CV32 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Please use this thread to express your thoughts and condolences on the passing of a honoured member of our Harpoon community, Darren Buckley of Melbourne, Australia. I don't have much to say, other than it was quite evident to anyone (even if you did not know him beyond the Interwebz) that Darren had a passion for our game that went well beyond the ordinary. His work on the Harpoon Users Database (HUD) was just one example of that. His contributions here will be missed, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Darren will be sorely missed. He was a Harpoon titan and yet so very human. A chat would often consist of 5 minutes of Harpoon talk and an hour of very interesting education on some aspect of warfare in general. He gave freely of his time, often too freely. Rest in peace Darren. Links: An obituary: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/obituarie...1&fhid=8258 Old Pooners Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/143822619011193 (look for Ed's post 'Darren, You will missed greatly by us.') Harpoon bio from way back when: http://www.harpoonpages.com/Bios/bio090.htm Darren's Pooner award: http://www.harpoonpages.com/pooner1998.htm Some of Darren's HUD2 files just to show his openness... If you wanted to know how he derived values you would ask and he'd provide the spreadsheet or formulas. http://www.harpoonpages.com/harpoon2.htm H3/ANW databases (note that all but one is Darren's work or a derivative): http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?a...s&showcat=4 Frans' HUD3 area: http://www.taitennek.com/hud3-db/hud3-index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 My sympathy goes to Darren's family in this time of sadness. Very much appreciated guy here, always ready to help; and also willing to improve the work on Harpoon. Sad we'll never meet in this world, but we need to celebrate someone who dedicated himself to Harpoon. It depends on us to go on with Darren's work. RIP fellow. FG "." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Hunter UK Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Rest In Peace Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmaidhof Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Rest In Peace Darren. Wishing you fair winds and following seas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgellis Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Rest in peace, Darren. May the Bringer of Peace bring peace to all who mourn and all who are bereaved. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSF Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Rest in Peace, Darren. Thank you for many years of friendship and shared work. Ralf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncepulido Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 RIP and thanks, Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDH Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 There's been a few things going on with me personally lately [promotion at work, house purchase and moving] and this really compounded it to the point that I haven't been doing so hot in the last 24 to 36 hours since I heard he died. He was a gentleman and could discuss anything with anyone. I'm having some real difficulty in accepting that he's gone. All I can say right now is that wherever he is, it's definitely a better place. I'll see you on the other side old friend. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRyan Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I am in shock! Darren I have no doubt that you are sailing that great sea upstairs. You will be dearly missed. RIP and God Speed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyfred Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kondor999 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 I was just stunned and saddened to hear this. I hope his family knows just how many of us out here knew and appreciated him. He was so very helpful to me when I re-entered the Harpoon world after a decade-long hiatus. I remember several long emails back and forth as he patiently explained things to me, and he even gave me an advance preview of his next database, along with several of my favorite scenarios. What a great guy. I hope his example can inspire all of us who are passionate about Naval/Air warfare. I think he would want us to keep that flame burning very brightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgellis Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Along with the sadness I feel about Darren being gone, I wonder what will happen to the HUD now. Is someone else going to take it over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I wonder what will happen to the HUD now. Is someone else going to take it over? Make no worry on that, HUD will go on even if Darren has passed away. More information to follow as they become available, but be sure of one thing: work is in progress. Best regards, François "Gunny" Guérin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRyan Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Does anyone know what happened? I was so depressed and shocked. Somehow we need to get word to his family just how much he meant to a lot of people. RIP Bucks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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