elsee appleseed Posted November 7, 2005 This was the saddest news I've had in a very long while, although Ive been privlidged to meet many of you at the grampians I've only had a computer for a few weeks (YES WEEKS) and new the beloved Psycho0 for quite a few years and have been hanging out and swapping books and plants ever since. I spoke with Kat (psycho0's girlfriend) on Saturday and asked that I pass it on that she would be glad to meet his net-mates at the funeral and to remember just how important this community was to him. I look forward to touching base with those who can make it to farewell our cheeky mate, boy could he put a smile on my face! All your kind words and thorts have been passed onto Kat and family and are much appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 7, 2005 Do we have any more solid info on when the gathering will be taking place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted November 7, 2005 Thank you elsee for making a connection between his family and his friends here. Aaron spent a lot of time online, so it is not surprising many of this friends will be online-friends too. That might be an abstract concept for relatives (especially previous generation) to grasp, but should not diminish the affection people here felt for Aaron and the sadness we feel now. Many of us (especially those interstate) won't be able to make it to the funeral, but I am sure some of us would like to know where he is buried so we can say hello when we are in the area (eg for the next EGA conference). The last thing he wrote to me was that we would 'meet at the next EGA no matter what'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_e_ Posted November 7, 2005 i am late to this news, as i am to much of the online information these days but i will pass on these memories of a truly beautiful man who we were all blessed to have in our lives in varying forms... The first time i met Aaron in the flesh was at triptamind in january, having had some communications on the forums previously i was a bit spun out at his verbal communication but soon realised what the story was, and had even more respect for him knowing that he was out and about socialising despite the obvious fears and pressures inherently linked with his struggling to verbally communicate... He sat down at camp with us for a while and it soon became apparent he was headed for one hell of 'bliss out', so i caught him as he slid off his camp chair and put him in the hammock we had set up just next to camp. For about 15 minutes he lay in the hammock giggling, smiling, blissing out and stairing into the stars.. It was during this time that i began to realise the social burden that aaron bravely fought, and the beautiful soul that lay within, always looking for some release from the weight of what is quite often a painfull and harsh existance..... on a side note, this was the first time someone had ever used that hammock as a vessell for interdimensional travel, and it was the exact same hammock that conceived the notion later on in the party of the 'hyperspatial chrysalis'... I sincerely wish i had the opportunity to share more time and experiences with aaron, and both at this party and at ega i found myself unabable to give him relevent space, time or energy due to my own crazy running about and trying to organise/do things.... however our last contact was very peacefull and serene, standing around the fire at ega, where we stood silently by each others side and smiled at the irony of a doof with no music... may the womb of cosmic conception nurture your sould and may you at last find peace and release from the shackles of physical reality.. Rest in peace brother... p.s, i was troubled to hear of his arrest post ega... seems to me police will always label and target someone despite a lack of knowledge as to what is REALLY going on... i hope their is a big ass karmic bitch slap headed for those lame ass wankers who gave a truly kind person with truly kind intentions the horror of being institutionalised and incarcerated for whatever length of time it was.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elsee appleseed Posted November 8, 2005 Nothing definate as yet about Aarons funeral but Kat email me this morning and thinks it looks like Friday. If it's to be held near his home that would be arond Knox way, does anyone have any suggestions about getting together after? His parents will probably have a formal wake but I was thinking later where we can feel a bit freer to honour and laugh and remember the Aaron we new ( I dont think his parents would gain from knowing some of the experiences that have been shared with him) Maybe Ruby,s in Belgrave ? Or I'm more than happy to have a gathering at my place in Mt. Evelyn if it suits others ? How surreal all this feels...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amulte Posted November 8, 2005 Nothing definate as yet about Aarons funeral but Kat email me this morning and thinks it looks like Friday. If it's to be held near his home that would be arond Knox way, does anyone have any suggestions about getting together after? His parents will probably have a formal wake but I was thinking later where we can feel a bit freer to honour and laugh and remember the Aaron we new ( I dont think his parents would gain from knowing some of the experiences that have been shared with him) Maybe Ruby,s in Belgrave ? Or I'm more than happy to have a gathering at my place in Mt. Evelyn if it suits others ? How surreal all this feels...... i know what ya mean. i know i never met him but i spent many night where i couldnt sleep talking to him just about shit in general.ive only started to believe it in these past few days. I think i speak for everyone here when i ask to please send out love and sypathises too the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salvi Posted November 8, 2005 rest in peace, friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted November 9, 2005 Or I'm more than happy to have a gathering at my place in Mt. Evelyn if it suits others ? How surreal all this feels...... I proffer the more interment house gathering myself, let us really connect and shear our memories. But what do other people think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elsee appleseed Posted November 9, 2005 I proffer the more interment house gathering myself, let us really connect and shear our memories. But what do other people think? Hey dudes, I just had a call from Aarons Dad, good long chat heart felt thanks for all the kind words that have been passed onto family and friends. Funeral will be on Friday around 3 oclock in Springvale. Notice in tomorrows papers. I know that they are ultra strict at that place as far as memorial settings go so I'm not sure that planting any tributes will be possible If any one wants a lift I'm more than happy to help if your in my area (Mt. Evelyn) or can do a pick up from Lilydale train station? If you all feel cool about gathering at my place, I'm very happy to cook a meal on Friday night and share in a beverage or two, but am also open to any other suggestions ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puffingfish Posted November 9, 2005 Beautiful and kind words 'E'. To Aaron, Om Mani Peme Hung Hrih. May you find the peace in Shiva's dance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
