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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student  |
I've had clearance from Virtue to do this, and that is why I'm posting here A lot of times when I'm on servers, I see newbies asking 'Who's Vladarion?' and always I see lots of people saying what a great guy he was, and how he touched our lives, and sadly, also how he died. Now, we must all face the truth. Maps come and go, and maybe the Shrine won't always be there. That is why I have gotten approval to write an article about Vladarion, which will (hopefully) be put into the Article section of this site. (Content-->Articles (btw  )Of course, I don't know half of all of it, and I want everyone who knew him to say a few words about him, and even throw quotes in here, which Vlad said once. I will try to implement as much as I can in to this article, like quotes from students what they said about him and stuff like that. I'm doing this not only to inform new students, but also for all of us, because everyone who knew him, misses him, without a doubt. You can either respond by adding a comment here, or mailing it to my email address I thank you in advance. _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
Want to know Vladarion? Read the Article about his life here. This post was edited by Virtue on Mar 31 2004 06:49pm. |
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3th - Retired 
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to be honest my few memories of him are more like dreams. in the sense that when i try to recall the specifics of the events i can't find the right words to articulate the details that made the moment real. all that i can express are emotions of good humor and brotherly bonding. i'm still left with a warm glow when i think back to being around him on the server, even if we were doing nothing but standing on the same light fixture waiting to duel. may his honor and friendship be made real for all who seek it here at the JA. _______________ this is the internet, be serious damn it! |
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Xizzen Kett - Student 
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I remember the first time i met Vladarion on JK2,he stoped in and it was me,Hardwired,Nofrickinfun,and a few others.At the time i was pretty new to dueling,and Vladarion and myself were going at it,and at this time,i was running around swinging once or twice,and i was making a comment here or there.Vlad said hey bro..if you run..you will only die tired..of course i thought that was funny as hell..and of course NFF and the others were laughing really hard,but we all appreciated his humor in my fighting style atm when i was new.Later on we got to talk about dueling,the academy,and other things and became good friends...i still can,t belive hes gone Rest in peace Noble Vladarion..I will never forget you! _______________ I have returned 5/8/08 RIP Vladarion(your in my thoughts and prayers) |
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Stimpski - Student 
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Superb idea, Bail! Minor suggestion to those who are able to do this: Want to let his wife in on this? Just a thought. _______________ Stimpski (formerly known as DeathScythe many, many moons ago.) JA Forum ID - 3988 <insert generic &/OR witty tagline here> |
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Mookie - Ex-Student 
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Vladarion started off as my training partner, both on the public servers and in Virtue's Padawan sessions. I couldn't have asked for anyone more patient and dedicated. After a few weeks, our conversations began, conversations on the server, in the chatroom, or hearing eachother's voices in TeamSpeak. What I learned then was his fantastic outlook, his perception of things that made him the great person he was. Life hasn't always been easy for him, but in the end it made him strong. He was raised by his grandparents, which reflected in some of his interests, like his love of country music ("the old stuff, not the new songs"  . His behaviour has already been so well detailed by others here that I feel it's superfluous to add... but I want to share a small story with you.Just a week before his accident, Vladarion and myself had one final talk on our servers, in what still stands as our Academy bar. It was early in the morning for me, which meant it was even earlier in the morning for him: he had stayed up all night, playing. Christmas was approaching, and I had already suggested him something nice: a science fiction game. He loved it. He loved to immerse himself in far-away worlds, but the thing he always came back to wasn't that fantasy realm calling. He came back to us. Whenever he wasn't here, he talked about us. Even his wife told us he always thought about us. Strange? Perhaps, but I find myself pondering about this community a lot as well. The kind of behaviour, morals and outlook on life he provided has spread to a lot of people, including me, in that it makes me want to see the best in everything. In that way, Vladarion had the chance to spread a piece of him before him died, kind of making him live forever. Looking back on that conversation, it was a bit like saying goodbye. But I'm glad I can still say hello to him everyday: we've brought him as close to our hearts as we possibly can in this community, and this document will surely find a way to not only keep him alive in our memories, not just in our daily practice, but in the future as well. May he rest in peace. This comment was edited by Mookie on Feb 26 2004 03:17pm. |
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Thomasooo - Student 
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*sigh* I'm really sad that I never knew him very well. But still, I felt awful when I read the tragical news. Thanks a lot for doing this, Bail. It's kinda like another chance for me to get to know him. _______________ In the navy and LOVING it! 
Recipient of comment no. 1000 and heart-warming words from Ataris!
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Odan-Wei Belouve - Student 
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Well, I feel like adding another stone to that... As people know Mace Windu and I received the sad news. I felt pretty close to Dennis as he was the very first person to talk to me on the server, explaining me how things work in the JA, things like that. From our very first contact, a strong friendship was born. For few months (OMG so few indeed), we tried to meet on the servers or on TS to chat and play and have fun together. I remember some very good times we had with Janus and Hardwired Dennis was a good man, in all. He was patient and humble, always questioning his own abilities, never satisfied with himself. But he was always kind and mindful for the people around him. Even lamers couldn't make him angry ! But there was also a deep sadness in him, things from his past that had left some hurtful wounds. Dennis knew a lot of European History, among a lot of things in various fields. The first time we spoke on GameVoice, we spent about 4 hours speaking about cultural gaps and common points between USA and France, and truly I never felt closer to any friend than this night. Yes he indeed fitted perfectly in the idea of what a Jedi could be. Honest and honorable, but more important he was human and a humanist. Dennis gave us a lot, mostly because the JA and its members brought him the kind of support he needed. Thus, he was stronger to fight his own demons. How I wish fate could have been different, he deserved to win his inner battle. Man, I miss him so much. For me the JA has changed for ever the day I knew what happened to him. A part of the fun has gone with him. I helped Virtue with the textures for Vladarion's shrine, although I haven't seen it yet. I wish there was something else I could do in memory of Vlad. Friendly for ever,  Odan-Wei _______________ Padawan and brother to SmilyKrazy - Adopted in the Belouve Family by Fizz and Bubu, BELOUVE ON! - Vladarion, you'll always be in my heart and memories - Spam-Padawan of Jacen Aratan - [DJ is my beloved wife!  - JA Family: Brothers:
Virtue, Furi0us, Vladarion, Hardwired, Janus, Axion, D@RtHM@UL, Motrec, Mike , xAnAtOs , Luke Skywalker; Little bro to SilkMonkey ; Special kind of brother to Kenyon ; Sisters in-law: Rosered, Ain-Soph Aur] Photoshop works: click here This comment was edited by Odan-Wei Belouve on Feb 26 2004 10:11am. |
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D@RtHM@UL - Student 
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Bail...Dennis was 31 years old. I don't know if he had any children. |
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Zoro Kakashi - Ex-Student 
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i miss the "red neck" jokes sometimes he and Hardwired talk about... Vlad was....Genuine _______________ "When did Noah built the Arc, before the rain, before the rain." This comment was edited by Zoro Kakashi on Feb 26 2004 05:49am. |
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FaDed - Student 
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i had the pleasure of training Vladarion a few times in some one on one sessions. he was astoundingly quick at learning the things i taught him. he always addressed me as master or brother, a title i came to love. Vladarion was and is the epitome of what everyone should aspire to be. He was pure in heart, a true gentleman. i consider it the utmost honor to have known him. |
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Mune - Student 
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Well, I met him by fate, I guess. Jedi_Prodigy and I were scheduled to duel for the Thanksgiving Tourney, but time ran out and the randomnator chose me as the 'winner'. I advanced to fight Vlad. I didn't realize that had happened until Vlad went a searching for me on IRC and comments and whatnot. Eventually, he did find me on IRC, and he was respectful and friendly just trying to figure out when we wanted to get this done. I remember getting on the server for that tourney match. He called me his 'brother'. I was pretty baffled at first. I was thinking to myself, "I'm his brot...?" *moment of pause* "Boy, I am not your brother." I laughed at that... I thought it was pretty funny, but I didn't realize what he was getting at until a few days later. Anyway, we fought and he slashed the patooty outta me . He was still very friendly, and even though he still had about 60-70hp left at the end of every match, he didn't bash me or act all big and celebrate and such. Heh, he even called me a tough opponent. Still, he was very friendly and respectful. I immediately admired the guy. I guess I always will. Ah, fate. _______________ Captain Barkeep. |
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monkai - Student |
If only Vlad was here to see that everyone in the JA cared for him... RIP Vlad |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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I was just wondering does anyone know if Dennis had any kids? and how old he was? _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
Want to know Vladarion? Read the Article about his life here. |
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Sared - Retired 
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Proof that one is not only respected and honored posthumously. /me bows deeply, showing great respect _______________ I'm crazy, not stupid. |
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SS/ph00d - Student 
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Yeah Vlad, was cool, he was like a bro to me, I wanted to play and spend time with him but at the time I wasn't into JK:JA, so I kinda wish I had gotten on the servers more when he was a around, he was a good duelist as well, great personality, all arond cool guy. _______________ -ShadowSith: CTF/gunner specialist. This comment was edited by SS/ph00d on Feb 25 2004 09:22pm. |
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Jaiko D'Kana - Student 
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Great Idea Bail _______________ The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind. William James (1842 - 1910) |
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Darkwood - Student 
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I'm glad you're doing this Bail _______________ -Darkwood- |
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Smilykrazy - Retired 
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Vladarion was a very special person. He had the most positive attitude. He never had anything negative to say to anyone. He has touched my heart and will be missed greatly. RIP VLAD. _______________ RIP MOM 06/29/58-07/31/08 Married to Koyi Donita 4/30/11 |
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Bubu - Hubbub 
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All the stuff people have been saying about him makes me wish I knew him better. I only talked to him a couple times and that was already enough to leave a mark on me. He would make an awesome role model for new students. Glad you are writing this. I wish I could contribute more than that though. _______________ make install -not war |
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Lithaerien - Student 
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Vlad was a great and respectable man. He pWND us all in dules and he helped a lot of us when we needed it. There isn't much I can say except he will always be rememberd. I wish he where still alive. We all had great times with him.R.I.P Vlad _______________ "The Dark Side? I've been there... Do your worst!" ~Kyle Katarn "Don't force it" ~GeForce |
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Acey Spadey - Student 
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I can get you a screenshot profile picture. and voice from him which he submitted to the spmod _______________ .Lag Bro to Xanatos. Adopted Twin to Bubu. Big-Brother to SmilyKrazy ---- JATSRAD Guru, JASE Member, JA SP Mod Staff ---- The Order of the Stick -- Big thanks to Mango for my avatar -- Quote: Sometimes you've got to specifically go out of your way to get into trouble. It's called fun.
Quote: (Random hella old quote) <Fizz of Belouve> .. in sovjet russia, cereals spit at YOU!
Quote: whats the point of growing up, if your not allowed to act childish!
Padawan - Henkes
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Aron - Retired 
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He was a great student. A model student. Everyone could see an example in him. He was always kind, patient, respectfull. Not once, have I seen him mad. He was funny, and could laugh about jokes too. He saw everyone as a potential friend, and didn't judge people. If every person would be as cool as he was, this place would be even better than it is already. Vlad deserves to be known. He should be an example for students. Not an icon to worship, but just something to show "this is how it can be done". I miss him. Most of us who knew him, do. |
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SedNox - Student 
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Quote: Tis ok my brother often we get angry and speak without thinking. It happens to everyone for we are all human If I can even aid you in anyway just let me know he said this after i put a post about the academy, that it wouldnt last long, after he putted this on my profile, i was completly deferernt, i thought: hes right!! and i regret that i put that post! this means, that he was wise and intelligent, its a terrible shame hes gone!! _______________ -Evil Clown- "We interrupt this program to increase dramatic tension." Echuu's 1200th comment, D@RtH N00B's 10850th comment, Redeye's 100th and 150th comment. |
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Flash - Student 
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Well, to start off, as many people know, Vlad was one of the kindest people to come here. He would always say positive things about other people, and never insulted anyone else, not even jokingly. Vladarion touched the lives of many people here, simply because of his positive attitude and the way he looked at things in life. He always tried to see the positive part of any situation. I remember he once said to me: "Anything for one of my JA brothers." I believe this quote helps define what kind of a person Vlad really was. He always cared about others, never himself. Vladarion was always looking to make others happy, no matter what he had to do. This can be seen in his last post here at the forums, telling us to all drive safely on our holiday trips. It is with sad irony that Vladarion was killed by a drunk driver in a car accident. But he left his mark here at the Academy, and we are all better off to have known him. |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
He connected with you nearly instantly. Respectful, friendly, helpful, and funny. Went out of the way to help you, even if it would be a bother for him. |
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D@RtHM@UL - Student
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Vlad was the kind of guy that really cheered you up everytime you saw him, even when you were feeling like sh*t he always knew a way to make you smile again. He was also a great listener, if I had a problem and wanted to talk about it, he was always there for me, listening and giving advice. And above all, he was a great friend, and he was lots of fun, he always had jokes to tell and he always made you laugh. Atleast, that was how I knew him. I am glad to see your doing this for him Bail, it means a lot to me This comment was edited by D@RtHM@UL on Feb 25 2004 03:18pm. |
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