Remembering Dravyk

gonzo · 01-15-2010

DragonKing · 01-15-2010

I really miss this guy. He was one of the good ones for sure

Evil Chris · 01-15-2010

Gee it's been a year already.

bluemoney · 01-15-2010

I didn't know the guy but that was a nice eulogy.

kath · 01-17-2010

I'll admit I've kind of stayed away from Oprano since I read the post awhile back talking about the coffee table book that Electra is putting together about Dravyk. I was absolutely FLOORED to hear that he'd passed and I had a hard time coming back, knowing I'd have to collect my thoughts enough to say something. This is what happens when we get busy doing other things, lose track of time and don't get to the boards to find out how our friends are doing. I hate that I was so out of touch that I didn't even know he was gone.

Dravyk was a good friend. He gave me some great advice early on when I was new to the biz and new to industry writing that changed my life forever. I don't think he liked me back then, but he was a HUGE influence in my life and I respected him immensely. Later, we shared negative experiences with certain "personalities" in this business that helped us to bond and become friends. Thanks to Bestat we became even closer, started hanging out at industry events and even talked about working together on a few projects.

He was too young. He had so much more to do. For those who didn't know him, didn't have the privilege of hearing him talk about the industry - the history, his predictions for the future and his uncanny, no bullshit understanding of how it all worked - you really missed out.

This video was awesome. It really showed a lot of his personality and how much he was loved. Thank you for posting it. I won't be able to stop crying today, but I am happy to have seen it and remembered a dear friend who was lost before his time.

I will remember to stay in touch and not allow time to slip away. I have so many dear friends in the industry that I haven't seen or talked to in a long time because I've been so busy working. I don't want to be left saying, "I wish I would have..." ever again.

I'll miss you Dravyk. It isn't the same without you.

Electra · 01-18-2010

I haven't been able to trust myself to comment. I have only tears.

kath · 01-18-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electra

I haven't been able to trust myself to comment. I have only tears.

Been thinking about you a lot since I heard the news Electra - I can't even fathom how difficult this must be for you.

01-15-2010	#1
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01-15-2010	#2
DragonKing I'm Jack's Smirking Revenge Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jerry Springerville Posts: 191 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Remembering Dravyk I really miss this guy. He was one of the good ones for sure

01-15-2010	#3
Evil Chris Looking Job #6 for the Year Respin bullshit press Your Comments Are Welcomed Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,786	Re: Remembering Dravyk Gee it's been a year already. __________________ *I will talk shit about you if I think you wont find out.*

01-15-2010	#4
bluemoney Right HERE . . . BITCH! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chronic Town Posts: 1,295	Re: Remembering Dravyk I didn't know the guy but that was a nice eulogy. __________________ True Beauty Cash For High Quality Erotica \| Certified Hosting Is Da Fucking Bomb "Don't Get None On Ya"

01-17-2010	#5
kath Members Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,340	Re: Remembering Dravyk I'll admit I've kind of stayed away from Oprano since I read the post awhile back talking about the coffee table book that Electra is putting together about Dravyk. I was absolutely FLOORED to hear that he'd passed and I had a hard time coming back, knowing I'd have to collect my thoughts enough to say something. This is what happens when we get busy doing other things, lose track of time and don't get to the boards to find out how our friends are doing. I hate that I was so out of touch that I didn't even know he was gone. Dravyk was a good friend. He gave me some great advice early on when I was new to the biz and new to industry writing that changed my life forever. I don't think he liked me back then, but he was a HUGE influence in my life and I respected him immensely. Later, we shared negative experiences with certain "personalities" in this business that helped us to bond and become friends. Thanks to Bestat we became even closer, started hanging out at industry events and even talked about working together on a few projects. He was too young. He had so much more to do. For those who didn't know him, didn't have the privilege of hearing him talk about the industry - the history, his predictions for the future and his uncanny, no bullshit understanding of how it all worked - you really missed out. This video was awesome. It really showed a lot of his personality and how much he was loved. Thank you for posting it. I won't be able to stop crying today, but I am happy to have seen it and remembered a dear friend who was lost before his time. I will remember to stay in touch and not allow time to slip away. I have so many dear friends in the industry that I haven't seen or talked to in a long time because I've been so busy working. I don't want to be left saying, "I wish I would have..." ever again. I'll miss you Dravyk. It isn't the same without you.

01-18-2010	#6
Electra Members Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 146	Re: Remembering Dravyk I haven't been able to trust myself to comment. I have only tears. __________________