originally posted in:Light of the Traveler
This is not my video, but one i feel needs to be shared across the community. This video is a tribute to a True Guardian in our time. I did not personally know him or play with him but reading about what he did in his time in life and the suffering he went through is an inspirational story.
A victim of Cystic Fibrosis, he dedicated his life, got his PhD to study,understand and try to find relief for the disorder, not only for himself but for countless others and those in the future so they wouldn't have to suffer through what he had to.
Joshua Stokell was a true Guardian. May his light forever burn in all our lives.
Rest in Peace, Guardian. You fought courageously but you're fight is over. Now lets us all fight in your stead.
And to his clan mates in DoD, I salute each and every one of you in Alpha Legion and throughout the entirety of the alliance. You're dedication to each other as a community is without equal. My hat is off to you Guardians.
Edit: It's great to see so many of you stepping up and being the community we all know we are capable of being. Thank you all for rising above the toxic miasma that has settled in throughout these forums.
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May I request of those who read this and have unlocked the Shader: [b]Sunsetting[/b] Please, to show your support wear this shader on the weekly reset day (Or anytime between then and afterwards. It would be really cool to see alot of people wearing it at once. This shader is -likely- the shader he was wearing in that screenshot. Close enough. But if there is a more preferred shader I am all ears! (I know it's an already popular shader but still)
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The light still remains and it will shine on for as long as we live.
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Even though he is gone....his light will shine brighter then us all....may he rest in peace knowing he will not be forgotten
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May you rest in peace guardian. We shall fight the good fight in your name!
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Each round to leave my weapon shall commemorate this heroic man. The demons of the dark I conquer shall fall in his name. #RememberStokell #RememberTheLegend
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You made me cry... :'(
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Each time a Guardian amongst us falls, we lose a brother in arms. We lose a man who we followed into the darkness. As he would into the light. Though we lost our friend. He isn't gone. For a Guardian's setvice is not only remembered by their family; but by those that he touched in the hearts of those that he was able to smile and laugh along with side by side with us all. I believe I can speak for most here in wishing him peace in his walk among the light once more.
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A 21 shot salute from No Land Beyond from me. Hopefully I will meet him in another life. Never before had a more true guardian stood amongst us.
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I hope that in the end, after all, being Guardians, shall have a one last meet. Guardian is a title, that's not just your character name across a silly game. No, it's much more. Guardians develop strong friendships, even romances. As op knows, I lost someone really close to me to cancer not so long ago. And other Guardians also mourned for my loss. Among the many a-holes in the community there are a few bright stars, and that's what this is all about. Best wishes to the family, I hope the Guardian now protects them more than he could in real life. Salute.
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Edited by ShiFTxAssassin: 6/22/2015 2:42:34 AMMake an exotic after him
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This moved me, I salute him, I never knew him, may he truly find the light and rest in peace.
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*Bows* I never knew you, however, may you rest in peace forever.[spoiler];([/spoiler]
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I will shake the ground and destroy the darkness in your name guardian. Punch Bros will fight for the guardians memory no matter the class! !!!!!
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May he Rest In Peace.
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Sign here for MOTW
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[i][u][b]BRAVO[/b][/u][/i]
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Rest in peace. This hit me right in the feels
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Rest in peace guardian
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Amazing...Hit me right in the feels. R.I.P. Brother. Even if I don't know you, I'm sure you were a hell of a Guardian.
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Very moving tribute. I'm in a clan that took the name of one our fallen friends as well and it is just one of many tributes we can make as guardians. Offline, but on our minds.
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What a guy... May he rest in peace. Perhaps one day the traveler will see fit to make him the real deal, but that is a long time away, if ever.
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Put this in the grimore for all to read and see he will not be forgotten *salute*
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This. This is why I keep coming back to these forums. There is a lot of hate and disrespect but every once in awhile you see something like this. Its sad but great.
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It's funny, I posted this a couple days ago and no one seen it.
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Edited by Roush429R: 6/22/2015 2:07:50 AMIt was a punch right in the feels. God speed Guardian. God speed.
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I really want to watch it, but people say it's really sad :(