Rest In Peace.:cry:

[fireship4]

RIP Dave.

[Quagmire]

I had such HIGH hopes that this day would not come. At his young age I was sure he would pull through.

R.I.P Dave. You will be missed greatly.
.

[Von Hinten]

I just popped in here to see if there was any subsim news but this wasn't the news I expected or wanted to read.

So sorry to read of this loss, all the best to his family and friends.

R.I.P. maestro, and thanks for all you have given us.

[CDR Resser]

R.I.P Dave. I am so very sorry for your friends and family.
Thank you for the picture. It is nice to be able to put a face with the name.
Somehow, my signatures O'Kane quote comes to mind.

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

[Weather-guesser]

RIP Dave and God bless.

[Quagmire]

Before I am ready to get some testers together for the special effects changes I would like to know some opinions of the new funnel smoke effects you are all using right now.

Does the wind have too much influance over it for a start?

Is the trail of smoke okay or is it too long from the funnels?

Do you like the new density to it or should I say darkness of it?

Would like some input about it seeing you all have it right now.

Thanks ahead of time and again Merry Christmas everyone!

Dave

P.S. from the looks of it aside from a couple of minor adjustments the testing of the new ocean and sky work is a good to go thing so there should be a new download for it in a day or so.

Be ready for some ruffer sea's in the higher wind state's and some better reflection effect's.
I was reading through this thread and I got a lump in my throat when I discovered that Dave's last post was on Christmas Day. His final words were to wish us all a Merry Christmas.

Also I wonder what this "new download" had in store for us. I cant help but think it is like Schuberts Unfinished 8th symphony which is considered one of his true masterpieces.

You were the maestro of the mods Dave. R.I.P. :cry:
.

[Mush Martin]

Here is something for Dave...I hope it might encourage us to pause for just one minute and focus upon the gifts he gave us...

http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv
Very appropriate, great job Doolittle.

I am sending this to Francisco, let him know how we feel.
While you're at it, Torps, confirm the mailing address and I'll send him something on behalf of the Subsim skippers, ok?

Also, I've made a copy of Mush's sig salute, slimmed it a little, and I can host it here, so anyone who wants to use it, feel free.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/ranks/dave.jpg


Neal

Thanks Neal I appreciate it, that seemingly simple three minute job
took almost an hour and a half due to some upload issues with my
photo site. As I was working I was a little short on finishing time.
thanks again.
MM

[panthercules]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/Cladean/LeoTributeSunset.jpg

Godspeed and farewell, my friend

[kylesplanet]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/Cladean/LeoTributeSunset.jpg

Godspeed and farewell, my friend

Truly awseome picture for a truly awesome guy.:cry:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice picture PR :roll:, lots of great words and pictures being posted here regarding Dave, I am sure that he is looking down at us with a tear in his eye and a smile on his face as he looks at all the images and reads all of these kind words....


RDP

[Seadogs]

This is just too sad. Other than being a great modder Leo has got to be the friendliest guy around here.

[kylesplanet]

Another for our fallen friend.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/p38lightning/sh42007-12-1301-00-35-74.jpg

[kylesplanet]

:cry:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/p38lightning/sh42007-12-0101-55-05-28.jpg

[M. Sarsfield]

I'm really sorry to hear this. :cry:

[_Seth_]

The community has lost a friend, and a truly great modder... May you rest in peace, Dave:cry:
My thoughts goes out to his family and friends:cry:

[Onkel Neal]

I'll send a note to Dave's e-mail, I understand that is the one Francisco is using, and ask how we help in some way. I spoke with Kpt Lehmann today as he has communicated with Dave on a friendly basis in recent days. Being an EMT, he was able to better explain to me how serious Dave's condition was.

I'm thinking, if Francisco declines to accept a monetary donation, I will have a plaque made up and will send to him.

Neal

[dean_acheson]

thanks brother. thanks for what you did to this sim.

what else can one say.

[Zero Niner]

<S>

[Torps]

I'll send a note to Dave's e-mail, I understand that is the one Francisco is using, and ask how we help in some way. I spoke with Kpt Lehmann today as he has communicated with Dave on a friendly basis in recent days. Being an EMT, he was able to better explain to me how serious Dave's condition was.

I'm thinking, if Francisco declines to accept a monetary donation, I will have a plaque made up and will send to him.

Neal

Thanks Neal

[LtCmdrRat]

speechless.
Thanks, Dave, rest in peace.
Pust' zemlia tebe budet puhom.
My condolences to family & friends.
Vitaly K.

[fumblyoldcarpenter]

RIP Sir, you will not be forgotten.


-f-

[rik007]

I admired him as he did such a great modding job although he should have been in a terrible health situation after all those heartattacks. I am glad he had a pleasant time modding with the Subsim community.

condoleances to the family. Truly a great loss.

[Wave Skipper]

May he not only rest in peace - may he find new adventure in the spiritual realm he now lives. Good Hunting Dave.

[The Bandit]

fair winds and flowing seas

[Vlad34]

I simply can't believe it. Nothing in life prepares you for this, and while it's true I didn't really know him, (we talked a few times in the forums) but being part of this community and admiring his work makes me feel otherwise. I pray for his family and friends and wish them ease with their overwelming sadness, and may god keep you all close to his heart.

[SteveW1]

Damn thats not good news, I feel sorry for his family and friends, he was a real gentleman the way he helped others. May he rest in peace.

[Doolittle81]

For those who have just heard the news and can't read every post in this thread as we share our loss, I'll once again offer my hope that this short "message" to Dave will be of some comfort:


For Dave (http://files.filefront.com/ForDavewmv/;9402943;/fileinfo.html)



.

[Lopo]

I'm really sorry...
R.I.P. Sir.

[FooFighters]

Just read the news, farewell buddy !
I will miss you :oops:

You've been a great friend to me and this whole community!

My condolences goes out to the family.

[melnibonian]

This is really sad

All my thoughts go to the family with my deepest sympathies for their loss

RIP Mate

[flyingdane]

Well thats it for me!, I just can't play SH4 no more, Ill go on to something else.

I just can,t seem to come to grips with this,..(Dave being gone) Im so sorry man. I just don't know what to say! (No words) can begin to express how i feel
right now, my hart is broken......(Will miss you mutch!!!) Bless you LEO". :cry:

[FIREWALL]

So I don't ramble on. I was floored when I went to SubSim on my new laptop and saw picture and caption. I loged in and went to GT and didn't see anything so went back to main page and clicked picture. It took me to post #128 and as I kept reading post after post until a flood of buried memories and emotions from R\L came rushing to the surface . I thought I had these buried deep. I started this reply at 11:00pm pst and it's taken me this long to get this far and I said I wouldn't ramble on.

It's hard to type when you keep haveing to wipe your eye's. I know you can look down and see and hear me so THANK YOU for your hard work in giveing us ROW.

RIP DAVE Your Gone but not Forgotton

Deepest Sympathy's to Family and Friend's FIREWALL

[EAF274 Johan]

Thank you, Leovampire, for all the great work you did for this community.

Very sad to hear this news. My sincerest condolences to Leovampire's family and friends.

[McBeck]

This is indeed very sad news, and eventhough I didnt know him as well as some of you guys, I knew he was very respected and considered a great friend and fellow skipper.

Im sure he knows how all of us feals reading about his passing.



I'll send a note to Dave's e-mail, I understand that is the one Francisco is using, and ask how we help in some way. I spoke with Kpt Lehmann today as he has communicated with Dave on a friendly basis in recent days. Being an EMT, he was able to better explain to me how serious Dave's condition was.

I'm thinking, if Francisco declines to accept a monetary donation, I will have a plaque made up and will send to him.

Neal
Good idea Neal - Ill support that in anyway I can - just let me know how!

[seaniam81]

This is very sad news indeed. May his journey though the next life be as good as this life

[hyperion2206]

Rest in Peace, Dave.:cry: Now you may have time to mod the real weather...

[GOZO]

This is so sad.:cry:

But as said before he is in a better place and he will be remembered with warmth.

My condoleances to the remaining family and friends.

Now looking at the sea when sailing SHIV you will always remember Dave.

/Per

[JScones]

I am deeply saddened. Such a great guy. I am over 10,000 kilometres away; that says a lot about the impression that Dave made on others, and indeed, still makes.

Dave, I thank you for your avid support and valued input into the development of JSGME. And I thank you for your enthusiastic PMs on the latest developments on ROW. Always amazing.

You will be sorely missed.

[Ridgeback]

Such sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family and friends.

It makes the fabulous work Dave did with ROW all the more special now...

You only have to look at the number of times the ROW files have been downloaded to know that what he did for this community was used and appreciated by hundreds, if not thousands, around the world - that's an achievement and legacy to be proud of.

R.I.P Dave

[bruschi sauro]

Ciao Dave eri e sei un buon Amico

[kimera2016]

Have a good journey in the infinite calm sea

[Topo65]

Nobody dies while someone remembers. Dave will always be alive in us.

[jimimadrid]

This is very very sad. I can remember his first pm to me asking to change a mod specially for him. With the time, learning about Dave's situation, he get a special place in my life and my heart.
I will miss him.

My best wishes to his family and friends.

[hector]

This has been very sad news and Dave will certainly be missed by all.

My best wishes to family and friends.

Hector.

[kriller2]

:down: This is so sad. I have worked alot with Dave with improving the textures for the enviroments and will miss our discussions about ROW and what to do next and so on...

He is one of the most dedicated men I have ever worked with! and helped the ROW-team by allways setting the bar for high solutions to everything he worked with.

His death has come as a very sad thing and at the moment I don't know if the ROW-team will continue now that he is gone. Originaly I started ROW with Dave because we thought there was room for improvement on Silent hunter 4 and with Dave's entusiasm and ideas this mod has become one of the biggest mod I have ever worked on.

Respect and rest in peace Dave.
Kriller2

[longam]

Sad news indeed. He will be missed by all. RIP Dave

[joea]

I am crushed, life is NOT fair. :cry: Such a brief candle and I never had the chance to know Dave, but we will have his work to remember him by. God bless.

[von Kinderei]

This is a blow to the community and my condolences go out to Daves family :cry:

[DrBeast]

This is the first time in my life that I grieve for someone I hardly knew...

Dave, I will remember you not as an excellent modder, but as a true fighter. You turned the tables more than once, but you couldn't avoid the last blow. Still, you're the victorious one. You will live on in the hearts of the many people you touched with your dedication, class, and strength of character.

Fair winds to your sails, skipper.

Savvas a.k.a. DrBeast

[Bluesub 6]

Rest in Peace Dave !:cry:
My condolences to family and his friends !

[Gunfighter]

http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/d4b14654dd674a6d9ee6817e415ce4266g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=d4vm3nmzybx&thumb=4)
This will always be Daves Picture on my computer. A Sad Day

[jean74]

Tragic and sad news.

Rest in peace, Dave.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute ta famille.

Merci à toi pour ta gentillesse et ta disponibilité,

Jean

[FooFighters]

:down: This is so sad. I have worked alot with Dave with improving the textures for the enviroments and will miss our discussions about ROW and what to do next and so on...

He is one of the most dedicated men I have ever worked with! and helped the ROW-team by allways setting the bar for high solutions to everything he worked with.

His death has come as a very sad thing and at the moment I don't know if the ROW-team will continue now that he is gone. Originaly I started ROW with Dave because we thought there was room for improvement on Silent hunter 4 and with Dave's entusiasm and ideas this mod has become one of the biggest mod I have ever worked on.

Respect and rest in peace Dave.
Kriller2

I totally agree.. Dave was a fantastic person to work with.. very dedicated and full of humor. I really liked him.

Although his medical situation was not good, I am still shocked that he is no more.
I am really gonna miss Dave.

[WhiskeyBravo]

RIP Dave.

Thank you for all that you did for us.

WB.

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Fire the deck guns in salute and assemble the men on deck as another great goes to the conning tower in the sky.

RIP Dave.

[Torpex752]

RIP Dave, you will be sorely missed.

My condolences to your family, friends & those close to you.

I wish your family Fair winds and following seas......

Frank

[Front Runner]

When Dave got to Heaven, God put him in charge of Sunrises, Sunsets and Reflections On the Water.

For Dave Leovampire
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Photo taken at WWII Memorial in Washington DC. Reflections on the Water of the Stars of the Fallen Heroes of WWII.

[TDK1044]

Dave personified everything that is good about subsim, and he will continue to do so for as long as we remember him. His journey was short, but his memory will live on for a very long time.

[Taurolas]

To an inspirational modder... RIP Dave. :cry:

Fair winds, clear skies and calm seas. May they always be yours.

Respect.

[silent killer]

you have my deepest simpathys for daves family, may he sail the high seas in a better place

[Defiance]

Sad News :(

Sincere Condolences to Daves Family & Friends & his two lovely dogs

<S> Sir

Such a sad loss for what is a great community

You Gave So So Much and wanted to give us all More no matter how you were health-wise

Sorely you will be missed :rock:

Goodbye

Rest In Peace

Anthony (Defiance)

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, I have heard back from Francisco and he said a "plaque to hang with his other things would be nice and welcome." I will post more on this tonight when I get home, how to contribute, etc. My thoughts are to I'll set up a donation page where everyone who contributes will be listed and have a nice plaque made. Any donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be donated to charity in Dave's name.

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal

[melnibonian]

Ok, I have heard back from Francisco and he said a "plaque to hang with his other things would be nice and welcome." I will post more on this tonight when I get home, how to contribute, etc. My thoughts are to I'll set up a donation page where everyone who contributes will be listed and have a nice plaque made. Any donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be donated to charity in Dave's name.

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal
That's a great idea Neal. As far as the charity I would suggest a heart research foundation (or something similar) unless Francisco has another idea.

[Steel_Tomb]

Truely tragic, I was deeply saddened to see that Dave had suffered a stroke, but this is simply beyond words. My condolences go to his family in this hard time. Although I barely knew Dave beyond the thread for ROW, its obvious he was a good person, who went out of his way improve this game/sim for everyone while making many friends along the way. May you rest in peace Dave...the Subsim community will miss you.

The Lord is my pilot, I shall not go adrift; He lighteth my passage across dark channels;
He steereth me through the deep waters,
He keepeth my log.
He guideth me by the evening star for my safety's sake.
Yea, though I sail mid the thunders and tempests of life,
I shall fear no peril, for Thou art with me,
Thy stars and heavens, they comfort me.
The vastness of thy sea upholds me.
Surely fair winds and safe harbors shall be found
All the days of my life;
And I shall moor, fast and secure, forever.
Amen.


Rest In Peace

[seafarer]

I've been checking this thread daily, hoping that no news really was good news. This is very sad. I know it's a cliche to say especially for someone so young, but it's true, when you see someone go who would have contributed so much more to the world, had they just been able to stay awhile longer.

Farewell Dave.

As far as a donation, I'd agree with the idea of a heart foundation of some sort as a good candidate. I'm pretty close to Dave's age and I have heart disease too (and know many others in the same situation), so my bias is pretty obvious. This kind of loss just really hits close to home for me.

[Mush Martin]

Ok, I have heard back from Francisco and he said a "plaque to hang with his other things would be nice and welcome." I will post more on this tonight when I get home, how to contribute, etc. My thoughts are to I'll set up a donation page where everyone who contributes will be listed and have a nice plaque made. Any donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be donated to charity in Dave's name.

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal


The Humane Society he was a Dog Lover.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Ok, I have heard back from Francisco and he said a "plaque to hang with his other things would be nice and welcome." I will post more on this tonight when I get home, how to contribute, etc. My thoughts are to I'll set up a donation page where everyone who contributes will be listed and have a nice plaque made. Any donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be donated to charity in Dave's name.

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal

Thanks Neal. As far as a charity I will go with what is decided here. Dave I am sure is looking down, overwhelmed but not surprised by all of this, he loved this place, SUBSIM meant a lot to him.


RDP

[Front Runner]

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal

Count me in.
First choice would be Francisco's call, second choice USS Cavalla Foundation or similar.

[Nuc]

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal

A suggestion for consideration:

http://dolphinscholarship.org/

[Mush Martin]

it means a lot to most of us its a communion with our own type that
we are not able to experience in our home cities.
subsimmers are not that common overall.

the truth is that this can happen to any of us.
and will again at some point.
I like to think that community procedures for such
occasions are sort of being framed in here.

I hope to still be posting on subsim on my 2nd last
day on earth,
(where possible the last day belongs exclusively to my wife)
I expect my last post has about
a fifty percent chance of being a dig at RDP.
I have found a home for my passion
here. and a place to express it and share it with
others of the same ilk.

I would regret not being able to, I think.
Here among my peers is a good place in my heart.
if my turn comes I will consider myself lucky
if im only half as missed as Dave is now by
the community.

I didnt know dave we exchanged a single post once.

but sometimes I am just dazzled by the beauty of it all
when I sail through his ocean. His legacy here is the
set standard, and will be preserved in years ahead
in mods not yet dreamed up by modders not yet
modding.

M

[Hitman]

It's always sad when someone like him passes away. My prayers are with him and his family. Sincerest condolences :cry: :cry:

[ReallyDedPoet]

it means a lot to most of us its a communion with our own type that
we are not able to experience in our home cities.
subsimmers are not that common overall.

the truth is that this can happen to any of us.
and will again at some point.
I like to think that community procedures for such
occasions are sort of being framed in here.

I hope to still be posting on subsim on my 2nd last
day on earth,
(where possible the last day belongs exclusively to my wife)
I expect my last post has about
a fifty percent chance of being a dig at RDP.
I have found a home for my passion
here. and a place to express it and share it with
others of the same ilk.

I would regret not being able to, I think.
Here among my peers is a good place in my heart.
if my turn comes I will consider myself lucky
if im only half as missed as Dave is now by
the community.

I didnt know dave we exchanged a single post once.

but sometimes I am just dazzled by the beauty of it all
when I sail through his ocean. His legacy here is the
set standard, and will be preserved in years ahead
in mods not yet dreamed up by modders not yet
modding.

M
Nicely said M.


RDP

[Peto]

I am deeply saddened by this news. And by the number of posts here, it is obvious many are.

I find it hopeful that even though we learn to know each other through a forum like this and likely never will meet face-to-face, there is still room for genuine caring and human understanding. Friendships are built. The electronic age cannot crush the human spirit.

Today, people all over the world will mourn Dave's passing. He leaves us a fine legacy and example. Whenever I see a sunrise or sunset in Reflections on the Water, I will always see Dave--still shining through.

Rest Your Oar Ol' Salt,

Peto

[TDK1044]

When you're out and about and you see a truly exceptional sunset, you can bet that Dave modded it for you. He's working with the ultimate computer now! :D

[ReallyDedPoet]

When you're out and about and you see a truly exceptional sunset, you can bet that Dave modded it for you. He's working with the ultimate computer now! :D

I will remember Dave far beyond the game and will never look at another sunset the same way.


RDP

[black1]

Im in Neal with the charity, he gave us so much for free I will surely give back to whatever is chosen.

[Maat]

Dave - oh nooo!!!
Just read this post...I can't describe what my thoughts are right in the moment.

All my thoughts to you and your family !

God bless you all!


Maat

[Morts]

R.I.P Mate:cry:

[Angrykirill]

RIP. I didn't know him nor have I played this game yet but his work for the mods that I have seen so far is beyond appreciation. He died doing what he loved, though, and that's a good thing. May he be remembered forever through the amazing ROTW mod and may his great work be continued by others.

I was here for something else though; ATI/Nvidia cards and game mods for this game, especially ROTW. I'm considering an ATI 1950PRO and want to know how much worse it plays the mods than Nvidia cards. Any personal experience/tweaks/patches to make it work as good as the Nvidia cards??

[wetwarev7]

You will be missed, Dave.

[skwasjer]

I also hereby dedicate S3D to Dave, one of my strongest supporters. You will get an honorary place in it, my friend.

I feel awful...

[robbierob2005]

:cry: Rest is peace Dave. :cry:

[Torps]

Ok, I have heard back from Francisco and he said a "plaque to hang with his other things would be nice and welcome." I will post more on this tonight when I get home, how to contribute, etc. My thoughts are to I'll set up a donation page where everyone who contributes will be listed and have a nice plaque made. Any donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be donated to charity in Dave's name.

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal

I will go with Francisco pref first and then, well have a poll would be best

[jaketoox]

Life it seems, will fade away
Drifting further every day
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters no one else
I have lost the will to live
Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free

Things are not what they used to be
Missing one inside of me
Deathly lost, this cant be real
Cannot stand this hell I feel
Emptiness is filling me
To the point of agony
Growing darkness taking dawn
I was me, but now he's gone

-Metallica-


......didn't believe it would feel like this......

...Rest In Peace, my friend......


Jake

[stuntcow]

-Removes Hat-

-Bows Head-

"Fairwell Captain, until we sail again............"

-Sail off into the setting sun.....-

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, I have heard back from Francisco and he said a "plaque to hang with his other things would be nice and welcome." I will post more on this tonight when I get home, how to contribute, etc. My thoughts are to I'll set up a donation page where everyone who contributes will be listed and have a nice plaque made. Any donations in excess of the cost of the plaque will be donated to charity in Dave's name.

What kind of charity? How about some thoughts on that? Red Cross, or maybe some heart foundation, or USS Cavalla foundation, or ... ? I can also ask Francisco if he has a preferance. I think an appropriate 501c org of some type.

Neal

I will go with Francisco pref first and then, well have a poll would be best

Roger that, I've asked Francisco if he would advise. I'm sure he reads this forum, but in case not, I've forwarded all your condolences, guys.

[J B Lansing]

I just don't know what to say.... It is so sad....
J B

[Cap'n Spanky]

Neal[/quote]

I will go with Francisco pref first and then, well have a poll would be best[/quote]

Roger that, I've asked Francisco if he would advise. I'm sure he reads this forum, but in case not, I've forwarded all your condolences, guys.[/quote]

Thanks Neal...

Men, I'm just devistated.. I hit this forum each morning to start my day... I just don't feel like working today... :roll: ..
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Francisco, my partner and I send our sympathy - you will always have the memories and the dogs to keep you going - not to mention the people of SUBSIM. Pop in here once in awhile to see the legacy that Dave has left us all.:up:

Bill

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[Stary Wuj]

Rest In Peace Dave.............:cry:


Stary Wuj
Warsaw
Poland

[Magnito]

:cry:


My condolences to his family and friends.

"alli donde estes
seguro que los Alpes son simples colinas
y los Andes lo suben los niños,
y no hay mas voces que el canto de los pajaros
y el rumor de las olas
que un dia te conquistaron."


Rest in peace comrade.

[Gargoyle]

Clear skies and calm seas, Dave.

:cry:

[SteamWake]

Rest in peace Dave.

Im at a loss for words.

A prayer for you and your family.

[clayp]

For those who have just heard the news and can't read every post in this thread as we share our loss, I'll once again offer my hope that this short "message" to Dave will be of some comfort:


For Dave (http://members.cox.net/bshdoinvst/ForDave.wmv)




.

Doolittle81 that is great.....:up:

[Dane]

Saddened to hear of Dave's passing. May he rest in peace because we know he will be remembered

[TDK1044]

I think Dave was a 'Muse'. He inspired all of us in one way or another.

[howler93]

Godspeed, Dave...
It's obvious you will be missed, but your work will live on...
Best wishes to you and your family

Sadly,
Howler :arrgh!:

[Rotor]

Rest in peace Dave - Fair winds!

My condolences to family and friends.

[SlimDuce]

Let us not forget our honored dead....... Calm seas to ya Dave. :nope:

[MONOLITH]

At my other forums, we post a single . to indicate a moment of silence. A few hundred posts in a row with a single . and no other words, is a powerful sight, and a symbol of respect and unity.

I offer mine.....







.

[Snuffy]

Just another indicator that the good truely do die young.

<0 farewell Brother.

[Tiger25]

Fair winds & a following sea,
R.I.P. mate

[ReallyDedPoet]

At my other forums, we post a single . to indicate a moment of silence. A few hundred posts in a row with a single . and no other words, is a powerful sight, and a symbol of respect and unity.

I offer mine.....







. This might be best done M at a later date when things slow down a bit, seems folks just want to say their piece for now, which is understandable. With a little coordinating, I am sure at a later date the above could be done.


RDP

[Shipwreck]

Later Bro.

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