I was playing Archon's forge to think about something else, because my great-grandmother died today (she was age 92 if you were wondering) and my first legendary drop was this sniper.
I don't know if it was a message from heaven or something because this weapon name ("But not forgotten") and description ("Not even the dead are truly gone.") really fits with what happened to me today. She is gone, but she will never be forgotten in my heart, RIP my great grandmother, this weapon is going to represent you to me, a memory of who you were.
Thanks a lot Bungie for creating a beautiful and unique sniper that you probably didn't expect someone to give it such a significance to it. Coincidences can make really beautiful things, and today, it proved to me that it can happen.
TL;DR I got a sniper that really fits with the death of a relative of mine. RIP to my grand-grandmother.
[spoiler]If you want to cheer me up, go ahead, I really want this community to stick together and help eachother in the moments where it matters the most, also, this isn't a post where I just wrote just so I get your empathy to me, as I said, I just wanted to talk about what this weapon is going to mean to me.[/spoiler]
Edit: Added the description of the weapon and fixed a typo.
Edit #2: Thanks for the support, you've been giving to me, it's not really easy to me right now and it makes me happy to see all of you caring about a fellow guardian. I wasn't expecting much about it tbh. I will add a clarification as for why I used the word "heaven" in the text, it is because of the religious belief of her and I respect what she believed in, if it was any other religion, I would've used the word representing a "good place after one's life" for the proper religion of said person.
Edit #3: Over 500 replies! Wow, that's just amazing, it makes me feel better to know that you can care about something like this so much. I thank each and everyone of you who replied with a positive comment. I hope this story will make you think how deep connections can happen, and to everyone living in a situation similar to me, I say "Keep your head up and stay stong, even with what you're living through.". Finally, it makes me happy to know that some people pretty much gave this weapon a significance close to mine, in honor of a close relative who passed away recently.
Edit #4 (probably last one): Over 1000 replies! I never thought it would go up that high, I'm used to normally 10 or so replies maximum, but this, this is just amazing! Thank you again for the support you've been giving me, it really makes a difference and I'm happy to know that you do help me, even though we don't even know eachother at all. That's what's awesome about this community.
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This is also my favorite sniper rifle. I'm using it as my main special now, and every time I see it, I'm probably going to remember this story. I was also close to ny great grandmother, so I'll be thinking of both of them every time I look at it, and seeing how much infusing is going on right now, will be quiet often. Sorry for your loss, her memory is not forgotten.
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Coincidence? I think not!
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Hahhahahhahahhahah
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So sorry about your grandmother but she lived a long life. Great story too. I also got this sniper and got half decent roll on it. Destiny has kept her memory going for you guardian. Enjoy the memories!!! 🌅
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I'm sorry for your loss. Best wishes.
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My condolences
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My condolences to you and your family, take comfort in knowing that she is in a better place now.
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That sniper is freaking awesome. The impact is hardcore along with the firefly/stability perk I got on it. Dunno if it's set but it kicks ass.
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You have got to be kidding? This is the dumbest post I ever -blam!-ing seen!
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Awesome!
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Thoughts and prayers heading your way buddy.
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Bless you, may you feel better. [spoiler][quote]That Guy[/quote][/spoiler]
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Edited by M0nsterBallZ: 10/1/2016 3:17:39 PMFirst off, Very sorry for your loss and you have my sympathy. I lost a wife, a brother and two aunts this year. The only words I can give you are that "this to shall pass.." You will learn to celebrate her again in time but until then you grieve any way you see fit and whatever helps you get though it. Just put on your thick skin when its on the internet. But even here there is far more good being sent your way then bad so use it and move forward everyday little by little. Remember nothing on this planet has every truly died. We are all star dust and energy and when we move on to whatever is next we simply give ourselves back to creation for another round of different life. Good Luck in all you do
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Such a touching story, I treasure my But Not Forgotten for a different reason, but thanks for sharing. (Not sarcastic in the least btw)
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Sometimes things happen that are just too eerie for coincidence.... May that sniper's gaze bring you many victories.
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Good for you.
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102 forge victories and no sight of that sniper yet........................................................................................
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RIP Jose Fernandez
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I felt the same way when I got mine. I lost my mother and grandmother in the same month this summer. Sorry for your loss.
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Bless you mate, sorry for your loss
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My but not forgotten has oils frame, speed reload,and spray and play. Also running ophidian aspect so I can jerk it off in a split second
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You will have a spot here in the vault.
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I'm sure she's up there right now looking down at you thinking "quit wasting your life on video games! Its a trash sniper....in a video game!"
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Translation of post: LOOK AT ME LOOOK AT ME LOOOOK AT ME
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Wa wa wa
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Great story! RIP great grandma.