June 10, 2011...MAX: A True And Dear Friend, Has Passed Away

[chefcraig]

It is with a heavy and broken heart I announce to you folks that our dear friend MAX passed away this morning after a lengthy and mighty battle with brain cancer. On June 4 of last year, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a horrible and devastatingly aggressive tumor. After several surgeries and some ghastly dialysis (which left him confused and barely able to reason at times), it was determined recently that there was nothing more his doctors could do for him. This matter has been kept relatively quiet by his family, out of regard for his/their privacy.

MAX was my first and truest friend in cyberspace, a man who freely and willingly gave of himself when my own family was in a time of terrific crisis, never asking for a god-damned thing in return. That's the kind of fellow he was.

He loved you guys. He was an at times unhinged, certifiable lunatic, a genuine Roth Army member in every regard and a bighearted, generous and dependable friend. We are all a little bit better off for having known him, and equally lessened by his passing.

Farewell Jeremy. You will indeed be missed.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

FUCK. soo sad.

[SunisinuS]

My thoughts go out to his friends and family and those he left behind. Must have been a great fighter. RIP.

[clarathecarrot]

I felt this news may be coming after DGs last posts in the -Max- thread in non. I was as we all were I am sure hopefull and concerned. Max was in a leader in some of the best comedy this place has ever witnessed.

All my best wishes to his family and friends, and keep me informed.

Anything I can do please ask.

[Guitar Shark]

A sad day indeed. RIP, Jer. I wish your friends and loved ones all the best during this difficult time.

[Etienne]

My thoughts go out to his friends and family and those he left behind. Must have been a great fighter. RIP.

I can't say it better

[Diamondjimi]

Man, this so sad. Max was fan of CVH/DLR and a true Roth Army soldier to the end . Far too young to go...
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Rest in peace Jeremy!

[sadaist]

My thoughts go out to his friends and family and those he left behind. Must have been a great fighter. RIP.

Indeed.

I really, really hope that whatever God there is has a direct hookup to the new Van Halen tunes for him to listen to. If Gods connection is bad Max, we will play them extra loud so you can listen in.

I wanna say something meaningful & profound here...but just at a loss.

[FORD]

I wanna say something meaningful & profound here...but just at a loss.

Yeah, that's about where I'm at.

[stilleddiesangel]

It is with a heavy and broken heart I announce to you folks that our dear friend MAX passed away this morning after a lengthy and mighty battle with brain cancer. On June 4 of last year, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a horrible and devastatingly aggressive tumor. After several surgeries and some ghastly dialysis (which left him confused and barely able to reason at times), it was determined recently that there was nothing more his doctors could do for him.

This matter has been kept relatively quiet by his family, out of regard for their privacy. MAX was my first and perhaps truest friend in cyberspace, a man who freely and willingly gave of himself when my own family was in a time of terrific crisis, never asking for a damned thing in return.

That's the kind of fellow he was. He loved you guys. He was an at times unhinged, certifiable lunatic, a genuine Roth Army member in every regard and a bighearted, generous and dependable friend. We are all a little bit better off for having known him, and equally lessened by his passing.

Farewell Jeremy. You will indeed be missed.

News I was dreading hearing. I am just so sad. One of my first friends in the VH community also. Sending my love and condolences to his family and all those who loved him. Rest in peace Jer!

[Bob_R]

Far too many things to mention about our friendship.

RIP Jeremy.

[BruinJer]

wow... he was a long time Roth Army guy. Sucks, my condolences to his family. RIP Jeremy

[TFM_Dale]

So sorry to hear this, my prayers are with his family, RIP man.

[binnie]

This is devastating news. My thoughts to all friends and family.

I don't think anyone would doubt that Max was one of the Army's most popular and consistently brilliant posters.

Just a suggestion, but I think one of the forums should be dedicated to him.

[Anonymous]

(which left him confused and barely able to reason at times)

Hah! Sounds like Maximillian, alright!

He'll be sorely missed. Like Chef, Max was one of the first dudes I befriended online & he was an essential part of this site.

Well, we all gotta go & when my time comes I hope I go down fighting, like Max did. He lasted way longer than the doctors told him he was supposed to. I bet he did it just to piss 'em off, the rascal. Make sure none of them would win any bets based on the day he'd be gone.

Actually, you guys shouldn't really feel sad about this. I mean, he just went a bit ahead of us to take care of a few things first. He'll probably have a website up & ready for us by the time we get there.

Just remember Max, Dan's chair has a built in dildo. Yes, I worry about the boy sometimes, too.

See ya, brother.

Here's a final, but mighty hearty

CHEERS! :bottle:

[moose]

Sad day indeed...
My prayers go to family and friends.
RIP
:*(

[fifth element]

My thoughts go out to his friends and family and those he left behind. Must have been a great fighter. RIP.

well said.

[Unchainme]

Max, was such a great guy.

I kinda had a bad rep. around here for a bit of time following my stupid good bye thread, and MAX and I became friends a little after that. He was really impressed that I too, was a football player like he was in hs, and him and I would often pm back and forth about how life was going. He was such a great person, and probably my favorite member here.

God Bless You Jeremy, You were a great guy, and I hope to catch you up at pearly gates talking browns and broncos, red sox and tribe, I'll bring the beers.

[Unchainme]

Rename Non after him.

it's the least we at the army could do.

[Nitro Express]

Sad news. A friend of our family died because of brain cancer two years ago. Max hung in there. He wasn't going to give up but sometimes it's time to go. He did his bit. It sounded like he enjoyed life and made the most of it. That's all you can do. The man knew his cocktails and was a good judge of fine vodka.

[Dan]

My Heart Goes Out To Jer's Family,Love Ones And Friends.

Jer Was A Great Person On And Off The Van Halen Boards.He Was one Funny/Caring And Loving Man To All That Knew Him.Always Calling Me Kiwi And Saying My White Soxs Sux Big Time.

I Soke To Jer About Three Weeks Ago.I Couldnt Talk To Him Long As He Was Going Through So Much pain.He Still Had Time To Jok Around about Life Too.

Big Fan Of The Red Sox And Always Said Come Over To see Them Play.

I'm Very Sad That I Never Got A Chance To Meet Jer In Real Life.

Miss And Love You Jer.

RIP My Friend.

Your Crazy Kiwi.

[Dan]

BTW...............Thanks For Putting This In Main As It Means Alot To US All.

[VAiN]

Fuck... I was just reading through a thread started by him... I didn't 'know' him, but we're all connected here with a common bond. RIP MAX.. so sad.

[Candy Girl]

God bless you Jer, may you know pain no more and find peace. My sincerest condolences to Deej and Jer's family.

[Cato]

very sad.

he was not a close friend. I just exchanged some PM's years ago....
but I always was paying attention him since I registered because he was one of the main posters.
to me, he was like a funny boy of the next classroom...

R.I.P. MAX.

[Number 47]

Sorry to hear of Max's passing. He was a foundation across the boards and a true original voice. much love and respect to all who's life's he touched. Sadness.

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

God Bless brother! See ya on the other side.

[Dave's Bitch]

I never really had the pleasure of knowing MAX.When i did speak to him on here once or twice i found him to be a really,really nice guy and nothing short of inspirational.My heart goes out to all his friends and family and all those who's lives he touched

R.I.P Max

[Dan]

To A Friend/Brother


This Is Not Goodbye
You Are In Our Hearts
We Are Only Worlds Apart
Your Laughs Would Make Us Smile
And Even Last a 1000 Miles
On The Phone You Full Of Life
So Funny and So Bright
Red Sox Fan
Loved To Ski
Cheers To Jermey
God Bless You

[Nickdfresh]

A sad day indeed. RIP, Jer. I wish your friends and loved ones all the best during this difficult time.

At a loss for words, so I'll just repeat this...

[Nickdfresh]

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived."

--Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Horrible, just horrible...

RIP Max....

[Grant]

Feeling at a loss for words too. Just simply devastated here...

My sincere condolences to his family and friends and all his many loved ones...

I can say MAX was my first American online friend I made on these boards many years ago, which I've always been more than honoured by that fact and who certainly made you feel very welcome...and so saddened that will never be able to meet Jer in the flesh.

He truly was a warm, caring, selfless, and of course, always buzzing full of life and one funny dude to have around here. Will miss him alot.

RIP, Dear Friend and Sweet Soul.

Your Aussie mate.

[jhale667]

Wishing I too could say something profound, but cant...other than to reiterate what others have said about how tragic and sad it is. My heart also goes out to DG and Jer's family. He will be missed. R.i.P. Jer.

[fryingdutchman]

I can't fucking believe I'm reading this...

Maximus was a pillar of the Roth Army.

RIP, MAX. May angels sing you to your rest.

Too many people dying from the Army. Flash Bastard, AlinChainz, and now MAX. What THE FUCK is going on???

[PETE'S BROTHER]

hey max, do us all one last favor, and save us all a seat.

[ashstralia]

rest in peace brother max, one of my first online friends also. the net aint so anonymous at times like these, ay? :tears:

[Julius]

Goodbye my very dear friend. You were a stellar human being and my life is richer for having known you.

I miss you already.

[Blaze]

Take care and goodbye, Max. Your parting brought much sadness.

[Hardrock69]

Oh no.....

Not 2 in one day.....

My cousin who lived in Denver died this morning. He told his Mom (my aunt) last night that he needed to go to the hospital and to call an ambulance. He had been sick for the past few years, but would never tell his Mom what was wrong with him. He was diagnosed with advanced cirrhosis of the liver a few years back.

I did not find out until only a couple of hours ago.

*sigh*

Not a good day, by any means.

Max was cool. One of the great and thoroughly funny people around here. Hope he is getting to meet all his rock heroes who were already at the Great Gig In The Sky.......