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Varin

Dave's game, Chasing the Wish, was my first true introduction to ARGs and got me hooked for life.

So for some time he was like a rock star to me.

Over the years he became my employer, my teammate, my personal inspiration and a dear friend.

I'll miss the worlds you created, Dave. My memories of DEGs, cryptids, and evil puzzle cubes won't be the same without you. We lost a genius puzzle master, wonderful storyteller and a great man when you left. May you rest in peace.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:26 pm

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Lysithea

Rest in peace, Dave. Sad

You will be remembered as one of the great pioneers of the genre.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:40 pm

GalvanicSpiral

Oh my, I thought he was better. I had no idea he was still sick. Crying or Very sad

While I was not his friend, acquaintance, or even a player of one of his games, it is terrible that he lost his fight with leukemia, and my deepest sympathies go out to all those who knew and loved him, especially his wife and son. I cannot imagine the pain they must be feeling right now.

Requiescat in pace, Dave Szulborski. You will not be forgotten.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:16 pm

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amandel

Such a sad milestone is being reflected upon so poignantlly by each of these posts.

Sending my deepest condolences to his family, to his true friends here and also to those of us who weren't lucky enough to have met Dave and were touched by his life and his light. May he rest in peace.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:34 pm

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sinyx

I'm shocked and terribly saddened. Chasing the Wish was my very first ARG. Because of Dave, I took my first step down the rabbit hole and never looked back.

My condolences to all his family and friends. Dave, you will be greatly missed by the entire ARG community. Thank you for gracing us with immeasurable amounts of inspiration, imagination and fun.

**Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:58 pm

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BlackandBlue

Condolences to those here and afar....

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:10 am

C_Brennan

I had heard that he was sick... I just... I wish I would have known that it was this. I should have stuck around in the community.

Dave was an excellent PM and just a great person. He inspired me to keep working after Project Gateway, and I still look at him as someone that really helped me to continue my path with the game industry. We didn't speak much, even though we literally lived an hour away from one another. I didn't get to play Chasing the Wish, although I wish I had.

We talked about meeting up one day... two PMs getting together to share some ideas over roller coasters at a local theme park. We tried to set a few dates, but we ended up being too busy with him working on his projects and myself out in college at Pittsburgh. I really wish we hadn't let that slip.

I'll be joining you all at this memorial service this weekend.

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:16 am

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Ehsan · Entrenched Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 992

I'm saddened by the terrible loss of a person who meant a lot to many, and to me stimulated and inspired many thoughts and emotions through his games, stories, and ideas.

My sincere condolences to his family and those close to him, may they have peace and strength to bear his passing, and may he rest in peace.

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:55 am

ms_gwyn

there is really nothing I can add, to what has already been said about Dave.

I'm too distraught to really say anything except DAMN IT

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:02 am

Shad0

Re: Dave Szulborski

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:11 am

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I'm like, bawling my eyes out at work. Dave was my personal hero, the guy that inspired me to get into ARGs, which are the things that changed my life. I'm really, really going to miss him.

EDIT: I'll be going the the viewing on Sunday. Hope to see everyone else there.

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missphinx · Unfettered Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 395

So sad. None of us is here for long. He did so much in the time he had.

What would heaven be without stories and puzzles? I bet Dave is already working on something new and amazing, waiting for us to show up.

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:51 am

dashcat

I am devestated by this news. Thank you Dave, from the bottom of my broken heart.

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:27 pm

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addlepated

If anyone out there has a mask from Catching the Wish and is able to bring it to the funeral home on Sunday or to overnight it to me, please let me know. Dave's wife would like to put it on display at the funeral home for the visitation.

**Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:34 pm

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