He did 2

 

It's as they say: The good die young.

As much as he hate it...

RIP, TFMaster..

 

I posted my thoughts on Transtopia and Seibertron, and I'll share the same things here:

I try to keep up with TF news daily, and ever since I got into this subculture [kitbashing] of Transformers, I have really made a diligent effort to keep up with each of you guys and your work. "Good" or "bad" are subjective to me with this method; I just care about each of your works and to offer my help when I can.

This is how I initially got in contact with TFM. We started talking through IMs and e-mail. I was glad to ask for advice and he was glad to share. I tend to stay pretty busy, but if and when he had anything he needed done, I was more than glad to do it. I made the "Kitbash of the Year" sig for him and the site and I ran several errands on a graphic design level for him personally. I was always (and continue to be) glad to help.

As I said, I try to keep up with TF news daily and each of your work. This kind of news is the sort I don't want to learn. I was hoping to be able to meet him at a future Botcon (as we talked about this in our conversations). We had thrown around ideas of getting T-shirts made for a "Team Transtopia" type thing for Botcon . . . TFM had a lot of great ideas for Transtopia.

Many of us at Transtopia were skeptical of the integration of this site to Seibertron, but TFM convinced me early that it would be a good thing. I still believe that. When TFM came to me and offered me administration privilages on the site, I just felt honored. I know my contribution to the actual site has been minimal (mostly due to time and other obligations), but my commitment to do what I can for this will still stand. This site and community/subculture of Transformers was very important to TFM. TFM's contribution to this cannot be understated. Not only was TFM committed to TF kitbashing and the subculture/community, but he was committed to the idea that TF kitbashing is ART. This idea in itselt is one of the reasons I feel he and I had a respect for one another.

My tribute to TFM will come in each of my future customs beyond this point. His work continues to inspire me (as you all do). I'm very thankful and blessed to have been able to call myself his friend. Bill, you will be missed by us on many levels. My expression of that will be to continue my customs work, to grow and learn from it, and to continue to contribute to the TF kitbashing community.

Lauren and Racheal: I will be in prayer for each of you and also as you continue as a family. May God confort and hold you though this difficult time.
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TFM was the person that gave me the nudge to keep kit bashing, and just by doing that he has brought a lot to my life. I talked with him many times by IM, and never really met anyone that had so many cool ideas about TFs (bashes and otherwise.)
He was very passionate about the hobby and was always willing to help a fellow basher. You will be truly missed man!

 

He was one of the true friends I have in the TF community and I will miss him and his great work. it was always great to hang out with him and his family at Botcon and I feel lucky to have known him. my thoughts go out to his family

I'll miss you bro 

 

I remember a few years ago in '03 when we talked about designing what would eventually turn out to be Transtopia. He had an idea and wanted to get others involved. I couldn't help him too much past the initial stages of development but I was happy to have tried to help a good man and a good part of the community. It is a shame to see someone who I considered to be one of the 'big ones' in the TF community to pass away. My thoughts are with him and his family.

 

So sad, and so early.

Quite an unfortunate piece of news to come home to.

My heart goes out to his family.

 

This is very sad, his bashes were awesome, and he did do a lot for the TF community.

While its always sad to lose anyone, dying of a Heart attack at 31 is tragic.

 

This comes as quite a shock, he's only a couple years older than me.

Never met the man, but boy did I know his work. any time I spotted a great custom online, in variably it was his. In his short life he made a gigantic impact on the fan community and will be missed.

My most sincere condolences to his family and friends.

 

Bill Had impacted a great many people and seemed to be well respected. He was a true talent to his craft and will be missed. I wish the best for his family and that Bill's, TFMaster's Legacy will be remembered and honoured.

He was one of the best.

 

This tragedy is something that transcends the TF community and just touches you as a person. I personally would like to pass along my sincere condolences to Bill's family and loved ones. Bill's work touched all of us here at 2005 and everyone in the fandom.

Rest easy my friend and know that you are loved.

Shawn Shedivy

 

Just for you Bro....



Myself, aong with my Customs, salute you.

 

I didn't read the entire thread, so forgive me if this has already been covered.

A few weeks ago, when a beloved mod of a board I spend time on passed, we held a raffle to raise money for the funeral costs.

Is there any way we can do something like that here to raise some funds?

 

D12 - The Good Die Young

Billy Joel - Only the Good Die Young

The Beatles - Let it Be

May he enjoy the stripper factory and beer volcano in heaven. RAmen.

 

Well, they're already raising funds via donation at Seibertron, but I think your idea is a good one too. It might help bring in more funds for the funeral and to support his family.

 

Even though I didn't know the guy, my condolances go to him and his family. R.I.P.

 

Hello All

I have had the pleasure to talk to Bill over the years of attending the Cons. Our kids got the chance to play during our times there. Our deepest sympathies to his family. To Bill- God bless and watch over us...you will be missed 

Ashley and Amber Brown

 

He was a great guy, and this's a big lost of the TF community.
RIP