« previous next » Print Pages: 1 Go Down Author Topic: Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered (Read 8596 times) alef Fibsboarder plus Posts: 349 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « on: September 29, 2005, 06:12:15 AM » I just received news that SlickWill has died of a stroke, aged only 49. We chatted a little after he designed the FIBS t-shirt, though I can't say I knew him well. Based on his shouts I'd say he was a true Fibster, certainly eccentric and frequently online. He had a great eye for design, all of his t-shirt submissions were impressive:http://www.alef.co.uk/fibs/archive/tshirtdesigns/The news of his death has reached me through Carol Joy Cole. She has been selling the remaining FIBS shirts and SlickWill's family have contacted her to request a batch of them. I'll get a message up on fibs.com for him shortly. Logged FIBS Board backgammon forum Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « on: September 29, 2005, 06:12:15 AM » webrunner Fibsboard Executive VIP Donor 2014 Advanced Fibsboarder Posts: 1,335 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #1 on: September 29, 2005, 08:46:02 AM » Wow, that is bad news, and so young! My sympathy goes out to his family. I wish them strength in these hard times.I would also like to thank Alef for posting this message here and making us aware of this great loss. Logged "There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path."Bruce Lee===================================Orion Pax | tryout Fibsboarder plus Posts: 177 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #2 on: September 29, 2005, 01:28:06 PM » My condolences to his family.49 is far too young. It's a shame that he had to go so soon.I didn't know that the design on the FIBS-T-shirts comes from him. Really nice one! Logged GammonLeague -- Join free Backgammon tournaments[size=8] [/size]FIBS TEAM League -- Play Backgammon with friends in a team Mookie Fibsboarder plus Posts: 110 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #3 on: September 29, 2005, 06:12:24 PM » What sad news! While I certainly didn't know him well enough to use the label "friend" (which I take very seriously), I enjoyed every encounter I had with him over the years. Nice person--amiable and kind. I'll have a drink for him tonight.mookie Logged FIBS Board backgammon forum Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #3 on: September 29, 2005, 06:12:24 PM » vegasvic Fibsboarder plus Posts: 458 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #4 on: September 29, 2005, 06:25:50 PM » Very sad in deed , i know socksey did not mean it seriously when she said death to all droppers , and as we know slick was in a class all on his own. Will and i have spoken many times and i know he was having a hard time as of agust , but this comes as a total suprise.He had forwarded his we url to me long ago. Had his work samples in it at that time but now just a bio and some pictures if you are interested her it is www.theartofwill.comOnce you are there you have to click on the letter W then the password to get in is will2 He will be missed he was a wonderful addition to fibs i will miss my Bro !! Hope he is in a better place . « Last Edit: September 29, 2005, 06:27:32 PM by vegasvic » Logged socksey Global Moderator Expert Posts: 2,916 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #5 on: September 30, 2005, 12:42:28 AM » So sorry to lose another good friend. Slick Willy was one of a kind and if you really knew him, you know him to be a very nice man. As for dropping, it was my experience that he always had good reasons.Be it known, when I shout "Death to droppers!", I am kidding and never to be taken seriously. Did anyone ever take it differently? Rest in peace, dear Slick Willy, aka, SlickWill/Replicant/Bladerunner and many more, I'm sure. You will be sorely missed.socksey"Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished. If you're alive, it isn't." - Richard Bach « Last Edit: September 30, 2005, 12:50:37 AM by socksey » Logged Feklhr Fibsboarder Posts: 35 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #6 on: September 30, 2005, 06:58:08 PM » I must share the comment made by leon last night...when he found out about Will's untimely demise due to a stroke, he asked who he was playing. Logged Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference. mrbond Fibsboarder + Posts: 86 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #7 on: October 01, 2005, 12:08:03 AM » My deepest sympathy and condolences to Slick's family! When you arrive at Heaven's Gate, slick, make sure you cube Saint Peter, (or whoever's at the gates). R.I.P, SlickWill. Logged That will be shaken, not, stirred! FIBS Board backgammon forum Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #7 on: October 01, 2005, 12:08:03 AM » manolo Newbie Posts: 1 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #8 on: October 02, 2005, 11:22:41 PM » Hello everyone, I'm manolo, Will's (SlickWill, Replicant, BladeRunner -also his favourite movie) twin brother. I just wanted to thank everyone following this announcement for your good thoughts and for remembering my dear brother. Perhaps some of you played with him, like I did, sometimes while talking over the speaker phone at the same time to be able to play more comfortably. He showed me a lot of things; like I wrote to Alef, it was indeed a lot of fun! I hope you guys also had a good time playing and chating with him!Thank you again for remembering him, long live Will! Logged adamosad Fibsboarder plus Posts: 359 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #9 on: October 03, 2005, 04:09:11 PM » My condolences and sympathy to his family. He was indeed too young Logged Adamosad-------------TSB ForumRCT Official SiteRCT First Announcement & Rules wyzzz Fibsboarder Posts: 46 best of all things to all...:) Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #10 on: October 04, 2005, 05:57:47 AM » Bladerunner....I pray you can frolic where you are now... I enjoyed your sharp wit and the wild times we shared on fibs. Know as fact....as you told me so often .... .lol...I was robbed by those dice too... RIP dear friend. ..... ..but do be wild too... to you wyzzz Logged nilla Fibsboarder Posts: 12 Slickwill/bladerunner Remembered « Reply #11 on: October 09, 2005, 09:24:39 PM » Im very sad to hear this bad news Will was always a great friend of mine and we have chatted quite a lot during the years.I give all my condolences to Wills family.Rest in peace dear WillNilla Logged ....for the world you are someone but for someone you are the world... 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