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Offline Randy1

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Those playyers that are gone now.
« on: February 09, 2026, 02:06:51 PM »
I wonder if a new thread could be started that is pin to the top showing a list of fallen players like ET, and  dr7, as an example.  A comprehensive list that could be maintained by a forum administrator or the like.

Old players coming back might want to see a list like that. 

Might be a bit too depressing. 


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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2026, 02:08:02 PM »
I recall a list on a website somewhere. Maybe somebody could dig up a link?

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2026, 02:25:04 PM »
1701E maintains a website honoring those players that have passed.
It can be found here: https://vbfbearcats.wixsite.com/memorial

That's probably as close as you're going to get.

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2026, 02:48:43 PM »
Looks like there's some broken links from AKhoopy to AWMac. I didn't check all of them. Just noticed those after clicking a couple.

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2026, 03:58:47 PM »
Wait! Wha!?!
Players are returning to a sailed ship? Absurd!
So thats how the numbers are the same as 4 years ago, imagine that.

You just blew my mind
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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2026, 06:13:16 PM »
Wait! Wha!?!
Players are returning to a sailed ship? Absurd!
So thats how the numbers are the same as 4 years ago, imagine that.

You just blew my mind

Of course you would take a post that has nothing to do with your incessant insecurity about this game and turn it into a post about your incessant insecurity about this game.

There are clearly not the same number of players year after year after year it’s just not how it works. How many times do we have to keep showing you? Lusche’s ears are burning.


Animl nonsense aside… I’ve often thought we should do a yearly event in the main area to honor those we have lost. Something we can plan for and that would be recurring. We could use the favorite planes and skins or run missions the passed on players would have enjoyed… stuff like that. Not just a memorial flight but a memorial grand get together in which anyone could join. Something a little more interactive and fun in the good name of those pilots who have passed on.
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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2026, 07:09:11 PM »
Wait! Wha!?!
Players are returning to a sailed ship? Absurd!
So thats how the numbers are the same as 4 years ago, imagine that.

You just blew my mind

I think a fart from a chipmunk could blow your mind.

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2026, 10:01:23 PM »
1701E maintains a website honoring those players that have passed.
It can be found here: https://vbfbearcats.wixsite.com/memorial

That's probably as close as you're going to get.

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2026, 11:04:37 PM »
I think a fart from a chipmunk could blow your mind.

I don't debate with low IQ twig arm cowards

I'm sure we'll get your 5th grade level response soon.

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2026, 08:52:59 AM »
Was out on lake Texoma with my brother last week. He pointed out a home that belonged to Ross Perot. Guess he couldn't take it with him.
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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2026, 09:04:40 AM »
1701E maintains a website honoring those players that have passed.
It can be found here: https://vbfbearcats.wixsite.com/memorial

That's probably as close as you're going to get.

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2026, 09:35:07 AM »
Great tribute to all we lost. Guys think about it... this is our game, our relaxing time and our joy. Hope this game lives forever or until I die. Allow me to get disconnected from real life problems. I wish to see new players frequently and current players be more friendly and tolerant...  :salute :salute
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Agreed ZE, I am with  you there. An old man told me one day, "no matter how good you are at something, there's ALWAYS someone better". While I have never experienced that, I have seen happen time and time again. As much as possible, lets keep this thread civil and conflict free. Take your disagreements and arguments somewhere else.

I too went a reviewed many names yesterday, we have lost some WONDERFUL players over the years and, as life goes on, we will continue to loose more. :salute
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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2026, 12:30:52 PM »
Of course you would take a post that has nothing to do with your incessant insecurity about this game and turn it into a post about your incessant insecurity about this game.

There are clearly not the same number of players year after year after year it’s just not how it works. How many times do we have to keep showing you? Lusche’s ears are burning.


Animl nonsense aside… I’ve often thought we should do a yearly event in the main area to honor those we have lost. Something we can plan for and that would be recurring. We could use the favorite planes and skins or run missions the passed on players would have enjoyed… stuff like that. Not just a memorial flight but a memorial grand get together in which anyone could join. Something a little more interactive and fun in the good name of those pilots who have passed on.

Not reading this biased trash. The initial comment was tongue and cheek.  And AGAIN the return comment  to lazer trapped in childhood was due to lazer pushing his provocative political trash on me on 200 and Oclub. Which you all witnessed who still fly.  Lets not play stupid. The comment had nothing to do with him, he just opened his punk mouth.

You jump me constantly for pushing back on idiot punks. Yet constantly ignore their actions. Funny you ignored his comment.

My apologies my comment which was not meant for him, nor meant no harm, was pushed over the cliff with a child attack. I am NOT going to tolerate it

Lazer stirred the pot with his political punk mouth. If he wants to play kid games he should be prepared to be destroyed. Maga High

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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2026, 12:52:25 PM »
Not reading this biased trash. The initial comment was tongue and cheek.

I don't think a thread like this was the time nor place for such a comment.
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Re: Those playyers that are gone now.
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2026, 01:04:34 PM »
Not reading this biased trash. The initial comment was tongue and cheek.  And AGAIN the return comment  to lazer trapped in childhood was due to lazer pushing his provocative political trash on me on 200 and Oclub. Which you all witnessed who still fly.  Lets not play stupid. The comment had nothing to do with him, he just opened his punk mouth.

You jump me constantly for pushing back on idiot punks. Yet constantly ignore their actions. Funny you ignored his comment.

My apologies my comment which was not meant for him, nor meant no harm, was pushed over the cliff with a child attack. I am NOT going to tolerate it

Lazer stirred the pot with his political punk mouth. If he wants to play kid games he should be prepared to be destroyed. Maga High

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