A memorial plaque for Dave (LEOVAMPIRE) & donation link

TDK1044 · 01-09-08, 11:11 AM

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

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

silent killer · 01-09-08, 12:41 PM

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 · 01-09-08, 12:52 PM

I thought this latin phrase would be appropriate:

Per aspera ad astra

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

TDK1044 · 01-09-08, 01:22 PM

My offering would be:

God's finger touched him, and he slept.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Torps · 01-09-08, 02:01 PM

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

ReallyDedPoet · 01-09-08, 02:19 PM

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 · 01-09-08, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

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 · 01-09-08, 02:38 PM

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.

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.

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

ReallyDedPoet · 01-09-08, 02:46 PM

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

RDP

TDK1044 · 01-09-08, 03:08 PM

Looks perfect!

AVGWarhawk · 01-09-08, 03:09 PM

Beautiful Neal. Nice choice!

donut · 01-09-08, 03:12 PM

kylesplanet · 01-09-08, 03:15 PM

Yeah Neil, I think that is a home run!

I wish he were here to see it.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-09-08, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylesplanet

Yeah Neil, I think that is a home run!

I wish he were here to see it.

I am sure he can see it.

RDP

Doolan · 01-09-08, 03:24 PM

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?

01-09-08, 11:11 AM	#1
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	A memorial plaque for Dave (LEOVAMPIRE) & donation link 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 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 Last edited by Onkel Neal; 01-10-08 at 05:59 PM. Reason: Donation link added

01-09-08, 12:41 PM	#2
silent killer Soundman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingston Ontario Posts: 141 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	plaque for dave 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

01-09-08, 12:52 PM	#3
hyperion2206 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I thought this latin phrase would be appropriate: Per aspera ad astra This means: Through difficulties (adversities, misfortunes) to the stars __________________ Career of Captain Jack Shaftoe: Last edited by hyperion2206; 01-09-08 at 01:22 PM.

01-09-08, 02:01 PM	#5
Torps Captain Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 496 Downloads: 148 Uploads: 0	The image below my signature says what I think would be appropriate. Feel free to use any part of it if you like. __________________ Torps Contributor PE for ROW Reflections on Water *ROW Sound Effects* R.I.P Dave Bunnel aka LeoVampire

01-09-08, 02:19 PM	#6
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,887 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	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 __________________ Back in the Day

01-09-08, 01:22 PM	#4
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	My offering would be: God's finger touched him, and he slept. Alfred, Lord Tennyson

01-09-08, 02:38 PM	#8
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	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. 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. Pather, do you have a high res bmp of that image? __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-09-08, 02:46 PM	#9
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,887 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	That plaque looks nice Neal, and you are right, it captures that truly worldly characteristic that SUBSIM has. RDP __________________ Back in the Day Last edited by ReallyDedPoet; 01-09-08 at 03:11 PM.

01-09-08, 03:08 PM	#10
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Looks perfect!

01-09-08, 03:09 PM	#11
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,274 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Beautiful Neal. Nice choice! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-09-08, 03:12 PM	#12
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Thats realy nice ! Thxs,Onkel

01-09-08, 03:15 PM	#13
kylesplanet Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 629 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Yeah Neil, I think that is a home run! I wish he were here to see it. __________________

01-09-08, 03:24 PM	#15
Doolan Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 112 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	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?