I considered london to be one of my best and closest friends, probably why I have been taking it so hard.
I felt like I had always known him, and when we chatted in the game, it was like we had a connection.
He always had the utmost integrity while administrating in the game. He always set the best example, and when sometimes I was in doubt of whether I should uphold a rule, with him around, I never had that doubt, and I knew I could always count on him for his support. He was my lifeline to integrity, you could say.
Whenever I would play the Avalanche server, I would always look for him. I first came to play the game just to have fun, but eventually I even played the game, just to see him.
I always tell people, that.... as long as we remember him, and keep him in our hearts.... he can never truly be gone.
It took me some time to realize, it is true... all the platitudes and kind words people may say, sometimes they mayseem hollow while you are grieving... as there are no words that can really change how you feel. When you are in the thick of your emotions... nothing seems to be able to really reach you.
I think hearing his voice really put me at ease, and it reminded me again, that if we remember all of the things we loved about what made him the great guy that he was.... that he is right there with us, and nothing can change that.
Mike always had the best stories, and I am just not sure it is my place to tell some of them, if anyone asks i will be happy to share, but out of respect i will hold onto them.
The audio recordings in the youtube video tribute i made of London, I recorded him March of last year...
I wanted something to remember him by, and my real goal, was to create a DODS game character, that when you 'enabled' him, he would randomly say quotes that londonblitz said. lol through some computer mishaps, i lost the
motivation to create it. i just wished i could have created it, while he was still with us.
i always called him 'old man' out of an endearing respect for him.
there is just so many things i will miss about him. he really did hold the spirit of this game.
Keep friends, Close to your Heart.