R.I.P. Jamie Rodgers (thegodfather)

[Gee Wally]

I posted happy birthday to him on FB with balloons yesterday and saw a celebration of life video on my timeline today. Felt like a schmuck.

Rest in peace, Jamie.

Now the hardness of this world slowly grinds your dreams away
Making a fool's joke out of the promises we make
And what once seemed black and white turns to so many shades of gray
We lose ourselves in work to do and bills to pay
And it's a ride, ride, ride, and there ain't much cover
With no one running by your side my blood brother

My God that was beautiful.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Terrible news .. God Bless

 

[Ladyfan]

I have taken him to a few games. He mentioned maybe a month ago I had to get you up to go to a game.

Last conversation we had was 3 days before this heartbreaking news. Asked me if we could go out for a beer. I couldn't make it. Deep down inside I knew I should have made a better effort.

This is going to haunt me for a long time.

No way you could have known.

 

[skullguise]

I never knew him, but remember his name. Based on the tributes and that incredibly beautiful video, he was very loved.

For those that feel bad about wishing a Happy Birthday, please don't. You are paying respects to a friend. I was friendly with a woman who owned a pet store; got to know she and her mom fairly well. For YEARS after her mom passed, people would still post birthday messages on her wall. I think it's a great way to keep memories alive.

Condolences to family and friends.....RIP Jamie.

 

[Gordoff]

Very sorry to hear this. He was a good guy, a true gentleman. My condolences to his loved ones. God Rest His Soul.

 

[Gordoff]

I have taken him to a few games. He mentioned maybe a month ago I had to get you up to go to a game.

Last conversation we had was 3 days before this heartbreaking news. Asked me if we could go out for a beer. I couldn't make it. Deep down inside I knew I should have made a better effort.

This is going to haunt me for a long time.

I truly believe we (not necessarily you and I because we haven't actually met) but "we" in terms of family and close friends will meet again...

 

[KnightofBoston]

That’s awful. He was a stand up guy. Rest In Peace man, lots of love to your wife and kids

 

[Spooner st]

RIP Jamie. God Bless.

 

[Spooner st]

I have taken him to a few games. He mentioned maybe a month ago I had to get you up to go to a game.

Last conversation we had was 3 days before this heartbreaking news. Asked me if we could go out for a beer. I couldn't make it. Deep down inside I knew I should have made a better effort.

This is going to haunt me for a long time.

It was sudden, what happened.

 

[tonino2424]

If someone could PM me as to what happened so quickly to Jamie I would greatly appreciate it. TIA

 

[Kosi]

My sincere condolences to Jamie's family, friends, hfboards friends & hfl sim family.

Gotten to know Jamie here on hf a long time ago (kosikarzzz) and through our hfl Sim league and facebook. Looks like he left a good mark on this world with all the people he has touched.

Long live the Cosa Notras.

 

[neelynugs]

RIP jamie. godspeed.

 

[sarge88]

I have taken him to a few games. He mentioned maybe a month ago I had to get you up to go to a game.

Last conversation we had was 3 days before this heartbreaking news. Asked me if we could go out for a beer. I couldn't make it. Deep down inside I knew I should have made a better effort.

This is going to haunt me for a long time.

You can’t beat yourself up over that.
We’ve all got situations like that in life.

I was sitting on the porch with my grandmother the day before she passed. The phone rang, I went back inside to answer it and just stayed inside for the rest of the night and never got the chance to speak to her again.

Took me a long time to get over it, but the good memories eventually overtake the sad.

 

[sarge88]

My sincere condolences to Jamie's family, friends, hfboards friends & hfl sim family.

Gotten to know Jamie here on hf a long time ago (kosikarzzz) and through our hfl Sim league and facebook. Looks like he left a good mark on this world with all the people he has touched.

Long live the Cosa Notras.

At risk of being crass, in a memorial thread.
Welcome back.

 

[TD Charlie]

Another opportunity to tell you all how grateful i am for having met or shared dialogue with all of you. This is a wonderful community.

 

[sooshii]

I shared a link to our thread on Jamie’s FB, and received this response from his brother:

Susan thank you for sharing this link and please pass along the families sincere appreciation for all the kind words, support and memories shared by the HF Community. God Bless.

 

[JRull86]

Sorry to anyone who knew him in real life.

RIP to a good poster. Too young.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

RIP Jamie.

So sad. Thoughts to his family.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

RIP in Gods light.

 

[Fenway]

Another opportunity to tell you all how grateful i am for having met or shared dialogue with all of you. This is a wonderful community.

Days like this that make me proud to be a part of this community and doing some of the grunt work to keep it humming.

 

[Aeroforce]

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family.

That video was very difficult to watch as his love for his wife and kids was apparent in every shot.

 

[Mantis]

R.I.P.

 

[eightspokedb]

Blessings to him and his family....

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Way too young. Watching that video had me in tearing up. Condolences to his wife and daughters. Condolences to his friends here. I hugged my wife a little tighter tonight. Appreciate everyday because tomorrow is not a guarantee.

 

[Spooner st]

I shared a link to our thread on Jamie’s FB, and received this response from his brother:

Susan thank you for sharing this link and please pass along the families sincere appreciation for all the kind words, support and memories shared by the HF Community. God Bless.

Susan, can you please pm me what happened? Why suddenly?