We lost a guy I loved one year ago today. 

Some of you knew him as Nero, to some he was "FA", some of you never knew him because you hadn't yet joined in on the fun here.

He was an indescribably amazing guy and there is not day that goes by without me thinking of him.

My friend, today I salute you the best way I know how, as I drink another Corona in your honor and think of you finally finding your peace. 

There are places I would not be now if it weren't for you.  I hope I can make the same difference for someone here one day, and if there were more than one person that I can help, that would also be OK.

Miss you, my beautiful friend.

<3, Jill

Hugs Jill.  And you have already made the difference for a number of people, me especially. 

You have no idea how your simple acts of kindness towards me and advice that you may not even realize was advice has helped me tremendously!  You helped get me out of my house and out of my shell of denial and there has been no turning back for me.  I have jumped head long into my new life and I owe a lot of that to you my sister. 

So thank you Jill.  And thank you Nero for helping Jill before you left too soon.  I know that I am going to do all I can to try to raise awareness and acceptance of our community so that our individuals don't feel that death is a better option than life.  RIP Nero and I am sorry that I never had the opportunity to get to know you.

I was here for a little bit between my original account and this one before he died and I never had interacted with him so I can't say I truly new him. I learned a lot about him through friends and learning the ropes as mod from many of the policies and guidance he left behind for us. His loss is tremendous and despite my not knowing him I will always be touched by his loss here. It's always hard to see us lose anyone, but he was truly a great guy and it showed in how he handled the forums as an administrator. To you Nero, May you always be remembered and live here. Hugs
Mariah

I sent an email to his Mum, telling her my thoughts and those of all of his friends were with her today.

She sent me this, which I wish to share - it is for all of you.

Dear Cindy, It means so much to know you are with me. My best friend came to stay for a couple of days. It is good not to be alone today.
We lit a candle at the time of Nero's passing. We prayed,  talked, and sang.  I felt as if Nero were speaking; asking me to promise I wouldn't focus on his death and what I did or didn't do. I promised I would think of who he is and what we mean to each other.
I pray you are blessed. Thank you for being there for me.
Love,
Lorraine

I share your sorrow Jill ...hugs

I joined last November, so never knew him at all, however, as I mentioned elsewhere, that I have seen and shared in the legacy he has left us here, it is a real shame that I never did know him.

But if you and others are a reflection of Nero's passion and care for the well being of all, then we are all in a better place for it.

I join you in reflection of him and the sorrow left behind.

L Katy

Yes, yesterday was a rather rough day for me to cope with, found myself pausing to reflect upon the joy of various memories of his life and the saddened shock of his passing

Had difficulty sleeping and odd feelings of disconnect then fell asleep crying

RIP Dear Nero, You will always be remembered

I remember him ♡

Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk

You have made a difference in people's lives Jill - mine, for one.

I am sorry that you are missing Nero my friend 

Thanks Jill. A sad day indeed.
Rest peacefully, Nero - you are loved and missed.