lance_miller Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 It is with great regret to let you all know my brother, Chris Burger, who went by the Username "TECHNOSIS" passed away suddenly two weeks ago. Technosis joined the AtariAge forum back in 2003 and had many many discussions on this particular section of the forums. Chris lived in Milton Ontario from 1995 to 2008 and worked at Atomic Energies Canada as a very accomplished Electrical Technician. He then worked for the St Lawrence Seaway from 2008 until present. Chris was a very avid Classic Game collector and player. His hobby gave him two decades or more of everlasting enjoyment. He would be up at the crack of dawn going to garage sales, scouring good will thrift stores, and wheeling and dealing at gaming stores. He loved fleamarkets. He loved Super Nintendo, and PS2 and happily amassed a gigantic collection of games in these and most other genres. He had very unique tastes in techo music, techo lighting, gizmos and odd collectibles. He had a unique sense of humour unmatched by anyone I know. He never married and had no children - a woman would have gotten in the way of his Classic Game focus! We loved Chris deeply. Chris was 41 but looked 32. He developed type 2 diabetes in the last couple years. He fell into a diabetic coma due to low blood sugar. Living alone with no one there to be alerted to his condition, he silently passed away into the arms of awaiting angels. We are devastated and traumatized at this extremely significant loss in our small family, to put it mildly. Thank you to all who have passed on their condolences through this User name Lance_Miller (it was a secondary account of Chris's I stumbled upon) without even knowing it was Technosis who died. You guys on this forum have a heart of gold and its felt across the miles. Big hugs, Sue Phillips (Chris's sister who lives on the west coast of Canada) (Special thanks goes out to dear "5-11under" who helped me piece together things and learn that everyone knew Chris as "TECHNOSIS" . 5-11 actually knew my beloved brother from fleamarkets etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman_x_2002 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 My condolences to you and your family. I am sorry to hear of your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Link to the thread at cgcc.ca: http://www.cgcc.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22421 Thanks for the information about Diabetes. I think my father-in-law should know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd_1138 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. He's in the gentle hands of his maker. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I point out this medical condition here because its a very small attempt of mine (but maybe a lame one to create some education about how deadly alcohol and diabetes can be. Thank you for that information about alcohol and diabetes. I had no idea. It is sad to think that if someone had been there he could still be alive today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opeygon Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Rest In Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ever2600 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 God rest his soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sorry to hear about that. I went to four funerals last year, and it never gets any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wow, that is very sad. I emailed Chris a bit when I was first getting back into collecting and we were both on the rec.games.video.classic newsgroup. He did many kind little things for me--I believe my Atari 5200 Blueprint cartridge is one that he mailed to me for next to nothing after I complained about losing an "auction" on the newsgroup. 1998 or thereabouts. I'm very sorry for your loss--I hoping that knowing he touched many lives through this great community provides some comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance_miller Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wow, that really does provide a lot of comfort...knowing all the nice things he did. He was a good guy, he rarely if ever swore, always polite and he never hurt a soul in all his life. A gentle kind person. thanks for sharing. And thanks all for your condolences. its been supremely difficult. I'm still shocked. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lendorien Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I lost an Aunt last week. I know the pain you're going through in a very real way. You have my deepest sympathies and condolences. Please know that your family is in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koopa64 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 This kind of reminds me when Roger Swan passed way, a year or two ago I think. Very sad to hear about this, even though I didn't know this Mr. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance_miller Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 View http://www.yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/thanks.asp?oId=481967 There will be pictures to attached to this by 1pm Tuesday 22nd. thanks for your wonderful supportive comments. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Always a sad day when a fellow retrogamer passes on. My deepest condolences for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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