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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: JOACH1M on November 15, 2013, 12:58:50 PM
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Well in about late 2008 early 2009 I started my first account here in AH and during then it was nothing more than just another flight sim to me. I didn't know anyone didn't have a squad or know what 200 was. I just flew around getting killed more than killing :lol.
Well this day 4 years ago I lost my too close friends to a man one called their father and the other step father. I was in 9th grade. I often contemplated taking my own life because I didn't know what to do with the loss of my friends. The part was nobody knows why he did what he did.. W
Andy 41 Sean 26 me 30
(http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b461/snax6/null_zps6ebabb3d.jpg)
What Aces High did to me was bring me to a place where I would forget about the real world behind me. In aces high I had no worries and I had lots of fun. Aces High also brought me to a group of awesome people who having the privilege to talking to and playing with is just awesome. When I was playing Aces High I was happy I didn't have bad thoughts. As I played more I joined squads and me always being the young one I had lots of learning. I matured fairly quick for young I was. I felt a sense of 'family' when flying with my squads (Rowdy Ones, The Few, Top Gun, and Blue Knights) that they would be there to talk and help me through anything!
I can't express how great of a community Aces High is. :salute
Thank you Hitech Creations Crew, and everyone else who makes this game what it is today. :cheers:
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joachim, I have been seeying for a while now, no other game no matter how pretty the graphics are can even attemt to simulate the level of camaraderie that goes in aces high.
there's always a friendly ear no matter who you are.
semp
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joachim, I have been seeying for a while now, no other game no matter how pretty the graphics are can even attemt to simulate the level of camaraderie that goes in aces high.
there's always a friendly ear no matter who you are.
semp
isn't that the truth. :salute
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they would be there to talk and help me through anything!
They will be. Very important to remember that, especially during difficult times.
- oldman
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Wow, Joachim. I never would have guessed.
We rarely ever know the story behind the personalities here. Some knob slobberers here come to this game and talk watermelon to anyone and everyone for how they fly or behave without considering the possibility there are devastating problems affecting those people. Personal loss like yours, handicaps and age, young or old.
I think we have all been guilty of it at times but some of the more obnoxious personalities take it to an inexcusable extreme.
I'm glad you hung in there and glad you told your story Joachim. I think there is an extremely valuable reality check in it.
<SALUTE> <--- biggest salute I've ever offered.
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Wow, Joachim. I never would have guessed.
We rarely ever know the story behind the personalities here. Some knob slobberers here come to this game and talk watermelon to anyone and everyone for how they fly or behave without considering the possibility there are devastating problems affecting those people. Personal loss like yours, handicaps and age, young or old.
I think we have all been guilty of it at times but some of the more obnoxious personalities take it to an inexcusable extreme.
I'm glad you hung in there and glad you told your story Joachim. I think there is an extremely valuable reality check in it.
<SALUTE> <--- biggest salute I've ever offered.
thanks and I totally agree everyone has a purpose.
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Shut it jockym!
Wheres my $5000 gone!!!!
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Wow, Joachim. I never would have guessed.
We rarely ever know the story behind the personalities here. Some knob slobberers here come to this game and talk watermelon to anyone and everyone for how they fly or behave without considering the possibility there are devastating problems affecting those people. Personal loss like yours, handicaps and age, young or old.
I think we have all been guilty of it at times but some of the more obnoxious personalities take it to an inexcusable extreme.
I'm glad you hung in there and glad you told your story Joachim. I think there is an extremely valuable reality check in it.
<SALUTE> <--- biggest salute I've ever offered.
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Robbbbbieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeee
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Here's the news story (http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2009/11/18/news/doc4b01606c3af83578484564.txt)... sad stuff.
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Here's the news story (http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2009/11/18/news/doc4b01606c3af83578484564.txt)... sad stuff.
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Sad thing is he showed me the gun just 2 weeks before because he knew I liked to go hunting and to the range once in a while and we talked about it. It was a 357 s&w. And the thing that broke me the most is that I knew where it was in the house. To think if I took it I could have stopped it.
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When my wife got cancer I talked to a few people on here, it brought me out of a spiral death trap - sadly I tried to get back to Aces but simply can't, I hope in the future I can.
Thanks again Del, Corky and the other 38 drivers I spoke with, especially 367th.
/as for my sticks, they are still packed up and I dunno if I will be back
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Sad thing is he showed me the gun just 2 weeks before because he knew I liked to go hunting and to the range once in a while and we talked about it. It was a 357 s&w. And the thing that broke me the most is that I knew where it was in the house. To think if I took it I could have stopped it.
The hardest thing in life for human beings to deal with is the lack of control over things we'd like to have control over. Know that there have been countless others in your shoes. Also know that whether you believe in a master plan or pure self determination, the choices that were made were completely out of your hands.
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Sad thing is he showed me the gun just 2 weeks before because he knew I liked to go hunting and to the range once in a while and we talked about it. It was a 357 s&w. And the thing that broke me the most is that I knew where it was in the house. To think if I took it I could have stopped it.
Not possible for you to have done that. You have to get beyond this and live a great productive life knowing how precious and valuable life is, imho.
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I do my best to not think of that. Like triton said I can't control what happened as much if like. I live everyday for them and do what's best to honor them.
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:salute Jo! I feel the same way. The community in this game goes way beyond just a random bunch of people playing a game. I consider everyone here family. A rather disfunctional family at some points, but that's what makes each day fun. :D
I have met some really awesome people on this game who come from all corners of the world. I've made a couple of good friends IRL through my life so far, but all of them come from the same town and we all went to the same school. Only in Aces High 2 can I say I have hundreds of friends that come from not only the USA, but from the UK, Germany, Finland, Brazil, Japan, France, Australia, New Zealand and many more!
This game is truly amazing in more ways than one, and I hope to continue playing it until the day I die.
:salute :cheers:
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Jo when my son was badly wounded in Iraq in 2007 both he and myself recieved a lot of encouragement from the AH community. There are some really great people in this sim, and it is amazing how many of them rally to a member going throuhgh a rough patch.
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Glad we could be there for you Jo, either for support or target practice. :cheers:
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Glad your still here with us Jo, I like to think what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, great group of guys to be found here, too many times I have detuned 200 and lowered Vox so I could just play some tunes an fly in our cartoon world.
If anything your post has caused me to think what muzik said, some may be going through some devastating times in their life and just need an ear to listen.
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JO,
I've watched you since day one kiddo. Proud of ya...real proud of ya. :salute
We've all seen it a thousand times...but it's worth repeating.
So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.
Chief Tecumseh
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+1 :salute joach1m friend or foe you can always find someone to talk to..
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Jo when my son was badly wounded in Iraq in 2007 both he and myself received a lot of encouragement from the AH community. There are some really great people in this sim, and it is amazing how many of them rally to a member going through a rough patch.
it really is! :)JO,
I've watched you since day one kiddo. Proud of ya...real proud of ya. :salute
We've all seen it a thousand times...but it's worth repeating.
So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.
Chief Tecumseh
and change up yes you have been there since day 1. You and TnDep. You mostly got me put in with. A great group of guys that really did help immensely. Can't thank you enough for that. :salute
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it really is! :)and change up yes you have been there since day 1. You and TnDep. You mostly got me put in with. A great group of guys that really did help immensely. Can't thank you enough for that. :salute
It was great fun JO. :salute
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:salute wakeem!
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Keep calm and carry on
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Jo thanks for sharing that.
You are a great contribution to this game and community sir.
Slade :salute
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<S> Joach1m. I'm glad that when I returned last year I was able to successfully woo you into the squad -- it has been a hoot so far, even if sporadic. Talent is good, but a good attitude is more important. Having both is... rare. Consider yourself among the few!
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Having been in combat and losing friends, I know that dark place we sometimes find ourselves in.
This game does build a sense of brotherhood if you find the right group of guys.
Having been in a similar spot and thought process as you I offer you this...
...always know that there is at least someone out there that cares about you. Life will go on with or without you so don't consider taking yourself out. Life has much to offer, good or bad. Part of what makes us who we are is the people in our lives (past, present, and future). Honor your friends by moving on with your life. You can't "what if" things as they have already occurred. Learn from mistakes, whether yours or someone else's and become the best person you possibly can. You make your own destiny. Though I am not a religious person, I do believe He has a bigger plan for each of us and that things happen for a reason.
If you are ever down and need someone to talk to, please PM me and I'll give you my phone number. I am willing to talk if you need it!
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SlipKnoT
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When my wife got cancer I talked to a few people on here, it brought me out of a spiral death trap - sadly I tried to get back to Aces but simply can't, I hope in the future I can.
Thanks again Del, Corky and the other 38 drivers I spoke with, especially 367th.
/as for my sticks, they are still packed up and I dunno if I will be back
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One can best appreciate the height of the mountains from the depths of the valleys. :old:
When one finds themselves on top of said mountain, one must remember...
... during the excitement and pride of having climbed said mountain...
... there are still valleys which one might have to go through to get to the next mountain. :old:
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Sorry to hear about your loss.
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And for all the right reasons.
Boo
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When my wife got cancer I talked to a few people on here, it brought me out of a spiral death trap - sadly I tried to get back to Aces but simply can't, I hope in the future I can.
Thanks again Del, Corky and the other 38 drivers I spoke with, especially 367th.
/as for my sticks, they are still packed up and I dunno if I will be back
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Mr. Butcher I miss hearing you talk gv to me :)
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<S> Joach1m. I'm glad that when I returned last year I was able to successfully woo you into the squad -- it has been a hoot so far, even if sporadic. Talent is good, but a good attitude is more important. Having both is... rare. Consider yourself among the few!
thanks bud :) I'm glad I have the pleasure of flying with you and the crew. Even though we see each other at random. :) :cheers: :salute
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You know my story, Jo.
Life is still wonderfull, after all.
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I am sorry to hear that JOACH1M, and at the same time glad that AH and the community were good for you.
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Jockym and Debrody I am sorry you cannot join The GFC so please refrain from asking every month :old:
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Jockym and Debrody I am sorry you cannot join The GFC so please refrain from asking every month :old:
Im afraid, you dont like beer...
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This forum is awesome :)
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This forum is awesome :)
Because you make it so, Zack1234... because you make it so indeed. :rock
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Mr. Butcher I miss hearing you talk gv to me :)
I am glad you are doing well Joach, I miss your photos of your vehicles too LOL. Especially that truck with the black rims, sexxxxxy :D
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Because you make it so, Zack1234... because you make it so indeed. :rock
Hi Midway :)
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I've always like flying with Joe a cheeem, one of the best 109 sticks to ever have played the game - always a good guy from my observation on vox/200, and I can't recall a single time where he tripped out over getting killed. Perhaps that's because it doesn't happen much, hah. Seriously, thanks for sharing your story J, the game is a better place with people like you in it - the younger generation is the future, and with guys like you being a member of it, it represents hope for that future.
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Well in about late 2008 early 2009 I started my first account here in AH and during then it was nothing more than just another flight sim to me. I didn't know anyone didn't have a squad or know what 200 was. I just flew around getting killed more than killing :lol.
Well this day 4 years ago I lost my too close friends to a man one called their father and the other step father. I was in 9th grade. I often contemplated taking my own life because I didn't know what to do with the loss of my friends. The part was nobody knows why he did what he did.. W
Andy 41 Sean 26 me 30
What Aces High did to me was bring me to a place where I would forget about the real world behind me. In aces high I had no worries and I had lots of fun. Aces High also brought me to a group of awesome people who having the privilege to talking to and playing with is just awesome. When I was playing Aces High I was happy I didn't have bad thoughts. As I played more I joined squads and me always being the young one I had lots of learning. I matured fairly quick for young I was. I felt a sense of 'family' when flying with my squads (Rowdy Ones, The Few, Top Gun, and Blue Knights) that they would be there to talk and help me through anything!
I can't express how great of a community Aces High is. :salute
Thank you Hitech Creations Crew, and everyone else who makes this game what it is today. :cheers:
I remember the day that the story broke. Often wondered if you had attended school with those kids. It isn't fair when things like that happen and the pain endured is tough to bear.
This Community is a product of the environment. The one guy I wish I could have met was Fred "AWMac" Wrede Jr. A lot of painful conversations and so much turmoil, from a good friend that I had never met. I have met more than 300 players and will continue to try my best to meet many more. I have plans to take a stroll over to the Land of Oz and finally have some good times with most of the 9 GIAP and Prawns. I also have convinced the wife and kid to attend either the Spring or Winter Meet of 2016 in Finland.
Glad to have you in the BK's Joac.
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On a summer Sunday 4 years ago I was sitting in the squad reading a newspaper when the radio went off. 2 mins later I was watching helplessly as a father executed his two sons in a backyard, and then shot himself, all with his grand son in the car watching. Unfortunately it was all over before I could get in a position to do something about it. So I then wrote the report, went home to my family, and never spoke about it again until now.
But I often wondered what happened to that young kid who saw his Papa shoot his dad and uncle in the head and then himself. Your post made me wonder again. Im glad you found a way to heal no matter what it took.
Well in about late 2008 early 2009 I started my first account here in AH and during then it was nothing more than just another flight sim to me. I didn't know anyone didn't have a squad or know what 200 was. I just flew around getting killed more than killing :lol.
Well this day 4 years ago I lost my too close friends to a man one called their father and the other step father. I was in 9th grade. I often contemplated taking my own life because I didn't know what to do with the loss of my friends. The part was nobody knows why he did what he did.. W
Andy 41 Sean 26 me 30
(http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b461/snax6/null_zps6ebabb3d.jpg)
What Aces High did to me was bring me to a place where I would forget about the real world behind me. In aces high I had no worries and I had lots of fun. Aces High also brought me to a group of awesome people who having the privilege to talking to and playing with is just awesome. When I was playing Aces High I was happy I didn't have bad thoughts. As I played more I joined squads and me always being the young one I had lots of learning. I matured fairly quick for young I was. I felt a sense of 'family' when flying with my squads (Rowdy Ones, The Few, Top Gun, and Blue Knights) that they would be there to talk and help me through anything!
I can't express how great of a community Aces High is. :salute
Thank you Hitech Creations Crew, and everyone else who makes this game what it is today. :cheers:
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Jo, it was awesome to have you as a close friend in my Aces High flying time. It was ever better when we actually got to meet. I thought it would never happen. All the stupid funny conversations we all had together made this game what it is to me bud. Thanks.
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Thanks for all the kind words. I'm glad to hear there is even more people there in times of need. Not only for me, but everyone in this community aswell. There is always someone that cares about you. NO MATTER WHAT! And if anyone has any problems in life id gladly be there to talk, just like the members of this community were there for me. :salute
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I love you jockym in a manly way only :)