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Thanks! Sorry I have to go.

Crash, there's little I can say that has not been said, but I will take exception to one comment you made. You sir are indeed brave, courageous and for one last time you're taking life by the throat and saying "I choose to write my own story, I choose to make my own decisions, I choose to drive this bus and not be taking for a ride". That should not be taken lightly.

I know at this time you choose not to be cavalier about your actions but I will say this to you good friend. I cared for my grandparents in their final days, they'd lived long, productive, fruitful lives, neither was afraid to meet their maker when their time came. Unfortunately grandpa had to live through over a year of not being able to take care of himself. I was his sole care taker and there were months of mornings at the end where each day scoffed at him and his inability to wake up as himself and not the broken shell that remained. He prayed for the release of death, and that .... that was the worst of it. I am proud of you sir, for making one last stand in the world, not letting anyone or anything decide who you are and who you will be and how you'll softly go into the next phase of your existence. Remember, life is energy, energy can not be destroyed it only changes forms. May peace be with you sir.

I leave you with a line from Queensryche.
"There's a cold wind from the South, hoist the sails, and we'll be gone. By morning this will all seem like a dream."
 
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Crash,

You've obviously had a profound impact on many, many people here. You're a big part of our AF family. You beat me to this particular corner of the internet, but I quickly learned to watch for your helpful and insightful posts. AF has been a richer place because of your contributions, and I salute you for that. I hold you in the highest esteem, good sir.

And of course I've always been right!

QFT. ;)

Your presence will absolutely be missed, but your legacy will endure. Your posts will continue to provide help for those who seek it long after you have moved on to the next stage.

And thanks for letting us know what's up and giving us a chance to say farewell. You get to enjoy those "warm fuzzies" as we reflect upon what a big part you have been in our online lives, and those you leave behind get a closure which will be helpful for us to move on as well. Once again, you've earned my respect.

Namárië.
 
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Crashdamage,

I just printed out your last post and showed it to my wife, she has End Stage Renal Disease ( Diabetes II ), and at some point, she is going to be facing this issue. She asked me if you would PM to me the methods/requirements you went thru to get the "legal authority" to make your own decision.... so as not to impact your/our families.

I feel for you sir, I've been married 3 times, and struck out on 2 of them..... My current wife, is also my 1st wife and mother of our 2 kids ( we are back together, just not married because of IRS rules) .... we spent 18 years apart while I wandered around lost.... I went thru two more women, one of them had End Stage Liver disease ( ain't I the lucky one? ), the one following that was a SocioPathic mess and I had to divorce her to recover my sanity on advice of an attorney.

God Bless you sir, for making a hugely courageous decision.
I am proud to have been a small part of your world.
 
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Nope
I've no time for goodbyes
It's see you later (well maybe, I'm an agnostic so not sure!) << part of me still isn't sure about trying to make light of this here, but you know what I'm leaving it up in the hope you might crack a wee smile

I didn't know you at all really, but every time I saw your profile pic it made me smile - I know that sounds weird but for some reason I just assumed you got out of it ok, and that seemed to fit just right so I never felt the need to ask. Sorry, that probably doesn't make much sense. My only hope when the time comes is if I can approach it in a similar way - others have put it more eloquently than I - just know you have my utmost respect.

So yeah, just later ....
 
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Man what to say except that we all should take the time to at least get to know the people in a more social way on here outside the general stuff we post. I wish you much better health despite the odds and even more years to come. We never really have spoken and I have seen you in passing on the boards. Not good to lose established members. :( Sorry that I never took the time to say hello over the years. I will remind my self to do that from now on.
 
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hey Crash...
anyone you want me to keep harassing for you? :D
EarlyMon. He's so much smarter and more knowledgeable I never could win a discussion with him. Someone else will have to keep the pressure on now. Sooner later, he'll crack.

Everyone else is safe. I had a dream that we all had a beer, pizza and puppies party.
 
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EarlyMon. He's so much smarter and more knowledgeable I never could win a discussion with him. Someone else will have to keep the pressure on now. Sooner later, he'll crack.

Everyone else is safe. I had a dream that we all had a beer, pizza and puppies party.
Puppies are cool! :D I'll have a soda with my pizza thanks!
earlymon... you have been warned




( I may need a little backup guys )

Take on EM? You're nuts :D
 
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wow... dude! Hi. :)

this is cool.. in a way.. spending time with you through this. THANKS.
recording our exchange for .. others to read in the future.

idea/suggestion... if you would like..
you can also talk about what you are going through.
so.. if others like you .. in the future.. can kind of, I don't know.. get something out of it.

maybe??? stupid idea??? I get stupid ideas a lot.
(I think I am starting to talk like Stinky!!! help!!)
 
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:(:(:(

Crash,I really hope you can make it back to read all everyone is posting to you.
I really had to think hard on posting in this thread,Not for the reasons everyone else may think.
Its really sad to lose anyone to diseases,Because of what they do to us and sometimes there is no treatment.
So we just deal with it.
I myself have lost my left kidney to Renal Cell Cancer,And I have a Mass(Tumor) between my Carotid Artery & Jugular Vein on the right side of my head.

You will be missed and I want to thank you for everything you have posted,Which I have read.
I've learned a lot from you.
And Like I told my mother before she passed with Cancer.
Live it up to the end and I hope to see you on the other side when I pass away.
Peace Man.
:):):):):)
 
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