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CaronylKluster - a better friend could not be found, someone who was an inspiration to those who knew him. One who was active in leadership and shared pieces of himself with no expectation of something in return.This thread is for thanking people on Conquer Club who have made a difference, either to you personally or for the site.
My condolences. To you and his family.Swimmerdude99 wrote:CaronylKluster
He was a long time friend since we met and began playing games together about 4 years ago. He and I began talking on the phone regularly about 2 years ago as we were both walking through some similar things in our lives. One thing about us was starkly different though. He had to manage a life with a health ailment I'd never have to worry about dealing with. I've known him as he's been through 3 health scares.
Early this morning he passed away, and he will never be forgotten. My life will be missing something for a long time to come. RIP buddy, we miss you already.
Such a Josh thing to say! Yeah don’t play with me! I play with you!Ltrain wrote:The first time I called Josh it was after his heath started to go south again after his lung transplant which was going well at first started to go south. I thought I was calling him to give him encouragement, I didn't really know what I was going to say but we had played clan games for 5 years and I felt like I should try to boost his spirits. What happened during that convo 2 years ago is hard to explain, but basically he ended up giving me more inspiration. He had no fear of death, a complete faith in God, and gratitude that he got to live the life he lived (wife, 2 kids).
I talked to him a couple times after and it was the same thing. He was doing in home hospice so long but eventually started working again, picking up more games, I almost forgot how close he has been to death this whole time.
The last thing ill say and I know people who knew him and played with him a lot will appreciate this. He asked me to sub on his 1v1 games on the 23rd, and I couldn't help but poke my head into a couple other dubs games he was in on maps I like and I took a couple turns. He noticed and sent me a message Christmas morn that was so Josh. Love you man
Lawson,
Merry Christmas! If you can keep taking my nonclan league turns that would be appreciated.
I went to the hospital in an ambulance for the first time yesterday in my life. I’m rocking it out at the hospital right now. Hopefully I’ll be back. I appreciate your willingness to pitch in.
Please don’t play The games with 4 U 2 NV unless he asks you.
Josh
. I do know he meant it for our current dubs games.
CaronylKluster wrote:My apologies! I’ve had an emergent health situation arise. I will need to use one of my rest seasons for season 11. I’m sorry about the late notice. It is possible this health situation could take me entirely out of the league indefinitely since it’s terminally related. Thank you for such as awesome tournament. I really enjoyed it and looked forward to playing it.
Craig, reach out to me about this memorial tournament when it’s ready, as CC Community will support, at least I will personally give all support to it, talking with Josh for the last few years on WhatsApp reminded me what is truly important in life and his thoughts and behavior, while knowing what he was dealing with, were inspirational!Craig25 wrote:A Gentlemen to the last! A message delivered from 'CK' on the 26th Dec!
He was a regular player in Tournaments I organised and it was an absolute pleasure to have him as a competitor. He was late entering the 'Band of Brothers' Super League, but when he did, he SCUDDED the 1st 2 Leagues he played in! His 2nd League win was record breaking too! 40 Points which is the Joint Top Points ever Scored in a Super League Season. So he was an absolute competitor to the very last too! It was made all the more amazing with what he was dealing with off the board too. Trully remarkable!
Well, 'CK' will never be forgotten. And 100% he is 1 player you'd want at the big RISK game in the sky!
I'll be setting up a Memorial Tourney for 'CK' Early January. We will make it massive as Caronyl was a true legend of the game..............He had very close friends on here. So the Tourney would be done with their support.
My condolences to His Friends and most of all his Family.......
CaronylKluster wrote:My apologies! I’ve had an emergent health situation arise. I will need to use one of my rest seasons for season 11. I’m sorry about the late notice. It is possible this health situation could take me entirely out of the league indefinitely since it’s terminally related. Thank you for such as awesome tournament. I really enjoyed it and looked forward to playing it.
