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I just saw Cliif Bleszinsky post that on Twitter. Good to see them showing support for this guys family.
Please donate to this family. Designers often create heroes, but this man gave his life to become one.
Yeah, this one tugs on my heartstrings now that I've got a baby. I'll throw down a few once I get paid.
@deathsmiles666 Way to be a jerk and insensitive.
Unfortunately, I'm broke, but I'll see if that disposable Visa still has a few bucks on it.
Unfortunately, I'm broke, but I'll see if that disposable Visa still has a few bucks on it.
Hmm..I would donate some money but I already have my money saved up for something else...But my Condolences go out to family :'{
Okay, this is all well and good, but why is Jim calling the unborn child an 'unborn child' and 'child'? I thought that he usually makes comments about how they aren't children or babies. He died to save his wife and his baby, but why is Jim considering the baby to be a baby?
This guy is a hero and I really hope his wife pulls through. His child will grow up knowing that his father gave the ultimate sacrifice to give him the greatest gift of love.
This reminds me of those China comics.
This guy is a hero and I really hope his wife pulls through. His child will grow up knowing that his father gave the ultimate sacrifice to give him the greatest gift of love.
This reminds me of those China comics.
It's a worthwhile cause. With all the cash were spending on games (which are frankly not all that important), it won't kill us to spare a few bucks.
Awesome, I'll just pretend that I know wtf is going on and how steering INTO a car saved someone's life, clearly that's the article's assumption. You know, because of all the awesome information presented.
I wouldn't expect anyone to donate money to me if I did something cool like that, no matter how it seemingly managed to happen. Why is he so special? Because he makes video games? Or is it just because you're aware?
I wouldn't expect anyone to donate money to me if I did something cool like that, no matter how it seemingly managed to happen. Why is he so special? Because he makes video games? Or is it just because you're aware?
Syn: Another car was about to slam into them head on but Brian swerved the car to place his side of the vehicle between the oncoming car and his wife and child, thereby saving their lives.
It's usually a good idea to inform yourself before making stupid comments.
It's usually a good idea to inform yourself before making stupid comments.
@aaronf: thanks for the info, but if I'm being asked to donate to a cause I think I shouldn't have to spend my time looking up information about it when the person asking could just tell me.
Now how about the rest?
Now how about the rest?
Syn, there was a lengthy post earlier explaining the details. How noble that you wouldn't expect anyone to donate to your death. But this isn't about you.
If you find it so terribly inconvenient then just don't. Bingo!
If you find it so terribly inconvenient then just don't. Bingo!
Donated $5. Wish I could donate more, but as a college student, it's about all I can manage. I'm sure any bit helps.
Sent the last $25 I had in my Paypal account since I think she could use it more than I need it right now.
Just donated some cash. Thanks for telling us about this Jim. I feel better about myself by giving to the cause of a good man.
Sorry, but no.
They lived in North Van, a very affluent neighborhood in Vancouver, and had a vacation home on Whidbey fucking Island. That isn't even considered middle class anymore. Seriously, people. Take a step back here - and I hope she doesn't read this because I'm not void of empathy - but this needs to be said:
I understood her trying to make his try to avoid a full frontal crash in sheer panic sound like an act of heroism after it worked out that way. Putting him on a throne helps to cope. But using that story to milk people for..for what exactly? Paying for a third house? Undeveloped acres go for $30k on Whidbey Island, for Christ's sake!
Donate something to your local food bank if you want to do good - giving money to rich people isn't really what donations are for. No disrespect and I hope he rests in peace, but I strongly urge you to donate to a worthier cause.
They lived in North Van, a very affluent neighborhood in Vancouver, and had a vacation home on Whidbey fucking Island. That isn't even considered middle class anymore. Seriously, people. Take a step back here - and I hope she doesn't read this because I'm not void of empathy - but this needs to be said:
I understood her trying to make his try to avoid a full frontal crash in sheer panic sound like an act of heroism after it worked out that way. Putting him on a throne helps to cope. But using that story to milk people for..for what exactly? Paying for a third house? Undeveloped acres go for $30k on Whidbey Island, for Christ's sake!
Donate something to your local food bank if you want to do good - giving money to rich people isn't really what donations are for. No disrespect and I hope he rests in peace, but I strongly urge you to donate to a worthier cause.
Also, if he can afford two houses in the areas I mentioned, I doubt that he didn't have life insurance. And it'd be hefty; you can imagine the rates. His premiums would be low as well, since he was quite young.
Sorry. I know it's harsh, but this is just appalling to me. Nothing spells "getting over the death of a loved one" than a few extra dollars to sweeten that fat bank account with.
Sorry. I know it's harsh, but this is just appalling to me. Nothing spells "getting over the death of a loved one" than a few extra dollars to sweeten that fat bank account with.
@suit
Thank you very very much, I was about to say the same. This is another prime example for what psychologists call "The Identifiable Victim Effect". Charity is often the result of a deeply irrational feeling of compassion for an identifiable victim and not a rational decision, which might let you come to the result that there are massive amount of people out there who really need your support.
That said, I implore you all to take a step back, think about what suit said and at least match your donation and give it to a cause which supports victims that don't have the fortune to be given full force media attention and a personal identifiable face, thus suffering their fates in an anonymous mass, but suffering non the less, probably even more.
Everything else would be utter hypocrisy!
Thank you very very much, I was about to say the same. This is another prime example for what psychologists call "The Identifiable Victim Effect". Charity is often the result of a deeply irrational feeling of compassion for an identifiable victim and not a rational decision, which might let you come to the result that there are massive amount of people out there who really need your support.
That said, I implore you all to take a step back, think about what suit said and at least match your donation and give it to a cause which supports victims that don't have the fortune to be given full force media attention and a personal identifiable face, thus suffering their fates in an anonymous mass, but suffering non the less, probably even more.
Everything else would be utter hypocrisy!
Let's try that again...
She can have my condolences, but not necessarily my money. It's terrible that her husband was taken from her, but this man had enough money that while she's not necessarily set for life, she's going to have the time she needs to grieve, recover, and make peace with her life. Whatever Life Insurance policy he had will probably help as well.
I have made a contribution to Child's Play in his name. This man's family is taken care of. Why not give a child with cancer a Nintendo DSi to keep their mind off it in his name instead?
She can have my condolences, but not necessarily my money. It's terrible that her husband was taken from her, but this man had enough money that while she's not necessarily set for life, she's going to have the time she needs to grieve, recover, and make peace with her life. Whatever Life Insurance policy he had will probably help as well.
I have made a contribution to Child's Play in his name. This man's family is taken care of. Why not give a child with cancer a Nintendo DSi to keep their mind off it in his name instead?
If what suit and meteorscrap say is true, I feel destructiod has caused me to donate under false pretense. I certainly do not have a second home on an island in Vancouver, that's for sure. Being from the southern USA, I certainly would not know the affluent areas of western Canada. When I can, I'll donate to a children's charity with what I can.
Yeah I've read about this on proper news sites and I have to agree with exactly what Suit said and most under him. I don't like charity but i donated to Haiti and Pakistan because that was less fortunate poeple than me, I'm not donating to upper class people.
All,
Brian was a very close friend (as is Erin). Believe me, don't believe me, up to you. (Jim should be able to confirm as I was in touch with him yesterday regarding the trust).
First off, thank you so much for all the wonderful support Erin has been getting. It's truly been overwhelming and she is so appreciative of it.
We ask that you show your support in whatever way you feel is appropriate and within your means. If you feel that is sending your condolences and perhaps keeping Erin in your thoughts, that alone is appreciated more than you can imagine. If you feel it is appropriate to make a contribution to Child's Play or any other charity in Brian's name, just as appreciated and please do so. Sharing Brian and Erin's story with family, a friend, a colleague, just as good. You get the point.
I also wanted to state some facts. Take them for what they're worth and form your opinions based on these. Brian and Erin lived in North Vancouver. They lived in a small townhouse, far from a million dollar home. They had a mortgage, just like most of us do. Prior to purchasing the townhouse, the lived in a rented basement suite. They chose North Vancouver and made tradeoffs to live there not because it's an "affluent" neighbourhood, but because they fell in love with it and felt it would be the right place to raise a family. And they did not own the Whidbey Island house. It belongs to family.
Thank you again for your support and well wishes. Erin, her and Brian's families, and all of us truly appreciate it.
Brian was a very close friend (as is Erin). Believe me, don't believe me, up to you. (Jim should be able to confirm as I was in touch with him yesterday regarding the trust).
First off, thank you so much for all the wonderful support Erin has been getting. It's truly been overwhelming and she is so appreciative of it.
We ask that you show your support in whatever way you feel is appropriate and within your means. If you feel that is sending your condolences and perhaps keeping Erin in your thoughts, that alone is appreciated more than you can imagine. If you feel it is appropriate to make a contribution to Child's Play or any other charity in Brian's name, just as appreciated and please do so. Sharing Brian and Erin's story with family, a friend, a colleague, just as good. You get the point.
I also wanted to state some facts. Take them for what they're worth and form your opinions based on these. Brian and Erin lived in North Vancouver. They lived in a small townhouse, far from a million dollar home. They had a mortgage, just like most of us do. Prior to purchasing the townhouse, the lived in a rented basement suite. They chose North Vancouver and made tradeoffs to live there not because it's an "affluent" neighbourhood, but because they fell in love with it and felt it would be the right place to raise a family. And they did not own the Whidbey Island house. It belongs to family.
Thank you again for your support and well wishes. Erin, her and Brian's families, and all of us truly appreciate it.
I don't usually give to these things but this story got me. I didn't play many of Relics games (The Outfit was one of the only ones and that was because it was an early X360 Game) but for him to put himself in harms way to protect his loved ones speaks volumes and being a new father myself I can totally understand. Brian you were a true hero and you have left a lasting legacy for all who knew you and inspiration for those who mearly heard your story.
@Kodos77,
I apologize.
The only thing I could do was make assumptions with the little information I've had. Thanks for filling in the gaps.
I apologize.
The only thing I could do was make assumptions with the little information I've had. Thanks for filling in the gaps.
dead = hero? makes no sense to me.
there was a fifty fifty chance of hitting the carside of his wife and he could have surrvived. what then?
would he be the evilness walking on earth or what? has someone seen the accident?
its a tragedy but sadly such bad things happen day by day and no single fly gives a shit about, so i neither.
sorry no money from me.
americans tend to glorify everything...too much hollywood i guess. there is nothing heroic in dead
there was a fifty fifty chance of hitting the carside of his wife and he could have surrvived. what then?
would he be the evilness walking on earth or what? has someone seen the accident?
its a tragedy but sadly such bad things happen day by day and no single fly gives a shit about, so i neither.
sorry no money from me.
americans tend to glorify everything...too much hollywood i guess. there is nothing heroic in dead
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