We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. - Page 6

Roger Wilco · October 17 2010, 08:30 AM

That's awful. RIP.

DBR · October 17 2010, 08:42 AM

Five or six years ago, I remember being upset about an embarrassing situation I was going through involving an ultrasound, an attractive technician, and the slippery goo they squirt all over you to perform the scan. Mallory gave me some much needed perspective and comfort when he told me had testicular cancer and pretty much suffered every indignity imaginable.

He was a really nice fellow, I wish I knew him better.

ElimParra · October 17 2010, 09:43 AM

RIP Mallory. A great guy. Sending good thoughts to his family.

Moocey · October 17 2010, 10:09 AM

Wow, what awful news. I didn't know him that well, myself, but he sure did have a lot of friends here. My condolences.

Sparky · October 17 2010, 10:10 AM

Very sad news.

Eyes · October 17 2010, 10:20 AM

RIP Mallory. I didn't know him all that well, but he seemed like a nice guy.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Haggis and tatties · October 17 2010, 10:24 AM

Such sad news...R.I.P.

RJDiogenes · October 17 2010, 10:33 AM

I am heartbroken about this. As long as I have been a Mod, I have been awestruck by Mallory's courage and determination, and the humor and grace that he showed in facing a situation that would drive a lesser man to despair and bitterness. We always did what we could to offer comfort and support, but I think he was the one offering comfort and support to the rest of us.

I'll never say, or believe, that Mal lost his battle with cancer. The disease that assaulted him was serious and by all medical indications he should have been dead years ago. Instead he somehow beat it into submission. Twice. If, by the third time, his body was too worn out by the rigors of chemo to take any more-- well, by that time he had already graduated to the ranks of superhuman in my eyes. His incredible courage gave him more time with his family and friends that he appreciated keenly, and allowed him to share important milestones with his children that gave him great joy. And it gave us more time with him; time to learn from him about how to face adversity.

I'm a man who admires heroism, that special Human ability to somehow go beyond the limits of the possible, to give more than you thought you had and to put the lie to the fear there is no meaning. And I've never known, read about, or written about anyone who had more heroism in his heart than Mal.

RIP, John. This world is a better place for your being here.

Cali · October 17 2010, 11:21 AM

Such sad news to wake up to. RIP Mallory.

I remember having fun posting in the Lounges with him, and I'm another one who will always remember how much love he had for his family, and how proud he was of them.

StolenThunder · October 17 2010, 11:49 AM

Top guy. He will be missed.

The Laughing Vulcan · October 17 2010, 11:52 AM

This place feels a little empty today...

RIP.

JAG · October 17 2010, 11:56 AM

RIP Mallory and Godspeed. My condolences and prayers are with his family.

May 20 · October 17 2010, 12:15 PM

I'm not very eloquent this morning. I can't put my feelings about losing Mallory into words yet.

He taught me how to fight -- with bravery, laughter, and your whole heart one day at a time. I will miss him dearly.

May God hold his family close as they grieve for him, and may God welcome him home.

macloudt · October 17 2010, 12:20 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. RIP.

CaptJimboJones · October 17 2010, 12:25 PM

Amid the all-too-negative and cynical voices that populate the 'net, Mallory was a true class act. Godspeed to his next destination, wherever that may be, and my thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. He will certainly be missed.

October 17 2010, 08:30 AM	#76
Roger Wilco Admiral	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. That's awful. RIP. __________________ Don't be a douche.

October 17 2010, 08:42 AM	#77
DBR Vice Admiral Location: Yraglac, Atrebla	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. Five or six years ago, I remember being upset about an embarrassing situation I was going through involving an ultrasound, an attractive technician, and the slippery goo they squirt all over you to perform the scan. Mallory gave me some much needed perspective and comfort when he told me had testicular cancer and pretty much suffered every indignity imaginable. He was a really nice fellow, I wish I knew him better. __________________ Did you ever wonder if the person in the puddle is real, and you're just a reflection of him?

October 17 2010, 09:43 AM	#78
ElimParra Fleet Admiral Location: Newcastle, Australia	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. RIP Mallory. A great guy. Sending good thoughts to his family.

October 17 2010, 10:09 AM	#79
Moocey Vice Admiral Location: 대한민국	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. Wow, what awful news. I didn't know him that well, myself, but he sure did have a lot of friends here. My condolences.

October 17 2010, 10:10 AM	#80
Sparky Commodore Location: Calgary, Alberta. Canuckistan	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. Very sad news.

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October 17 2010, 10:20 AM	#81
Eyes Commodore Location: Up	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. RIP Mallory. I didn't know him all that well, but he seemed like a nice guy. My deepest condolences to his family. __________________ Safe.

October 17 2010, 10:24 AM	#82
Haggis and tatties Rear Admiral Location: Glasgow	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. Such sad news...R.I.P. __________________

October 17 2010, 10:33 AM	#83
RJDiogenes Idealistic Cynic and Canon Champion Location: RJDiogenes of Boston	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. I am heartbroken about this. As long as I have been a Mod, I have been awestruck by Mallory's courage and determination, and the humor and grace that he showed in facing a situation that would drive a lesser man to despair and bitterness. We always did what we could to offer comfort and support, but I think he was the one offering comfort and support to the rest of us. I'll never say, or believe, that Mal lost his battle with cancer. The disease that assaulted him was serious and by all medical indications he should have been dead years ago. Instead he somehow beat it into submission. Twice. If, by the third time, his body was too worn out by the rigors of chemo to take any more-- well, by that time he had already graduated to the ranks of superhuman in my eyes. His incredible courage gave him more time with his family and friends that he appreciated keenly, and allowed him to share important milestones with his children that gave him great joy. And it gave us more time with him; time to learn from him about how to face adversity. I'm a man who admires heroism, that special Human ability to somehow go beyond the limits of the possible, to give more than you thought you had and to put the lie to the fear there is no meaning. And I've never known, read about, or written about anyone who had more heroism in his heart than Mal. RIP, John. This world is a better place for your being here. __________________ Please stop by my Gallery and YouTube Page for a visit. And read Trunkards!

October 17 2010, 11:21 AM	#84
Cali Admiral Location: cali is at the centre of the apocalypse, england	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. Such sad news to wake up to. RIP Mallory. I remember having fun posting in the Lounges with him, and I'm another one who will always remember how much love he had for his family, and how proud he was of them. __________________ For that matter, how many times have you sat in the grass and done nothing? http://allinmykeyboard.wordpress.com/

October 17 2010, 11:49 AM	#85
StolenThunder Poster Location: Scotland	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. Top guy. He will be missed.

October 17 2010, 11:52 AM	#86
The Laughing Vulcan Admiral Location: At The Laughing Vulcan's party...	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. This place feels a little empty today... RIP. __________________ "Don't try to live so wise. Don't cry 'cause you're so right. Don't dry with fakes or fears, 'Cause you will hate yourself in the end." Anime @ MyReviewer

October 17 2010, 11:56 AM	#87
JAG Vice Admiral Location: JAG	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. RIP Mallory and Godspeed. My condolences and prayers are with his family. __________________ But... we're Star Trek fans. As logic is to Vulcans, as honour to Klingons, so is griping on the Internet to us.....Trent Roman

October 17 2010, 12:15 PM	#88
May 20 Consumer of cookies and milk Location: May's Pretty Nest. :)	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. I'm not very eloquent this morning. I can't put my feelings about losing Mallory into words yet. He taught me how to fight -- with bravery, laughter, and your whole heart one day at a time. I will miss him dearly. May God hold his family close as they grieve for him, and may God welcome him home. __________________ *Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.* If stress burned calories, I'd be a size 5.

October 17 2010, 12:20 PM	#89
macloudt Shut up, I'm counting Location: a Canuck in southwest England	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. RIP. __________________ "Tough and funny and a little bit kind: that is as near to perfection as a human being can be."--Mignon McLaughlin My crafting and cooking blog

October 17 2010, 12:25 PM	#90
CaptJimboJones Vice Admiral Location: Hotlanta	Re: We have lost TrekBBS moderator Mallory. Amid the all-too-negative and cynical voices that populate the 'net, Mallory was a true class act. Godspeed to his next destination, wherever that may be, and my thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. He will certainly be missed. __________________ "Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis