Remembering Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

DrPirate said:
Personally, I think you handled this subject with great tact.

It pains me to say I had similar concerns, and irregardless of the reasons why, I'm deeply deeply saddened. I just wish it didn't have to be this way.
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Thanks, DrP. I wondered if I should even say that stuff -- about my fears for this exact situation -- but I felt I had to, out of love and out of respect for all involved.

It's a truly sad thing that's happened, but there can be lessons for us all, even on the hardest days.
 
oh man listening to the Last of Us soundtrack and hearing this news at the same time is really heart breaking. I was a big fan of the site ever since it started and I will now miss Ryan's giddy laughter in the quick looks.
 
What? WHAT?! What the hell am I reading?!

Holy shit I can't believe it.

My condolences to his family and the GB crew. May he rest in peace. He will be sorely missed. :(
 
unbelieveable. so sad, rip ryan. you gave me countless laughs.

i don't think giantbomb (and my intake of video games) can ever be the same without him.
 
A guy who sure seemed to like to take big bites out of life. Annoying and pretentious at times, but always funny, always smart, always offering compelling conversation.

Fare thee well.
 
I don't know who he is, but it truly is terrible to lose your life at such a young age. RIP.

I am curious to the cause of death however. He's only 34.
 
Goodnight, sweet prince

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Henry Jones Jr said:
I'm not 100% sure, but I think that Ryan came up with the "China don't Care" shirt and Jeff through it was a dumb so he made a "Fuck Ryan Davis" shirt.
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Someone earlier in the thread suggested they change the shirts to "Fuck, Ryan Davis?!" Hah, that would be great.

Man, I don't think I can get any work done today.
 
He made me laugh aplenty for years and seemed like a wonderful guy.

This is hitting me way, way harder than I ever thought it would.

R.I.P.
 
Dragon said:
I like GB and Ryan a lot and I'm not curious how he died at all. In fact I don't see how it's relevant. It's not important why, it's important to remember the impact he had on all the people gathered here. If you want to go and speculate while acting like you're better than us for not feeling sad, well go for it, but it just makes you an insensitive asshole. Have fun with that.
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Excuse me, but I don't appreciate these false accusations against my character and behavior. I'm not acting "better" than anyone because I admittedly didn't know the guy. I explicitly stated that it's a real, sad tragedy for many people who knew him or were close to him.

Again, I know full-well this thread isn't the place for arguments, but I feel I need to defend myself when people are unfairly attacking and mischaracterizing me.
 
I am still in shock and disbelief, Ryan was such a core part of Giant Bomb that its hard to even imagine it existing without him. Ryan was far too young to die and since we are both about the same age it makes me take a step back and think about my own mortality. One day you can be living the best days of your life getting married and going on a honeymoon and then suddenly its all gone
 
Terrible news... truly one of the best people in games writing and probably my favorite podcaster. I'd always hoped to run into him at an event and hang out, have a beer, eat some junk food. I've fantasized about finishing my indie game and bringing it to Giant Bomb and hearing what Ryan had to say about it.... SIGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
 
It's going to be weird for a while on Giant Bomb. I may feel guilty enjoying the upcoming content knowing Ryan is not there anymore.

And yeah, hasn't Jeff known Ryan ever since they were little ? He probably took the news worse than most people, after Ryan's wife and parents.
 
incredibly sad, didnt know him but have been a fan for many years now

best wishes to his friends and family and of course giant bomb

shit won't be the same on there without him, thats for sure
 
Really awful event . Very talented guy.
Had a friend same age have a heart attack this year. He's okay, but my it's an awful thing especially on the immediate family.
 
How can they possibly keep going... I mean, will there be a podcast tomorrow? I hope not.

And his poor wife, my god... This has affected me profoundly, I can only imagine how she feels.
 
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