Rest in peace Esa Repo

[Dco16]

RIP

[Do0minat0r]

If there is any lesson to be learned from this, it is that a legendary Doom mapper is nothing but a gift to have around, and you can never take if for granted that a map made by them won't be their last. So you should always be thankful for and enjoy everything you play from one.

[Creaphis]

Get some rest, dude.

[DoOmEr4LiFe]

RIP man.

[Reisal]

It's always horrible to lose one of our own.

[wildweasel]

He was a talented mapper and a texturing prodigy, he always had a positive outlook on life, and he never let his ailment stop him from doing what he loved. Esa Repo, I salute you.

[Xenaero]

I wish I had got to know Espi better. I only knew him from a few random convos we had, and didn't talk much after that. He was a cool guy, not to mention a talented mapper and contributor to the Doom scene. To think that all this happened... :(

It's really admirable just how long he held on, after facing problem after problem. He always seemed like he had a positive attitude.

R.I.P. Espi. Hope you're in a better place.

[Visplane Overflow]

Damn.

[punnyone]

RIP Espi

I don't think there is anyone who was braver and more determined than he was.

[eargosedown]

Ah shit :(

RIP bro.

[leileilol]

shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit this is one of the mappers that inspired me to map.

R.I.P.

[kristus]

....

[Phobus]

Terrible news :(

Although, reading through the blog I guess, in a way, it was probably for the best that he passed away in his sleep when he did. His strength of character and spirit astound me. Although I was only recently introduced to his works I feel it a shame that such a talent is now lost. I hope that, whatever may come next for him and his family, it is the most positive possible.

[FireSeraphim]

Damnit. I hardly knew him. But, I would like to offer my Empathy and Sympathy to Epsi's family and to the entire community. I understand what it's like to lose someone. Even in these hard times we must keep true to the faith and keep our spirits up, For even we are not Immortal and even we must pass away and return to the dust from whence we came. Therefore, Be strong everyone and always remember Him.

[Erik]

See you later Espi...

[Vader]

RIP :(

[scwiba]

My heart sunk when I saw this thread. I don't know what to say.

[Fredrik]

This is so sad :(

[Do0minat0r]

Fredrik said:

This is so sad :(

Yes, most certainly it is, and I really think this should have been placed under "Top Story". It's such a sad loss to the community. :(

[Martin Howe]

Didn't know him personally, but he was one of the luminaries of the community and was well liked by those who did know him.

Anyway, Espi made stuff that has been of good to many people and that is as good a legacy/epitaph as any.

[Vorpal]

I guess this outcome was obvious, but the shock still feels like a freight train hitting you ;-(

I'll treasure the times we had together man.

[waverider]

RIP Espi.

[Remmirath]

Quasar said:

In the arms of Morpheus you slipped away

Heh, what a coincidence.

R.I.P., Espi. We will never forget you. :(

[alando1]

Oh dear! I'm so sorry to hear about his passing. I want to give my condolences for his friends and family. Since he fought the cancer that was in him for a long time, he proves himself to be a true Space Marine and I honor him for that. Rest in Peace of a great Doomer; we shall not forget. (Salute)

-Alando1

[david_a]

:(

I'll have to fire up SiD when I get home, I guess.

[DuckReconMajor]

Though I didn't know Espi much outside of his blog post and playing through part of Suspended in Dusk (which I certainly need to finish now), I'm definitely sad to see him go.

My grandma caught polio when she was very young, and it left her without use of one of her arms. However, she was able to do just as much as others could with two arms. After reading this post and seeing the spirit Espi seemed to have, I knew if he could get over this he would have little trouble doing things as he used to. I think even with the right mouse he could have gotten pretty good at Doom again.

RIP Espi

[Kristian Nebula]

Lepää rauhassa, Espi. (R.I.P)

[Gusta]

oh no ... ;-( very unexpected and sad new for me, I am still in shock. I have always hoped, that he will be somehow fine, damn this is not fair!
R.I.P. Espi ...

[Vile]

RIP, a real shame that someone with such strength didn't get to live on.

On the bright side, Toke and Amaster will get to play Suspended in Dusk 2. :)

[Joshy]

Doom in peace Espi. :-(

Condolences to his family and friends.