Alfred Gamble...
To think that a man's life could be changed so drastically, and so completely, by a few video games.
To think that a man so clearly suffering a terrible loss could find solace where he did.
To think that a man could become so dedicated as to write to a video game company and become fast friends.
Alf, buddy, I think I can safely say that I speak for all of the forumers when I say that we're proud of you, and that you will be dearly missed, and most definately not forgotten.
And this touched me most deeply ... I went and looked up Alf under FOM ... it looks like a journal he kept.
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Since losing my wife and other children, I was at a loss with what to do with my life alone. ...
... in my despair I purchaed a PlayStation and the Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee game.
You should see me now; I'm a new man, living like my wife and I used to 50 [I think it says 50, maybe 60, it's small] years ago... everyday is precious... all thanks to Abe's Oddysee. ...
Thanks for helping me over my trauma and back to a full life.
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To Alfred's family, my most sincere and heartfelt apologies. We should be proud that, although it was his time, he went in the best state he could, and not in a depression.
For this, we should all be proud.
Rest in peace, sir.