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Post by Tenkan on Apr 18, 2009 13:03:27 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing that art, Alex.
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Post by Dippy on Apr 19, 2009 17:39:16 GMT -5
I'm glad to see such beautiful tributes as well. Like Fusion told me the other night, Argus seemed to have touched a lot of people. In a way it's weird that I miss him as much as I do, as I never met him, and only talked to him here and via Messenger, but I got to know him well enough that I considered him one of my best online friends. He was just a wonderful, creative man, and the thought that I'll never get the chance to tell him how much I appreciated some of the things he said to me really tears me up inside.
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Post by archard on Apr 20, 2009 19:37:35 GMT -5
This really is terrible news. I didn't know Argus all that well, I only ever talked to him a little bit here and when he was in the chatroom a few times, but I'm feeling real sad about this. He always seemed like such a nice guy. I really don't know what else to say, I'm kinda speechless at the moment.
My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
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Post by dimaggiofan on Apr 20, 2009 23:37:35 GMT -5
D=
i think i'm going to do a tribute to him for my homework assignment. we have to show a news story and then write a reflection on it. i'll post it tomorrow.
rest in peace, commander!
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Post by Loser7 on Apr 21, 2009 1:09:24 GMT -5
I remember his artwork very well. I'm sad to hear that this happened to him =(
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Post by nabusan on Apr 21, 2009 11:48:02 GMT -5
Should we maybe, use the forum's email everyone feature to spread the news to those who knew Argy but haven't visited the forum for yonks?
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Post by drakkenfan on Apr 21, 2009 12:15:54 GMT -5
That's a good idea nabu
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Post by Darth_Comrade on Apr 21, 2009 12:57:31 GMT -5
That's a very thoughtful idea, Nabusan.
I've already informed Phil about the news, but there are others who were closer to him who need to know. Unfortunately I'm not in contact with them.
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Post by Ashley Benlove on Apr 21, 2009 16:13:42 GMT -5
I think dracko would probably like to know. I mean, after all, he was a mod here for two years.
I concur about using the forum email system to do that.
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Post by dracorex on Apr 21, 2009 16:22:26 GMT -5
The thing I dread about making new online friends. When these things happen, you don't find out until it hits the news. This is a tragedy.
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Post by liokaiser on Apr 21, 2009 17:23:15 GMT -5
I was shocked to hear this over at Devart. Remember his works well but still was a fun guy to know so I am saddened to hear this.
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Post by dimaggiofan on Apr 21, 2009 19:02:35 GMT -5
D= i think i'm going to do a tribute to him for my homework assignment. we have to show a news story and then write a reflection on it. i'll post it tomorrow. rest in peace, commander! "A Charlotte, North Carolina bicyclist was killed after being hit by a car traveling down North Tryon St. It occurred around 2 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008. According to the paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as James Nelson Binch. The local police department was investigating on the scene, with officers interviewing the man driving the car. When anybody's life is taken that easily, it's very sad. What makes this ordeal even worse is that I knew him through an internet forum. The other members and I have just recently heard about this, even though it took place in December. He was a great member of the community, his username, 'Commander Argus'. He was an avid bicyclist, he even owned his own bike shop at one point. “Cycling is life, all the rest, just details,” is a quote from him. Rest in peace. D:"
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Post by Ashley Benlove on Apr 21, 2009 19:19:41 GMT -5
Marissa, that was very lovely. Thank you for sharing that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2009 19:37:53 GMT -5
I didn't know him very well, but he did bring some many people here so much joy. I like to think that he's in a better place, watching us and happy that he brought everyone so much positivity to their lives. I hope his family, friends, and everyone here is holding on!
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Post by nabusan on Apr 23, 2009 1:00:50 GMT -5
I was looking through my DA and found this old thing: I'd forgotten CommanderArgus invented brainsoap...with added holy water!
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Post by Ashley Benlove on Apr 23, 2009 9:23:30 GMT -5
Oh yeah! He did!
I love brainsoap!
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Post by manicspike on Apr 24, 2009 16:49:23 GMT -5
Wow, I never knew that, he was a trailblazer, on and off the bike.
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Post by Nutzkie on May 19, 2009 12:17:50 GMT -5
When I first read this thread nearly a month ago, I found myself with no idea of how to respond. Bombshell revelations such as this, experts say, can have physiological effects similar to a traumatic injury, and at that particular moment I would have been hard pressed to disagree with them. It has taken me this long to organize my thoughts and feelings on the passing of our friend, so please bear with me as I mentally sort things out.
What can you say when someone so young is taken from us so suddenly? Mere words seem to fail us in such circumstances, proving woefully inadequate for the task at hand. The gravity and the finality of it all seems to transcend mere language and stirs within us something deep and primal: Something of which mere verbal description can never truly capture or convey. We feel truly alone in such circumstances: Prisoners of our own grief-stricken consciousness.
And even our technology, so often a source of refuge from our daily travails, fails to deliver on such promises of shelter and diversion. In our modern age of internet communication, we forge relationships with people whom we have never met. Lasting friendships, as deep and meaningful as any other, are built upon chat room postings and a few low-resolution photographs. And while such “interaction-at-a-distance” does nothing to diminish the strength of that bond, it complicates the grieving process even further. “How should I react?” we ask ourselves. “What do you do when you loose someone who you never really knew? At least, not in the traditional sense?” Such are the questions that our fledgling global society has yet to answer.
But on the other hand, we can find respite within the walls of our own consciousness, as memories of our friend provide us with at least some measure of consolation. For as the old African proverb goes, “A man is not dead until he is forgotten,” and in this way his existence will carry on, safe within each and every one of us. Ultimately, we are all caretakers of his legacy, and by sharing these memories with one another we can ensure that he will continue to live on in this way, for as long as we carry such memories with us.
These memories will be varied, to be sure: As varied as the friends who knew him. For as William Shakespeare once observed, “each man in his time plays many parts,” and Nelson was no exception, fulfilling different roles and meaning different things to each and every one of us.
In my own case, there are several aspects of his life that stand out…
- As I suspect is the case with many of us here, I will remember him first and foremost as one of the best authors in the realm of fan fiction. He was one of the first authors I read, back when I was just discovering the discipline, and even now after reading hundreds of stories by dozens of authors, his work still stands out. He had an uncanny ability to capture the spirit of the characters and tap into their inner beings in a way that even their creators would be hard pressed to do. The way he focused on character relationships and interactions, rather than the flash and sizzle of action sequences, was at once both refreshing and mesmerizing. His dialogue became a sort of action all its own, and the fact that he was able to create over a million words worth of material in the relatively short time he was writing stands as tribute to his resiliency and his dedication to his chosen craft. He inspired me to try my own hand at writing, and so impressed was I that I actually created an original character in his honor. Such is the influence he held in my life.
- I will also remember him as a fellow train aficionado: The sort of person that many affectionately refer to as a “railfan,” or a “foamer.” On many an occasion we would engage discussions about various aspects of our chosen hobby, debating the aspects of our favorite railroads or the relative merits of east coast versus west coast steam locomotives. (Locomotive design varied substantially by region in the early 20th century, but I digress…) His interest in this matter even bled over into his writing activities, where he gave Ron the character trait of being a closet foamer himself. It was a bold and innovative move away from the realm of canon, but Nelson pulled it off flawlessly, and in doing so inspired me to do likewise in my own stories. Somehow it seemed as though I was always following him.
- And I will remember Nelson as one of the most dedicated members of both this forum and the Kimmunity in general. Whether it was KPFW, RS.net, FF.net or some general message board to anonymous to be remembered, if it had to do with Kim Possible, the odds were that Nelson was there. He was tireless in his support of the show and the fandom, and his dedication showed through, both in the aforementioned areas, and in many others too numerous to mention. He was an advocate in the truest sense of the word, and the sense of camaraderie and solidarity that we, as fans, all share is that much better for his having been a part of it.
So while we may go on with our lives in his absence, we take solace in this knowledge that he is not truly gone. For as long as we carry his memories in our minds and his words in our hearts, his life and his legacy will never truly be gone.
Rest in peace, Commander Argus…
Aten-hut!
Sa-luuute… HUH!
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Post by slicknickshady on Nov 5, 2009 1:59:03 GMT -5
I was just thinking of the Commander today. It's still so sad to think about. I still cant believe our last convo back and fourth was about politics and not about our love for Kim/Ron and Kim Possible.
I hope for as long as the kp fandom exists people remember the name Commander Argus.
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Post by Ashfangirl20 on Nov 9, 2009 16:22:39 GMT -5
I came to pay my respect to him. I remember seeing him a few times around the forums. I respected him very much so. I shall miss you, hope his family is doing alright with all this.
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