Apologies

White Warlock · Post by **White Warlock** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:01 pm

My name is Ricardo Locke. I am posting under Roy's account at his request. Please relocate this post to the appropriate forum location.

Roy was a struggling writer, award-winning critic, graphic artist, publisher, editor, computer technician, game designer, army airborne, an instructor of aikido, judo, boxing, wrestling, and I do not know what else.

Roy used to brag about having lost two competition fights due to being disqualified. I am unaware as to how many competitions he won. It is unlikely Roy kept track. Roy won an incalculable amount of awards in his other fields. One of his greater accomplishments was obtaining an International Leadership Award from a variant of the Associated Press.

In his lifetime I felt Roy accomplished plenty, but he was never satisfied and pushed himself too far. He had been both wealthy and poor, violent and passive, extroverted and introverted. Roy believed the only way to truly grow, one had to experience everything imaginable. Sometimes he took this philosophy to extremes. Roy would say consequence was an experience one cannot prepare for, but must endure for the lessons it provides. In this, Roy endured far more than any man or woman I know. Roy was reckless and wise, a combination of traits that made him profoundly unique.

At Roy's request, I am here to inform you he passed away at the age of 45. You knew Roy Locke as white warlock. He was my brother, immensely respected within our family, and we will all miss him. The last few years of his life he was plagued by illness, injury and depression. Roy's unpublished works will be made available to his writing associate and editor. We do not have a date as to when his work will be published. At Roy's request, a portion of profits will be anonymously donated to undisclosed charities.

Mulu · Post by **Mulu** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:09 pm

Far too young.

Interesting, my younger brother is named Ricardo as well. If you're still reading, we'll miss your brother. He only last posted two hours ago, so I guess he was with us to the end.

Nalo Jade · Post by **Nalo Jade** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:18 pm

Nalo Jade · Post by **Nalo Jade** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:42 pm

Okay my mind is bugging out... it may not be "polite" ... but what the hell happened?

I mean two hours ago WW posted in the NWCon4 Status Update thread and now his brother is posting his obituary?

Death is a sneaky underhanded quick crappy thing...

WW - I will remember as the "old" goat that had unending passion in the face of critics...a sour puss at times, but still a faithful ALFAn.

Godspeed.

dergon darkhelm · Post by **dergon darkhelm** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:47 pm

I just spoke with Whitey in game yesterday. Stunning really.

Thank you, Ricardo for informing us.

I am very sorry for your loss.

When you think the time is right and appropriate could you please direct us to Roy's writing. I am sure many of us would read enthusiasticly.

zicada · Post by **zicada** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:50 pm

R.I.P Whitey

We had our differences many times over the years, but we still talked quite alot in private, and I felt i started to get to know you.

Fionn · Post by **Fionn** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:02 pm

Fair winds and following seas Roy.

Thank you Ricardo. We'll miss him too.

Electryc · Post by **Electryc** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:13 pm

Sad news...sad news indeed.

Post by **paazin** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:25 pm

Oh... my god.

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I adored Roy (despite the occasional tussle we'd get into) and all that he offered to our community - he was a truly unique man whose insight, eloquence and persistence I often admired.

He will be missed, for certain.

Arkan Bladesinger · Post by **Arkan Bladesinger** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:38 pm

I sadly cannot say I truly knew him, but he certainly made an impression as a unique person.

My condolences for your loss, Ricardo.

Rest in Peace, Roy.
*bows head*

bartleby · Post by **bartleby** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:15 am

Good God Im speachless ...

AsuraKing · Post by **AsuraKing** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:23 am

I'm really sorry to hear this... i didn't know him much but when i did get to meet up with him it was really enjoyable.

Kalrenath · Post by **Kalrenath** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:48 am

This is hard to hear.

Thank you for telling us, Ricardo.

I feel like I could have learned a lot from him, and regret having only recently become friends. He always seemed like he would be around, and tough it out, whatever was plaguing him.

Rest in peace.

Grand Fromage · Post by **Grand Fromage** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:59 am

Goddamnit Whitey, this is not allowed.

I always enjoyed our talks, even when we were yelling at each other. May your headstone inscription be 50,000 words long, you friggin' hairless monkey.

danielmn · Post by **danielmn** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:01 am

Man.

We were playing on TSM not a day ago, discussing his next character through PM's... A Peter Pan type, debating what PrC Peter Pan would have...Duelist, Shadowdancer ect. Even joked about throwing a croc into the river around Rivermoot.

WW, may your spirit find the peace it so often sought, Ricardo, thank you for taking the time to tell us. Your brother was a colorful and interesting person that I respected immensly. Know that my thoughts are with you and your family.

Daniel M Noah, North Carolina