Friends, Residents, Countrymen........

I come to bury Chris Norse, not to praise him.

To the cheers of many and the lamentations of a few, tonight when my computer is powered down, Chris Norse will pass away quietly in his sleep.

My health has taken a steep decline lately, physically and mentally I only have the strength for RL now.

To all of you, thank you for the pleasure of knowing you. I hope that in someway I touched each of you. Love or hate. Laughter or anger. Just as long as I made you feel something, my Second Life was lived the way it should be.

As I sit here, tears in my eyes, one song plays in my head. It can't be said by anyone that I didn't do things My Way. Brenda, Littleme, and Lindal will be doing interviews to fill my position as Cynical Bastard. I will my bullshit detector to whoever is brave enough to use it.

And Feline? You know.

May peace and happiness find each of you. Good bye to you all, we made many memories together.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6426242044766176794

And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, Ill say it clear,
Ill state my case, of which Im certain.

Ive lived a life thats full.
Ive traveled each and evry highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Regrets, Ive had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.

I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, Im sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.

Ive loved, Ive laughed and cried.
Ive had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.

To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
No, oh no not me,
I did it my way.

For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!

Sorry to hear that, Chris! All my best, to you and yours!

Same.What she said......best of luck and keep us posted one way or the other............

/me wipes the tears and sends lots of big hugs and good wishes your way

I loved knowing you

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Chris. You were one of my first customers back when I sold a few Valentines cards in 2008 before I opened my shop. And a repeat customer. Thank you, and from the bottom of my heart...all the best, man.

Take care Chris! I said this in-world and I'll say it again here, it was great getting to know you, I only wish I could have known you better.

Chris,

I think I may have met you briefly at the hangout tonight...I don't know your story, but maybe someone will fill me in. Although I didn't get a good chance to know you,after reading your post...I reget that I didn't get to know you better, I wish you well, you sound like a very interesting person....Since I can't think of anything better to say right now...I wish you the best.

Suzanne

I hope your health gets better soon and everything will be alright with you..
I wish you well.
Enjoy your RL.

It is on the 1st Life tab of his profile and has been since I have known him, so I am not giving any private info here -- he has MS.

I've been trying to write something for several minutes through my own tears. I'll just say that I'll cherish having had you as my friend, the memories of all the laughter we shared will stay with me forever. I give you my love and my hopes for a peaceful journey.


God Bless You, You Magnificent Bastard.

I come to praise Chris Norse, not to bury him.

You can walk away both proud and loved, and that is more than most can say, RL or SL!

There are few in SL whom I completely trust, but you have always been one of them. Inworld, I'll miss your generosity, your wit, and - what those who only know you from the forums may not realize - your protective warmth. In the forums, I'll miss your fearless intelligence and character.

*smiles* Remember, if you come back sometime to visit, the sexiest man in SL may see a lot of this:

Now, if that's not an incentive to feel better and come back sometimes, what is!

I never gave you a rating, did I, Chris?

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Be well, you.
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I am so sorry to hear that your health is in decline Chris. You were always a gentleman when I saw you at the hangout and my hopes, thoughts and prayers go out to you for a better day.

Chris,

Take care. I will miss your contributions ... greatly. I wish for you comfort and contentment.

You will indeed be missed.

Thank you LittleMe...sorry I didn't catch that...

If my own experience has any value in judging what SL has meant to you, your three years here have equaled many, many more in wonder, magic and deep emotion. Those of us who have been able to live and do here what we can no longer do in Real have been blessed by the gods of electronic science, as we cannot be by that of medicine, with rejuvenation and strength and prolonged life. That it doesn't last forever is not reason to think less of it.

You have been whole and vital and alive with joy - a life of friends, and fun, and doing great things which your friends will remember always. And you, as I, have found such a love, such a partner. As you noted, for that there is no way to say anything more at all.

We can rally around Feline as we cannot now surround you to give you strength. Know that we would, if it were allowed us. Know that you leave a hole in our lives. I know that the absence of SL will leave a gigantic void in yours.

Bless you. Peace.

You are greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Thank you for your friendship, and for everything that you have done for me, and the forum.

Chris, you have touched so many here in SL so positively. It is indeed something to be very proud of. I didn't know you well, and now I'm lamenting a missed opportunity. Take care of yourself. I wish you continued strength of spirit.

Chris, I simply have no words. *hugs you tightly and wishes you well*

I'll always remember you on the dance pole, above the bar...each time I see those pictures I laugh...it was a fun night for all at the hangout....and boy did you "hang" out. Chris, I wish you peace...hold onto the friends, the laughter, the love that comes your way, keep all close to your heart and let these things comfort you. Thank you for touching my SL life, and making me smile and laugh in RL, you truly will be missed.

Take care of yourself, Chris, and know that we will miss you.

I am suddenly at more of a loss for words than I thought I could be. I didn't see the chat message, until after you'd logged off (damn chat lag!!!) nor this Thread until just now.

When we last spoke, about a week or so ago I knew things weren't good but I had no idea how bad. Well, maybe I did deep in my heart, knowing you as well as I did. I could sense something amiss and was aware things had changed greatly.

The time we shared together, was wonderful and precious for many reasons. Your friendship means so much to me, and I'll always have a special place for you in my heart, regardless of who else is there.

If there is anything you need, an additional person to vent to, whatever; you know how to reach me. You, will be in my thoughts each day.

Much love,
Lora

I've never met you except here in the forums, Chris, but though I can't claim to know you or be your friend, you have my best wishes.

I'm saddened to hear about your health, and I hope that things will improve for you as much as possible.

Take care!


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God bless you and keep you, Chris. I know you mainly from the forums (I may have met you once or twice at the "Hangout" but we share similar beliefs in politics and such and in your posts I felt a kindred spirit.

I will miss your and your posts greatly and pray you may gain the strength to join us again.

Take care of yourself and when you can, come back and see us.

I hope you feel better soon. Get well.