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Title: Materis
Post by: Izzabella on January 28, 2008, 06:31:35 pm

I have just heard some really horrible news about one of our players. This is a bit strange considering I Don't think I knew him, but I thought I should write this for those of you that do know him, Materis was in a very bad car accident involving a semi truck. That alone tells me he's lucky to be alive. because I don't know him and I don't know what he would want posted here, you can PM me for details, /tell me in game or contact Shambla, Solone or Korenis for updates or information as well. I don't know for sure, but as a medical student judging by the severity and amount of wounds, broken bones and issues he's having I'd say he is in critical condition, and is in need of our thoughts, prayers, whatever you believe in. They did not expect him to live though the night, but he pulled though. Please keep in your thoughts. thanks for you time.



Edit:
It was brought to my attention that some don't know what a semi truck is I guess we call em some thing diffrent in the US, so here : http://www.theallineed.com/engineering/06082204.jpg (http://www.theallineed.com/engineering/06082204.jpg)

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Leama on January 28, 2008, 08:39:27 pm

Keep us up to date Izzie and let us know how things are.
My thoughts are with this young person.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: zorbels on January 28, 2008, 08:40:14 pm

 :-\ That is indeed horrible news. Although I don't know him, I am sure he has a family who is very upset and worried. As per your request and just human nature on my part I shall keep him and his family in my prayers tonight. I hope for the best possible out come of this situation.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Amarthame on January 28, 2008, 11:57:19 pm

Oh no, that's awful!  :( I barely know him, but I can imagine how terrible that must be for him and his family.

I really hope he'll be okay, and I'll pray for his swift and painless recovery.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Sen on January 29, 2008, 11:24:41 am

/me also hopes for the best and that Materis will be fine again

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 29, 2008, 06:17:38 pm

Materis has serious injuries and is in critical care unit of the hospital he is in. His left leg is broken in 5 places..and his left arm broken too. His left lung is punctured from broken ribs and they are full of fluid right now so he can barely breathe. His right ankle and right wrist are broken too. His right femur was demolished and they had to remove it and give him a titanium one...his body is having difficulty accepting it and he still could lose his right leg. They had to go back in to fix something they made a mistake on and they hit the femural artery to his leg and he bled out and flatlined on the table...all told hes flat lined 3 times. He is still alive but is very weak and in bad shape. I am lucky he called me and I was able to tell him I love him. He says thank you to everyone who has kept him in their thoughts and hearts and he CAN hear and feel all of you. He says thank you. this is something you may wish to consider : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmtj4mIxkd0&feature=related
People, if you have someone you care about and you haven't voiced it, do so, even if you think they already know, they need to hear it. I love all my friends and am thankful they are my friends.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: eldoth_terevan on January 29, 2008, 06:30:47 pm

Solone, you are such a sweetheart. Frankly, despite any divisiveness in the community... I think that the fact that we all play this game means that we are all more alike to one another than different. And I believe, from knowing this community for so long, that we all feel things like this -- almost as though it were a member of our family or a close friend. Best regards to him, and we all hope that he makes a full recovery as quickly as possible.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: shorty13 on January 29, 2008, 06:32:41 pm

I do not know Materis but I will put him in my prayers and I hope the best for him.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Xordan on January 29, 2008, 06:36:15 pm

Poor guy. I wish him well, as does everyone who reads this news I'm sure.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 29, 2008, 06:54:23 pm

Thank you everyone for caring. This is why I wanted this done here, as planeshift players act  more like family than friends. I do know Materis outside game and we are very close friends. This came on the heels of Shambla and I nearly dying from carbon monoxide poisoning 8 days ago and Gharin having a heart attack 11 days ago. I know him outside game too and he is also a close friend. Many people I know here are family more than anything; that is what I like so much about this community. Because of common ground we can pull together and act as a team when needed. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers folks...it IS working. Thank you all.  :D

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Phinehas on January 29, 2008, 08:39:43 pm

Well, I don't know Materis, nor do I feel any particular connection to him. I've been praying, however. Hope it works out ok.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: zorbels on January 29, 2008, 09:33:42 pm

Thanks for the update Solone. Please keep us informed as to his condition if you can. I myself would really appreciate that as I am sure many others here do. The power of prayer is a wonderful thing. I shall keep him in my mind tonight as I say my nightly prayers and hope for the best.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Baldur on January 29, 2008, 09:49:09 pm

Love goes out to you, man :) I know you'll be ok, we're not done with you yet :D Heal up and be strong and I'll take you to the next baseball game :)

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 29, 2008, 09:51:08 pm

Will do Zorbels..and thanks. Materis did call me last night though it was nearly impossible for him to speak as his lungs are full of fluid. He sounded aweful and very weak, yet hes as tough as nails, that one, so he's sure to continue to get better. I hope to hear from him sometime today if possible. Anyway just everyone keep the good wishes coming...he has told me he can hear and feel the power of the healing thoughts :)

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Leama on January 29, 2008, 10:31:08 pm

Yes please keep us update so we know what is happening. Such a horrible thing to happen to someone so young. It greatly saddens me. I only wish him the best.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Grizzlyus on January 30, 2008, 12:46:39 am

I AM DEEPLY UPSET TO HEAR THIS - MATERIS WAS A FORMER GUILDMATE OF MINE AND I LIKE TO THINK A GOOD FRIEND

I PRAY THAT HE MAKES A GOOD RECOVERY

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIM

ALSO SALONE - THAT YOUTUBE SONG IS A WONDERFULL THOUGHT FROM YOU
YOU ARE A TRUE FRIEND

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 30, 2008, 04:44:45 pm

Hey everyone! For those of you who were not on last night, Materis got his cousin Korenis to bring his laptop to the hospital. He was actually in game for a little bit!  hehehehe  He is doing much better, though still weak and tires very quickly. He says keep the good thoughts and well wishes coming....to all who know who we are and what is going on and how Shambla and I work on healing others...what you believe and what you are doing for him IS working. He has already come back from the brink of death 3 times now and is healing faster than the drs ever thought he could. Keep it up folks! Thank you all my friends and even if I dont know you on a personal level outside game, my life wouldnt be the same without all of you. Be safe everyone and should you need help in game, OR real life, please feel free to ask me or Shambla...we would be happy to assist you. :D Oh! and before I forget...please pass that song along to those you care about. You don't have to be religious to have faith in the healing powers of the human mind and the love and caring of friends and family. I myself am not religious but spiritual. If you want to know more about what I do to heal people feel free to ask. Hope to see you all in game soon and have fun!

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: steuben on January 30, 2008, 05:25:20 pm

lucky fellow. gets to sit and play ps all day. that and waited on by cute nurses... mmm sponge baths by cute nurses.... well if the movies are anything to go by.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Leama on January 30, 2008, 05:52:36 pm

I am glad Materis is better. I hope he has a full recovery because a sponge bath by a pretty nurse is nice but nothing compares to getting back to real life. Hospitals are the worst places IMO. Continue to update us please.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Izzabella on January 30, 2008, 05:59:41 pm

Yeah sitting where you are NOW you think its a great thing..but not when your sore and all beat up, bedsides unlike in the movies we can't do anything more than bathe you :P and stay professional.
I am sorry I missed him in game, and it says how addicted we all are to have someone bring PS to us in the hospital :D Glad to hear he's doing better and hope he's continuing to recover well.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 30, 2008, 06:52:54 pm

Thanks guys. :) and yes he is still beat up...keep in mind many broken bones and fluid in the lungs and a titanium femur....not a fun thing...but hey we can call him *Titanium Boy* now....or *Metalbone*  haha
He's in good spirits despite his injuries and YES...he DOES have a cute nurse....shes got long red hair and her name is Lisa...but its not me!  LOL Shambla and I call her *Lisa2* cus I'm Lisa as well and also have long red hair. ROFL Anyway im back to game now just checking in and updating. Hes still really sore and weak but getting better all the time...Shambla and I don't think hes gonna have any further problems, so now it's just a matter of resting and healing. See y'all in game guys! *waves*

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 31, 2008, 12:03:46 am

I don't know how to tell you all this, but Materis passed away at 11.28 this morning central standard time. It turns out the broken ribs tore a 4 inch long hole in his aorta and he bled out instantly and there was nothing anyone could do. He did however write a will to all of his Planeshift friends. He said thank you all for being there for him when he needed you and he did read the posts and he cried when he read them. He loves all of you and wants you all to work together to make this the best community ever in any game. I will keep you all posted about the family. He was in game last night and many messaged him and he felt the love and caring and was honored to have you all as friends. Korenis is taking it really hard so if you see him let him know you care. I love you all and thank you for helping us through this impossibly difficult time. This comes as a horrible shock to Shambla and myself as we honestly felt he was out of danger. Korenis will be on to execute Materi's Planeshift will. Materis wanted certain people to have his things from game and his character will remain in game as part of Korenis's game family, so don't be surprised if you see him at the Ojaveda gold mine. Love and hugs to all and please take care of yourselves...and each other.
P.S. If you see Siobhonne hug her...(she is Materi's game wife and is pregnant with his boy/girl twins.)

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Leama on January 31, 2008, 12:13:56 am

May his family find some peace in such a horrible time as this. Thank you for letting us know about him.
/me is sad

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: zorbels on January 31, 2008, 12:16:04 am

I am not really sure what to say other than I am sorry to those of you who knew him. I really hoped he could pull through and hearing he was in game gave me hope. May god rest his soul and watch over his family in this time of mourning. In the end all that mattered to him was the support of his friends and family, and that they were there for him. I am glad for him this was the case. I am also grateful we could give him something to smile about. He sounds like he was a kind soul.

Take care of those you love and let them know how much you love them because you never know when their time is up. I myself have had this experience all to often in the past year. If anyone in the community just needs an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on I will be happy to offer my ear or shoulder. God bless.

/me takes a moment of silence for Materis

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Leama on January 31, 2008, 12:20:58 am

Zorbels is right never let a day go by without telling the ones you love you love them. We never know what can happen. The pain of loosing a child. How terrible!!

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Raa on January 31, 2008, 12:24:02 am

That sucks.  :( At least... er.... At least... At least we're not all dead.

/me is bad at stuff like this.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Rheos on January 31, 2008, 12:34:33 am

My condolences to family and friends.

Rheos

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: SerqFeht on January 31, 2008, 12:41:09 am

That's so sad... I never met him, but that's just so terrible, especially after it seemed he was doing better :'(

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Dajoji on January 31, 2008, 12:43:22 am

I'm so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to those who loved him and cared for him.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Velh Krome on January 31, 2008, 12:49:46 am

Although I never met him these are shocking news and I am really sorry to hear so. My deepest sympathy for his family and his friends.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: ThomPhoenix on January 31, 2008, 01:01:52 am

Very bad to hear. May he rest in peace and remain in our hearts.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Izzabella on January 31, 2008, 01:06:51 am

Solone called me on the way to class and told me the news...as as our conversation ended that song that I linked to her on Skype and she posted here came on the raido. needless to say I cried all the way to class. and even now am having trouble focusing, I felt overjoyed today reading Solone's post at well he was doing, and now I am deeply saddend. May he rest in peace and be suffering no more. Thank you to all who have responded to my inital post, thank you Solone for keeping us in the know, and thanks to all who saw him in game last night and said hello and goodbye to him. God Bless you Materis may you sit at God's side now smiling down at us all.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Zwenze on January 31, 2008, 01:11:29 am

I barely can remember having met him in game, but I have deepest sympathy for his friends and relatives. I wish I could do something to make the situation more bearable. My deepest condolences.

Zwenze

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: tadill on January 31, 2008, 01:13:19 am

My and shaida's condolences to family and friends.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Amarthame on January 31, 2008, 01:26:43 am

Oh no...   :(

I was really looking forward to welcoming him back after he got better but now.... I can't really believe it. It seemed so great that he was doing a little better, and I really regret not catching him the last time he managed to get online. I'm glad he could have a few smiles and laughs before he passed away. I didn't know him too well, but I'm positive he was a great person, and didn't deserve to have this happen to him. I thoroughly believe that he is in some better place, probably smiling down at all his friends here. My symphathy to his family and close friends for having to deal with this loss.

I just hope that this doesn't happen again within our community.

*Amarthame also takes a moment of silence.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Anumesa on January 31, 2008, 02:22:34 am

oh no...I barely knew him (only met him a few times IG), yet still kept an eye on this thread and was hoping and praying for his recovery. My condolences to his family and friends, my thoughts are with you.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: steuben on January 31, 2008, 03:05:00 am

naught that i can say that shant be said. so i say naught
naught that i can feel that shant be felt. so i feel naught
naught that i can think that shant be thought. so i think naught
naught that i can do that shant be done. but this i do./me lights a candle
(http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2723/616362burningcandleuy1.jpg)

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Duraza on January 31, 2008, 03:19:21 am

I did not know him but I hope he lived his life happily and with no regrets. To his family and all others who were close to him I give you my deepest sympathy and regret for the passing of someone close to you. Hopefully in time the pain will heal.  :'(

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: zorbels on January 31, 2008, 03:37:47 am

*Zorbels joins steuben and adds a poem as well

Let me be remembered
for the way that I have cared
for the people I have assisted
and the love that I have shared.

If I am to be remembered
judge me not by work or play
not by the things I have purchased
but the love I gave away.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Eriroley on January 31, 2008, 04:33:33 am

The entire PlaneShift team mourns with Materis' family and friends for their loss, and with the entire community for the loss of a fellow player, guildmate, and friend.

As a tribute of the respect that was held for Materis by the entire community we will be collecting all of the responses to this thread, and sending them to Materis's Family. We would encourage anybody who knew Materis, either in-game, or in life, to share a story of his all too short stay here with us.

Thank You

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 31, 2008, 06:04:46 am

Eriroley, thank you so much...that will be very healing for everyone. And thank you as well Steuben and everyone else who thought to light a candle, or take a moment of silence. It shows that you really DO care. Shambla thought it would be nice to RP a tribute to our departed friend. Anyone who would like to join Shambla and I in doing so, should meet us at the hilltop lake on Oja Rd1 on Saturday Feb 2. We will be there all day (mountain time) for those who wish to pay their respects. Shambla and I will be there and if anyone wants to join us it will be appreciated. In light of a certain person's previous insensitive statements, PROPER RESPECT and BEHAVIOR will be expected. Thank you all for being the wonderful friends that you are, and in my eyes many of you are family.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Baldur on January 31, 2008, 11:34:37 am

Noooooooo! :'( I can't believe he's gone! I thought he was out of danger as well. I still can't believe he's gone :| I only hope he's well wherever he is.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Sen on January 31, 2008, 01:39:34 pm

This is sad news. Also my condolences to Materis's family and friends, he will be remembered.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 31, 2008, 05:52:40 pm

Korenis and I have decided to keep Materis in game for Siobhonne and to honour his friendship. Don't be surprised if you see Siobhonne and Materis together from time to time :) Love and hugs to all and thank you for your continued love and support. It helps more than you will ever know. That is what makes Planeshift special to me and as I said before I wouldn't be the same without it.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on January 31, 2008, 07:41:32 pm

Hello all. I have been hearing people wish to hold services for Materis in game. Shambla and I are holding one on Saturday. There will be others, so if you cannot attend the one we will be holding, you will get a chance to go to one. We will be at the hilltop lake on oja road1. we will stay as long as we can during the day and Siobhonne, Materi's wife will be there all night (provided ive got the energy to stay up all night).
Anyway, thank you all for being there for us and showing each other you care. That was the most important thing to me was showing we care. Be safe all and hope to see you soon and if you see Siobhonne in game give her hugs. Thanks

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Grizzlyus on February 01, 2008, 02:04:28 am

Materis was my guild brother ( warriors ) and friend
i have just gone ingame and found out about his passing
I have no words
i helped train him in guild and he used to give me cool daggers he looted ( me collector ) even after he left our guild
i have cried a few tears for my guildbrother and friend and offer my deepest condolences to all his family and friends
i will remember him

*grizzlyus is so sad*

i will atend ceromony on hill and remeber him with fond thoughs

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: d egale on February 01, 2008, 09:46:33 pm

i am varry sad at materis passing he was a guild mate of mine also he was a great guy and a evin better friend i have had a nice long cry for him wish for him to rest in peace i canot stress that he was a great friend enuf i still remember that he would call me runt i would get angry and kil him then her would get back up and we would still be great friends his passing saddens me much :'( but i am shur he will be much more happy now that he is out of pain i will never forget him he was almost like a brother

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Lolitra, Celorrim Purrty Twins on February 02, 2008, 03:17:24 pm

My heart goes out to the one I didn't know that well, may his soul rest in whatever faith he had.  I hope that whomever he left behind will have the strength, the courage to carry on, love to support them in their grief, and the desire to celebrate the memories of his life here on earth.

Lolitra.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Arerano on February 02, 2008, 04:09:56 pm

It's a sad thing to hear about. Althought I didn't know him, neither IC nor OOC.

I always have to think that this also could have happened to someone else, maybe a good friend of mine, or one of my lovely family members. I truely feel with those who knew him, who were a friend of him or whose friend he was.

There are many more things going through my mind, but I am sure that no matter what I write, a moment of silence will fit way better.

......

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: spacecat on February 02, 2008, 04:45:35 pm

I wish Materis' family and friends all the strength and soul they need to mourn, and even more to still be able to feel joy and happiness and eventually heal from the pain.

I'll light a candle for him.

Grai

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Colinb on February 02, 2008, 07:10:37 pm

I can remember him helping me at one time. Hope he is in a better place now.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: PurpleSponge on February 02, 2008, 07:35:45 pm

I want to pay my condolences to Materis his friends and family and wish them all strength in the comming perriod.
My thoughts and love go out to you.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Myriel on February 02, 2008, 09:51:50 pm

I never met him and didn't know him, but it's really sad to hear that. I just found that thread and I don't really know what to say...such things just shouldn't happen. :'(
I wish all those who knew him well that they may find the strength to go on, how difficult it might be.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Velh Krome on February 02, 2008, 11:12:25 pm

Highly appreciated gesture, Kerol and PS-team, thanks..

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Dihenis on February 03, 2008, 12:42:24 am

I never met him, and there's not too much more to add that hasn't already been said. I missed a chance to meet someone who sounds like such a great person. ah sorry, I don't know what to say, I just want you to know that you have my support and sympathy

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: rast on February 03, 2008, 03:51:58 pm

This is really sad news :( I never new him or met him in game, but my prayers and thoughts go out to his familly and friends.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Cuhar on February 03, 2008, 04:36:18 pm

Horrible sad new. Although I never met Materis, reading what has been posted, I can see that he was an excellent person. I wish I have had the opportunity to know him.  It's so horrible unfair, that things like this happen... May you have peace, and love wherever you are, Materis. My deepest condolences to his family and friends and all the people that knew him.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Izzabella on February 03, 2008, 04:49:41 pm

For those of you who were not in game at the time I thought I'd post this here:

(15:23:25) Kerol worldshouts: Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention please.
(15:23:44) Kerol worldshouts: Three days ago news reached us that a member of our community has passed away due to a car accident involving a semi truck.
(15:23:44) Kerol worldshouts: Although his injuries were life-threatening and he was not expected to survive, he appeared to be doing well for two days until he passed away due to his injuries.
(15:24:06) Kerol worldshouts: Talmadge David Bates, also known as Materis, lived in Rankin County, Mississippi, and was 22 years old.
(15:24:23) Kerol worldshouts: He started playing PlaneShift roughly 6 months ago as young Ynnwn. He joined The Warriors to better himself and was a well respected member of the community. Later, he joined The Paladins where he was promoted to High Paladin with the title Diplomat because of his ability to roleplay.
(15:24:48) Kerol worldshouts: He recently applied to join the Game Master team, and was expected to continue along the path in the coming days.
(15:25:17) Kerol worldshouts: Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends this time of loss. /impersonate Kerol worldshout We also mourn with Materis' ingame wife Siobhonne who carries his virtual heirs.
(15:25:56) Kerol worldshouts: I would ask everybody to please stop and join us in a moment of silence as we think about what we have in life, what we find worth spending our lifetime for, and what we will leave behind when we are no more...
(15:26:59) Kerol worldshouts: Thank you.
(15:32:03) Kerol worldshouts: The entire PlaneShift team wish you all a great time - and may David never be forgotten.]

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on February 04, 2008, 05:32:22 pm

For those of you who may have missed it, the service was wonderful. Shambla and I will be posting some of the logs here and for those who wish more just /tell us and we will send the logs. Until then, here's a song that describe our feelings for our fallen Paladin and very close friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tzLlpVP6OU
He truly was a soldier and a Paladin and would do anything to help someone.
Shambla and I loved him like family, and he will live on in our hearts and Materi's wife, Siobhonne and their game children, Artoros and Igriania.
If anyone sees or thinks of something that reminds you of him, please feel free to post it. All the thread comments and the logs from the Memorial will be sent to his family by Shambla and myself.
Thank you all for the love and support you have given, and say hello to Siobhonne and the children in game if you see them.

Title: Re: Materis
Post by: Solone on February 04, 2008, 05:41:09 pm

I just noticed this. thank you Jose Phoenix for posting that in the PlaneShift IRC channel.
*** Now talking in #planeshift
*** Topic is 'Planeshift: A free 3D MMORPG <::> http://www.planeshift.it <::> RIP Materis <::>
This has been a harrowing experience, but it is also very healing to see all the people who have come to our aid and who have shown so much caring and love and support. Thank you Izzabella for posting the world shouts from Kerol. I was going to do that this morning along with some of the Memorial Service, but since you posted the worldshouts, Shambla and I will post part of the service. Also we wish to thank all who came to the Service and for all the gifts that were left. Big thanks go out to the Dev Team and the GM Team for what they did for Materis and us as well.