RIP old friend, poster KennethSimms passes

[Froob]

Some somber news today,

today we’ve lost a great friend and someone I consider family. We lost Brian aka KennethSimms.

Met him on Patsfans about a decade ago, he was very very depressed. With the help of encouragement from folks on this board he was able to turn his life around. Him, PatsBoy12 (John) long held a group chat together for a decade. Life, sports, anything we were very very close. He was funny, very caring, very opinionated (die on some of the strangest hills) but someone I greatly respected.

He turned out to live 20 mins from me (crazy both mainers and same part of maine) and over the years we’d get together for day 3 of the draft. He had paid for our last meal, I still owe him one. He got to meet my now almost 3 year old daughter and he was great with her. A very kind soul. And he loved animals as well, sorry kind of rambling here didn’t know i’d be making this today.

All this to say, rest in peace Brian, we love you

 

[PatsBoy12]

Rest well, my Beloved friend and brother. There will never be enough words to express the impact you had on my life. I am a better man for having known you. I will always love and respect you. You will be deeply missed.

 

[mayoclinic]

RIP, Brian.

 

[oldrover]

Sorry to hear this.

May the good Lord rest Brian and keep him, and comfort those who love and mourn him.

Requiescat in pace.

 

[Patsfan1645]

I do not know him but its sounds like he was a wonderful person and a good friend. Thoughts and prayers go out to you as his family.

 

[Family]

A great poster.

RIP

 

[jboston19]

RIP to him. He sounded like a great guy.

 

[Mike the Brit]

Oh! How very, very sad -- but it makes me very happy to hear about your friendship. I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

 

[Steve102]

Godspeed Brian.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Didn’t know him well but sounds like he had a way with people. Rip Brian, condolences to the fanily and sorry for your loss guys.

 

[Ian]

I'm definitely heartbroken by this news. He mentioned you quite a bit @Froob, and always talked about what a great friend you were. This is certainly devastating to say the least...but I'm grateful for you letting us know.

 

[BTTA]

Some somber news today,

today we’ve lost a great friend and someone I consider family. We lost Brian aka KennethSimms.

Met him on Patsfans about a decade ago, he was very very depressed. With the help of encouragement from folks on this board he was able to turn his life around. Him, PatsBoy12 (John) long held a group chat together for a decade. Life, sports, anything we were very very close. He was funny, very caring, very opinionated (die on some of the strangest hills) but someone I greatly respected.

He turned out to live 20 mins from me (crazy both mainers and same part of maine) and over the years we’d get together for day 3 of the draft. He had paid for our last meal, I still owe him one. He got to meet my now almost 3 year old daughter and he was great with her. A very kind soul. And he loved animals as well, sorry kind of rambling here didn’t know i’d be making this today.

All this to say, rest in peace Brian, we love you

Wow, thanks for this. I remember that time when he came here for support with the mental health stuff.
Hope we can all keep that in mind when working our differences of opinion around here.
On another note, @Froob, 20 minute away is like next door in most of Maine. That's wild.

 

[festy1986]

Wow, thanks for this. I remember that time when he came here for support with the mental health stuff.
Hope we can all keep that in mind when working our differences of opinion around here.
On another note, @Froob, 20 minute away is like next door in most of Maine. That's wild.

I thought I remembered a thread like that but when I looked it up it had a different user who started it who was active as recently as 3 hours ago on the board.

I'm sorry to hear this news nonetheless as I know how those kinds of struggles can be overwhelming.

 

[mike_usagisan]

R.I.P. Brian.

 

[Froob]

I thought I remembered a thread like that but when I looked it up it had a different user who started it who was active as recently as 3 hours ago on the board.

I'm sorry to hear this news nonetheless as I know how those kinds of struggles can be overwhelming.

yeah he’s our third musketeer patboy12. Him and kenneth were very close as well.

 

[PatsBoy12]

I thought I remembered a thread like that but when I looked it up it had a different user who started it who was active as recently as 3 hours ago on the board.

I'm sorry to hear this news nonetheless as I know how those kinds of struggles can be overwhelming.

Yes, that was me. That's actually how Brian, Peter and I got close. They reached out to me and it started a life-long journey. Brian talked me through some of my hardest moments and decisions. He never asked for anything in return except for me to love him. This is so excruciating. He was, indeed, an amazing person who truly gave his all to people in need. I believe God has a place reserved for him.

 

[n1997y]

Really sad to hear. I remember being positively impressed by his contributions here. Seemed like a great guy from those.

I’d only been slightly aware of his challenges, glad to hear he found support and overcame them. Not only for himself, also helping support and lift others.

That’s a good reminder that posting here we really seldom know what other posters are going through. Sometimes the most obnoxious are in the most pain. We all need to keep that in mind, and avoid the online bullying that sometimes emerges.

This board was clearly a positive factor for Brian. Let’s keep it that way, supportive and healthy, for everyone who comes here. That would be a fitting memorial.

 

[PatsBoy12]

Really sad to hear. I remember being positively impressed by his contributions here. Seemed like a great guy from those.

I’d only been slightly aware of his challenges, glad to hear he found support and overcame them. Not only for himself, also helping support and lift others.

That’s a good reminder that posting here we really seldom know what other posters are going through. Sometimes the most obnoxious are in the most pain. We all need to keep that in mind, and avoid the online bullying that sometimes emerges.

This board was clearly a positive factor for Brian. Let’s keep it that way, supportive and healthy, for everyone who comes here. That would be a fitting memorial.

I couldn't agree more. This board became a lifeline to Brian, me and many others. And I will be forever grateful. Ian, thank you for keeping this going at great personal cost and sacrifice.

 

[Horace's Ivories]

God Bless

 

[A Defiant Goose]

Thank you for sharing, will pray a rosary for him