Longtime SL resident Garth FairChang lost his battle with pancreatic cancer this morning. Garth and his partner in SL and RL, Pituca, have worked diligently to make SL a very special place.
I don't have the words to express what I'd like to say at the moment, but I know many of the regular readers of this forum knew Garth and would want to know this sad news.
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Miles Beck
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09-06-2009 11:40
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Amaranthim Talon
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09-06-2009 11:43
My condolensces Beck. I did not know this Resident, but when SL loses someone, it is a loss shared. Best wishes to his family and friends.
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Jesse Barnett
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09-06-2009 11:46
Thank you for the post Beck as I did not know that Garth had been battling cancer.
Condolences to Pituca, you both created a very special environment for many people in SL. _____________________
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Elgyfu Wishbringer
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09-06-2009 11:53
I remember being thrilled to bits when Garth gave me a beautiful boat when bumped into him as a confused newbie. A kind, friendly man who made SL better for others.
This is so sad to hear. My sincere condolences to Pituca and his friends and families. _____________________
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09-06-2009 12:16
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Brenda Connolly
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09-06-2009 12:17
I'm very sorry to hear that. The FairChang sims were among my favorite places. Great for flying. My condoleneces to his friends and family.
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Miles Beck
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09-06-2009 12:29
Here's a memorial for those who'd like to visit and perhaps leave flowers:
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Marianne McCann
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09-06-2009 12:31
Ive known he was ill for some time, and was talking about him just the other day. I'm so deeply sorry to hear it, and I hope Pituca is doing okay (or as okay as she can be, given the circumstances).
Sad news indeed, and a loss for us all. _____________________
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SuezanneC Baskerville
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09-06-2009 12:32
Sad news indeed. Best wishes to Pituca.
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Cid Jacobs
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09-06-2009 12:53
Death is terrifying because it is so ordinary, it happens all the time, but Garth FairChang was an extraordinary man. I hope everyone who knew him is able to find peace as I know he has now.
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Ilianexsi Sojourner
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09-06-2009 13:25
So sad... Garth and Pituca have been fixtures of SL ever since I was new.
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09-06-2009 13:34
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Salazar Jack
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Rest In Peace, Garth.
09-06-2009 14:11
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Cristiano Midnight
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09-06-2009 14:44
Very sad news - they are two of the kindest people I was lucky enough to know in Second Life. My heart and thoughts are with Pituca.
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Phaylen Fairchild
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09-06-2009 15:01
My heart goes out to Pituca and their families at this this difficult time. I know he had fought a brave battle. My prayers are with them.
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Smith Peel
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09-06-2009 15:01
My condolences to friends and family.
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Isablan Neva
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09-06-2009 15:04
What sad news - although not unexpected. The FairChangs were supposed to attend SLCC this year and had to cancel at the last minute as his health deteriorated. I was bummed not to meet them.
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Osprey Therian
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09-06-2009 15:14
Oh.... no...
Rest in peace, Garth. _____________________
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Huns Valen
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09-06-2009 15:16
I remember meeting Garth and Pituca in 2003. They were among the first people I ever encountered in SL. Both very friendly. I recall hearing about them getting married and doing a road trip in California.
Pituca, I'm so sorry for your loss. _____________________
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09-06-2009 15:29
My condolences to Pituca and family. SL has lost a monumental innovator and benefactor. His contributions are significant to the point of being elementary to the experience of every SL resident, even if they do not know his name. _____________________
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Jig Chippewa
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09-06-2009 15:33
I didnt know him but its hard news. If his family read this: my condolences to all of you.
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Deira Llanfair
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09-06-2009 15:41
This is a very sad day in SL. Thinking very much of Garth's family and friends in their loss.
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Ciaran Laval
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09-06-2009 15:41
Condolences to his family.
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Lightwave Valkyrie
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09-06-2009 15:46
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LisaHot Juran
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09-06-2009 15:49
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I never knew Garth. Wish I did.
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