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I'm gonna miss you GOM. Hell I already do.  I'm collecting funds to donate to a charity that would mean something to him. If anyone cares to donate you can PayPal me at my name@gmail. If you don't know my name send me a PM. I'll give it a week or so then more than likely match the donations and send them on. I'm away from my home so if someone could please link the charity I would appreciate it.
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Because I'll be away from my phone and office Justin dot Poss at gmail dot com
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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. 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.
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We've had just over $280 in donations to date. Thank you so much for your generosity . I'll be matching that so we are around $560. I've decided I'll match up to $500. Another $220 would be wonderful. A grand would basically pay for two officials to be trained and would be a fitting tribute to a man we respected and enjoyed spending time with. Lots of little donations would be great. 
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Mar 6, 2014 18:17
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rats off to ya posted:Where's the donation info posted? Sad to hear about his passing. Cool guy. Awesome AV. And a fellow California import following the Chels. Will be missed I'm sure by family and friends, including us here in TRP. I'm happy that at least Chelsea were on top and led by the Special One when he passed. Start here and read the next few posts http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3613805&pagenumber=2&perpage=40#post426566831
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Mar 6, 2014 19:01
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Thirteenth Step posted:Where do I donate I can't see the link Look on page 2.
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Mar 7, 2014 01:26
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I've gotten a butt load of donations over the past few days along with a lot of really kind words. Y'all are good people. I'll give an update with totals a little later since I'm finally back at home now. I think I will set a date of next Tuesday before I send out the lump check. If I get anything after that I'll just send it in as I get it.
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We have reached 32 donations so far from all over the world. We have also reached a total of $1,672.47 in donations including my match. They are still coming in. I know we can get to at least $2,000. You are all wonderful people. There are a few of you that I am unable to match names up to usernames. If you would like to remain anonymous, that is cool with me, but if you would like for your username to be known please shoot me an email. I am very proud to be a part of a great group of posters, keep them coming!!!
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TheGoatFeeder posted:If we put our username in the donation message, I assume you got it? This is an incredible amount by the way, great work guys Yes, and of course I know your name from Secret Santa 
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serious gaylord posted:I hope you can work out my donation from the paypal email address it came from! I certainly did.
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vaginal culture posted:When is the deadline to donate March 17th. I will send out the big check the morning of the 18th.
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Gotta make this quick as I'm about to embark on an 11 hour drive but we just passed $2,000. I'm in awe of you all. But please don't stop. You have until next Monday to scrape together a few bucks!
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A little update First of all the donations keep coming in, and we now stand $2,188.21 from 47 different posters from literally all over the world. Incredible! My plan is to put together a list of everyone that has donated, along with where they are from along with the check to NISOA. I am also going to write a letter to GOM's family letting them know how much was raised, where it went to, and who has donated and where they are from. It's amazing seeing how diverse a group of people from all over the world he has affected enough to make the effort to donate. I think it's truly incredible. I will ask if you haven't already done so in your paypal note to shoot me an email with either your location and/or username. If you would prefer to remain anonymous that is totally cool too, but if you are comfortable with giving me where you are from it will be pretty neat I think. I am away from my house and office for the week but will be checking in periodically with updates. Keep up the good work, I am collecting until March 17th! The check will go out the morning of the 18th. Here is a list of the places I know of where money was sent: Wales New Jersey France Oklahoma Maryland NYC England Greece Uruguay England Massachussets England Wales California England Illinois England Wales England Switzerland New Jersey Georgia North Carolina Germany England Texas Scotland England Norway Canada England Canada Texas Ireland England England England Canada Edit: So many of you have offered your thanks and condolences to me personally and thank you all very much, it means a lot. I can say with 100% certainty were the roles reversed GOM would be doing this for me. Suqit fucked around with this message at 01:46 on Mar 9, 2014 |
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chuggo is BACK posted:Having paypal trouble Suqit, check your pms I did and responded and I will get you that info as soon as I can! Also T Gulp I got yours.
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Hegay posted:Hm, I don't see any Denmark on that list OP. OK I thought that was you but wasn't sure... ******** *****?
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Hegay posted:Yes Yeah you put it in the email, sorry I missed it!
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Thirteenth Step posted:I put my username in my paypal message thing when I sent money did it work!? Yup!
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Pissflaps posted:Hmm I don't see Teesside in that list? You are represented as England. Got a bunch this morning, yes Carrier including yours
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We have reached 54 donations for a total of $2,402.54. I have some more places as well, which is cool. Most recent list... Wales New Jersey France Oklahoma Maryland NYC England Greece Costa Rica England Massachussets England Wales California England Denmark Illinois England Wales England Switzerland New Jersey Georgia North Carolina England Germany England Texas Scotland England Norway Canada England Canada Texas Ireland England England England Canada Australia Ohio Oklahoma England Poland New Zealand England England England Keep it up everyone!
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Mar 9, 2014 16:34
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I Feast On Dogshit posted:$3003 would sort of look like boob. I think that's achievable. Shoot me an email and we can talk about it. I am not opposed to waiting if there are still donations flowing, but I will play it by ear. We are now up to $2,518.64! That is five trained officials. Don't be shy, if you have been waiting, now is the time to send in your donation!
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Mar 11, 2014 15:40
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Nicely done ibrox. He posted some drat good recipes. I have a fee wine recommendations from him from like 5 years ago too. I got your donation Taff. I've been putting down where they come from but will change yours to Wales Also I'll have an updated amount on a few hours. One of the most amazing things about all this is I've only been subscribed to one newsletter: SoSoGay lol
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Mar 12, 2014 13:10
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Total Meatlove posted:I had it saved because I fancied making some. It looks tasty. Yep lol
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I just received another kind donation. Thanks. To clear something up, I'm accepting donations until at least next Monday March 17th! It's not too late!!
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Spiller posted:Oh I must have thought it was the wrong monday somehow, assuming it's mine that's gone through. if not let me know, I had some Paypal trouble too I got it thanks!
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I have an update for everyone. We now have donations from 62 lovely ladies and gentlemen for a total of $2,695.49. Freaking awesome. Don't stop now! Also the UK is leading North America in number of donations by 26 to 22...
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Mar 12, 2014 15:44
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EvilHawk posted:Suqit I think I did the paypal thing right but I've literally never used it before (even though I had an account already I got it! Thanks so much.
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Here we are with your daily donation update. We now are represented by 67 unique posters who have bonded together to raise $2,835.61! We are perilously close to the 3k mark, as well as the 69 poster level. I know we can crack both of these. Every time I see a donation come through I am once again amazed at the kindness and generosity of the men and women across the world that post here together. Locations to date, if I don't have yours here, shoot me an email! There are a few of you I still don't know where you are from... Wales New Jersey France Oklahoma Maryland NYC England Greece Costa Rica England Massachussets England Wales California England Denmark Illinois England Wales England Switzerland New Jersey Georgia North Carolina England Germany England Texas Scotland England Norway Kentucky Canada England Canada Texas Ireland England England England Canada Australia Ohio Oklahoma England Poland New Zealand England England England Arizona England Washington Australia England Australia England England England Canada England North Carolina Switzerland
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Mar 13, 2014 15:26
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Loving Africa Chaps posted:i'm completely broke at the moment so havent donated yet and won't be able to before the deadline but will add to the total later Send me an email.
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Soylent Green posted:Last week at work this got to me in a really weird way. I mostly lurk in here, I read PWM from time to time but I never have much worth saying so I've never really interacted with David directly. He always came across as an all around nice guy and I miss him all the same. I've been on here for nearly 10 years and you all mean something to me in a way that I can't really articulate. I hope his family are doing okay. Sorry I'll clean out my inbox but I did get your donation! Thanks so much.
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Mar 13, 2014 22:48
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Was Taters posted:Hey Suqit, any chance your workplace does matching? Doubtful but I can always ask.
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fat gay nonce posted:How much is needed to get 3K or whatever and how far off 69 donations or whatever? We are at 69 donations for a total of $2,901.80 We can also add Scotland and Florida to places donations came from.
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fat gay nonce posted:blah, who hosed up the total donations? Thank you Bunny, I am keeping it open through March 17th. If someone is interested in donating but cannot by the 17th, please send me an email and we can work something out.
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Mar 14, 2014 15:03
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fat gay nonce posted:where do I send monies? Paypal me at my first name dot last name @ gmail dot com. If you've forgotten my name (for shame!) its in the OP in spoilers OP.
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Mar 14, 2014 15:05
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We have reached another landmark Amazingly, incredibly it is over Two more generous donations from England and Nebraska. 6 officials trained boys and girl. Incredible. We can certainly get to 7 or 8 by Monday.
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Mar 14, 2014 15:16
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double sulk posted:I just sent a small donation, hope it helps. Every single donation is meaningful no matter the size. Thanks!
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Ladies and Gentlemen, friends and neighbors, there are 76 beautiful goons that have taken the time to donate their hard earned money to a great cause in memory of a great man. Together we have now amassed $3,226.26 for a really cool charity. We should all be proud of ourselves! If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, please take a few minutes to do so now! Directions are in the OP.
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We have now hit 80 donations for a grand total of $3,279.49 I will accept donations today up until midnight GMT and will send out a check tomorrow. If someone would like to donate but does not have the funds right now, please email me and we can work something out to have your donation included in the total. I plan on sending a list of donators with the check, and will be sending a copy of the same to GOMs family to let them know just how many people care enough to participate as well as where the donations are coming from. I know many of you are concerned about anonymity, and as such I will be sending in first names with last initials only to both parties. If you would rather remain completely anonymous, please shoot me an email and I will replace your first name and last initial with anonymous in both lists. Good job everyone, you should all be proud of what we have done here.
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saihttam posted:I did a donation but im not sure if the credit card needs to be verified before the transaction can be completed. It's completed, thanks!
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There are still a few hours left, but it looks as if the final count is: 82 donations for $3,344.75 Thank you everyone for your extremely generous donations. I will probably include some of the many kind words shared by this thread in my letter to GOM's family. I have been in brief contact with his son and will let him know everything you have all done for him. Thank you also to everyone for your very kind words to me. I know had I not volunteered to do this, others would have stepped up, and as I said before; were it me that were the unlucky one I am 100% positive that GOM would have done what I am doing now for me, he was that kind of man. It was nice to have something else to focus on that was positive while the shock and surprise of his passing abated and now I'm sad, but ultimately happy he led a wonderful life and proud that strangers on the internet from literally all over the world were able to do something so incredibly meaningful and kind in his memory. I'm not sure where some donations came from, but from everything I know, this is how wide reaching and far one man's impact was. Wales New Jersey France Oklahoma Maryland NYC England Greece Costa Rica England Massachussets England Wales California England Denmark Illinois England Wales England England Switzerland England New Jersey Georgia North Carolina England Germany England Texas Scotland England Norway Kentucky Canada England Canada Texas Ireland England England England Canada Australia Ohio Oklahoma England Poland New Zealand England England England Arizona England Washington Australia England Australia England England England Canada England North Carolina Switzerland Scotland Florida England Nebraska Australia England Wisconsin England England Japan England Sweden Nearly $3,500. It's just amazing to me. Well done everyone.
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Friends, The check to the NISOA went out today along with a list of the posters who contributed (first name last initial and location). I also sent a letter to his son with whom I've been in contact with briefly over the past few weeks explaining just how we knew his father and how much he meant to all of us and what we have done in his name. You all did a very good thing with this. It was not my idea to donate to a charity nor did I choose it. I'm sorry I don't remember exactly who's ideas these were but all the kudos to you and every single person who committed the time, effort and resources to make this happen. This can be a cynical and dark place at times, but it's overwhelmingly touching to know that we can come together when it matters most and do one thing so positive. Well done y'all.
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