nessrz Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I did never spoke to Serps, neither did he to me, as I rarely post, but when you spend seven years (more or less) reading the post of somebody you get to fell like you know him in a way, so farewell Serpico, rest in peace, and be proud of the fond memories that you left behind among the members of this community Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Or if chops is willing to do it then fair enough. Not sure what charity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lathund Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I must say I haven't had much contact with him lately, but I did play some poker with him a few years ago, and whether I took his money or he took mine, he was always helpful and offered advice. That's one of the aspects that shined through in his time here; he cared about those around him. He wanted to create a good community, and he was always willing to help with whatever he could. What ec7 said really tells the story; I've read every post in this thread, and not one of them sounds insincere. You don't need to be a huge part of someone's life, or do something that in the greater scheme of things is extraordinary, in order to affect someone's life positively. There's a lesson to be learned for many of us. RIP Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Use this forum to discuss topics that aren't connected to Sports Interactive, or our games. Complete drivel or abuse of the rules is not tolerated. Mods have the final say on what's allowed. Members who enter here do so at their own risk. And remember, Serpico will always be watching. RIP Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixchatabox Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Oh what sad news. Had Jim on my msn for a few yrs now, spoke a few times but cant say i knew him really well but he seemed a genuinely nice guy, His family must be devestated RIP honey xx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 While I think the idea of flowers is a nice gesture. I'm not sure it's really fitting with the man himself. Often, when these kinds of things happen, the family ask for a donation to a charity in lieu of flowers. I personally think this would be a far more altruistic gesture and one that seems to be more in keeping with my memory of the kind of man Jim was. Maybe, once the family themselves know how they want to approach this, we can look into doing this instead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Martin Allen Posted March 26, 2010 SI Staff Share Posted March 26, 2010 Total shock, takes someone special to be respected as much on this site as he was by everyone, will be a great loss to the community Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Not sure what charity well he loved his cat, related kinda charity? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craven Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Very sad news indeed. Thats far too young. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcantona7 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Think this is a much better idea, if someone set up a just giving page in his honour, would be a lot easier than clubbing money together for flowers. true, but it'd be nice to make some kind of visible recognition so that those who know him 'irl' will realise how many people he reached out to, which might be nice for them. Obviously we can't all go to his funeral, but it'd be nice to send something on behalf of OTF, who he was a massive part of, and which was also (I would guess) a large part of his life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRandomGuy Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 probably spoke to him directly maybe once or twice ever but this has actually shaken me up a fair bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standard liege! Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Sending flowers in the shape of OTF would be nice touch. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blink2k Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 should we have a seperate thread to discuss collections etc? I'll delete this post shortly so that as chops said this thread can be kept for what it was intended Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argel Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Serps wasn't a charity kind of guy. You should send him a wreath or some kind of floral thing. I sincerely believe that deep down he would be happier knowing that he touched the community so much that they felt like it was something they wanted to do. 'R.I.P Jim, from all of your friends on OTF'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleys Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Argh horrible news RIP Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I'm just stunned. For me he was part of the furniture here. I might not post for a year, or more, but when I'd come back he'd be here, constant and enduring. I think he was a user first and a mod second which made it easier to talk to him, work with him, to appreciate his position and respect his views. I don't ever remember seeing him be spiteful, vindictive or heavy-handed. He will be missed. I will miss him. A sad day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcantona7 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 47,990 posts says it all about his contribution to these forums and our community. It really doesn't though, if you'd have asked me how many posts he'd had I'd have thought it was way more than that, perhaps because I always seemed to read his, but mainly because posters of quality stand out far more than posters of quantity, his contribution was way beyond many (including me) who have posted more than him, I find it hard to think of anyone who has been as consistently proactive and productive as Serpico on these forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Wreath in the shape of a steering wheel or a tyre with "OTF" in the middle or something? although I'm sure his friends/family will have something like this anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperOwl86 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Soo gutted to here this. Serpico was a top fella spoke to him few times on msn always had time for me and everybody else. RIP Serpico AND MON THE TIGERS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Seems to represent OTF's feeling quite well tbh. RIP buddy. May I add this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Jesus, haven't been this moved by an internet death since Tony Kempster passed, although he had been ill for a while and it was known. RIP Serps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotsy Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Haven't come on here in a while but used to be on an awful lot, lurking away. Can't say I ever saw him make an unfair modding decision. Good sense of humour too. Sad news to say the least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcantona7 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 should we have a seperate thread to discuss collections etc? I'll delete this post shortly so that as chops said this thread can be kept for what it was intended I don't think there's a problem with discussing ideas in here, just shows how many people he has affected on here and how much he means to them. I don't think there's any risk of those posts, or this one, overshadowing the overwhelming tributes in here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRobGaming Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Thoughts and prays go out to his remaining family members, top bloke and excellent mod on here helped me out a few time RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george94 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just signed in for the first time in a while and didn't expect to be greeted with this terrible piece of news Nothing new I can add to what's already been said really; I got on with Serps well and we exchanged a fair few PM's over the years. RIP mate, gonna miss you loads! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Blimey I just heard the news, huge shock. I did my pass plus lessons with him a couple of years ago in which I amusingly managed to get us lost going from Hull to York and back. I haven't spoken to him for a while now but even so, can't believe that, very sorry for both him and those left behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indi75 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 An ever present source of reason in this place ever since I've been here, and always slapped me down nicely. Rest In Peace Mr Mod. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff PaulC Posted March 26, 2010 SI Staff Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just found out about this. A true gentleman and mainstay of the FM scene. Terrible news. Rest in peace Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just shocked, I remember having a few threads on here over the years regarding what would happen if we ever lost a member of the forum and we've found out, this is terrible Didn't interact with him alot but he was someone on here you see everyday and it'll be sad and weird not seeing him anymore. My memories of him will be him giving me advice about my driving lessons and buying my first car, like i'm sure he did many other people on here. He was a researcher for a number of years for Hull aswell, I remember him so excited about Geovanni at Hull that he wanted him to be brilliant on one of the FMs I'll happily donate to whatever is decided is the best tribute to him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerChris Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 "The best crisps Reason: Beef Hula Hoops are an abomination unto the Lord 08-04-2009 23:13 by Serpico 10 / Expired" My only infraction, "expires when we stay up" was his message with it. Glad he got to see us in the "elite" league, and again, i hope we can stay up again for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheer Class Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I had one too Classic movie on... Reason: Masters of the Universe is not a classic movie 05-12-2008 19:14 by Serpico 0 / Expired Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Jesus this is sad news. I never really spoke to Serps but on the few occasions I did he was always level-headed and honest. I've never known anyone have anything bad to say about the guy. RIP Serpico Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGLiverpool Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Had one for my scary use of anti-semitism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
\'GillesGrimandi_18 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP I'm not really a regular poster but i check the boards pretty much daily and have been here in one form or another for a good 8 years now i'd wager. Serpico was one of those posters who has stood out over that time, someone previously put it best, he was part of the furniture, very sad news and the first time someone i "know" online has passed, strange feeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
why? Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Very sad news. My thoughts naturally go out to his family, and indeed to anyone here who has lost a friend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saulty2805 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just been told the news by Ridleys and had to come and pay my respects to the great Serpico. R.I.P Serps, you will be missed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 My infraction off him will serve as a long reminder of him and his period on the forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP, a huge loss to the community, he was one of the pillars of OTF, I often read him posting on driving, game and tech related subjects and he was a great poster, and a fair mod. I do have a suggestion though, Serpico loved his PC games and IF a gaming forum is ever made I feel it would be a nice touch to name it after him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff7197 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Bloody hell. Can't believe it. Utterly shocked and gutted. Always a top bloke as a user and always fair and often amusing as a mod. Will never forget him making me smile when I'd been in quite a serious RTA that was quite frankly terrifying, came on here to post about it and he carded me for typing "Curb" rather than "Kerb". Really lightened the situation when I was feeling down. The OP says he had underlying health issues - Never knew about that, but either way 44 is way too young. Rest in peace, Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP, a huge loss to the community, he was one of the pillars of OTF, I often read him posting on driving, game and tech related subjects and he was a great poster, and a fair mod.I do have a suggestion though, Serpico loved his PC games and IF a gaming forum is ever made I feel it would be a nice touch to name it after him. That's a good call even though I would prefer we don't have a gaming forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 My infraction from Serps :*) - http://community.sigames.com/showpost.php?p=3709974&postcount=754 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champo Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Absolutely shocked, RIP Serpico x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff7197 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Oh, and I've read suggestions about either a donation somewhere or some flowers. Personally I think it's a great idea. I'll leave it to those who knew him best to decide on the direction they want to take with it but whatever the outcome, count me in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMG Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 R.I.P Am truely in shock, spoke to him a few times and he seemed like a really decent guy. He was part of the furniture and you'd always notice when he posted. Thoughts are with family and friends. I hope SI dedicate Fm11 to him or some such thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Oh and he was definitely a fair mod, I remember when I said something totally out of line, but because I had retracted it and the infraction would have got me a ban he only gave me 5 points, he was always there to help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris Hilton's Lover Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Damn, RIP old buddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobMUFC08 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP, such a young age to be taken, thoughts are with the family, always a good poster and seemed like such a nice guy:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Pete Sottrel Posted March 26, 2010 SI Staff Share Posted March 26, 2010 Serpico was involved with the Hull research for many years, as well as moderating on these forums. His sudden death is very sad news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill b Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Terrible news, don't post here much but he was always a visible member of the community and will be missed by all those who have a connection with this site. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpunk Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP Serps. Even though you pooped on your floor you were a squire and a gent! x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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