Jon 1993-2016

Unfortunately, I joined Sythe too late to meet Jon, so I never had the privilege to get to know him. I was saddened today to read about how this man so young was enduring so much. Despite those unimaginable hardships, he fought long and hard where most people would just give up. That sort of bravery is inspiring. After reading all of these kind posts, I will remember Jon as the friend you could rely on, somebody who puts others before themselves. It appears he was quite the intelligent and honest businessman too. My prayers are with Jon's family. Rest in Peace Warrior.

 

Didnt have much interaction with him. My family has been hit by cancer years ago as well. We lost what seems to be a hell of a member.

Added another donation to his gofundme account as well.

 

Can we host a community event in the near future where all proceeds and sponsors go to Jon's family? I think it would be a good way to express to Jon's family just how important he was to everybody here on Sythe, too.

 

To think I was just asking around barely 12 hours ago to see if you were okay and the next thing you're gone...

My condolences go out to his family. Although I had never spoken to Jon directly I could just tell from the effect he had on other people that he was an amazing guy. Sad to hear that I'll never get to know him on a personal level.

 

The CDT is currently working on something to help support Jon's family.

 

I took this harder than I thought I would, I'v never had someone I know die, I knew jon for 1-2 years he helped me with everything we joked around a bit. Whenever I had a stupid question about a vps he would act like it wasnt stupid at all, he knew that not everyone had the knowledge he did and was extremely patient when helping out.

Customer satisfaction was always #1 for jon if a vps went down for a day he would chuck in an extra day or two for the inconvenience, somehow he managed to balance every vps on sythe and cancer I have no clue how, he talked about it a lot, I never thought he would die.

I wont claim we were best friends, we were not but we certainly got along, at least I thought so. I do not know what else to say, you will be missed, this has made me rethink a lot of things in my life.

I would support a livestream or something of that nature, just adding a thought, whatever they decide I'm sure he would be happy with it.

 

This is really hard to read. Condolences to his family and those that were very close to Jon here at Sythe. Rest in piece to a true warrior.

 

Sad to see someone pass so young. I work with a lot of the medical oncologists at the two cancer centers that he received treatment from (Roswell/MSKCC) and I have no doubt in my mind that he received top notch treatment. Rest in peace buddy.

 

I didn't know Jon but I know what it is like to lose someone to cancer. So my heart goes out to his family and it sounds like he fought until the end. That's all you can ask for. RIP.

 

Was talking about this in skype chat. I'm sure it's been a difficult road emotionally and financially for his parents, only to end in tragedy. I hope we can come up with some way to bring a bit of relief and support to them.

Maybe a minirank "Never Forget" to everyone who donates $10+. Just a suggestion. Hoping we get a lot more ideas.

 

About 5-6 years ago, when Jon was a member/officer in Dragon Dyce - he put in a recommendation for me to become a host. I ended up messing up that chance and for years Jon would poke fun at me for somehow messing up such a simple opportunity. It always made me happy to know that someone who had been through such hell and made it as far as he did, hold onto such an incredible sense of humor and heart.

Jon - you were an incredible friend. You were a man who cared so much for the world around him and the people you met. Your voice, smile, and character will forever be missed. This post hit me harder than I could have imagined, and I would give anything to get another 5 minutes of joking around with you.

Rest easy in paradise my friend - we will all dearly miss you.

 

For the brief time I knew Jon he was the nicest guy, he always went out of his way to help. No one should ever have to die so young, fuck cancer.

Rest in peace mate

 

I never knew jon, but i have heard about him. His story is really, really compelling. Really sad to hear this news, I wish his family the best and may he rest in peace...

 

Rest in peace Jon, may we meet again in paradise.

 

I've know jon for many years, we spent many hours talking trolling and joking late into the night.We solved admin problems together and worked through issues running d.d (and later player swap, but I was not admin there).he always considered himself my apprentice, but he always knew so much more then I did with technical issues, he also taught me so much, when I was trying to teach him lol.I have seen this comment posted many times, and it is true that despite his own sickness he would always make time to help people through their issues. Let me put it as another friend (bet me) put it....when ever anyone in the last 4 years asked jon for help he was sick! he has been fighting cancer with surgery, chemo and radiation. sometimes he was bed ridden or at least house bound with concerns for infections. he spend his time doing what he loved, playing games and helping people online..."m.b.f.b." (inside joke some of you will get lol). I will miss jon,my heart is heavy. he fought a good fight for a long time. now you can rest easy my friend.

 

I always enjoyed talking with Jon on skype about random stuff. When he was having his chemo he still went into an insane amount of effort to help me get programmers to help me with my college assignment. I had to complete this assignment or I'd have to delay my studying for atleast 6 months which would cost me a lot of money. Thanks to his effort he helped me get the help I needed and I finished the course.

This for me showed how good Jon's spirit was. He was a true inspiration for people who tried to do good in the world.

Rest in Peace Jon

 

wow... he will truly be missed. Only talked to him a few times, but he was always helpful.. RIP Jon.. Too Young

 

Rest in peace, Jon. It's very sad to hear and my thoughts are with his family.

 

I've never talked with John which I really would have loved to. I'm really sorry to hear this and my prayers will be with Jon's family, rest in peace.