R.I.P bigbazza

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by LauraR, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    :( I had thought about the fact that bazza had not posted for a long time and went back to check when the last time was. At that point, it was back in the beginning of December.

    With the thread about augie, I decided to check again.

    In bigbazza's profile was this:

    I do not know when it was entered, but the last log in was yesterday.

    bazza loved Major Geeks. It was clear every single time he posted.

    Rest in Peace, my friend.

    A thank you to his son for letting us know. If you read this, please post and confirm for us.
     
    Last edited: Feb 10, 2012
  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Very sad news. I do hope his son will check in and confirm as well as give some details. :(
     
  3. silas

    silas MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Very sad news. really hope its not true. very nice person just like many others here
     
  4. Phantom

    Phantom Brigadier Britches

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    I was very saddened to hear of this:(. He was a good guy and a great ambassador for Major Geeks.:major My condolences to his family and and friends.

    R.I.P., my friend.
     
  5. lbmest

    lbmest MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Agreed in every respect.
    Heartfelt condolences to family.
     
  6. Nedlamar

    Nedlamar MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    This is very sad news. A sad loss to MG's.
    Condolences to his family and friends.
     
  7. cabbiinc

    cabbiinc Staff Sergeant

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    MG won't be the same without him.
    Condolences to all affected.
     
  8. Corporal Punishment

    Corporal Punishment Administrator Staff Member

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Words fail me.

    My thoughts go out to the family of a man I will miss.
     
  9. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Oh no! Me too at a loss for words. Took my breath away reading this post. Poor Bazza. This is very sad indeed. Rest in peace buddy, I remember you making me feel very welcome when I joined up. Condolences and sympathies to Bazzas sons and family. My heart goes out to you all.
     
  10. Sgt. Tibbs

    Sgt. Tibbs Ultra Geek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    What? This is...wow. Rest in peace, and thank you so much for having shared yourself with us. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
     
  11. bigtrucks

    bigtrucks MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    A sad lost in deed. Condolences and sympathies to Bazzas family.
    Would you please Say hello to "Stubby" for me Bazza . No more doctor/hospital visits for you.

    BT
     
  12. Spock96

    Spock96 Major Geek 'Spocky'

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    OH my wow. Rest in Piece I hardly knew him but he did teach me a lot on here. I don't know what to say.
     
  13. sibeer

    sibeer MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Shocking to read this. bazza was here everyday. I've never met him, (I've never met any of you guys), yet I feel the loss. My condolences to bigbazza's real family.

    "Interesting Website Links" won't be so interesting anymore.
     
  14. Spock96

    Spock96 Major Geek 'Spocky'

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    I 2nd all of that.
    What about the Wondow's 8 thread also?
     
  15. sikvik

    sikvik Corporal Karma

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Very sad news. :(
    R.I.P my friend, you will be missed..
     
  16. Mimsy

    Mimsy Superior Imperial Queen of the MG Games Forum

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Whoa. I have no words.

    Agreed. And if you are reading this, this is another thank you to you for taking time out of a very difficult time in your life, to let a group of people you never heard about know what happened to your father. We respected him and valued his contributions, and we deeply appreciate that you took the time to let us know why he has not been around. We will miss him.
     
  17. Wenchie

    Wenchie I R teh brat

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    That's awful. There really just aren't words for it. I hope his family is doing ok.

    someone else I've been worried about... Twinny I haven't heard from or about him since 2005. Did i miss it while I was away? Does anyone know?
     
  18. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Man:confused He's been here ages and helped people an awful lot of people,always kept us entertained with links.

    He'll be missed:(
     
  19. Spad

    Spad MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Terrible news, indeed. My Condolences to his family and friends.

    Be at peace, sir.
     
  20. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Just spotted this thread.
    Very sad thing, indeed.
    I know he was a big help to me and will truly be missed.
    Condolences to all he has left behind.
    Rest in Peace.
     
  21. Caliban

    Caliban I don't need no steenkin' title!

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Damn - Baz?!?

    I remember talking him through the terrible floods, and his reports about the awful New Zealand tragedy...

    I remember his childlike delight with the National Geographic pictures, and his equal sincerity with his picks from the front page (especially his ferocity when forced to defend his opinions)...

    Damn, the Baz will be missed...

    Salute...
     
  22. Paxton007

    Paxton007 MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    BT told me about this last night on Facebook. I haven't been around much lately myself, but was saddened by the news of his passing. This place really demonstrates its character when it's called for. Rest in peace bigbazza.
     
  23. oma

    oma MajorGeek

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Very sad news. :( Condolences to the family and friends.

    He will be missed. His posts and threads linked to the front page were always a delight to read.

    BB, Rest in Peace.
     
  24. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Saddest MG thread I have seen in a long time.
     
  25. thisisu

    thisisu Malware Consultant

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    I cannot say that I knew bigbazza. I do however remember reading a few of his threads where he reviewed some of the software hosted at MG.

    He seemed like very kind and helpful person. He is already missed.

    My condolences to his family and friends.
     
  26. NICK ADSL UK

    NICK ADSL UK MajorGeeks Forum Administrator Staff Member

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    It is indeed very sad to lose a valued member such as Bazza
    My very sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends at this time :(
     
  27. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Very sad news indeed. My condolences to the family.
     
  28. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    Sad new indeed, as Laura mentioned Bazza really did like posting the apps of the day and interesting links.

    My thoughts are with his family.
     
  29. Fred_G

    Fred_G Heat packin' geek

    Rest in peace Bazza, will miss you.

    :major
     
  30. Mimsy

    Mimsy Superior Imperial Queen of the MG Games Forum

  31. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Re: bigbazza (R.I.P.) ...I believe...

    I probably goaded him about his picks a few times, never failed to rouse him

    Hats off to Barry.
     
  32. Radiofool

    Radiofool Private First Class

    I'm no longer the MG regular I used to be a few years ago, but I have fond memories of this gentleman and would also like to share my sadness and condolences.
     
  33. mjnc

    mjnc MajorGeek

    This is very sad news.
    When I first learned of Bazza's passing, I felt physically ill.
    I was thinking, it feels like I've lost a friend.
    Later, I realized, I have lost a friend.

    I have been missing Bazza for more than a month, since there has been no posting from him in his threads.
    For the last couple of weeks I have thought of starting a thread to ask if anyone has heard from him, and in fact had thought
    of that just the night before LauraR posted the news.

    I had thought that maybe he was in the hospital again as he was last year for several weeks after a bad fall.
    During that time, after a couple of weeks, he did find a way to get online and keep in touch.

    Bazza's Major Geeks Home Page Software Thread has been a staple within the Major Geeks forums for quite some time and was consistently one of
    the most viewed threads in the software forum.
    Always presented in his own distinctive, attractive and informative style, it was an ongoing interesting topic and actually
    seemed to be an officially sponsored part of the MG forums.
    Recently, he had started a new thread titled Really Small Downloads R US, which was also gaining a good following.
    Although these threads were entirely his own work, he always welcomed comments and contributions from other members.

    Bazza was always warm, sincere and polite and never confrontational.
    He was always appreciative of any help offered by others and quite generous with his registered Thanks Yous.

    It won't be quite the same here without BigBazza.
    For me at least, there will be a noticeable void that can not wholly be filled.
    I'll certainly miss him.
    God be with you, Bazza.

    I'll finish with his unique and familiar signature:
     
  34. gal1998

    gal1998 solo-cob

    I know I haven't been on for quite some time. Well, I have been lurking, looking for help when I am stuck at work (Just not logged in)
    This hit me hard.........Bazza was a great help to me -----always willing to take the extra time to shoot me a PM.
    I, too, shall miss him a lot.
    Adding my condolences for his family.
     
  35. tgell

    tgell Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Man, this totally sucks. Just found out about it. I think one of my first posts was to bazza. Condolences to the family.
     
  36. ASUS

    ASUS MajorGeek

    Rest In Peace...
     
  37. motc7

    motc7 Vice Admiral (Starfleet)

    Just seeing this now. I know that BigBazza helped me a few times...not directly, but I would come across one of this threads that would prove helpful.

    Was he sick? Was this unexpected?
     
  38. fleppen

    fleppen Gumshoe

    Wow .. just wow. I don't really know what to say, so I'll keep it simple. My heartfelt condolences to his family. I hope you get through it okay.
     
  39. JanetE

    JanetE Private E-2

    So sad to hear this. I too have good memories of BigBazza. My condolences.
     
  40. the mekanic

    the mekanic Major Mekanical Geek

    Definitely going to miss his input here, and the skinny on software. Condolences to his family.

    Requiescat in pace, et vale.
     
  41. darlene1029

    darlene1029 A Grand Lady- R.I.P. 06/06/2012

    Sincere Sympathy to the family, RIP Dear Man
     
  42. tritonobx

    tritonobx Staff Sergeant

    Also sorry to hear the news bout 'Bazza. I typically read his posts and followed many of them to see how they were resolved.
     
  43. rustyjack

    rustyjack MajorGeek

    i know i'm late but sooooooooooooooooooo !!!! sorry
    RIP Bigbazza
    RIP Son !
     
  44. oldandconfusedagain

    oldandconfusedagain Private E-2 <i>emeritus</i>

    late also,,,,,,,but SAD to hear
    good people!!!!!!
    he will be missed!!
     
  45. Gensuknives

    Gensuknives Grand pooty-meister

    Sorry to be so so so late, myself, but real life has interfered the past few months.
    Bazza was a standard staple around here. Always helpful, always an opinion of value on anything he chose to comment on.
    He will be sorely missed (already is, no doubt).
    RIP................
     
  46. techgeeks

    techgeeks Private E-2

    MY prayers goes out to his family. May he rest in peace.
     
  47. Anon-b946935a51

    Anon-b946935a51 Anonymized

    Miss you Bazza. See you in Paradise.
     
  48. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Really sucks. He was one of our biggest fans. Very few people spend the time to inform people just to be nice and he was a rare bird.
     
  49. Clark_Kent

    Clark_Kent MajorGeek

    Rest well my friend see you in majorgeeks heaven...
     
  50. Ken3

    Ken3 MajorGeek

    Tim - since Bazza contributed/advocated software available here, have you thought of temporarily renaming the Software Forum in his honor? Just like you did a while back with the Lounge when G.T passed away. Just a thought....:)
     

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