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[kadab]

RIP

 

[Gilgamesh]

What in the world??? This is awful

 

[amr]

I'll take a ribbon too!

 

[baxter2231]

So sad he was young, RIP.

 

[bishopcruz]

Still in shock.

Can someone please ribbon my Avatar as well?

 

[BlastProcessing]

This was the first thing I ever saw on Giant Bomb. E3 2009 Booth tour: Microsoft.

When Ryan talked to the dog, I instantly became a devoted Giant Bomb fan. Since then I have probably listened-to/watched Ryan do his thing for 4-5 hours a week.

I have lost loved ones, so I know how empty condolences can feel, but to everyone who lost an amazing person last week, I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Double D]

Is there any more information about what happened?

No, but I like to think he was swallowed in a blaze of glory while setting off a pre-mature 4th of July display in his driveway.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

I only watch the occasional video from GiantBomb, but this still really sucks.

Ryan always seemed like the professional "anchor" of the group, and brought a professional-ness and integrity with humor that truly made him unique in the industry. Really sad to hear he passed, especially since he was apparently married recently.

 

[boredofcanada]

Could someone ribbon my avatar? Thanks

 

[Cyborg]

RIP

 

[yami4ct]

Can i please get a ribbon on my avatar as well please.

That one was hard for me to do. ;(

 

[Gully State]

Much appreciated..Thanks..

 

[Arlecchino]

Someone asked me if I was feeling alright. I obviously looked sadder than usual. I told them I just found out a friend of mine died. Now I have no delusions of the relationship between Ryan and me, but I do still think of him as a friend, and that extends to the rest of the duders.

 

[Ashler]

Vinny's tweet got me...

 

[Daylight]

Can i please get a ribbon on my avatar as well please.

 

[Van Owen]

Ryan's wife seems awesome. I feel terrible for her but she seems to be taking it as best as humanly possible. https://twitter.com/enemynanner

She bought him a cake so he could sit on it. A special bond, to be sure.

 

[kozmo7]

I just woke up from a nap to her about this. I'm still in a state of disbelief.

I've been listening to and watching Ryan Davis and the other GB guys for the past 12 years of my life, back when they worked at GameSpot and I was just a young teen in High School. I never fit in at school and spent a lot of time alone but I'd always come home and watch some new GS video or review and feel better because Ryan, Jeff, Rich and the others were hilarious.

I followed them to Giant Bomb and I kept up with all their content as I grew up. I've had some pretty traumatic life experiences since High School, but I'd always would retreat to somewhere quiet and listen to a new Bombcast or watch some just, terrible but hilarious videos that had little to do with gaming but a lot to do with the personalities of GB. I never had the chance to meet Ryan in person but I felt like I knew him and I'm so used to him being apart of my life in some way, be it the Bombcasts, twitter, or the many other ways I'm connected to GB.

I'm still in shock, I wish this was just some bad joke. I will miss Ryan more than I thought was possible for someone I never met.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Could I also get a ribbon? It would be greatly appreciated.

i could use a ribbon. pls

 

[Ben Morales]

I loved Ryan Davis so much. When I was feeling down I always started up an old episode of the Bombcast because he always put a smile on my face. I love the entire Bomb Crew but Ryan resonated with me more. It had to be his charisma and cheerfulness. Seeing him on quick looks in front of a green screen goofing off was grand. I will really miss him. Seeing this topic gave me a sharp pain in my heart. I was hoping it wouldn't be true but deep down I knew it was Ugh. r.i.p Ryan Davis. =(

 

[Dimmuxx]

RIP

 

[we.are.the.armada]

Damn, that Vinny post got me misty eyed :/

Re-posting this for those who want to add it into their avatars.

 

[Eterniti]

I took at a nap at lunch today, hoping that all the bad news of Ryan's passing was a nightmare - yet when I woke up I was reminded of the good times at E3 2013, with him and the crew, and started thinking about my own mortality. And, as many have already said, many people were looking forward to the inevitable podcast that would feature Ryan talking about his crazy wedding that would never be posted.

I know that eventually many of us will move on after Ryan's passing, including the Giant Bomb guys, but there's an empty seat at Giant Bomb today and the best we can really do is honor the man who once sat on it.

 

[Gouda Jouji]

Very sad news, what a bummer. ;_;

 

[Daylight]

Could someone ribbon my avatar? Thanks

 

[Misterinenja]

Vinny's tweet got me...

Me too. But that second one made me smile.

 

[dmr87]

I just came home from work and saw the news, I had to read it twice cause I coudn't believe what I read.
I mean, I didn't even know him on a personal level and this came as a gut punch. I cannot imagine how the people close to him feels, and his wife, damn.

You will be missed Ryan, RIP.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Could someone ribbon my avatar? Thanks

 

[def sim]

This was the first thing I ever saw on Giant Bomb. E3 2009 Booth tour: Microsoft.

"Because who the hell is Colin McRae?"

Ryan asking the hard hitting questions.

 

[yami4ct]

Man, just a couple weeks back I was watching his awesome video of his badass gong. To think we won't be getting any more of those moments is just heartbreaking.

 

[J-Roderton]

Watching that Dragon ball evolution quick look.

"Super Scions." haha

 

[BeerSnob]

Ryan's wife seems awesome. I feel terrible for her but she seems to be taking it as best as humanly possible. https://twitter.com/enemynanner

"Sending my big bro over to wake @taswell up..." JUL 3

Oh fucking hell. I'm done. This straight up can't get worse at this point.

 

[Arthr2ShdsJcksn]

This is really a sad day.

I have nothing much to add that wouldn't just echo a lot of the sentiment already posted, but listening to Ryan's hosting of the Bombcast is something I looked forward to every week. We never met, but I feel the loss regardless.

 

[ChuckNyce]

Thank you!

 

[Burritoad]

Thanks a billion man

 

[Phreaker]

Thanks dude.

Was it Ryan who was joking about dying under a arcade machine last week?

Yes

 

[JBourne]

So sad. His negative attitude during certain quick looks sometimes frustrated me, but Ryan Davis was always hilarious. Him and Vinny were my favorite guys on the GB crew.

RIP.

 

[jonabbey]

Fuck, no. ;-(

 

[Recall]

Thank you very much

 

[AHA-Lambda]

oh god ;_;

 

[Ezalc]

Jesus what the fuck, how? Regardless though R.I.P. and my condolences to his family.

 

[Ken]

Wow.

 

[Smash88]

Could I get a ribbon as well? Thank you.

 

[Real4Life]

Today is a sad day. Still can't believe this, what a shock! RIP Ryan, you will be missed

 

[super-famicom]

I can't believe this happened. I am two weeks behind on Bombcasts and started listening to the 6-25-2013 Bombcast yesterday...

R.I.P Ryan Davis. You will be missed. Condolences to your wife, family, and friends.

 

[Ein Bear]

Just got home from work and heard about this.

I'm a huge fan of the Bombcast, and I'm absolutely gutted. RIP Ryan, you'll be deeply missed. Best wishes to your family.

 

[Kyari]

Absolutely just had a cry over Vinny's tweet.

 

[MogCakes]

Terrible news. RIP dude, you will be missed by many.

 

[Rajack]

I would appreciate a ribbon on my avatar too please.

 

[Hela]

I can't fucking believe it.

I'm at loss for words. Even though Ryan lived in the opposite part of the world and should be a total stranger to me, I'm tearing up as if the was my close friend.

I've literally spent hundreds, if not thousands of hours listening to the man. I can't even say I've listened to people close to me for that long. The guy touched me like didn't suspect was possible.
Can't even imagine what his wife is going through right now, or the GB crew.

 

[abuC]

Terrible, I got into Giant Bomb a few months ago and always liked his take on gaming. RIP.