Trebor Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 You are missed... ? https://boycefuneralhome.ca/tribute/details/2101/Mark-Rathwell/obituary.html YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClAj9t533NgoPz4zIJccmtw Twitter: https://twitter.com/dracisback?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dracisback/?hl=en His last day alive, he visited AtariAge. Big 7800 fan, and even bigger heart. 3 39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Always enjoyed talking 7800 with him here. Got some really neat 8bit stuff from him once, awesomely nice guy to deal with. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman000 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 :'( 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Damn. RIP 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I see the page has the ability to leave condolences/memories. Maybe someone who knew him well enough to consider him a friend could write something positive about him there on behalf of the community? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Very sad news. RIP, Mark. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sad to hear this. Cherish every day as we are not guaranteed tomorrow. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMoonPatrol Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I liked that he visited this place one last time on his final day. Its like he still kept that passion going to the very end. RIP Drac. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 So, so sorry to read this. He’ll be missed. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 rip 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 He was a good hearted guy, and a long-time supporter of the 7800 scene. In fact, he confirmed that my first 7800basic test code worked on real hardware. I don't recall ever seeing a single negative post from him, about anything. Just a nice guy. I agree whole-heartedly with Stephen. In addition to remembering our fallen friend, we should take this as a reminder to embrace family members, appreciate each other, and complete any work we don't wish to leave behind. RIP Mark. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailChao Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Really unfortunate news. I do want to echo the sentiments above - he always always very polite and supportive, even when we didn't agree on something. May he rest in peace. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Dragon Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 My deepest condolences to his close friends and family. I never knew him personally, just swapped posts with him on here over the years. But he was one of the nicest souls i have had the humble pleasure to encounter on here and i was horrified to hear he was terminally ill when the news broke. He's been taken from us all too soon. R.I.P...you will be missed a great deal. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Verdammt... 45 Jahre... Ruhe in Frieden. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) Scheisse! Rest in peace ? Edited August 23, 2019 by CPUWIZ TRUTH 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NostAlgae37 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 45 is way too young, that is a terrible shame. I didn't know him, but it is a sad loss for the community here and the people that he was friends with. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 12 hours ago, RevEng said: I agree whole-heartedly with Stephen. In addition to remembering our fallen friend, we should take this as a reminder to embrace family members, appreciate each other, and complete any work we don't wish to leave behind. I was always taught to leave something behind so that others may continue my legacy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I just bought some XE stuff from him a couple of months ago. I knew he was sick, but I did not know how bad it was. He was trying to sell as much as could before he died for his wife. Not sure if it was more for the monetary aspect or so she would not have to deal with his collection. He was a really nice guy and went above and beyond in our transaction. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I definitely remember the username. Very sad. RIP. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just tragic. I effing hate cancer. RIP, buddy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 My condolences to his family and friends. We lost quite a talent. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 He did a lot of good for the 7800 homebrew scene, thus will be sorely missed. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I didn't know him personally outside of AtariAge, but I thought he was awesome and definitely agree 45 is way too young! I guess we never know when one of our posts could be our last post ever. R.I.P. You will Not be forgotten. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Same here, didn't know him outside of AA, but always looked forward to his posts about the 7800. Had a way of presenting most of the games in a positive, but realistic light. Could tell he was a true game player with a love and passion for Atari. RIP Mark! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstarryeyed Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I am always saddened whenever anyone on this board is ill or passes. Everyone here IS the community and everyone is important to it. I said a prayer for him, may he rest in peace. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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