[NYC PATROL]

RIP man very sad to hear indeed.

[kippers.]

I've yet to pay my condolences. Of course I recognise the name, that goes without saying. Anyone who has spent a minute around this forum has seen GTA3Freak's unique and instantly rememberable title. Been given a few warnings by him in the past and it was almost impossible to go around the forum without interacting with him in some form.

I've taken my time to post in the topic because interestingly enough I just finished filming a small documentary on a 2nd year photography student who displayed an exhibit titled 'Modern Vanitas' at our University's exhibit space, with this same condition. The exhibited photos were a selection of decaying fruits, all closely representing the condition of his own body and what it was essentially doing in a slower process, taking inspiration from horror films and metal music, giving him room to expressing his anger and so forth...He's 24.

I didn't feel as though I could post in here before the documentary was filmed because I didn't understand anything about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; how long sufferers survived, what it did, or even how to say 'Duchenne', so it would have been of disservice. I didn't know how severe it was until I interviewed the artist...He's wheelchair bound, paralysed to some extent, on a ventilator 24/7 and speech has become difficult for him. He has to get someone else to take his photos for him and hasn't been able to do it himself for a long time, so it amazes me how Freak managed to post on these forums given the dramatic extent I saw the disease in front of me.

These people tend to have incredible stories about the struggle and i'm in no doubt GTA3Freak had a story to tell as well. They seem incredibly creative in their minds and motivated towards finding a cure, even though people suffering from it today aren't likely to feel the affects of their contributions scientifically or medically. I would find it incredibly difficult to contribute to something that won't directly benefit me..But these guys do.

I can't understand the disease physically and mentally, but I've come in here with a great respect. He was a fantastic moderator and though I never had extended conversation with him, he seemed like a great, great person to know here and in real life.

R.I.P Chris

This post has been edited by kippers. on Monday, Nov 28 2011, 23:42

[Turbojohn]

Rockstar games should make a small memorial to him in GTA V
I just started used the forums after even knowing him, even, not knowing him, I gotta respect him, people seem to really like him...
R.I.P. Chris

[Capricornus]

Sorry for my late reply, I just saw the topic title on the front page. Its very crazy, especially looking at the quote in his signature. He was an excellent member and probably the best one. R.I.P GTA Freak

This post has been edited by Capricornus on Saturday, Dec 3 2011, 13:03

[SLAGTERX]

RIP!!!!!

[MarshDanni]

R.I.P Chris you'll be missed

[Flesh-n-Bone]

It's a shame. He was one of my favorite moderators around here. R.I.P.

Sucks that he died so young.

[x BL4CKxM1ST x]

R.I.P GTA Brother!

[LanceVanceDance07]

I apologize for my late reply, he's a legend here in these forums. He's in a better place now...

R.I.P. GTA Freak

[Dimitri.]

Wow. It was only yesterday that I read about one of the most famous and best GTA modders, Odie. Now I learn of GTA3Freak's passing.

His never-ending work on GTAForums is what made it the place it is today. I think we can all agree that Chris was kind, considerate and respectful to everyone, and devoted his time to the forums. Cliché, I know, but it's fair to say GTAF won't be the same without him.

R.I.P. Chris 1984 - 2011

[Conal123]

Apologizes for my late reply but i gotta pay my respects.

R.I.P Chris

[ccrogers15]

QUOTE (Turbojohn @ Saturday, Dec 3 2011, 02:41)

Rockstar games should make a small memorial to him in GTA V I just started used the forums after even knowing him, even, not knowing him, I gotta respect him, people seem to really like him... R.I.P. Chris

I know this is not the place for this, but there was a thread about that already. But in the end it was locked i think because if you think about it, its not fair to make 1 person who died that is a gta fan a memorial in the game, when millions of people die everyday and alot of those are GTA fans. Do they get one too?

[ghost420]

QUOTE (ccrogers15 @ Sunday, Dec 11 2011, 19:50)

QUOTE (Turbojohn @ Saturday, Dec 3 2011, 02:41) Rockstar games should make a small memorial to him in GTA V I just started used the forums after even knowing him, even, not knowing him, I gotta respect him, people seem to really like him... R.I.P. Chris I know this is not the place for this, but there was a thread about that already. But in the end it was locked i think because if you think about it, its not fair to make 1 person who died that is a gta fan a memorial in the game, when millions of people die everyday and alot of those are GTA fans. Do they get one too?

Just think of him as the president of GTA then that will explain it.

[fastman92]

It`s sad some people who were to live and put an effort into something die too young.
Though i don`t remember him and his posts since i mostly read a modding section.
He will be surely appreciated for what`s done during the life.

R.I.P

[jitsuin]

Damn, I just found out about this place past couple months and didnt start frequenting this place til last week. I m sad I never got to meet this guy, sounds like a good person...god bless him!

[Platinum.]

RIP FREAK. A great moderator and a greater guy.

[GTA4L1fe]

Incredibly sad to hear. I didn't know him, but from what I've read, I now wish I knew him. He died way to young. My deepest condolences go to his family and friends.

R.I.P GTA3Freak-2001.

This post has been edited by GTA4L1fe on Monday, Dec 26 2011, 23:45

[XxIrishBlizzardxX]

I never knew Chris but he sounds a very respectful and kind man on the forums and I think everyone is missing him.

R.I.P Chris aka Gta3 Freak.

[realdealman]

Rest in Peace

[Miamivicecity]

It's a shame we've started 2012 without you Chris.