A good friend of mine and a compassionate, generous, nice guy from the gaming community has passed on.

[hershel_layton]

Arkaign said:

My friend Josh Jones from here in Texas died at age 34 today.

http://www.examiner.com/article/video-game-ambassador-josh-jones-passes-away-family-left-need

I know he wasn't known like the Pewdiepies or mega personalities of the gaming world, but to those he touched and those who knew him, he was always someone willing to give more of his time, a kind word, a patient ear to anyone at any time. Even though he had his own health problems, he wasn't one to complain, he just kept going, day after day, until today.

Respect to Josh, and prayers to his family and children. 

There's a link on that article for a fundraiser if you're so inclined and able. It's not the reason why I posted it here, I just wanted to share a few words about my friend and to say how much he meant to me and those who knew him.

 

I love the nice people in the gaming community. All the annoying hotheaded people annoy me all the time when I play online. However, those players that just want to have fun are the best part in the gaming community.

 

Instead of feeling sad though, it'd be better to recognize the life he had. It's what a guy like him would probably want.