Despite the success of the mod it is with a heavy heart that we say good bye to Nickster our goldeneye source mod leader. He passed away on May 24, 2006, at his home at the age of 27. We as a mod team hereby dedicate this mod fully to Nickster. Tragically his life ended too soon and we as a team wish his family and relatives the best of luck through this difficult time. He would want us to continue on no matter what the costs and we sincerely hope he is in a better place. This mod is for you Nickster from the Goldeneye source team.
Posted by Nickster's dad
"And finally there is a part of me that is really looking forward to finding out the answer to one of life's great mysteries. Is there life after death? What is out there? So many people go about their daily lives unconcerned with the fact that they are nothing more than an ant upon a huge rock flying through a universe so large it can't even be imagined. The universe is so vast, what is my part to play in this thing called life? Nobody knows for sure what happens to our souls when we depart this plain of existence. I am going to find out. I think it's going to be something both unimaginable and great. I will see you on the other side."
Love,Nick
Nick was very proud of his involvement with this mod. I don't know how much he had been involved lately, but although very sad, I thought I would share the last paragraph of his good bye to us. In our thought and prayers. God Bless.
007_sr
Quote from the family.
Nick enjoyed working with computers. He was also a video-game enthusiast. He worked on a large team that developed the mod Goldeneye Source. He also enjoyed writing, both stories and screenplays.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund is being established in Nick's name.
Forums.goldeneyesource.com
This post will stay in the announcements for as long as the mod is around.
Very sad news to hear, especially someone who has given something so amazing to the modding community (a remake of an old game that no one had any harsh criticism towards).
This is indeed a sad day. R.I.P Nickster! :(
This is very sad news...
Very sad for his family and friends, and quite unfortunate for the entire modding community (talk about a setback...)
As Woody Allen once said, "The chief problem about death, incidentally, is the fear that there may be no afterlife - a depressing thought, particularly for those who have bothered to shave. Also, there is the fear that there is an afterlife but no one will know where it's being held. On the plus side, death is one of the few things that can be done as easily lying down."
My condolences go out to his family and friends.
I offer my condolences. This is very unfortunate, but may the mod live on in his name and honor.
Very sad to hear that. I also offer my condolences to his family and friends.
As a tribute to him this MOD once finished will make him very proud , R.I.P Nickster the GD:Source GOD...
Thats a really sad thing to hear, my condolences to Nicks family and friends. what did he die from though? was it a freak accident?
Did you fail to read the suicide note?
omg i thought that was a message by his dad.
thats very sad. first a hit to the insurgency team, now this. sad day
I personally offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and members of the community who worked with him. Well done Goldeneye Source for making the dedication, now lets see his work continued in tribute.
Rest in peace Nick, you made one great mod. Thanks
suicide, it's so sad, it makes me honestly sad. how can anyone be so darn selfish??? :'( not even thinking of the people you leave behind
still remembered - never forgotten.