Remembering Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

ThreePiMatt said:
Yeah, I imagine people ought to hold off on any donation things for a bit. We don't really know Anna's situation and she may prefer the money going to some other cause. Best wait until something "official" is announced before throwing money around.
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I'm the guy who set up the memorial tee. If all the shirts sell than there should be $3,300 in profit. My plan is to send that to giantbomb and they can get in touch with Ryan's wife and family. If they want to use that money to cover any sort of expenses or donate it to a specific charity they can. It might not have been the best idea but I just wanted to help out and this was the best way I could think of.

I sent giantbomb a facebook message about the tee but I haven't heard back from them yet. If they have a better idea of what should happen or don't want the shirt up than I will definitely take it down.
 
Ultrarobotninja said:
I know it sounds stupid but when I woke up I really hoped to check gaf and find out it was all some sort of misunderstanding or even an elaborate (albeit cruel) prank. Not in an insensitive way, its just that my brain refuses to understand any logic in this tragedy. It just feels so surreal, so unnatural, so wrong...

anyone else feel like this too?
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I do. I don't think it's sunk in yet, and I don't think it will until they start recording shows again and Ryan isn't there.
 
ThePointyEnd said:
Wanted to bump this for those who missed it:

Ryan Davis commemorative t-shirt. All proceeds to his family. The new shirt is at http://teespring.com/ryan_davis
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Wanted to link to this thread on Giant Bomb. People there are wondering if that shirt has any affiliation to Giant Bomb, and since it has the Giant Bomb logo on the back, that is kind of important. I would hold off on getting one until you know for sure guys.

http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/general-discussion-30/the-ryan-davis-memorial-tee-1444355/

Edit: Guy above read my mind. I think your heart is probably in the right place, but you can't use the Giant Bomb logo dude.
 
Man, I did wake up today almost feeling like everything would be back to normal. I really never thought I could care so much about someone I didn't know. Seeing/hearing them almost daily will do that to you I guess.
 
8bits said:
I'm the guy who set up the memorial tee. If all the shirts sell than there should be $3,300 in profit. My plan is to send that to giantbomb and they can get in touch with Ryan's wife and family. If they want to use that money to cover any sort of expenses or donate it to a specific charity they can. It might not have been the best idea but I just wanted to help out and this was the best way I could think of.

I sent giantbomb a facebook message about the tee but I haven't heard back from them yet. If they have a better idea of what should happen or don't want the shirt up than I will definitely take it down.
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If you don't hear back from facebook you should contact Matt Rorie on twitter https://twitter.com/frailgesture
 
8bits said:
I'm the guy who set up the memorial tee. If all the shirts sell than there should be $3,300 in profit. My plan is to send that to giantbomb and they can get in touch with Ryan's wife and family. If they want to use that money to cover any sort of expenses or donate it to a specific charity they can. It might not have been the best idea but I just wanted to help out and this was the best way I could think of.

I sent giantbomb a facebook message about the tee but I haven't heard back from them yet. If they have a better idea of what should happen or don't want the shirt up than I will definitely take it down.
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I think it's perfect. It's okay that his passing makes us sad. Ryan may not have wanted us to be sad, but we are. I think it captures the essence of the situation perfectly.

Glad you contacted GB. I bet they issue a cease and desist...and if they do, thanks for setting it up anyway.
 
Ultrarobotninja said:
I know it sounds stupid but when I woke up I really hoped to check gaf and find out it was all some sort of misunderstanding or even an elaborate (albeit cruel) prank. Not in an insensitive way, its just that my brain refuses to understand any logic in this tragedy. It just feels so surreal, so unnatural, so wrong...

anyone else feel like this too?
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I'll admit to have devised an elaborate series of events in my head, where the Bombcast is posted today and we hear that familiar "Hey, everybody it's Tuesday..." and then Ryan tells the hilarious story of how, for a wedding present, he got his family and friends together and asked them to help him fake his death for a day, just to see what would happen.

And we'd all hate him for a while for toying with us like that, but then we'd forgive him in the end because he's Ryan, and everything would be back to the way it was. :(
 
Zen_Arcade said:
Check two posts up from yours.
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Yeah he posted as I was typing. Using the official Giant Bomb logo is probably not cool (definitely not legal). I'd wait for some official memorial t-shirt/fund/etc before donating guys, or word from someone (Jeff probably) that the shirt he made is okay.
 
Playing loadout and decided to change all of my gun names to Ryan Davis. It isn't much but at least everyone who picks up my guns will know his name.
 
ElectricBlue187 said:
From what Jeff said, I guess so.
It's definitely what he would've wanted. He was very proud that they never missed a week no matter what.
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I've got mixed feelings about doing a podcast today.

I feel like we all NEED to hear from them and share in their grief, but man I'm not sure I can handle hearing the guys break down (and I'm sure they will).

Maybe it'll be a catharsis. I dunno.

Maybe it'll be a tribute show with some of Ryan's best moments...not sure they could cut it together that quickly...

Damn it.
 
LordCanti said:
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i'd love the second one, three of my favourite things immortalised in one great picture.

(if the guy that asked for these wishes to have the second one i'll happily change)
 
BroDudeGuy said:
That Olly Moss drawing is really great. I hope he sells it and donates the proceeds to his family.
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That would be amazing. Hopefully Nintendo would let the fact that there's a pokemon in it slide for a larger run than Olly usually does (to avoid their ire). I'd proudly hang that on my wall.

show me your skeleton said:
i'd love the second one, three of my favourite things immortalised in one great picture.

(if the guy that asked for these wishes to have the second one i'll happily change)
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Second one is definitely my favorite of the two. There just isn't enough room at 100x120 for all of Koffing.
 
This is so unreal. You will be missed Ryan. My thoughts go out to his family and friends, the GB crew and his wife.
 
Damn, this is sobering. I've only listened to Giant Bombcast a couple of times and that was recent (and I've only seen Ryan in a couple of videos)... yet this still hits hard :(

I tried to find out how he died, the OP or the article doesn't mention it.

RIP
 
I heard about the news when it first broke but I just can't wrap my head around it. Every time I see the thread title it seems like an illusion, or my mind is not reading it right. Such horribly sad news, RIP Ryan, you will be sorely missed. My thoughts go out to his wife, family, friends, the giant bomb crew and Jeff, I can't even begin to imagine what they must be going through.
 
Almost 24 hours later this makes NO SENSE. I don't get it? How can Ryan be dead? This is the WORST possible story that anyone could think up. 5 days of marriage.

He means so much to this community and to the people around him. I hope his presence never leaves GB in some way or another.
 
I think after a shitty nights sleep, I've excepted that this is real. Just wanted to say that even though I never met him, I fuckin loved Ryan Davis. He lived the dream, working in video games, and he was one of the best. My heart goes out to his family and his personal friends, and to the rest of my fellow duders. RIP Ryan.

Giant Bomb can never stop doing what it's doing.
 
A week after gathering for his wedding, all of Ryan's friends and family with gather for his funeral. I can't even imagine what they must be going through.
 
im still shocked, been a huge fan since the gamespot days, we had similar taste in games, he was incredibly funny, intelligent and not afraid to get snarky

going to get that playlist going, will have to get all the music myself cause that thing dont work in canada haha
 
Ghost said:
If you don't hear back from facebook you should contact Matt Rorie on twitter https://twitter.com/frailgesture
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Awesome, thanks for the suggestion. I actually went ahead and just shot him an email. I basically just let him know what was up and told him to email me back or give me a call on my cellphone if he has any question or wants me to take the shirt down. I'll be sure to post an update if I hear back from him or any of the other guys.
 
Someone on twitter mentioned trying to embellish some Ryan Facts in the Vein of Bill Brasky.

I have since watched a few of those skits, and feel a little better.
 
After spending some time watching the videos on GB's front page I feel strangely at peace.

Ryan's Beatles themed restaurant items were solid gold. Sgt. Peppersteaks and the lonely club sandwich.

I feel like I can finally say bye big guy with a smile instead of some misty eyes.
 
MikeJAMoran said:
Damn, playing his Summerjam playlist has got to me.
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Same here especially near the end Gold Only Knows has come on as I type this the tears are hitting my MacBook keyboard - it isn't fair I have been just stopped tearing up/grieving for my Godfather, who wasn't a blood relative - pretty badly.

Come back home from Holidays and I'm met with a guy who I have respected and a guy who I've had conversations about the perfect breakfast over Twitter with, along being a fan of the podcast, and all the video work - having passed away.

If anything it just makes you need to treat everyday like the last - no regrets. I would rather go out like my Godfather and Ryan being absolutely happy with life.
 
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