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The passing of a friend (fellow inflation artist)
9 years ago
It comes with a heavy heart to say that a dear friend of mine and contributor to our community has passed away.
Ted, although many of us know him as Alex Raccoon passed away a couple of weeks ago due to complications of a heart attack. It came unexpected to family and friends as he was a healthy individual.
His funeral was held yesterday and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Alex (also known as Martin Hare years ago) was and has always been an incredible inspiration to me. Early on when I first found this community and my interests in everything round and inflated. Alex was one of the
first individuals I spoke to, became friends with and shared many a conversation with.
He inspired me and encouraged me to draw, be myself and enjoy my interests. In fact, even today. Oz's current body shape is made in his style and images I grew to love so much.
He gave me the confidence early on to be accepting of my interests. That I wasn't the only one who found round appealing.
Alex never got to into community politics or banter. He simply liked to draw and share his creations and interests with the world. Never asking or expecting anything.
He drew my character Oz so many times, with out me ever asking. Without expecting anything more than a thank you.
I'm grateful for all he's done for me.
He was a creative soul and always expressed himself through his artwork. Including many non furry and abstract works.
I will always cherish and remember him and our memories we shared.
He was an incredible friend who left this world to early.
Goodbye Alex
Thank you for all you've done.
You can give his works and galleries here on FA
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/alexraccoon/
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/alexanderraccoon/
Ted, although many of us know him as Alex Raccoon passed away a couple of weeks ago due to complications of a heart attack. It came unexpected to family and friends as he was a healthy individual.
His funeral was held yesterday and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Alex (also known as Martin Hare years ago) was and has always been an incredible inspiration to me. Early on when I first found this community and my interests in everything round and inflated. Alex was one of the
first individuals I spoke to, became friends with and shared many a conversation with.
He inspired me and encouraged me to draw, be myself and enjoy my interests. In fact, even today. Oz's current body shape is made in his style and images I grew to love so much.
He gave me the confidence early on to be accepting of my interests. That I wasn't the only one who found round appealing.
Alex never got to into community politics or banter. He simply liked to draw and share his creations and interests with the world. Never asking or expecting anything.
He drew my character Oz so many times, with out me ever asking. Without expecting anything more than a thank you.
I'm grateful for all he's done for me.
He was a creative soul and always expressed himself through his artwork. Including many non furry and abstract works.
I will always cherish and remember him and our memories we shared.
He was an incredible friend who left this world to early.
Goodbye Alex
Thank you for all you've done.
You can give his works and galleries here on FA
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/alexraccoon/
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/alexanderraccoon/
This year is turning out to be a real crap fest. :( I don't like it..
Oh.
So sorry to hear he's passed :(
He'll be missed. I remember his art from when I was first discovering the more puffy side of things.
Such a nice guy..... What else are we gonna lose before the end of the year?
I'm very sorry for your loss...
If I could pick out a submission of his to take home with me it would be this one; http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2590630/
Man that's terrible to hear. I actually had chatted with him a number of times in the past, too, though I have to admit I hadn't kept in touch outside of a comment on FA on a pic or two. Dang.
I'm very sorry for your loss, dude. <:(
*hugs bunches with much love*
I wont forget alex, I liked his art over the years, I have quite a bit of it in my personal collection.