July 3, 2014

Thanks Patrick. And thanks Ryan. What a shitty day.

Thanks, Patrick. That was touching to read. Thank you for sharing that.

Thank you for this article Patrick.

I'm going through some tough times myself, Patrick, so I wanted to thank you for writing this. That bit about wanting to contribute something, that means a lot to me to read. I know it can't mean much from someone you've only met once (after your panel at PAX East this year), but you definitely have touched me with your contribution to our community. The work you do at GB, along with everyone has helped, and still is helping me through some tough times.

Thanks so much for everything.

You made me cry, you beautiful man. Thanks Patrick.

Its good to get emotional baggage out there every so often, makes moving on easier in some ways. Almost 3 years since my fathers death. Particularly devastating at the time, felt like I had lost my one true friend, the guy who would actually risk his life to save mine. Memories may fade, but remember that it was you father who helped shape you as a person, he lives on in you. You are your fathers most cherished gift to the world.

I hadn't realized that your dad and Ryan passed on the same date. i'm now switchng my argument for which day should be Ryan Davis Day to June 4th. Fuck July 3rd.

Sorry to be so emotionally detached but what happened to the Neo-Geo? I know Ryan's wife had to get rid of a lot of her own possessions and held onto his stuff as much as she could.

RIP buddy.

That was beautiful and heartfelt Patrick, thank you so much for sharing!

Well said Patrick. Brought a tear to my eye ;.;

Much love to you all at GB, and to the memories of Ryan and your dad <3

Good write up.

thank you for sharing

Time marchers on, and so must we all, as life makes us all soldiers, shaped by experience. We gotta live life to the fullest, for those who have gone and for those yet to come. Journey's will end, but is is just that. the journey and not the destination, that we must embrace to the fullest.

Thanks for that, Patrick.

Man... I want to buy you all of the beers right about now. It never clicked with me that Ryan and your dad both passed on the 3rd. That's really, really rough.

Beautifully written!

I lost my grandmother last November and she was one of the most important people in the world to me. She raised me, rescued me from an abusive childhood and was really one of the only people to love me for who I was. This sounds weird but Ryan's passing taught me to remember the life and the impact that person had, not the tragedy of the loss. I honestly think that is the only thing that got me through her passing. Remembering the good and not lingering on the bad.

I hope you have a good holiday weekend duder, you guys deserve it.

Patrick, I don't agree with you on very many things, but the one thing I am happy to agree with you on is how much we miss that magnificent man Ryan Davis. It must be so tough having to remember two lost loved ones on the same day. I hope you know that the community is behind you.

Crying at work now.

Great post, sincere and to the point. unfortunately this is part of our life on this planet. Keep on keeping on man.

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Thanks Patrick.

I also want to express my appreciation for what you've shared here, Patrick. After Ryan passed I couldn't even bring myself to visit GB for a good 6 months afterward - I can't even imagine how hard it must have been for all you Bombers. I miss you, Ryan.

the whole thing with ryan is still feels like some weird dream. time flies.

Cannot imagine how overwhelming it all has been for you, but you expressed it beautifully. <3

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Patrick. Today isn't an easy day for most of us, but it's especially hard for yourself, I have to imagine. I wish I had something more meaningful to say...but thanks. <3

Thank you, Patrick. Praying hard today for you, Ryan's family and the Giant Bomb team.

That was a great write up Patrick. Thanks.

Thank you Patrick. <3

Thank you so much for sharing these deeply personal insights with all of us strangers. Truly beautiful sentiments.

When I think of the Giant Bomb "community", this is it.

Not posted on here in ages but that touched me.

Touching post Patrick, I can relate.

I will be pouring one out tonight! Thanks, for sharing Patrick.

Thank you Patrick. That was beautiful.

A moving tribute to two great men -- thanks for sharing this, Patrick.

Reading this reminds me how its the people in our lives that are the most important, thank you for reminding me of something that should never be forgotten :) stay safe Patrick and know that our thoughts are with you and the whole GB crew :)

Thank you for sharing this Patrick. Beautifully written.

I remember the Bombcast you came back on after your father's passing and Ryan said something to you about being happy you were back/that he missed you and it weirdly stuck with me and struck me at the time for being so ridiculously kind and sincere. It was a small, passing gesture but for whatever reason It did and continues to stand out to me as sort of how good a person Ryan was and how big a loss he has been.

Thank you for this Patrick.

Love Ryan Davis

Thank you for this Patrick

If it wasn't for you guys I wouldn't be starting university.

Thanks, Patrick.

#ThanksRyan

Thanks, Patrick

Great post man.

I really hope that they are both resting in peace and happy in another world, smiling and cracking a couple of heavenly beers open.

You're making me cry, Patrick. I appreciate you for writing that.

Thank you Patrick. I can tell that was tough to write.

That was incredibly touching, Patrick. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I never met you or Ryan, but you've both touched me with your work and are in my thoughts today. My thanks and condolences to you and to the whole team today.

Thank you Patrick, thank you.

This was very touching. Thanks for sharing Patrick :)

I had no idea they both passed away on the same day. That's double tough. Thanks for sharing Patrick, and thank you Ryan Davis.

Thanks Patrick, well said.