Richie Proffitt has just passed away from an unknown illness. He was admitted to the hospital a few days ago with some sort of foot condition and no one thought it was serious.
He was 30 years old.
He was known as PolarBearGod on MTGSalvation and StarCityGames. His specialties were Magic artwork (he moderated the Artwork MTGSalvation forum) and he was a talented artist as well. He loved Magic more than anyone I knew.
I will miss him. He was a good friend. I will provide more details as I get them regarding the cause of death, funeral services, possible donation details, etc.
I don't have any hard numbers on this, but I'm targeted more often than a black guy driving a beat-up sedan with a broken tail-light and no license plate, and Cy's well aware of that.
I don't know which forum this should go. I know that the Rumor Mill is the most popular forum on the site, and I want people to be aware of this. I'm sure the moderators will move this where it needs to go.
Richie Proffitt has just passed away from an unknown illness. He was admitted to the hospital a few days ago with some sort of foot condition and no one thought it was serious.
He was 30 years old.
He was known as PolarBearGod on MTGSalvation and StarCityGames. His specialties were Magic artwork (he moderated the Artwork MTGSalvation forum) and he was a talented artist as well. He loved Magic more than anyone I knew.
I will miss him. He was a good friend. I will provide more details as I get them regarding the cause of death, funeral services, possible donation details, etc.
Evan
Oh My ******* God..... Is the only words I can think up...
And it seams no one knew of his conditions except for a selected few...
I wish I could say more But what ever I say Wouldnt hold a candle to this...
I am deeply sorry for the loss to his family and such. Its going to be sad to NOT see his posts in artwork:(
If you would please what ever info you get make a vid of it as a little dedication to him.
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"When an artist dies the world loses two lives, that of the artist and that of his unfinished work."
This is truely crushing... he was an asset to this community and not only will he be genuinely missed, but his passing will leave a void in all of our lives, whether we knew him personally or not. This is a truely sad day and may he rest in peace. Please keep us updated on any services or further ways we can help him rest peacefully.
thank you so much for all of your contributions. I always used the artwork you posted for my crappy custom cards and it was usually the cards only redeeming quality.
Does he have a family left behind? If it is possible, I think we should try and schedule some local tournaments as Richie Proffitt Memorial Tournaments with the proceeds being sent to his family. I would help arrange one in the Seattle area, if enough areas got involved, a decent amount of $ could be raised for him. He deserves it.
Well ****. I never knew the guy but from his postings he seemed pretty awesome. What a ****** time and way to go :(. He will be missed. RIP good sir, RIP.
Does he have a family left behind? If it is possible, I think we should try and schedule some local tournaments as Richie Proffitt Memorial Tournaments with the proceeds being sent to his family. I would help arrange one in the Seattle area, if enough areas got involved, a decent amount of $ could be raised for him. He deserves it.
I think organizing a Auction of Artwork be better suited. It would seam more.. Personal.
I don't have any hard numbers on this, but I'm targeted more often than a black guy driving a beat-up sedan with a broken tail-light and no license plate, and Cy's well aware of that.
There's a grief that can't be spoken, there's a pain goes on and on. Empty chairs at empty tables…now my friends are dead and gone
Here they talked of revolution, here it was they lit the flame, here they sang about tomorrow, but tomorrow never came.
From the table in the corner, they could see a world reborn, and they rose with voices ringing, and I can hear them now!
The very words that they had sung became their last Communion on the lowly barricade…at dawn…
Oh my friends, my friends forgive me, that I live and you are gone. There's a grief that can't be spoken…there's a pain goes on and on.
Phantom faces at the window, phantom shadows on the floor, empty chairs at empty tables, where my friends will meet no more.
Oh my friends, my friends, don't ask me what your sacrifice was for! Empty chairs at empty tables, where my friends will sing no more...
Vive le PolarBearGod!
I hope and pray he died at peace, with the world and himself.
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Paypal donations to the family can be sent to [EMAIL="polarbeargod@yahoo.com"]polarbeargod@yahoo.com[/EMAIL]
A Richie Proffit Memorial Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, June 29th. More information can be found here.
For Richie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSfuJJwrVKQ
Richie Proffitt has just passed away from an unknown illness. He was admitted to the hospital a few days ago with some sort of foot condition and no one thought it was serious.
He was 30 years old.
He was known as PolarBearGod on MTGSalvation and StarCityGames. His specialties were Magic artwork (he moderated the Artwork MTGSalvation forum) and he was a talented artist as well. He loved Magic more than anyone I knew.
I will miss him. He was a good friend. I will provide more details as I get them regarding the cause of death, funeral services, possible donation details, etc.
Evan
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I knew he was sick but this is unfortunate to say the least.
:(:(:(:(
You will be missed Richie. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. You have created shoes that no one can hope to ever fill.
Rest In Peace, Richie, and may God be with his family in these trying times.
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RIP Richie
Couldn't have said it better myself.
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Oh My ******* God..... Is the only words I can think up...
And it seams no one knew of his conditions except for a selected few...
I wish I could say more But what ever I say Wouldnt hold a candle to this...
I am deeply sorry for the loss to his family and such. Its going to be sad to NOT see his posts in artwork:(
If you would please what ever info you get make a vid of it as a little dedication to him.
May his soul find peace where he desired it.
RIP PolarBearGod.
It's just so wrong, the young shouldn't die young.
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Not the news I wanted to come back to...
*Already lit some candles in honor*
the forums won't be the same.
rest in peace
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Rest in peace, PBG. I never knew...and to your family my condolences...
Seconded on the forum-wide announcement...
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I think organizing a Auction of Artwork be better suited. It would seam more.. Personal.
I second the forum wide announcement.
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I know he had issues with his health, but never saw this coming...
Makes you realize how short life can be. I happen to be 5 years younger than him, and the thought of dying and not knowing what did it scares me.
Rest in peace PBG, rest in peace.
I also think this deserves a forum wide announcement.
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I hope and pray he died at peace, with the world and himself.
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Whenever you play an artifact spell, you may search your graveyard, hand, and/or library for a card with the same name as that spell and put it into play. If you search your library this way, shuffle it.
A sojourn through time gave dark inspiration to one gifted young mind.
:snow:Les Miserables fan...down at the ABC Cafe!:snow:
:jam:SPAMALOT!:jam: