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Great guy. Incredibly sad news.

brunoafh wrote:Is there any kind of "official" donation/racketboy effort or however I should phrase it going on? Like many others I'm sure, this is something I'd like to participate in.

There will likely be something announced soon

As the father of a now seven-year-old girl, the thought of Mr. Cheslock dying having only two years with his daughter brought tears to my eyes. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

He was a really nice dude to me.

He sent me my Japanese sega Saturn And was so kind about educatig me on the Saturn. Top bloke, will be missed from the forums.

It's a true testament to Blake's character and to how positively he came across on this board that even I, who was never very close to him, and I'm sure a few others here, got sad and touched by this news.

I really hope the family pulls through.

Today was Christmas, and yet I haven't been able to shake the news of this great loss from my thoughts. My earnest prayers go out to the family & friends of Blake Cheslock.

On a more positive note, we shared many a PM not only discussing PC Engine particulars, but also our shared faith in Christ. My first PCE actually came from Breetai nearly four years ago. He was eager to offer his recommendations on must-have titles, peripherals, and just general advice in getting the most out of my new console. I'll miss those conversations.

My stomach just sank hearing about this. Really hard to accept. As everyone else has said, he was by far one of the best and most upbeat members across the community for sure.

If anyone can keep us updated on his family that'd be great, my best wishes go out to them and everyone involved.

I never really talked with Breetai but he seemed pretty cool. He was one of my favorite members here... my condolences to his family and I hope his daughter will heal quickly.

I just wanna post this soothing scene/song from a movie. May he enjoy his ride into a greater place.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szF2ILxONJw

jfrost wrote:It's a true testament to Blake's character and to how positively he came across on this board that even I, who was never very close to him, and I'm sure a few others here, got sad and touched by this news.

I really hope the family pulls through.

Im the exact same. I don't even know if we ever directly responded to one another. But man if Im not tearing up. I've just been pacing back and forth thinking for the past 30 minutes, I don't even know what to do with myself.

I hope we set up some sort of fund for his daughter. I just want to do anything I can to help.