In Memoriam RIP Alberta O'Reilly Fan

[CharasLazyWrister]

Have some pretty serious regret that I gave the guy shit.

He’s one of only a few people on this board who made posts that were instantly recognizable without looking at the username. Looking back, I think that every time I gave him grief (which certainly wasn’t all the time) could at least be partially attributed to envy in that I didn’t have the stamina or focus to dive so deeply and passionately into my favorite sports team.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I've learned there are two things we can do with guilt:

1. Meditate on it until it becomes a poison that hollows us out inside.
or
2. Grow from the lesson and work to become more than what we were when we made the regretful choice.

I made a joke at AOF's expense calling his posts a credit to Leo Tolstoy.
Although it was all in good fun and not meant hurtfully, I quickly regretted that said that.
Agree with him or not, you had to respect his passion and his genuineness.

We could use more like him on this board, not less.

 

[Dr Hook]

I made a joke at AOF's expense calling his posts a credit to Leo Tolstoy.
Although it was all in good fun and not meant hurtfully, I quickly regretted that said that.

It was funny as hell when you said that and I honestly don't think Mike was hurt or offended- he knew his posts were massive and didn't really get fussed by what people thought about it.

 

[BruinLVGA]

Oh. I didn't know. And we're from the same year. Taken way too soon. Such a sad situation. RIP.

 

[VanIsle]

I just drove back from Saskatoon to BC while wearing my Bruins shirt. As I passed through the Alberta border I thought of Albera O'Reilly. It's the little things in life that get you a tad teary-eyed.

 

[Bruins Stooge]

It has been quite a while since I’ve been posting on here, but was very sad to see the pinned posts about talkinaway and Alberta. Always enjoyed our banter and conversations when I was more active. Bless his family and may he rip.

 

[aguineapig]

Merry Christmas Michael, you truly were our sweet dreamer. And to "Talkinaway" Peter, Steve, Freddy Stanfield, Leo Boivin, Colby Cave, Jimmy Hayes and our Angel Baby Viggo. You are all missed by your fans, friends and family. You are amongst the Gallery Gods now.

 

[Alicat]

It has been one year since we lost him and it still hurts.

Missing AOF so much right now. I wish we had his take on the state of the team and his trade thoughts.

Love and miss you Mike!

 

[goldnblack]

oof today it dawned on me that he's missing this and it HURT.

Would like to think he's seeing it from somewhere.

 

[RustyBruins72]

oof today it dawned on me that he's missing this and it HURT.

Would like to think he's seeing it from somewhere.

I often think of Backin_72 (Terry Tomasi) who passed in 2008 (?) at age 50 and missed the cup runs.

I am sure there are many not here who are missing this fun.

 

[Mione134]

oof today it dawned on me that he's missing this and it HURT.

Would like to think he's seeing it from somewhere.

He is. No doubt about it.

 

[GordonHowe]

Only by reputation and posts.

Send the good thought, all.

 

[Alicat]

Hard to believe it has been 3 years without you.

You are missed every day Mike.

I hope you're cheering the boys along up there.

 

[Ladyfan]

Hard to believe it has been 3 years without you.

You are missed every day Mike.

I hope you're cheering the boys along up there.

I hope Jamie is sitting right next to him!