Atari Charles Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 One of my facebook friends, all around good guy, and Atari Age Forum Member Bradford Hanley passed away in his sleep. I got to know him as he was looking for an E.T. Book Cart in 2013. Anyway he wasn't a major forum poster or anything but was a big fan of the Atari 2600 and other video game systems. He passed away in his sleep while in hospital due to serious health issues. He passed away back in July 23rd, 2014, but I had no way to post this info myself on Atari Age until now. I am not sure what forum to post this on, so please move it if I posted it in the wrong place. Here is his user id:http://atariage.com/forums/user/34923-piemaster/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 R.I.P. Retro gaming brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Always sad to hear things like this ... so young . Looks like he only had two posts . R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Only six weeks different from my own age. It sure makes you think.... My condolences go out to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sorry to hear another one of us has passed. Condolences to his family and friends as well. RIP piemaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zeptari Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Only six weeks different from my own age. It sure makes you think....My condolences go out to his family and friends. Same thoughts here too. Less then two weeks difference. My prayers and thoghts go out to all friends and families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixler Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 My thoughts are with him and his family. May he RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fujidude Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I never knew the guy, but it's always kind of sad when a life goes out. It always makes me re-ponder a bit the biggest questions in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 R.I.P. Sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 sorry for the loss of your friend Charles, and thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sorry to hear of his passing. I wonder if it would be a nice idea to have an AA "Memorial Wall" thread. Certainly there are other members who have passed. It could be a good way to memorialize them? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Charles Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sorry to hear of his passing. I wonder if it would be a nice idea to have an AA "Memorial Wall" thread. Certainly there are other members who have passed. It could be a good way to memorialize them? I think a memorial wall would be a great idea. Maybe Albert can set up something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Charles Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Thank you for everyone for your comments. Yes, Brad was a really nice guy who had a deep interest in the Atari 2600 and the various games available for it. We started out as acquaintances, but developed a friendship. I was deeply saddened by his passing, but it is nice to know that in the analogue and digital world his memory goes on. Edited February 1, 2015 by Atari Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sad, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyshots Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 The circle of life... My Condolences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 He was so young... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr0st Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sorry to hear. I sometimes notice users not even logging in for a long time, and am left wondering. Such is life on internet forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I think a memorial wall would be a great idea. Maybe Albert can set up something. I'll second that! A nice format would be like a sub forum, with each 'topic' being the Atari Age name of the member that has passed away. People would then be able to leave posts, condolences, memories or photos in that particular thread. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I third a motion for a memorial wall of sorts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sorry for your loss, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Rest in peace Atari brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Way too young. I guess we should prepare this to happen to our community more and more frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyshots Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Way too young. I guess we should prepare this to happen to our community more and more frequently. A few years ago I reached the age where Im going to either a wedding or a funeral… unfortunately for the latter. I've been a best man 3 times already… Anymore and I'm going to lose my amateur status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fujidude Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 In general, how would anyone become aware of the passing of a forum member? I would think the account would just go inactive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 In general, how would anyone become aware of the passing of a forum member? I would think the account would just go inactive? I'm friends with some AA members on Facebook. I'm sure there would be a post on their timeline if they passed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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