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Post by Macsbeach98 on Mar 7, 2021 7:42:48 GMT -5
I got a phone call early Saturday that Shane had passed away in hospital. About 8 months ago he got this problem where he couldnt eat he would swallow food but it would come straight back up he went to the doctor and had scans to find out he had esophageal cancer just above the stomach and it was closing his esophagus off. He had the option of them trying to cut it out and using part of his stomach to repair it but that only has a 20% success rate and he didnt feel like he would survive the operation so he went with Chemo Radiation treatment. They also put a stent in his esophagus to keep it open so he could eat, the stent ended up cutting veins in his esophagus and he was spewing and shitting blood they had to take him down to Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and operate to fix the veins. Then he developed a cancer on his cheek right next to his nose it blew up to the size of a ping pong ball they radiated it and got it down but about a month or two ago the scans were showing cancer in his Liver. He spent half of his time in hospital over the last 8 months and the last 6weeks in hospital when I went and seen him 2 of weeks ago he was a man defeated he said he didnt think he would ever be normal again and he was really weak and weighed 50Kg I left there thinking he wasnt going to last much longer.
It was still a shock for me when they rang and said he had passed I wish I had gone and seen him more but I have been busy moving out and getting my house sold.
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Post by georgekokovinis on Mar 7, 2021 8:54:43 GMT -5
I am extremely sorry to read that R.I.P.
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Post by freeagent on Mar 7, 2021 9:12:28 GMT -5
Me too.
Rest easy man.
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Post by Bones on Mar 7, 2021 9:16:29 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear this and wish all the best for his family. R.I.P. Ozz.
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Post by Mr.Scott on Mar 7, 2021 9:20:39 GMT -5
You were a good friend Pete. You have nothing to be sorry about. I have known about Shane for as long as Pete has. He didn't want anybody to know about his condition because he didn't want anybody's sympathy. You know how he was, always the tough guy. I talked with Shane just a few days before he went into the hospital. Shane was a character. Never afraid to call a spade a spade, no matter the outcome. Coarse as they came, could cuss enough to make even the most hardcore sailor crumble to the ground sobbing. Yet even being the way he was, he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. As far a benching goes, his place was laughingly referred to as 'the slaughterhouse'. He could kill unkillable hardware, and proved it. lol He was always a team player though, and a major supporter of this place and the rest of the team. I've known Shane for better than a decade now. We have history, both good and bad, but I always considered him my friend. I sincerely hope that he still considered me one also. I also hope he understood why I did what I did to preserve the peace here. He had a penchant for getting under people's skin. Whether he meant to or not I can not tell you. My decision to toss him was for the good of the forum and the team. It was not necessarily good for me. It is a regret I will have to carry until I meet him again. RIP buddy, you are in a better place now. Don't piss anybody off. I will meet up with you later, I guaranty it.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Mar 7, 2021 10:56:07 GMT -5
I met Shane at ExtremeOverclockingForums. We hit it off right away. He's been my friend and benching partner for over a decade. Setting aside any bad notes.... Shane and I made peace at EOCF in private messages months ago. Neither of us proud of the end outcome, but able to set aside differences and cherish the friendship we have.
Shane and I got along very well. He has that crazy mentality that I love in a person. Ready to go at a moments notice and he's give the shirt off his back for a friend in a heartbeat. I invited him to the team when I saw how much potential and interest he had in the hobby and that created a strong bond with his team. He would learn he had friends (Peter) very close by and just a hop skip and jump away, get together for some benching sessions.
Shane will always be in my heart. I cried when I saw the message in Admin chat. (like seriously cried) which was 24 hours before posted here in public section
Rest in peace young man. We will all be at the big benching table together again someday. now I'm crying again.... Good bye my man. Till we meet again.
_Jon
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Post by Vinster on Mar 7, 2021 12:59:43 GMT -5
I've known Shane a bit as well.. Met him back in the ClassicPlatform days.. we last talked on Discord about 9-10 months ago. I'll admit I didn't know him like some of you, I knew he wasn't well but not to any detail. We've gotten in to a few scuffles in PM's in the past. But always worked it out, and usually was a misunderstanding in not reading sarcasm well on both sides. I was sad the day he had to leave. He reached out to me a lot more than I him. I wish I could have met him in person. It's funny how you realize that you take certain people for granted and don't realize until they are gone. We lost someone special, I'm glad he's in a better place with no pain and I'm sure he's giving them hell up there. Find the best whiskeys up there Shane, can't wait to meet you there and have a drink. Vin
PS: now I'm crying.... ffs
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Post by Ashley98 on Mar 7, 2021 19:53:07 GMT -5
Very sad to hear. Didn't know him much but may he R.I.P Cancer is a shit thing , takes all the best people and takes there life away.
Paying my respects, God bless the family and loved ones.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2021 21:13:31 GMT -5
That is sad . I knew Ozz from OCCAU and had quite a few conversations with him . He loved overclocking . I will miss the guy .
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Post by zila1 on Mar 13, 2021 18:50:57 GMT -5
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Pete. At least he is no longer suffering and he is in peace now. We will all keep good thoughts for you and for Shane and his family.
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Post by Aleslammer on May 16, 2021 13:16:44 GMT -5
I missed this. Really sad to hear it! We exchanged PMs a couple months ago at the Bot when I learned about the cancer, did a little googling was some pretty evil stuff, extremely up beat on his side, been me would of been to stoned on pain killers to use a computer.
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Post by scruffy1 on May 18, 2021 8:08:09 GMT -5
ah crap ! i only just found this thread in my return to mooching around here, and i would like to send my condolences to all who are missing him
i only knew him from postings when i was more active, and missed the later dramas during my own absence
still, it's a brotherhood here for anyone who has joined the band, and none of us are getting any less mortal with the passage of time
a general and well felt man hug to the team, from an itinerant member here who has always remembered the camaraderie of this fine bunch of people with a big smile
rock on !
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Post by antinomy on May 19, 2021 2:36:26 GMT -5
Just found this one too. Shane's been a tough guy like Scotty said. Always said what he thought. It's a big loss. Cancer is a bitch.
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Post by mrpaco on May 20, 2021 8:47:19 GMT -5
May our PC Pit Bull rest in peace
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Post by sparkey247 on Jul 5, 2021 2:52:55 GMT -5
Been off a long time, sorry to hear.
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Post by Mr.Scott on Mar 18, 2022 20:47:33 GMT -5
It's been a year..............and I had a weird dream.
Anyhow......if I can arrange it, I would like to bring Shane home. He really liked it here. It is the least I can do. Anyone object? It'll probably affect a few of you guys points.
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Mar 18, 2022 23:10:31 GMT -5
Scotty that would be great do you think Alby will let you?
I think of him all the time having his hardware and benching table here
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Post by Mr.Scott on Mar 19, 2022 8:36:44 GMT -5
Scotty that would be great do you think Alby will let you? I think of him all the time having his hardware and benching table here I can only ask.
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Post by Bones on Mar 19, 2022 10:05:40 GMT -5
No objections from me and you know I'd have reason to. Bring him home if you can.
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Post by georgekokovinis on Mar 19, 2022 10:39:14 GMT -5
No objections AT ALL from me also.
He is gone. Too early, too unjust. I have forgotten long ago some nasty things.
Do it if you can. He would be extremely happy. Maybe he is looking upon us from where he is.
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Post by mrpaco on Mar 19, 2022 14:37:58 GMT -5
Scotty that would be great do you think Alby will let you? I think of him all the time having his hardware and benching table here I can only ask. Dont see why not. It was done for Karl (Turrican). Go for it
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Post by Mr.Scott on Mar 19, 2022 16:35:04 GMT -5
Alby can't do it, but he is asking the coder to. Ozzy will be home soon.
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Post by zila1 on Mar 19, 2022 17:43:42 GMT -5
If it's possible to bring him home than that is what should be done. I would like for him to come home.
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Post by Vinster on Mar 20, 2022 19:51:09 GMT -5
That would be awesome. He belongs here.
Vin
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Mar 21, 2022 19:25:14 GMT -5
Scotty that would be great do you think Alby will let you? I think of him all the time having his hardware and benching table here I was wondering, if you don't mind, and not too much to ask.... Looking for a picture of Shane. I cannot find the old pictures he posted here with him and his truck when he was a young buck like me. Please and big thanks Pete. ~Jon
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Post by Vinster on Mar 21, 2022 23:19:36 GMT -5
This is the only picture I have of him ... He always used this avatar
Vin
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Post by cbjaust on Mar 22, 2022 0:16:19 GMT -5
This is the only picture I have of him ... He always used this avatar
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Vin
That's Curly Howard of the Three Stooges.
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Mar 22, 2022 0:19:51 GMT -5
The only picture I had of him was put up at CP I think pouring nitrogen at my place I dont have it anymore Alby wanted a pic of him when he died but I couldnt find it.
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Post by Vinster on Mar 22, 2022 6:17:50 GMT -5
This is the only picture I have of him ... He always used this avatar
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Vin
That's Curly Howard of the Three Stooges. Oh I'm aware... I just found it funny he always used it.
Vin
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Post by Mr.Scott on Mar 22, 2022 7:49:37 GMT -5
I don't have a pic stored either.
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