DanteGabriel Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Fourteen years ago we got the shocking news that EHK, one of the most impactful personalities this board has ever seen, and at least the 3rd smartest person on the Transformers movie message board, had died at the cruel age of 29. I'll likely always think of him on July 4. We still have the wonderful tribute site put together for him by @theMountainGoat. Thank you again for all your hard work on that, ser. https://enlightenmenthk.net/ I've got family coming over today, so it'll be a busy day of prepping and grilling here, but tonight I'm going to dig out my nine-year-old "cheat" pack of cigarettes and have a smoke with a wee dram of Laphroaig, and pour one out for our departed friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstark Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 14 years! Damn, we old as shit... Continue to rant and rave on the other level EHK.. I know resting in peace is not your style.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Was so glad we got to meet him at the Glasgow Worldcon. Walked around in the city for a bit with him, chatting away -- I think we'd volunteered to pick up some supplies for the party maybe? that rings a bell -- and he was as funny and sharp in person as he was on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebla Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 "BAH!" That was his favorite saying when he joined the board and it always cracked me up. He was a really good guy and is sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Vale EHK. One of the most influential boarders we have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 EHK. The board remembers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 EHK. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteGabriel Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Paxter said: Vale EHK. One of the most influential boarders we have seen. After reading some of his stuff while I was still mostly a book forum poster, I knew I'd have to sharpen my steel if I was going to participate in the GC politics threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 I have indeed poured one out for EHK. And for Manwoody (single malt in his honour) and Lilith, and Brudewollen, and the others who left us too soon. Time sometimes colours memory so if you're reading this and wonder if we're all just being nostalgic when we wax lyrical about these folks, let me assure you, we're not. They were big characters with big hearts, sharp wits, and open minds. I miss them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Reptitious Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, DanteGabriel said: After reading some of his stuff while I was still mostly a book forum poster, I knew I'd have to sharpen my steel if I was going to participate in the GC politics threads. Please don't take this as me blowing smoke up your ass, but I always thought you did (and do) a good job of carrying on his legacy, the way you deal with trolls, sea lions, and the like, in a very blunt, no-nonsense, yet still informed and articulate way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGP Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Neither did I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGP Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 [eyes mormont] I mean, let's be honest. EHK could be a prick [despite his late bloominess] and if anyone can call him that, it's me. Which might make me miss him more, not sure lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Yeah, Brude passed a decade ago, in his sleep. Like EHK, much too young. JGP: I issued EHK with more than one warning in his time so I know very well he could be an asshole. He was no Manwoody, who could dissect idiots with finesse. EHK went for fire and blood, not rapier wit, with all that entails. Those four above were very different people. But EHK was like that because he had a big heart, which in his case means passion, not necessarily kindness. And he couldn't have had the late bloom without having an open mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Brude passed on August 17, 2012, at the age of 40, so that anniversary isn't too far away. His roommate created an account a few days after his death to announce the news, which was kind of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteGabriel Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Ser Reptitious said: Please don't take this as me blowing smoke up your ass, but I always thought you did (and do) a good job of carrying on his legacy, the way you deal with trolls, sea lions, and the like, in a very blunt, no-nonsense, yet still informed and articulate way. Thank you, that is very kind of you (and I wasn't fishing for a compliment!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 The long-standing (pre-TV show) ASoIaF Facebook group lost one one of its most popular and well-known posters last week as well, to cancer. He was only in his 30s and left behind a young son (he used his real name there so I won't use it on a public forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 While Xray and I were driving up to New England this past Saturday to visit my parents, we found a four-pack of Three Floyds' Dreadnaught IPA, one of EHK's favorite beers. Our first comment was, "They put this in cans now?!?" Our second was, "We are buying this in honor of EHK." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbigski Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 7/7/2023 at 3:19 PM, Mr. X said: Our first comment was, "They put this in cans now?!?" Our second was, "We are buying this in honor of EHK." EHK and I pretty much never got along, but this specific quote reminds me of my friend Granger who passed away in June. Whenever the bartender asked bottle or can, or draft or can, he'd always respond, I love it in the can. I was a friend of EHK. He taught me that even if we disagree about almost everything, we can still have friends in common to bridge the gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I just cannot process the time since these losses. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard of Banefort Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I’m sorry for everyone who lost their friend. I browsed the website and found the posts about Dany funny (in retrospect, the slavers forcing the Unsullied to kill puppies was a bit heavy-handed) but most of his stuff also gave me strong early-aughts vibes. It was like stepping into a time machine. Sadly, I have now realized that since I never talk about what websites I go on with people in real life, no one here will have any idea if I meet an untimely end. If a new ASOIAF book comes out and I fail to comment on it, just assume that I’m dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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