R.I.P. Matt "White_0men" Butcher

[PoLiX]

There is always a time when you realize there is a human behind that little ship moving around and typing back at you. Not just some AI, or some preprogrammed response. Luckily a lot of times, it is when SS Players get together to hang out, have a drink, goto a game, give each other a hand, or just meet up for any random reason. But sadly, over the many years, there has also been the times when that ship will never log in again.

 

White_0men was a long time Player, HZ Community Member, and Former Staffer. I think it shows how much he touched his community as a human being more than just another ship or player by their response to his death. The thread continues to grow with condolences, and people giving their stories and accounts of him. The HZ Community has even setup a Memorial Fund for his family to show that he meant a lot to their community, and they knew him as more than just another player.

 

A senseless act of violence took another person's life. Even though the news story comments are controversial due to his job, he was a good person, always one to say Hi, and talk for a while. Noone deserves to die the way he did, regardless of anyone's personal beliefs.

 

If you would like to join the HZ Community in showing his family your support, you can paypal donations C/O BlueGoku to: devoit@gmail.com

 

Thanks.

[Samapico]

Here's the memorial thread on Hockey Zone's forum

[»Maverick]

More information about donating to the Memorial Fund:

 

Hello Hockey Zone Players, Past and Present:

 

I wanted to pass on a few more things about White_0men.

 

First off, BlueGoku is putting together a collection via Paypal. We will get in touch with the family and pass these funds on to them/the memorial fund.

 

If you wish to make a donation, you can use the email address below for paypal or send donations directly to:

 

Matthew Butcher Memorial Fund

P.O. Box 411621

Los Angeles, CA 90041

 

 

If you are in the LA area, below is information in the Memorial Information:

 

Saturday, July 3rd from 3-5 PM

Brookside Golf Club

1133 Rosemont Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103

Phone: 626.585.3598

 

White_0men memorial fund donations can be sent via paypal to devoit@gmail.com - these will be sent on behalf of the Hockey Zone and Subspace community.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Thanks,

Bucky