The William Ireland funeral service is over.
Day 982, 22:14
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by Candor
600 days he lived, and now he is gone,
but never forgotten...
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THIS WAS A MEMORIAL, that had a cash contribution to the community. It's a bit of a read. It's about an old player who left with a smile, not a rage-quit, and a wish that others benefit from his death. Now that's unusual.
Thursday, at about 4pm, I received an email from a fellow I had spoken with months ago. I don't actually remember the conversation (from months ago), honestly. But what he told me was that he was dying, and these were his final wishes...
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"His name was William Ireland"
Born Day 382 - Died Day 982
Rest In Peace
He was eborn December 6, 2008, Day 382. He was ranked 576 in the nation. He was a level 10 Guru Harvester, a level 10 Helicopter veteran, and dies with 100 health and happiness. He was living in Polish California upon his death, and to my knowledge was always a United States citizen.
He had neither newspaper, nor any known political affiliation. In 600 days of gaming, he had accumulated just 23 friends, including Killing Time, Jewitt, Barroom Hero, and Blazix.
He was a successful businessman.
Today, William Ireland shows us he was a friend to all, with a penchant for laughing, and a great big heart...
____________________________
The PM I received Thursday afternoon was this:
"Quitting the game. You're the last person who was nice to me. Enjoy the money. Enjoy the house. Spend 25% of it on something fun, or on a practical joke to make people laugh. The rest is yours to do with as you please. Remember, a nice word will get you further than a thousand words of hate."
~Goner
I replied (the specifics of which I wish to remain confidential) and included a request; that he tell me of his time in eRepublik so that I may properly honor his memory. I received no reply, nor any further communication.
I have a tear in my eye as I write this. That I was the last person who was kind to him, I truly hope was a reflection on his activity, rather than my demeanor. But can we all take this message at face value? Can we all try, just a little, to be kinder to one another?
I will tell you the Estate value exceeded 200 gold (I'm still adding it all up).
I have donated 20 gold to my party, The Nos. These guys I love, they are my buds and my brothers. A friendlier, more loyal group of people would be hard to find anywhere. We have always shared our wealth and our experiences, and continue to do so. We are a community, and we are close. We invite equally friendly gamers to join us and become part of a really neat small community within this game.
I have donated another 5g equally to the Feds, the UIP and SEES, because they have ran our members every election, an act of kindness which William would have liked to see more of. It isn’t much, but we owe them thanks and gratitude.
I have donated 35g to the NoS Militia, our slogan to be now and forever, “For William Ireland!” as we charge into battle.
And now, I will be donating 80 gold to the common community, because we’re all starving in this new economy. And he would expect nothing less of me.
These were the rules: If you posted “In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”(or some such tribute which includes his name) as well as your vote number, I gave the first 200 posters $20 cash.
In all of this, we thank WmIreland. You will not be forgotten.
Candor Salutes your memory, Sir.
In Memory of Donations:
George Armstrong Custer: A $20 donation to Meals on Wheels will be made in WmIreland's name.
Dumb Emma: To the FUS went $20
Blue Holt: For the next guy
rlee16807: To the 1st Armored Division went $20
Rainy Sunday: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
BeDva: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Legolas555: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Kria Korp: To the Training Corps went $20
Cloyd Wallis: To the Welcoming Committee went $20 (per PM request)
Dell Fargus: A "rock on" and $20 to the Welcoming Committee
Good_Ags: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Spamgobber: To the Training Corps went $20
James Finn: To the eAirborne QM went $20
Bandit Hollywood: A $20 donation to the Training Corps
Charmader95: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Victor Grey: To the Training Corps went $20
Matthew Rose: To The Socialist Freedom Party (Org) went $20
Therose For the next guy
loserhailose: For the next guy
Dave Richards: To the Federalist Party went $20
IGS Import Goods: For the next guy
BrandonH314 For the next guy
In-Kind Donations:
exohoritis, has made an in-kind donation to William's memory. 5 more shall receive in his memory.
Crusadercarl has made an in-kind donation to William's memory. 5 more shall receive in his memory
I'm sure William would be touched by your thoughts and kindness.
600 days he lived, and now he is gone,
but never forgotten...
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WRAP UP: 11:27pm Saturday (paid through Brian989 as of this time): 196 people were paid out. This payout did not discriminate between nationalities, nor in any other way. All who posted were paid, again, in the spirit of good will.
Thank you for attending! He would have been touched by your kind words.
but never forgotten...
[img]http://media.courierpress.com/media/img/photos/2010/01/20/l02_t607.JPG[/img]
THIS WAS A MEMORIAL, that had a cash contribution to the community. It's a bit of a read. It's about an old player who left with a smile, not a rage-quit, and a wish that others benefit from his death. Now that's unusual.
Thursday, at about 4pm, I received an email from a fellow I had spoken with months ago. I don't actually remember the conversation (from months ago), honestly. But what he told me was that he was dying, and these were his final wishes...
____________________________
"His name was William Ireland"
Born Day 382 - Died Day 982
Rest In Peace
He was eborn December 6, 2008, Day 382. He was ranked 576 in the nation. He was a level 10 Guru Harvester, a level 10 Helicopter veteran, and dies with 100 health and happiness. He was living in Polish California upon his death, and to my knowledge was always a United States citizen.
He had neither newspaper, nor any known political affiliation. In 600 days of gaming, he had accumulated just 23 friends, including Killing Time, Jewitt, Barroom Hero, and Blazix.
He was a successful businessman.
Today, William Ireland shows us he was a friend to all, with a penchant for laughing, and a great big heart...
____________________________
The PM I received Thursday afternoon was this:
"Quitting the game. You're the last person who was nice to me. Enjoy the money. Enjoy the house. Spend 25% of it on something fun, or on a practical joke to make people laugh. The rest is yours to do with as you please. Remember, a nice word will get you further than a thousand words of hate."
~Goner
I replied (the specifics of which I wish to remain confidential) and included a request; that he tell me of his time in eRepublik so that I may properly honor his memory. I received no reply, nor any further communication.
I have a tear in my eye as I write this. That I was the last person who was kind to him, I truly hope was a reflection on his activity, rather than my demeanor. But can we all take this message at face value? Can we all try, just a little, to be kinder to one another?
I will tell you the Estate value exceeded 200 gold (I'm still adding it all up).
I have donated 20 gold to my party, The Nos. These guys I love, they are my buds and my brothers. A friendlier, more loyal group of people would be hard to find anywhere. We have always shared our wealth and our experiences, and continue to do so. We are a community, and we are close. We invite equally friendly gamers to join us and become part of a really neat small community within this game.
I have donated another 5g equally to the Feds, the UIP and SEES, because they have ran our members every election, an act of kindness which William would have liked to see more of. It isn’t much, but we owe them thanks and gratitude.
I have donated 35g to the NoS Militia, our slogan to be now and forever, “For William Ireland!” as we charge into battle.
And now, I will be donating 80 gold to the common community, because we’re all starving in this new economy. And he would expect nothing less of me.
These were the rules: If you posted “In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”(or some such tribute which includes his name) as well as your vote number, I gave the first 200 posters $20 cash.
In all of this, we thank WmIreland. You will not be forgotten.
Candor Salutes your memory, Sir.
In Memory of Donations:
George Armstrong Custer: A $20 donation to Meals on Wheels will be made in WmIreland's name.
Dumb Emma: To the FUS went $20
Blue Holt: For the next guy
🙂Passing on the fortune: $20
rlee16807: To the 1st Armored Division went $20
Rainy Sunday: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
BeDva: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Legolas555: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Kria Korp: To the Training Corps went $20
Cloyd Wallis: To the Welcoming Committee went $20 (per PM request)
Dell Fargus: A "rock on" and $20 to the Welcoming Committee
🙂
Good_Ags: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Spamgobber: To the Training Corps went $20
James Finn: To the eAirborne QM went $20
Bandit Hollywood: A $20 donation to the Training Corps
Charmader95: To the Welcoming Committee went $20
Victor Grey: To the Training Corps went $20
Matthew Rose: To The Socialist Freedom Party (Org) went $20
Therose For the next guy
🙂Passing on the fortune: $20
loserhailose: For the next guy
🙂Passing on the fortune: 420
Dave Richards: To the Federalist Party went $20
IGS Import Goods: For the next guy
🙂Passing on the fortune: $20
BrandonH314 For the next guy
🙂Passing on the fortune: $20
In-Kind Donations:
exohoritis, has made an in-kind donation to William's memory. 5 more shall receive in his memory.
Crusadercarl has made an in-kind donation to William's memory. 5 more shall receive in his memory
I'm sure William would be touched by your thoughts and kindness.
600 days he lived, and now he is gone,
but never forgotten...
____________________________
WRAP UP: 11:27pm Saturday (paid through Brian989 as of this time): 196 people were paid out. This payout did not discriminate between nationalities, nor in any other way. All who posted were paid, again, in the spirit of good will.
Thank you for attending! He would have been touched by your kind words.
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In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift Vote 3
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift” v2
lol dam it i am slow
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
Vote 10
I wish i knew him🙁
"In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift" 😁
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”
you will be missed buddy 🙁
Vote 9, Sub 229.
Vote 9, btw.
Or maybe Vote 11.
lol
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift. Seriously, it's too bad to see anyone leaving, he seems like a good guy.
vote 14 In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
Sounds like he would've been a good contributor if he'd pulled himself out of 2 clicking.
Vote 16...
R.I.P. WmIreland, may the afterlife treat you kindly. vote 15
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”
Today I gave away all I had to help rebuild what my late friend Tyler F. Durden created. Send my cash here, please:
http://economy.erepublik.com/en/accounts/3658458">http://economy.erepublik.com/en/accounts[..]58458
In memory of the great WmIreland, I accept this gift.
Vote 17
May he live forever in our hearts.
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift vote 18
R.I.P.
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift Vote 19
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
Vote 21
ps. thank you 🙂
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
v 22
In memory of WmIreland I wish a gift be given to Meals on Wheels.
vote 23
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”
vote 24
Give mine to FUS. They can use the help after the invasion.
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift. vote 25
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”(or some such tribute which includes his name)
26
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift vote 27
"In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift"
28
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
29
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”
I truly thank him. Hope he had fun with the game.
30
In memory of WmIreland, we accept this gift. Sad to see another one leave 🙁
Vote # 30
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift”
“In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift” vote # 31
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift ... everyone does seem to be leaving nowadays ....
vote 32
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
Vote# 33
In the memory of WmIreland i accept this gift
Vote #38
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
Vote #39
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
vote 40
Sad to see REAL players go, even if they are from another camp.
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift vote 41
/me takes off hat
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
vote 42, good bye man!
No Gold for me, thanks.
I'm just taking some shell shock at how many players are leaving the game, no matter how obscure or popular they were.
R.I.P. WmIreland
In memory of WmIreland, who used a picture of Peter O'Toole from The Lion in Winter as his avatar, I accept this gift. It's terrible when a good eMerican leaves. And this way of going out just shows how good he was. Not so bad yourself, Candor.
Vote 46.
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
v 48
In memory of William Ireland I accept this gift.
Vote 47.
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
v 50
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
vote 49
sub 234
So many people leaving. It is a nice memorial that u have done Candor. A shame we couldn't have known him better. RIP WmIreland and to all my good friends that have also left. I will miss u all.
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift. Thank you. Vote-52 Sub-236
-WmIreland-
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rain fall softly upon your fields until we meet again,
And may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
--and thank you WmIreland, in your memory I accept this gift. Vote 51
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
v 53
😁P.S. It is a shame he decided to die, i feel the whole party would have enjoyed it if he had chosen to become a part of our team in life!
~Gaine, The NoS
In memory of WmIreland I accept this gift
🙁