R.I.P. David Hendricks, aka GOM

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Waffles Inc.: Jan 20, 2005

RIP

Best wishes to his family

# ? Mar 6, 2014 01:00

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# ? Apr 25, 2024 15:17

Shitshow: Jul 25, 2007; We still have not found a machine that can measure the intensity of love. We would all buy it.

This is terrible news. RIP GOM.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 01:02

Poonior Toilett: Aug 21, 2004; m'lady

What the gently caress man

RIP

# ? Mar 6, 2014 01:15

generally I prefer: Apr 17, 2006

RIP

# ? Mar 6, 2014 01:20

ShutteredIn: Mar 24, 2005; El Campeon Mundial del Acordeon

RIP GOM

I really liked his reasonable, thought out posts on CONCACAF that sent Brandy into insane fits of rage.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 02:00

Cabal Ties: Feb 28, 2004; Yam Slacker

Terrible new, RIP. Thanks for letting us know

# ? Mar 6, 2014 02:05

Troy Queef: Jan 12, 2013

Despite not posting that much here/in the same threads it's always sad to lose one of us. Rest well, GOM, and once Lent is done I'll raise my first glass in your memory.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 02:31

Butterfly Valley: Apr 19, 2007; I am a spectacularly bad poster and everyone in the Schadenfreude thread hates my guts.

gently caress, RIP GOM and GOM family, I will be getting the ales in

# ? Mar 6, 2014 04:08

Sanskrit Scat: Aug 11, 2007

If Chelsea win the premier league the only saving grace is knowing that it was actually for GOM

RIP

# ? Mar 6, 2014 05:14

Benadryl Brownie: Aug 18, 2005; Haway les gars

Well this is some poo poo. RIP GOM.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 05:19

Vinestalk: Jul 2, 2011

Rest in peace, GOM. You're funny and smart. Enjoy the big plays and Mourinho mind games in a better place.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 05:39

Sandwolf: Jan 23, 2007; i'll be harpo

gently caress, that sucks. I never talked with the guy personally but still, tragic.

R. I. P. GOM

# ? Mar 6, 2014 06:18

Mean Baby: May 28, 2005

RIP GOM. You were the best of us (American Plastics).

# ? Mar 6, 2014 06:21

franks: Jan 1, 2007; Alcoholism is the only
disease you can get
yelled at for having.

Sad news, I remember GOM posts from when I first discovered the SAS Premier League threads. A good example for us yanks.

RIP.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 06:32

Ho Chi Meeeeee: Jun 13, 2008; let me shovel out your brains
hang my image in your skull
so I can be the vision
in your nightmares from now on

Im drinking in memory of GOM.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 06:37

Fluo: May 25, 2007

So am I!

# ? Mar 6, 2014 06:48

Soulex: Apr 1, 2009; Cacati in mano e pigliati a schiaffi!

Would anyone mind writing a bio about him? Some of us never met him before, and would like to know a little bit more about GOM. I'm piecing together information through posts, but would really like to know who he was.

Thank you.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 06:54

Parity warning: Nov 1, 2009; 3rd Place, TRP Sack Race 2021/22

Entertaining poster and by all accounts a real good dude, RIP GOM

# ? Mar 6, 2014 07:00

Moktaro: Aug 3, 2007; I value call my nuts.

Man that's awful, he will be missed. :smith:

# ? Mar 6, 2014 07:00

Suqit: Apr 25, 2005; Stars Stripes Freedom Jozy
(Jozy not pictured here)

Soulex posted:

Would anyone mind writing a bio about him? Some of us never met him before, and would like to know a little bit more about GOM. I'm piecing together information through posts, but would really like to know who he was.

Thank you.

GOM was a punk. He grew up in the 70s listening to the Clash. He played soccer growing up and eventually into college. He went to school in Oklahoma and really didn't like it.

He ended up going to law school. He became a very successful attorney; by suing other attorneys. He lived in Coronado just outside of San Diego for the past ten years or so.

He started following Chelsea, as many American plastics did, when Fox started showing games. After he couldn't really play any more he got into officiating. He started at the high school level and eventually ended up coaching at the collegiate level.

After enjoying success as an attorney he decided to open up his own practice a few years back. I know it was stressful on him but he really loved the challenge of it.

A few years ago he suffered his first heart attack. He was supposed to have died then. But he didn't. He literally posted from the ER which owned.

He loved sailing. He had a group of friends that would sail together and enjoy booze and cigars.

He worked his rear end off to recover from his first heart attack and within a matter months was back on the pitch officiating. He wanted to do a sort of mini your after his first heart attack to spend time with some close friends he had lost touch with or grown slightly apart from over the years. We were supposed to meet up in Austin for a drink. Sadly that never happened.

Unfortunately he had a second heart attack a few years later. Which he also survived. And also posted from the ER. Again. From what I could tell he wasn't working as much after this one. He spent a lot of time cooking and was about to move from Coronado. He was rueful about it. I'm not sure what happened but I'm guessing he probably had another heart attack.

I one asked him if he ever felt any sort of regret or of he felt he sold out; going from a punk loving anti establishment youth to an immensely successful attorney.

His answer was "nope".

He was a really cool guy. He was married and raised a talented and cool step son. He was very proud of both of them. I'm sure they feel the same way about him.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 07:13

Ho Chi Meeeeee: Jun 13, 2008; let me shovel out your brains
hang my image in your skull
so I can be the vision
in your nightmares from now on

Suqit posted:

GOM was a punk. He grew up in the 70s listening to the Clash. He played soccer growing up and eventually into college. He went to school in Oklahoma and really didn't like it.

He ended up going to law school. He became a very successful attorney; by suing other attorneys. He lived in Coronado just outside of San Diego for the past ten years or so.

He started following Chelsea, as many American plastics did, when Fox started showing games. After he couldn't really play any more he got into officiating. He started at the high school level and eventually ended up coaching at the collegiate level.

After enjoying success as an attorney he decided to open up his own practice a few years back. I know it was stressful on him but he really loved the challenge of it.

A few years ago he suffered his first heart attack. He was supposed to have died then. But he didn't. He literally posted from the ER which owned.

He loved sailing. He had a group of friends that would sail together and enjoy booze and cigars.

He worked his rear end off to recover from his first heart attack and within a matter months was back on the pitch officiating. He wanted to do a sort of mini your after his first heart attack to spend time with some close friends he had lost touch with or grown slightly apart from over the years. We were supposed to meet up in Austin for a drink. Sadly that never happened.

Unfortunately he had a second heart attack a few years later. Which he also survived. And also posted from the ER. Again. From what I could tell he wasn't working as much after this one. He spent a lot of time cooking and was about to move from Coronado. He was rueful about it. I'm not sure what happened but I'm guessing he probably had another heart attack.

I one asked him if he ever felt any sort of regret or of he felt he sold out; going from a punk loving anti establishment youth to an immensely successful attorney.

His answer was "nope".

He was a really cool guy. He was married and raised a talented and cool step son. He was very proud of both of them. I'm sure they feel the same way about him.

Gah im starting to feel all mopey about gom again. Him being a punk always made him cool in my eyes. Seriously, GOM was cool as heck and I was PMing him about getting some jam before he died.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 07:18

Ewar Woowar: Feb 25, 2007

Suqit posted:

GOM was a punk. He grew up in the 70s listening to the Clash. He played soccer growing up and eventually into college. He went to school in Oklahoma and really didn't like it.

He ended up going to law school. He became a very successful attorney; by suing other attorneys. He lived in Coronado just outside of San Diego for the past ten years or so.

He started following Chelsea, as many American plastics did, when Fox started showing games. After he couldn't really play any more he got into officiating. He started at the high school level and eventually ended up coaching at the collegiate level.

After enjoying success as an attorney he decided to open up his own practice a few years back. I know it was stressful on him but he really loved the challenge of it.

A few years ago he suffered his first heart attack. He was supposed to have died then. But he didn't. He literally posted from the ER which owned.

He loved sailing. He had a group of friends that would sail together and enjoy booze and cigars.

He worked his rear end off to recover from his first heart attack and within a matter months was back on the pitch officiating. He wanted to do a sort of mini your after his first heart attack to spend time with some close friends he had lost touch with or grown slightly apart from over the years. We were supposed to meet up in Austin for a drink. Sadly that never happened.

Unfortunately he had a second heart attack a few years later. Which he also survived. And also posted from the ER. Again. From what I could tell he wasn't working as much after this one. He spent a lot of time cooking and was about to move from Coronado. He was rueful about it. I'm not sure what happened but I'm guessing he probably had another heart attack.

I one asked him if he ever felt any sort of regret or of he felt he sold out; going from a punk loving anti establishment youth to an immensely successful attorney.

His answer was "nope".

He was a really cool guy. He was married and raised a talented and cool step son. He was very proud of both of them. I'm sure they feel the same way about him.

poo poo man

# ? Mar 6, 2014 07:26

Wengy: Feb 6, 2008

I may not post much, but I love this forum and this is horrible news. RIP

# ? Mar 6, 2014 07:48

britishbornandbread: Jul 8, 2000; You'll stumble in my footsteps

Very sad and shocking news. Condolences to his family.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 08:18

Panic! At The Tesco: Aug 19, 2005; FART

GOM was a Chelsea fan and owned. RIP

# ? Mar 6, 2014 08:34

crappledan: Dec 17, 2009; Serious Title Contenders

GOM was cool and a good poster. RIP

# ? Mar 6, 2014 08:43

Bacon of the Sea: Oct 17, 2008; Dog Suicide Bridge BBQ Team 2k10

RIP GOM, you were a great guy who loved his club and lived a life you loved.

I hope one day I can feel 50% as happy as he did when Chels won the champs league.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 09:14

mackintosh: Aug 18, 2007; Semper Fidelis Poloniae

RIP GOM. We didn't get a chance to interact much, but having lurked around PWM for a long time, I feel I got to know you a little. You will be missed. Chelsea better win that title for you this year :unsmith:

# ? Mar 6, 2014 09:58

saihttam: Apr 15, 2006; Enter sadman

Suqit posted:

GOM

thanks for this

# ? Mar 6, 2014 10:27

Thirteenth Step: Mar 3, 2004

Suqit posted:

GOM was a punk. He grew up in the 70s listening to the Clash. He played soccer growing up and eventually into college. He went to school in Oklahoma and really didn't like it.

He ended up going to law school. He became a very successful attorney; by suing other attorneys. He lived in Coronado just outside of San Diego for the past ten years or so.

He started following Chelsea, as many American plastics did, when Fox started showing games. After he couldn't really play any more he got into officiating. He started at the high school level and eventually ended up coaching at the collegiate level.

After enjoying success as an attorney he decided to open up his own practice a few years back. I know it was stressful on him but he really loved the challenge of it.

A few years ago he suffered his first heart attack. He was supposed to have died then. But he didn't. He literally posted from the ER which owned.

He loved sailing. He had a group of friends that would sail together and enjoy booze and cigars.

He worked his rear end off to recover from his first heart attack and within a matter months was back on the pitch officiating. He wanted to do a sort of mini your after his first heart attack to spend time with some close friends he had lost touch with or grown slightly apart from over the years. We were supposed to meet up in Austin for a drink. Sadly that never happened.

Unfortunately he had a second heart attack a few years later. Which he also survived. And also posted from the ER. Again. From what I could tell he wasn't working as much after this one. He spent a lot of time cooking and was about to move from Coronado. He was rueful about it. I'm not sure what happened but I'm guessing he probably had another heart attack.

I one asked him if he ever felt any sort of regret or of he felt he sold out; going from a punk loving anti establishment youth to an immensely successful attorney.

His answer was "nope".

He was a really cool guy. He was married and raised a talented and cool step son. He was very proud of both of them. I'm sure they feel the same way about him.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 11:55

Byolante: Mar 23, 2008; by Cyrano4747

GOM was really cool and I loved him questioning the logic of various walkers flavours during crisp chat.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 12:29

sweek0: May 22, 2006; Let me fall out the window
With confetti in my hair
Deal out jacks or better
On a blanket by the stairs
I'll tell you all my secrets
But I lie about my past

RIP GOM, I enjoyed your posts.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 12:59

Her Dryer: Oct 15, 2012

RIP GOM, condolences to his friends and family.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 13:12

Fists Up: Apr 9, 2007

RIP GOM. Always thought he was good with the banter.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 13:32

Adrianics: Aug 15, 2006; Affirmative. Yes. Yo. Right on. My man.

Can't say I ever conversed with him on here, but he always seemed to have insightful things to say whenever I lurked the EPL threads. RIP GOM, condolences to his IRL friends, family and loved ones.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 13:35

Dunban: Jul 4, 2012; OH MY GOD GLOVER

Suqit posted:

GOM was a punk. He grew up in the 70s listening to the Clash. He played soccer growing up and eventually into college. He went to school in Oklahoma and really didn't like it.

He ended up going to law school. He became a very successful attorney; by suing other attorneys. He lived in Coronado just outside of San Diego for the past ten years or so.

He started following Chelsea, as many American plastics did, when Fox started showing games. After he couldn't really play any more he got into officiating. He started at the high school level and eventually ended up coaching at the collegiate level.

After enjoying success as an attorney he decided to open up his own practice a few years back. I know it was stressful on him but he really loved the challenge of it.

A few years ago he suffered his first heart attack. He was supposed to have died then. But he didn't. He literally posted from the ER which owned.

He loved sailing. He had a group of friends that would sail together and enjoy booze and cigars.

He worked his rear end off to recover from his first heart attack and within a matter months was back on the pitch officiating. He wanted to do a sort of mini your after his first heart attack to spend time with some close friends he had lost touch with or grown slightly apart from over the years. We were supposed to meet up in Austin for a drink. Sadly that never happened.

Unfortunately he had a second heart attack a few years later. Which he also survived. And also posted from the ER. Again. From what I could tell he wasn't working as much after this one. He spent a lot of time cooking and was about to move from Coronado. He was rueful about it. I'm not sure what happened but I'm guessing he probably had another heart attack.

I one asked him if he ever felt any sort of regret or of he felt he sold out; going from a punk loving anti establishment youth to an immensely successful attorney.

His answer was "nope".

He was a really cool guy. He was married and raised a talented and cool step son. He was very proud of both of them. I'm sure they feel the same way about him.

Aw poo poo. I can't really say I've known GOM but reading that made me legitimately sad. Thanks for writing that Suqit.

RIP GOM

# ? Mar 6, 2014 13:43

Thrifting Day!: Nov 25, 2006

Rips Gom.

At least now you he can watch over Stamford Bridge from above, rather than a lovely NBC stream at 7am on a Saturday morning.

# ? Mar 6, 2014 14:57

hello i am phone: Nov 24, 2005; ¿donde estoy?

RIP GOM

# ? Mar 6, 2014 15:02

stickyfngrdboy: Oct 21, 2010

Suqit posted:

GOM was a punk. He grew up in the 70s listening to the Clash. He played soccer growing up and eventually into college. He went to school in Oklahoma and really didn't like it.

He ended up going to law school. He became a very successful attorney; by suing other attorneys. He lived in Coronado just outside of San Diego for the past ten years or so.

He started following Chelsea, as many American plastics did, when Fox started showing games. After he couldn't really play any more he got into officiating. He started at the high school level and eventually ended up coaching at the collegiate level.

After enjoying success as an attorney he decided to open up his own practice a few years back. I know it was stressful on him but he really loved the challenge of it.

A few years ago he suffered his first heart attack. He was supposed to have died then. But he didn't. He literally posted from the ER which owned.

He loved sailing. He had a group of friends that would sail together and enjoy booze and cigars.

He worked his rear end off to recover from his first heart attack and within a matter months was back on the pitch officiating. He wanted to do a sort of mini your after his first heart attack to spend time with some close friends he had lost touch with or grown slightly apart from over the years. We were supposed to meet up in Austin for a drink. Sadly that never happened.

Unfortunately he had a second heart attack a few years later. Which he also survived. And also posted from the ER. Again. From what I could tell he wasn't working as much after this one. He spent a lot of time cooking and was about to move from Coronado. He was rueful about it. I'm not sure what happened but I'm guessing he probably had another heart attack.

I one asked him if he ever felt any sort of regret or of he felt he sold out; going from a punk loving anti establishment youth to an immensely successful attorney.

His answer was "nope".

He was a really cool guy. He was married and raised a talented and cool step son. He was very proud of both of them. I'm sure they feel the same way about him.

this is a v good post thanks for doing it

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# ? Apr 25, 2024 15:17

Hoover Dam: Jun 17, 2003; red white and blue forever

Suqit posted:

GOM was a punk. He grew up in the 70s listening to the Clash. He played soccer growing up and eventually into college. He went to school in Oklahoma and really didn't like it.

He ended up going to law school. He became a very successful attorney; by suing other attorneys. He lived in Coronado just outside of San Diego for the past ten years or so.

He started following Chelsea, as many American plastics did, when Fox started showing games. After he couldn't really play any more he got into officiating. He started at the high school level and eventually ended up coaching at the collegiate level.

After enjoying success as an attorney he decided to open up his own practice a few years back. I know it was stressful on him but he really loved the challenge of it.

A few years ago he suffered his first heart attack. He was supposed to have died then. But he didn't. He literally posted from the ER which owned.

He loved sailing. He had a group of friends that would sail together and enjoy booze and cigars.

He worked his rear end off to recover from his first heart attack and within a matter months was back on the pitch officiating. He wanted to do a sort of mini your after his first heart attack to spend time with some close friends he had lost touch with or grown slightly apart from over the years. We were supposed to meet up in Austin for a drink. Sadly that never happened.

Unfortunately he had a second heart attack a few years later. Which he also survived. And also posted from the ER. Again. From what I could tell he wasn't working as much after this one. He spent a lot of time cooking and was about to move from Coronado. He was rueful about it. I'm not sure what happened but I'm guessing he probably had another heart attack.

I one asked him if he ever felt any sort of regret or of he felt he sold out; going from a punk loving anti establishment youth to an immensely successful attorney.

His answer was "nope".

He was a really cool guy. He was married and raised a talented and cool step son. He was very proud of both of them. I'm sure they feel the same way about him.

Appreciate the poo poo out of this. BTW, he was also a big smug jerk Galaxy fan to us MLS folks. As LA fans usually are. :911:

# ? Mar 6, 2014 15:14

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