Popular Post Dustin Posted January 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2017 RIP buddy. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corndog Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Very sad to hear, so young, a very bright and passionate person, RIP. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgacoltsfan Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I mostly read topics and posts more than I start or respond to them and Gavin's posts were always ones I gravitated to. He will be missed. Go Colts ...RIP Gavin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sears Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Sad news, for sure. Rest In Peace and prayers for your family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defjamz26 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm just seeing this. Wow. I'm in a shock. Got into a lot of debates with him for better or worse. Definitely a smart guy and seemed like a great person. Truly one of the best posters here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanianColtsFan Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm so sorry to hear this terrible news. My condolences to his family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That's terrible. Condolences to his family and friends. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerColt Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 A punch to the gut today. He will be severely missed here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffensivelyPC Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That's terrible. He'll be missed. Prayers for him and the family. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Waylon Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Terrible news. RIP * 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 So sorry to see this. He'll be missed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramz Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 9 hours ago, Nadine said: The Colts are sending flowers on behalf of all of us here If there was a love button, I would check it. Thank you so much for doing this. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Peytonator Posted January 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2017 Rest easy Gavin. You are missed. This thread got me choked up for a guy whose real name I didn't even know. Much love to all of you. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gramz Posted January 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2017 15 hours ago, NewColtsFan said: Apologies to everyone..... I've been away all day and night with family. Been loosely monitoring things by phone to see what the new GM has to say. Then, on the long drive home tonight, I took another look and saw the terrible words. "Remembering Gavin" What a punch in the stomach. What a kick to the...... well, you know.... I'd like to share that while Gavin's body ultimately took his life, one part of his body was functioning beautifully until his last breath. Our friend Gavin had a great heart! He was a friend to us all. I won't pretend that I was as close to Gavin as other's here clearly were. I knew he was sick, but did not know any details, and it didn't feel right for me to inquire. But we did communicate a fair amount off-line in our own odd way. Because I'm on the west coast and often awake late and I'm three hours ahead of you good folks, I'd often see Gavin's name listed as being on-line when it was midnight or 1am here in California. 3a or 4a Indiana time. I knew he was somewhat young, so being up late is one thing, but that late said something wasn't right. He told me it wasn't a work thing. He once shared with me that his dream job was to be a member of the media and cover sports for a living. For that reason and others, Gavin was among my favorites here. And it appears he was with almost all of you. I'm not surprised. Gavin was a good guy. A really good guy. He put up with me when I was at my worst (hard to believe, I know!) and almost always kept his cool when things would get a little sideways here. He was easy to like, and I did. I really liked him and will really miss him. I've read some on Spina Bifida, but science is one of my weakest subjects, so I don't pretend to fully understand. All I know now is that Gavin is pain free. He can now run free and have fun. He's full and whole and happy. And he can now cheer for his beloved Colts, Pacers and even the Cubs from the Best Seats in the House! Parents are not supposed to bury their children. It's not supposed to be that way. But as you get older you sometimes learn the hard way that life isn't always fair. That none of us are promised tomorrow. I'd like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone here for doing all that they could to let us all know about Gavin and including info about donating to the Spina Bifida cause. And also wanted to add my admiration for everyone here who has posted to express their heartache over this unexpected loss. All of you were great today. You honored Gavin beautifully. Saying he'll be missed just seems so woefully inadequate...... But he really will be missed by all of us...... Michael Forrest NCF I wasn't going to quote your entire post, as to save space here, however, others might have missed it and I wanted to tell you what wonderful words you wrote, and reflect how we all feel. It is amazing to me, how some of us have never met in person, yet we feel so connected, and feel like we really truly know each other. I am thankful for all of you here, and yes, I too, really really liked Gavin and will miss his presence here. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colts_Fan12 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 11 minutes ago, The Peytonator said: Rest easy Gavin. You are missed. This thread got me choked up for a guy whose real name I didn't even know. Much love to all of you. Same with me too 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Q Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I just really saw this and I didn't know is real name until Gramz told me. I am also from Anderson and saw the obituary of a young man but didn't know that it was our Gavin. I would have gone to his service if I had known in time. He will certainly be missed because he had a wealth of knowledge. My condolences go out to his family. RIP Gavin my prayers are with you. The forum will not be the same with one of our best posters gone. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chad72 Posted January 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2017 9 hours ago, Nadine said: The Colts are sending flowers on behalf of all of us here That is truly honorable and classy on the part of the Colts to value someone that they may not have met in person but whose character did shine brightly throughout his posting history. Life is bigger than a game on the field and the fact that so many of you took the time to say a few words shows us the character of this forum. I love my Colts and this forum!!! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyfan4life Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I somehow just now saw this post, and I feel terrible about it. Gavin always had something to say that was intelligent, knowledgeable and insightful. I had been wondering why he wasn't posting lately, as he was one of the first posters I spoke to when I joined this forum years ago. He he will be missed greatly, and may he find peace. RIP Gavin. My condolences to your family. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakai432 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That's tough, little bit younger than myself. Wish his family/friends the best. He was a great poster and a great friend of the forum. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakai432 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 48 minutes ago, The Peytonator said: Rest easy Gavin. You are missed. This thread got me choked up for a guy whose real name I didn't even know. Much love to all of you. Same here man, same here. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepman Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Condolences to his family during this difficult times. I also enjoyed his comments as College ball I just don't follow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twfish Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 9 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said: After reading several of Gavin's Threads/Posts I have realized that we were a lot alike and had the same fears/problems Such a sad story RIP Gavin (If you don't know my story, just PM me) Ya know after hearing what he had, that how many other posters are there that have a medical condition such as this but use this as there get away I got to thinking. Well you came too mind because it's been a couple years ago some poster was giving you a hard time for multiple grammar errors on some post and you never said your exact condition but I knew it must have been something bad and ever since then it really opened my eyes to the struggles other people face on things I take for granted. Even though you weren't talking to me that's something that's always just stuck in my head and it's made me more considerate. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Coltsbestever Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 21 hours ago, NewColtsFan said: Apologies to everyone..... I've been away all day and night with family. Been loosely monitoring things by phone to see what the new GM has to say. Then, on the long drive home tonight, I took another look and saw the terrible words. "Remembering Gavin" What a punch in the stomach. What a kick to the...... well, you know.... I'd like to share that while Gavin's body ultimately took his life, one part of his body was functioning beautifully until his last breath. Our friend Gavin had a great heart! He was a friend to us all. I won't pretend that I was as close to Gavin as other's here clearly were. I knew he was sick, but did not know any details, and it didn't feel right for me to inquire. But we did communicate a fair amount off-line in our own odd way. Because I'm on the west coast and often awake late and I'm three hours ahead of you good folks, I'd often see Gavin's name listed as being on-line when it was midnight or 1am here in California. 3a or 4a Indiana time. I knew he was somewhat young, so being up late is one thing, but that late said something wasn't right. He told me it wasn't a work thing. He once shared with me that his dream job was to be a member of the media and cover sports for a living. For that reason and others, Gavin was among my favorites here. And it appears he was with almost all of you. I'm not surprised. Gavin was a good guy. A really good guy. He put up with me when I was at my worst (hard to believe, I know!) and almost always kept his cool when things would get a little sideways here. He was easy to like, and I did. I really liked him and will really miss him. I've read some on Spina Bifida, but science is one of my weakest subjects, so I don't pretend to fully understand. All I know now is that Gavin is pain free. He can now run free and have fun. He's full and whole and happy. And he can now cheer for his beloved Colts, Pacers and even the Cubs from the Best Seats in the House! Parents are not supposed to bury their children. It's not supposed to be that way. But as you get older you sometimes learn the hard way that life isn't always fair. That none of us are promised tomorrow. I'd like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone here for doing all that they could to let us all know about Gavin and including info about donating to the Spina Bifida cause. And also wanted to add my admiration for everyone here who has posted to express their heartache over this unexpected loss. All of you were great today. You honored Gavin beautifully. Saying he'll be missed just seems so woefully inadequate...... But he really will be missed by all of us...... Michael Forrest NCF Beautifully written. I first got to know more of him on the Basketball Thread, he was there a lot. Then he started Posting during the World Series on the Baseball Thread as well. We should create a Thread that dedicates the 2017 Colts Season to Gavin. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockThatBlue Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 6 hours ago, Malakai432 said: Same here man, same here. Someone is cutting up some onions in this thread. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surge89 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 RIP Gavin It's odd, but we didn't exchange much in conversation my years here but mainly because we often agreed on everything... Deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful contributor to our community. You will be missed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Coltsbestever Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 If we do create a Thread to Gavin that dedicates the 2017 Season to him, it would probably be best if one of the Mods do it like Nadine or even RockThatBlue. I am not the most creative person doing stuff like that. I think we should create one eventually though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentMc11 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 19 hours ago, \m/COLTS\m/ said: You have mail. Thank you for contributing to this. Greatly appreciate you, @NFLfan, and @Nadine You all are super to have let us know about a major loss for our Forum Team!! I had to say something this morning because quite frankly I am still shocked. To end on a funny note, I replied off of this so I would not have to 'screw' up MCOLTS spelling. Thanks again all. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOZER Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 13 minutes ago, BrentMc11 said: Thank you for contributing to this. Greatly appreciate you, @NFLfan, and @Nadine You all are super to have let us know about a major loss for our Forum Team!! I had to say something this morning because quite frankly I am still shocked. To end on a funny note, I replied off of this so I would not have to 'screw' up MCOLTS spelling. Thanks again all. I think I broke my like machine..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentMc11 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, \m/COLTS\m/ said: I think I broke my like machine..... Love it!!! For this thread everybody should get a like....wearing mine out too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOZER Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 24 minutes ago, BrentMc11 said: To end on a funny note, I replied off of this so I would not have to 'screw' up MCOLTS spelling. Also considering a name change, it is kind of a pain to type lol! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFLfan Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, \m/COLTS\m/ said: Also considering a name change, it is kind of a pain to type lol! Please do. Lol. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo2004 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Κύριε ἐλέησον, Χριστέ ἐλέησον 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgt_rob Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 It's awesome to see everyone pay their respects. Very uplifting! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NFLfan Posted February 1, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2017 A representative from the funeral home confirmed that they had received the flowers from the Colts organization. I was told, "They were BEAUTIFUL. They (Brandon's family) were very happy." I just thought you all would want to know. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nadine Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, pgt_rob said: It's awesome to see everyone pay their respects. Very uplifting! That is Brandon's legacy to us. He brought this crusty and contentious band of football fans together and made us remember that in the end......people are what is really important. Thank you Gavin 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgt_rob Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 57 minutes ago, NFLfan said: A representative from the funeral home confirmed that they had received the flowers from the Colts organization. I was told, "They were BEAUTIFUL. They (Brandon's family) were very happy." I just thought you all would want to know. Awesome! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thank you Gavin, always liked reading your posts! Just seemed like a friend to me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21isSuperman Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 8 hours ago, NFLfan said: A representative from the funeral home confirmed that they had received the flowers from the Colts organization. I was told, "They were BEAUTIFUL. They (Brandon's family) were very happy." I just thought you all would want to know. Awesome! Classy move on the part of the organization and I'm glad it made his family happy during such a tough time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheartcolt Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hey Gavin, we will miss you. Rest in Peace sir. I will never agree with your assessment of Jerry Hughes, but I agree with all the rest of the forum that you were a top guy. Sad, very sad...... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Man, sad news. Always liked Gavin. Had been around since as long as I can remember. Old forum, Rob Morris days. Rest In Peace brother. Prayers for you and your family. I echo others. If you ever need to talk feel free to hit me up. I can give you my personal info. I've been through some pretty rough stuff and have been on rock bottom many times. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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