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Subject: Thank you, Bungie.

Playing to win is for chumps. Playing for fun is the only sensible option.

This morning, around 5AM, my dad passed away from complications after surgery for an Aortic Dissection. I wasn't sure how to take this news, because we had an estranged relationship. So I started going about my daily business, and I realized I haven't been on bungie.net in a while, and I see a new post on the home page. It was Bungie Day.

I'm not sure why, but it brought back a lot of memories. Memories of playing Halo with my dad, because he was the only one who would. Playing Warthog Jousting on Silent Cartographer in Halo 1 for hours. Talking to him excitedly about Halo 2 and waiting for it to be released. Messing around with all the new things in Halo 3. Playing each game, one level per day, until we beat it, then going back and playing them again. We never got to play Reach together though...

I wanted to thank you, Bungie. Urk, Marty O'Donnell, Joseph Staten, EVERYBODY at Bungie. Everyone who works there now for the future and everyone who ever has worked there. I want to thank you for giving me those childhood memories with my Dad. I want to thank you for giving us something to bond over. Without you, I wouldn't have any good memories of him. So thank you, Bungie. Thank you so much.

Edit: Thank you for the nice responses so far guys. I appreciate it.
Edit 2: I love this community so much. Thank you all for the kind words.

[Edited on 07.07.2012 8:41 PM PDT]

  • 07.07.2012 1:26 PM PDT

I ♥ Bungie!

I am truly sorry for your loss, and happy Bungie day.

  • 07.07.2012 1:29 PM PDT

lulz

Sorry to hear about your father brother. Prayers sent and I hope you have a happy Bungie Day!

  • 07.07.2012 1:31 PM PDT
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Best of wishes to you guys. Your post almost made me cry.

  • 07.07.2012 1:33 PM PDT

I'm sorry for your loss

  • 07.07.2012 1:35 PM PDT


Posted by: DHTH777
Best of wishes to you guys. Your post almost made me cry.

  • 07.07.2012 1:36 PM PDT
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Posted by: ODSTFADE
I am truly sorry for your loss, and happy Bungie day.

  • 07.07.2012 1:36 PM PDT

Playing to win is for chumps. Playing for fun is the only sensible option.

The day is almost over, and I just wanted to say Happy Bungie Day, and hope that the guys at Bungie see this at some point. See ya starside!

  • 07.07.2012 6:39 PM PDT

Staring open-mouthed at Recon Armor since 2010.

Godspeed, stranger.

  • 07.07.2012 7:00 PM PDT

Halo: CE Anniversary Achievement Idea
C-C-C-CANNON BREAKER!
Let Sgt. Johnson die on Halo.

Posted by: SniperFox088
The day is almost over, and I just wanted to say Happy Bungie Day, and hope that the guys at Bungie see this at some point. See ya starside!


I'm sure your dad is already playing Destiny up in heaven right now. Happy Bungie Day friend, I'm so sorry for your loss.

  • 07.07.2012 7:13 PM PDT

Spread the love...

Happy Bungie day, and I'm sorry about your dad :(

<3

  • 07.07.2012 7:14 PM PDT

Happy Bungie Day!

I love the community.

  • 07.07.2012 7:16 PM PDT

Sorry for your loss.

  • 07.07.2012 7:32 PM PDT

"Everything will be gone long before me. When the first living thing was born, I was here, waiting. When the last living thing dies, my job is finished. I'll put the chairs on the tables, turn out the lights and lock the universe behind me when I leave." -Shishka

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http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid32227

Sorry for your loss man... It gets easier, trust me.

  • 07.07.2012 7:34 PM PDT

USAF Air Traffic Controller.
#moap

Happy bungieday mate

  • 07.07.2012 7:36 PM PDT
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By sharp and flame; a friend of a friend.

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. At least you have those memories, Happy Bungie Day.

  • 07.07.2012 7:39 PM PDT

For Tru7h and Honor

Sorry for your loss man, My dad was the one who showed me Halo for the first time.
Happy Bungie Day!

  • 07.07.2012 7:41 PM PDT

Just an average Iowa State University student. Go Cyclones!

I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 8 years ago when I was 10, so I know how tough it can be to lose a loved one. Keep those memories close and know that you have friends here on bungie.net.

Happy Bungie Day <3

  • 07.07.2012 7:59 PM PDT

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Im enjoying my new Android wallpaper. Thank you, Bungie.

  • 07.07.2012 8:07 PM PDT

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If I am not posting, then I am reading what you might have posted.

Sorry for the loss, and hope you have a great Bungie day!

  • 07.07.2012 8:09 PM PDT

And stuff like this is the reason I stick around... well this and the stats.

  • 07.07.2012 8:11 PM PDT

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Why is hammer such an as­shole?

How about I hammer your as­shole.

My condolences, I'm glad to see you could form a strong bond with your father with a common love for Halo.

  • 07.07.2012 8:11 PM PDT

Check out The Game Lounge

We <3 you too

  • 07.07.2012 8:12 PM PDT

No, I don't want to join your group/clan/team/community.

Happy Bungie Day! :D

  • 07.07.2012 8:14 PM PDT
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You don't get that reference.

2 83457 4 u.

Halo n3w8. FPS n3w8.

See you. Soon.

  • 07.07.2012 8:55 PM PDT

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