A moment of silence, please.

[Queequeg]

I have some bad news. SNK4EVER died last night in a car accident.

my prayers are with you Steve.

(any news i find out about what happend, i will post it here)

if you wish to send something to Steve's parents, you can send it to me and i will deliver it promptly to them. just send it to:

Steve
c/o Travis Thurn
2400 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394

<a href="http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2003/02/20/news/lake_county/02d7ec4e27034f1286256cd300000cd4.txt" target="_blank">What happened</a>

Viewing - Sunday, February 23, 2003 - Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road, Highland, In. - Time: 4p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Funeral Service - Monday, February 24, 2003. - Kuiper Funeral Home. Time: 9:30a.m.

<small>[ February 20, 2003, 02:03 PM: Message edited by: Queequeg ]</small>

[rarehero]

My condolensces to his family and friends.
He was a pretty cool guy around here.
I'm sure that held true in person as well.

eddie

[Shapermc]

*bows head*
He will be missed.
I will say a few words for him tonight.
Please give his family the condolenceses of our forum.

[Michael Yagami]

Via Con Dios. :(

Mike

[chris1]

...oh my..
Please give my condolensces to his family and friends.

[FeelGood]

holy fucking shit...

I feel really bad for his family. I hope that they pull through this okay.
<img src="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/Avatars/1208.gif" alt=" - " /> <img src="http://members.aol.com/geardust/images/christine_09.jpg" alt=" - " />

You'll be missed.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 05:16 PM: Message edited by: EvilWasabi ]</small>

[Average Joe]

May he rest in peace.

[Soilwork]

Oh wow.. he was an active member here too.. a cool guy, and will definitely be missed..

[SPINMASTER X]

What the fuck?? You are kidding?? Oh hell no, I gotta have more proof or something. This is seriously fucked up. When I was a mere n00b here he was one of the few guys that would talk to me like a normal person. Jesus.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 11:06 AM: Message edited by: SPINMASTER X ]</small>

[Devil_Gans]

I didn't expect this...
My deepest condolensces to his family.
He was posting here about some days ago.Shit happens.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 11:10 AM: Message edited by: Devil_Gans ]</small>

[kernow]

:( :( :(

R.I.P

[MegaDrive20XX]

He will be missed. It's hitting me harder than if I actually knew him personally. I mean I got used to seeing his posts, (as with others in online BBS) and through that you feel you know the person, sometimes even better than if you actually were face to face. To hear that he's dead only makes worse the fact I will see no more of his posts. He was a good man from what I could see... and a die-hard gamer until the end. I will definately have him in my prayers along with his family left behind. I've got a first name (Steve) but what's his last? Does anyone know? I feel kind of strange (no joke here ppl so don't start with me okay) praying to God about SNK4Ever... I need a real name.

[Plisken]

:( :(

That's Terrible.

Rest In Peace.

[Highlander67]

Your Kidding me right? Oh man, he was a nice guy and even did a coule deals with him. Quite a character.

Do you have any details on what happened?

[Phoenix Down]

Damn...I don't know what to say as I really didn't know him...

I had seriously thought about buying the cab he had for sale in case my deal with Briggs hadn't worked out...

I guess Billy Joel was right in one of his songs.."Only the good die young." :(

This sucks, it really sucks...

[nruva]

This is terrible... truly terrible, my heart goes out to his family and friends.

-Nick

[Orpheus]

this is true!

I just cannot believe this. I spoke to steve over the phone A few times in the past. to think that he is just not here anymore is A little too much to take in at once.
I think that this thread should REALLY be put in the news and general forums.
it's A sad day for many of us here.

[SNKJorge]

Damn that is terrible,
RIP SNK4EVER. :( crying

[EVIL NICK]

:(

R.I.P.

My condolences to his family and friends... frown

[Tora Kouhi]

I never knew him well but my condolenses to him and his family nonetheless.

I almost didn't believe it because last time I was on a forum where someone was said to have died (2 years back), it was all a fib.

[snkneogeousaCTH]

he seemed like a really cool guy... that's just terrible. i don't know what to say frown

[Queequeg]

Tora Kouhi:
I never knew him well but my condolenses to him and his family nonetheless.

I almost didn't believe it because last time I was on a forum where someone was said to have died (2 years back), it was all a fib. wish it was.... wish it was.

[Chicago Cheeseburgler Crew]

I was also thinking about buying his cab that he had for sale.

I didn't know him, but he seemed like a good guy, this is terrible news.

Rest In Peace

My condolences to all his family and friends.

[Solidus Snake]

R.I.P my friend... crying SNK4EVER was definitely one of the cool guys.

[Games_OnGames]

Rest in Peace SNK4EVER

[Dampfwalze]

22 is far to young to die. :(

About the accident? Was it his fault or someone
elses? Were any other people involved in it?

To burry his own child must be the hardest disaster
possible, for a parent.
I wish his parents the strength to overcome this
ordeal.

[Queequeg]

i have no details really, the whole reason i know anything is cause works for me, and because it happened early in the morning/late at night so there is nothing in the local press.

[NeoGeo2k2]

I also Refuse to beleive this...
Steve was really cool, and a really good friend, i did a lot of deals with him and even complete it one about 2 weeks ago on ebay...
He was a True friend to the neo community and he will be miss....
My prayers will be with him tonigh....

PS.Thank you for the Sad and horrible news...

[Briggs]

I can't believe this.

I would much rather look like an ass for believing that he is gone than looking like a TOTAL ASS for asking for proof.

[Makismo]

That really sucks. It is too bad that he died in a car accident. crying This may sound strange to you guys but I think that he should be burried with his Neo Geo. In ancient times people were burried with their most prized things. I think that it would be fitting for him to be burried with his Neo and a favorite game. That way he could play the game for the rest of eternity. I know that if I died I would like to be burried with my Neo and Eight Man. I hope that his family can get over this and move on with their lives.

[Bluevoodu]

Tattoo, Riotofotheblood... please confirm this..

Is this true?

I just talked with him a couple days ago....

†B†V†

[Queequeg]

the only proof i have is that his dad called in this morning and informed us of what happened. i highly doubt that either him or his dad would do this as a joke. i am making this judgment call on the fact that i have known him for about two years.
Also, as soon as i find something in the papers, i will post it here, at the begining of the thread. i think thats fair.
furthermore, (and i am asking nicely), please stop asking for proof. if you knew him, and would like to wish his friends and family well, or would like to rember him from a story, post it in here.

oh yeah, i am going to print this thread to help comfort his parents.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: Queequeg ]</small>

[Tora Kouhi]

Queequeg:
the only proof i have is that his dad called in this morning and informed us of what happened. i highly doubt that either him or his dad would do this as a joke. i am making this judgment call on the fact that i have known him for about two years.
Also, as soon as i find something in the papers, i will post it here, at the begining of the thread. i think thats fair.
furthermore, (and i am asking nicely), please stop asking for proof. if you knew him, and would like to wish his friends and family well, or would like to rember him from a story, post it in here.

oh yeah, i am going to print this thread to help comfort his parents. I agree with ya there. A parent wouldn't joke about stuff like that.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 12:23 PM: Message edited by: Tora Kouhi ]</small>

[Bluevoodu]

well... his cabinet rests in safe hands :)

I didn't know him that well(never meeting him in person)... but I have had a number of great conversations with him...

My sympathies to his friends, and family...
May God comfort your family too.

rest in peace

†B†V†

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: Bluevoodu ]</small>

[SAMHAIN]

SAMHAIN bows his head in respect....


thats just way to young togo...
my condolences to his family...r.i.p

[GamersAbyss]

Folks I dont know what to say here. Steve was my first friend here on these boards. I met him in chat and we talked for awhile, this was back in the day when Hanzo was still a mod, Prozerg, SamuraiX, the good ole days.....

Tool was still known as Breadslice and me and Steve use to pm back and forth playing good cop bad cop funning with him and joking around. Steve was one of the funniest guys to talk to ever. Though I never got a chance to meet him, he was thought of as a friend, a good friend and I am deeply saddened.

Kevin (Riotoftheblood), Steve and I were all very close for along time.

Fuck I am just babbling now, for once I am truely at a loss for words.

Godspeed my friend, you will truely be missed.

[s2112d]

I send my condolensces to his family and friends. I sold Steve my old neo geo home cart system last year and he was such a nice guy. Very sad day and he will be truly missed. R.I.P. friend. :(

Sal

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 03:11 PM: Message edited by: s2112d ]</small>

[Kim _Kaphwan]

i didn't know the thread had been moved. what the hell is this man. it just kinda puts things into perspective. granted it's the internet he still seemed like a friend, a compatriot, hell a drinking buddy; whatever you called him the song remains the same. a good guy and a good buddy to quite a few people here. he will indeed be missed.

[RiotoftheBlood]

Steve was the first person I met in person from the forums... in fact, he invited me to his house. We used to hang out weekly, in fact we were like brothers. Lately he had been spending more time with his ex-girlfriend... I know he was deeply distraught when they broke up, and
I hope this has nothing to do with that...

Despite his depression he still fought to keep a positive attitude. Truly a nice, genuine guy inside. I know that Tattoo and Spike Spiegel, who also knew him in person, feel the same as I do.

RIP brother.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 02:24 PM: Message edited by: RiotoftheBlood ]</small>

[Briggs]

Guys - keep this thread civil. Even with people making disrespectful comments don't turn it into a thread war.

MM has his eye on this thread so I'm sure appropriate action will be taken.

My thoughts go out to Steve's family. It does not get much worse than this.

[Spike Spiegel]

That cannot be! I know Steve personally! I cannot believe it... he's a very cool guy, please someone tell me this is a horrible joke!

[supergoose79]

shit. :(
it's about fucking time for some good news, but nooo ...

edit : AM, grow up, show at least a little respect and shut the fuck up. your postings are more than unnecessary.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 12:47 PM: Message edited by: supergoose79 ]</small>

[Mouse_Master]

NO more flames
NO more rebuttles to AM NeoGeo

The axe now swings swiftly and sharply without warning.

[Tora Kouhi]

good call, mousie.

[aria]

Queequeg:
the only proof i have is that his dad called in this morning and informed us of what happened. i highly doubt that either him or his dad would do this as a joke. i am making this judgment call on the fact that i have known him for about two years.
Also, as soon as i find something in the papers, i will post it here, at the begining of the thread. i think thats fair.
furthermore, (and i am asking nicely), please stop asking for proof. if you knew him, and would like to wish his friends and family well, or would like to rember him from a story, post it in here.

oh yeah, i am going to print this thread to help comfort his parents. That call establishes enough proof for me. This is truly terrible.

My wholehearted condolences to the family. Such a bright young man. He was working for a lab in college, as I recall. What a future he had ahead of him!

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 01:55 PM: Message edited by: Bobak ]</small>

[tattoo]

MegaDrive 20XX:
He will be missed. It's hitting me harder than if I actually knew him personally. I mean I got used to seeing his posts, (as with others in online BBS) and through that you feel you know the person, sometimes even better than if you actually were face to face. To hear that he's dead only makes worse the fact I will see no more of his posts. He was a good man from what I could see... and a die-hard gamer until the end. I will definately have him in my prayers along with his family left behind. I've got a first name (Steve) but what's his last? Does anyone know? I feel kind of strange (no joke here ppl so don't start with me okay) praying to God about SNK4Ever... I need a real name. His name was Steve Howarth....R.I.P Bro :confused:

[Lou Gojira]

I can't believe this. He was such a cool guy on the forums and in chat. My prayers go out to his family, this has got to be the toughest time they've ever had to face. Rest in peace SNK4ever, until we meet again...

[Bluevoodu]

this just goes to show you how short life can be....

never put anything off that you were going to do...

I mean, one day we are talking to the guy, the next.... he is gone.

Like I said, I never got to meet him in person, but through talking with him.. he was a pretty cool guy.

Wish I could have got up there with SNK4Ever, Tattoo, and riotoftheblood on their last meeting....

†B†V†

[Magician]

22 = F'n young...

SNK4EVER

Rest In Peace

[Spike Spiegel]

Oh no... He was such a great guy, too. A good person and a good friend. This sucks...

[Takumaji]

:(

Rest in peace, my friend.

[samuraiX]

Steve, you will be sorely missed. My condolences go out to to all his family and friends. Bad things happen to good people. Tis a sad sad day...

[Michael Yagami]

...If I could start again,
A million miles away,
I would keep myself,
I would find a way.....

Hurt - NIN

[Giby]

It's always sad when somebody dies, although I may not have known SNK4EVER please send my condolences to his family and friends, and may he rest in peace.

[Magnaflux]

Man it's disturbing when someone the same age as me passes. There's nothing I can say that hasn't allready been said but I'll miss him.

[tattoo]

To put the rumors to rest. I just got off the phone with steve's father. It is true, he was in an auto accident late last night while driving home from school. He later died due to complications from the accident. Again Steve you will be missed..

[Gentori, disciple of Jubei]

Master Giby:
It's always sad when somebody dies, although I may not have known SNK4EVER please send my condolences to his family and friends, and may he rest in peace. Ditto. Never got to know him but I read a lot of his posts.

[td741]

I did not know SNK4EVER but from what I could glean from his posts he seemed like a good person.

My condolescences to his family. I know that this must be hard for them and I hope that through this sad event they can find the strength to go on.

My sister passed away five years ago on (Canadian) Thanksgiving from Meningitis. To this day, her death still affects us all deeply.

May SNK4EVER Rest in Peace, and his friends and family keep his spirit alive by holding on to their memories of him.

[SilverAngel]

I am so sorry to hear this, i know i dont know him well but its horrible, i saw a lot of posts from him, it feels quite odd. It's so wrong, so very wrong, i know what it is like to lose someone close from a accident like that and its just not right. My condolensces to his family and friends. crying

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: SilverAngel ]</small>

[Kid Aphex]

I'd talked to him a few times, and done a few deals with him. Definitely a community member to-be-missed...

Hopefully where ever he is, he's happy.

[Kazuya_UK]

Shit, that's aweful. I didn't know him but I have seen him post here quite often, so I am saddened by this. To echo the thoughts of everyone else here, my thoughts are with his family.

[Setsuna1982]

Terrible oh_no

The good guys die... and bastards with blue porches survive and scam... very_ang

This is not right

[Xander Crews]

Although I always find it hard to express real sentiment in type, I do offer my condolences to the family and friends (even on this board) of his. He had a nice cab, and had great input to the boards, seems like there was a lot of War Room posting in his past :p I hope his parents can be strong but losing a child isn't something they should deal with. I hope (if he was a religious man, even if he wasn't) that he gets to go somewhere better than even the Neo-Geo.com boards.

[k'_127]

I'm shocked ............ may he rest in peace

[Orpheus]

I called stevens house only to find out that the news is indeed true. I posted everything up on this forum, not because I did not trust queequegs information, but only becuse it should give A certain few (hi AM) the proof they need to shut thier mouths.

[nick_th_fury]

My condolences to the family.

[garou_d]

sad day for the community.

RIP crying frown

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 02:02 PM: Message edited by: garou_d ]</small>

[Tora Kouhi]

I change the intro song on my intro page to "Life goes on" in his honor.

[Kenshinsama]

Wow..this is really shockng news....I didnt know him at all really..never spoek to him never did any deals with him..I knew Tattoo and him were cool with each other and since I know Tat is a great guy than I know that I missed out on a chance to meet someone who was equally as great as him..22 is a young age to leave this world and I know his parents are going through it. his family and friends have my coldolences and I hope where ever steve is..hes in a better place..

snk4ever

Rest in peace my man..rest in peace.

[Spike Spiegel]

I was thinking just the other day, too, how I couldn't wait to play him in some KOF again soon. He played a mean Kim.

I hope those that knew him even better are doing well. Hope all is well...

[Bluevoodu]

Anyone know directions to the funeral home... maybe some of us could show up?

I don't know if work would let me out... but I would be up for it if I could...

†B†V†

[Trey Burnout]

Wow, I just can't believe he's gone. He was one of the first if not the first members here to talk to me when I first got here. I send my deepest thoughts out to his family and hope that over time they will over come their great loss


Rest in peace Steve "SNK4Ever" Howarth

[Saturn Gamer]

This is a sad, sad day indeed. I try to get to know as many members as possible & DEEPLY regret not crossing paths w/SNK4EVER. Because of the people I already know here, I know he is a member who will never be forgotten. Too fast, too young, too short..... crying

-T. MacCombie

[Loopz]

I didn't know him all that well, but from the posts I read he was a very knowledgeable, dedicated SNK fan who was a genuine contributor to this community. This is truly a sad moment for us here on the board and my heart goes out to his family and friends. Rest in peace.

The next time you fire up your Neo, think of SNK4Ever and how lucky we are to still be here and enjoy the comfort of family, friends, and a good game of whatever you choose on the Neo*Geo.

[broken]

I would also like express my condolences. I had only talked to SNK4EVER a couple times (mostly about Rush and Nine Inch Nails), but he seemed like a real good guy.

He shall be missed.

[neofreak696]

Sad sad day:( Wish his family the best.

[david]

That total sucks...I had never talk to him, but that is sad. And that's also one less neo friend in the neo community. crying

[Kazuya_UK]

Setsuna1982:
Terrible oh_no

The good guys die... and bastards with blue porches survive and scam... very_ang

This is not right Couldn't have said it better myself...

[Hidden Character]

God....damn. :( One love to SNK4EVER and all of his family. I may not have known him as well as others on the forum, but we, as neo gamers for the most part, do care about one another. Wherever you may be, keep a controller/joystick ready for me so we can get our game on someday. As his screen name states, SNK........4.......EVER!

[zz99]

This is very sad news

My thoughts are with his family and friends

R.I.P

--------------------
In the midst of life
We are in Death
--------------------

[SamuraiShodownSensei]

Tragedies like this make you realize how valuable life really is. R.I.P frown

[k'_127]

my condolences to his family

we won't forget you Steve

oh_no <a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=001604" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=001604</a> oh_no

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: k'_127 ]</small>

[chimpmeister]

I didn't know Steve well either, but from his posts he seemed like a great guy. Truly a sad loss for his family, friends, and this community as well. He'll certainly be missed here by the many people he touched. I'll say a prayer for him and for his family in this difficult time. crying

[BioMotor_Unitron]

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

-Lord Alfred Tennyson

Godspeed, Steve.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 03:05 PM: Message edited by: BioMotor_Unitron ]</small>

[PrOzErG]

I sure am shocked about this. At first I didn't think it was true, but it is. Oh well, I hope theres a neo-geo in heaven for him to play on forever, sorry..

[Rade]

So one journey ends and another begins.

Good luck wherever you are. I'm sure your new journey will bring much satisfaction and adventure.

I know I hardly ever spoke to you, but I'm sure we'll meet again and you'll have lots to teach me.

Have fun.

[Eddward]

<img src="http://www.detroitraza.com/praying_hands.jpg" alt=" - " />

[hupplark_39]

I didn't know Steve but he seemed to be a real good and honest person. i have a son his age and to think of losing him would be the end for me. my deepest sorrow goes out to his family, and he is definitly in a better place. take care Steve i will keep you in my thoughts. Joe

[Clear Paper]

Woah, 22 is way too early to go.
I never spoke to him directly but I remember being piqued by his "Fatal '58 Fury" flaming car sig. Kinda ironic... A little numbing to realise that we wouldn't see him post any longer.

This thread he started nearly exactly a year ago sums up what a sweet fellow he seems and how he viewed this online community as more than just digital media.
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=007117" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=007117</a>

My condolences to his family and friends.

[neo-GRIFF]

My condolences to his family

R.I.P

[Shito]

I'm very touched by this sad sad fact, as I had myself a vary bad car accident last year and I barely escaped death. :(

I didn't knew Steve that well, but he surely seemed a a good guy to me.

So farwell Steve, you'll be surely missed down here, and I deeply hope you'll going to find some nice NG cabs to play up there. crying

My deepest respect to you and your family.

[RyoGeo]

I didn't know SNK4EVER/Steve well, but what I had seen showed a real quality guy. It's always sad to lose someone, and doubly so when so young.

It's obvious from the thread here that Steve touched a lot of people on this board, and made a difference, even by just typing into the ether for others to see. His ability to touch people in a positive way, even through something as impersonal as a BBS is testament to his good nature.

I will certainly miss having you here, Steve, wherever it is that you are reading this. Just know that a lot of people have taken notice of your absence and will miss your presence here.
.
:(
.
.
SNK4EVER, bro'...in the afterlife, the MVS is always set to free play. Enjoy. :)

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 04:19 PM: Message edited by: RyoGeo ]</small>

[k'_127]

Clear Paper:
Woah, 22 is way too early to go.
I never spoke to him directly but I remember being piqued by his "Fatal '58 Fury" flaming car sig. Kinda ironic... A little numbing to realise that we wouldn't see him post any longer.

This thread he started nearly exactly a year ago sums up what a sweet fellow he seems and how he viewed this online community as more than just digital media.
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=007117" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=007117</a>

My condolences to his family and friends. reading that thread and realizing that he's not here any more ............. these feelings suck frown

[Tom]

My condolences to his family and friends. crying

[Talen]

I really don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. Steve was a great poster on the boards, and well respected by everyone that posted here with him, or talked to him in chat. The news makes me feel awful, I can't even begin to imagine how his family feels. My condolances, and those of everyone on these boards go to the Howarth family.

[DanAdamKOF]

I never met him, or even talked to him, but sometimes he would post something and I would either totally agree or just think it was a well-written post. This is truely terrible, and I wish the best for his family.

<small>[ February 20, 2003, 12:48 AM: Message edited by: DanAdamKOF ]</small>

[Joe McCabe]

He sold me my second MVS cart, thanks for the Shock Troopers 2 cart. crying

Best wishes to his family and friends. frown

[BIG BEAR]

My deepest sympathies go out to the family and personal friends of Steve.My take on him was that of an honest,well gounded,active member of these forums.He was apart of the fabric that help make this bulletin board a GREAT place to gather . I am glad I had the opportunity to deal with him on a few occassions because the pleasure was all mine.
Whether you knew him,knew of him or did'nt know him at all,believe me when I state
SNK4EVER will be sorely missed.
-BB

[Rain]

Dang.... Never spoke to the guy but kinda wish I did now... See you at the crossroads now Dude frown

[LWK]

SNK4EVER, a excellent dealer and a over all good person. I really cant say in words how I truly feel, I will truly miss this guy. Deep down I feel shaken. SNK4EVER will live on in my heart 4EVER.

Unlike some other members. he was always a outgoing person and was good to those around him.
I wish him and his parents the best in all things.
SNK4EVER Rest in peace, nobody can ever count the number of people who will miss you.

[Makismo]

I never knew the guy personally but from his posts he seemed to be a genuinely good guy. I personally (in Irish tradition) am going to go out and have a drink. I will then have another drink for him. I think that we should all go out and have a drink in honor of the dearly departed. Our true selves are not in this body. Like the phoenix from ancient mythology we rise from the ashes to be seated alongside the creator and become more than what we were in life. We are now eternal and we are in the heavens flying on the four winds and are dancing on air. Do not look at death as an end but as a beginning of a new and angelical life where there is no pain and suffering but eternal joy. We may rise and fall but our eternal soul lives on. Our bodies may die but our memory will live on in others for those whom we have touched. Dude, you will be missed.

[RyoGeo]

Cheers to that.

[Voltamp]

thats not right.......22.............

:confused: :confused: :confused: :rolleyes:

[Geddon_jt]

Sorry to hear this news.
I didnt know Steve too well but it is very sad to lose someone in this way.
And you guys all deserve a pat on the back for showing your unselfishness and expressing your thoughts and feelings.
Hope his family gets through this ok and best wishes to them.

[ThePunisher]

eek! oh_no :( crying

[OrochiEddie]

i saw him post once in a while, he seemed like a very nice guy. It's a shame his life was interrupted so sudden. I'll miss you

[AOJ]

Oh man, this sucks!
Honestly, I didn't know him very much, but seeing what people think about he, I have to say that we have lost a very good man.

It's a big shame, dying at the best life moment ... so sudden ...

It's useless to try to express feelings in text. Parents, friends, and members who really know him: I give you my condolences.

He Always will be remembered.

Rest in peace, wherever you are.

[Zeekade Zarathos]

For death is no more than turning us over from time to eternity, his natural life may be over, but just remember that he is in peace.

We won't forget ya Steve.

[BryLmoo]

SNK4EVER's family has my condolences.

I hope, in death, we can all come together and be stronger.

[Psycho Soldier Yamazaki]

ooooo shit, i didnt look back at the first page. how the f*** did this happen, i always see this guy post stuff up. damn i feel so bad. i dun nkow what to say. lets just all know he dies being a SNK fan.

[Dampfwalze]

Well sometimes this BBS shows that it can be
a comunity! Though it's a pitty that it needs
a such a sad tragedy to let it shine.

I thought about all of us walking together
on Steves last Mile but because the neo comunity
is spread all over the world, this will not
happen. :(
And somehow this idea reminded me of this scene
in backdraft and I shed a tear.
For the ones of you that don't know the scene,
I sampled it:
<a href="http://home.t-online.de/home/probe.juergen/Backdraft.mp3" target="_blank">Backdraft MP3 1.18MB</a>

Call me sentimental, but I am very sad that we
can't join together to show our respect to a
member of this board.

So SNK4EVER, I salute you! Rest in peace!
(please excuse my english. It's not easy for me
to express my feelings in a foreign language.
So who finds spelling errors may keep them.)

[Neo Mike]

My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Definately was a cool guy around here. He will be missed.

[elbarto]

Rest In Peace Steve crying

Hard to know what to say.. I only spoke to him here every now and then, but when I did it was always cool.

My thoughts are with his family and friends also.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 05:16 PM: Message edited by: elbarto ]</small>

[dave6479]

crying

[rarehero]

TonK wanted me to relay this message since
shawn isnt letting him log back in:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm sorry that Shawn wouldn't let me say this myself because he still acts like a child in the most heartbreaking moments.

I can't believe what I'm reading, a young man loses his life at the age of 22. A car lover, videogame enthusiast and a great person. He is with God now. I'm sure God has his reasons, like needing a few good men up in heaven, but whatever reason it is, its a good one. Steve, we will meet one day. I'm very sorry and hurt for your early departure.

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 05:19 PM: Message edited by: rarehero ]</small>

[Frame Gride]

Ive never talked to steve but I've seen him post on the boards and just hearing you guys talk about what a great guy he was makes me really sad.
My condolences go out to his family they might be having a hard time dealing with this...

I think we should start a fund in his honor atleast to give to his family to show our support. Queequeg, if you dont mind starting something up since he worked for you i would glady send some money to his family. Showing his family how much we appreciate him here on our forums would comfort them... i think even if it isnt much its still something.. What do you think queequeg?

[NeoLord]

Oh my God.... crying

My condolences to SNK4ever's family; he was an upstanding board member with a great personality and he will be sorely missed. I pray your soul is at rest, friend.

[bmoc]

I am so sorry to hear this bad news. He was a great guy and wrote some outstanding posts. May he rest in peace and be blessed by the Lord.

[SN K']

Didn't get to know him as well as I would have liked, he will be missed frown

[Stephane]

Sad Sad Sad !

je ne te connaissais pas vraiment, mais j'ai l'impression d'avoir perdu un frere, je ne suis pas croyant, mais j'espere que le paradis existe et que tu y sera.

Repose En Paix !

[ST-V]

He will most definately be missed :( Great taste in games too (Zanac)

[GunstarHero]

Man, this is disheartening. I'm just getting home from work and reading this. What a horrible thing to happen to the Neo community. I've gotten into a few discussions with SNK4EVER here on the boards,but never got to know him personally. But from the few times I've discussed things with him, and from reading his contributions to this board, you just know that wasn't here to BS anybody when it comes to the Neo community. He was very knowledgeable about the whole scene and helped me with some things when I was a newbie a few years ago. His presence will be sorely missed here, and may GOD help his family cope with such a horrible loss.

Thank you to the good people who had the goodness to bring the complete truth of this news to the Neo community.

[Bluevoodu]

thank God....

anyhoo.... he will certainly be missed... I had a many of good conversations on his Arcade cabinets.. how he setthem up... different dip settings..etc.

Is there anyway we can get an address to the funeral home.. or a time? Will it be open to visitors? or friends/family only?

†B†V†

[Orochi_invisibleink]

it sucks to lose one of the few people around here that was truly devoted to the NG...hope his fam is comforted in a time like this

SNK4EVER
R.I.P
frown

[steveold]

I never personally talked with Steve (A.K.A. SNK4EVER), but I do remember him being an active poster on these forums. He always seemed like a good guy, and basing upon what I have read out of him in this thread, it's clear he was a man well respected and loved.

They say your life can be measured by how many folks you have touched. I guess Steve has had a pretty nice life.

I do believe everything happens for a reason, and whatever reason(s) it may be, I'm sure the Lord had a good one for it.

Remember what Hamlet said? Use the human skull as inspiration. Because in the end, one way or another, this is all we will become -- a human skull. And so, seize the day. Tomorrow is not for sure. Will you make an effort to make this world better while you're here, or will you just kinda go with the flow?

Steve -- Rest In Peace.
Wherever you are, I hope you can be at peace (eventually, at least). God bless your soul.

frown

[Bluevoodu]

Steve:
They say your life can be measured by how many folks you have touched. I guess Steve has had a pretty nice life.

I do believe everything happens for a reason, and whatever reason(s) it may be, I'm sure the Lord had a good one for it.

Remember what Hamlet said? Use the human skull as inspiration. Because in the end, one way or another, this is all we will become -- a human skull. And so, seize the day. Tomorrow is not for sure. Will you make an effort to make this world better while you're here, or will you just kinda go with the flow?

Steve -- Rest In Peace.
Wherever you are, I hope you can be at peace (eventually, at least). God bless your soul.

:( yes... you said it perfectly.

†B†V†

[Liquid Snake]

I'm speechless at this moment....
SNK4EVER........Steve

I still remember we used to have the same avatar and he asked me gentlely to use another one by not to confuse other members.

I still remember he bought my LB AES

I still remember he has asked me a lot of questions (last one was in last week).

RIP, my friend. crying

[Setsuna1982]

Remember him when he was still alive and go ahead. That's what he could be imagine... I don't believe he wouldn't wanted to cause a trauma in all of us. So remember him when he was still alive and try to forget this sad event (though it's a tough one to swallow)

He was a good human being so I bet he deserves an eternal life in heaven, playing snk vs capcom, warlocks of the fates, no LOSJ in sight, no work and best of all no NGF.

I know a pair who will burn in the fires of hell instead very_ang

[Parallax]

crying
I personally didn't know Steve that well but from what I've read he was a hell of a guy. And judgeing from this post wether he knew it or not Steve had many friends.

We shall all miss Steve. Even though it will hapen to us all eventually it is a shame that anyone dies; Life is somthing that is trully prescious.

My thoughts go out to his parents in there time of mourning. While their loss will never be replaced they should know that there son was a great guy and that the many friends he had will miss him dearly!

Good bye Stephen my you rest in peace.

<img src="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/Avatars/1208.gif" alt=" - " />
1980-2003

[Setsuna1982]

BTW here's his last post....
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=017160" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=017160</a>

My god... he was de Flaming Car boy oh_no

[X]

I am in total shock and very sad. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Kibagami Genjuro]

God rest his soul... crying

[Kof 2001 rox]

talk about horrible..... :( :( let's all bow in silence and remember the letter D, which was all that was said in his last post

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 06:20 PM: Message edited by: Kof 2001 rox ]</small>

[Cnidarian]

God, I have just read about about this terrible tragedy, and read all the last posts about it. Whenever someone dies at a young age, I am deeply affected with sorrow.

I cannot say I knew Steve, but from what all you other members have said about him, I'm sure he was a great person to know with a kind heart.

It is truly sad when a person is killed before they have had a chance to live their life.

My best wishes go out to his folks, and Steve, wherever you are, I hope you find peace.

[steveold]

One more thing I want to say about Steve.

I don't know whether he liked the game or not, but I think a pretty good image of him could come from the game, "Outrun."

Hopefully he's somewhere right now, driving around in a Ferrari Testarossa or car of his choice, with a female companion by his side. And together they will be zooming down Coconut Beach on a picture perfect Sunday afternoon, followed by a cruise down Cloudy Mountain into the starry night of the Old Capitol, concluded by a longlasting ride down beautiful ole Lakeside... where he and his female companion will forever ride off into the sunset.

Some say Outrun is what video gaming is all about. In some circles, it is. And I can only imagine what it'd be like in real life if we could be like the carefree guy in Outrun for just one day -- driving our female companion along, state to state, coast to coast. It sure as hell would be peaceful, exciting, and never a dull moment.

Hopefully, Steve is somewhere taking place in that kind of bliss.

*plays 'Last Wave' theme from Outrun (Saturn) in tribute to Steve A.K.A. SNK4EVER*

[Kim _Kaphwan]

i can't even play super sidekicks 2 now. this just puts life all into perspective for me. i mean if i were to go how would anyone here even know? i feel i've made several friends here, but i never met anyone from here (save for lost basura) and this whole experience is just sort of dissheveleing for me. i may sound selfish but it's just wracking me. i just can't put it out of my mind. someone will have to post the obituary article when it comes out to provide some closure for all of us.

[MrMonk]

May God recieve you Steve, and may you enjoy everlasting peace.

[+++SLUG FLYER+++]

Steve?!80-02...

Death is as real as life.

Being a clone of steve, i too loved transformers and trading quote from films with him on PM...but, to be honest, im not in shock, yet.

You see, im 21. A few months younger than he. I love my VW, he even posted me when I started a forum on VW Golfs, we laughed. But, you see, im 21. We shared the same interests, SNK4EVER was the name in my PM box. He died so fast, but you see, IM 21!

The times together, are only remembered when the time is apart. I cant start to remember because, hes JUST become apart. He was so young. Id like information on the faults of the accident....As a neo geo tribute I have an idea. I will start a card, and have it sent off. To someone on the forums in the UK perhaps, like me. If you want to sign the card, PM your address to my account, I will send it to the first person who mails me there, maybe after 20 or so we can have it sent to his family? I shall get a card, and mail it off to the first person then, send it off around the world....anyone have his home address?

Its so tragic, I feel for his family so much, because im in the same shoes. I look around, and if I didnt come home one night from driving in my car, I wouldnt be there to thank my mom for cleaning my room.Im 21, nearly 22 too.Reality.


Regards,

To the family online, and off.


annoyed :( angry

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 06:47 PM: Message edited by: +++SLUG FLYER+++ ]</small>

[Plisken]

I really am struggling to take this all in. If anything it shows you how fragile life is. I have a bloody driving lesson as well tomorrow, this will be in my mind all along... :(

again, RIP Steve. :( it is a sad day for the Neo community.

[kyosuke75]

This is terrible news indeed. I did not know him but this is a great tragedy and he will be missed in the Neo community.

Kyosuke75

[Lagduf]

This is terrible. My condolences and prayers go out to Steve's family. Its truly sad to see someone so young and full of life die.

[Baseley09]

Real sad news.

He was the same age as me....makes you think.

May his soul rest.

[The Auction Sniper]

It saddens me to hear of the loss of a respected member on this forum.

Although I never knew him personally, I would hope that he may rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends; He will be in my prayers tonight.

[Tiptonium]

<img src="http://www.tiptonium.com/stuff/snk4ever.gif" alt=" - " />

[zakkwylde]

R.I.P

you will be missed!!

[VX]

Wow, this is so sudden...at such a young age, too.

Rest well SNK4EVER, your days are now forever peaceful.

[less than joseph]

Man oh man. Steve was a good guy. And he had an excellent choice in cars. My condolences to his family and friends.

-joseph paine

[less than joseph]

Tiptonium:
<img src="http://www.tiptonium.com/stuff/snk4ever.gif" alt=" - " /> Amen.

[firebomber]

While I haven't posted much, I have read a lot.
I always liked reading his posts. I could tell he had a true love for the neo and gaming.

Reading through all of the posts in this thread I see nothing but admiration for Steve. It pains me to know that I will never get to know him like some of the members here have.

I hope he's in a better place with a nice 4 slot and a bottomless cup of quarters.
Rest in Peace.

[BBH]

wow. just... wow. I had never talked to him personally, but he always came across in his posts as a great guy.

It is truly disheartening to see a fellow Neo-Geo fan leave this world at such a young age. crying oh_no

[venomous]

I am truly sorry to hear about the untimely passing of Steve. My thoughts are with his family and also with his friends here at NG.com.


I really wish I had known him on a personal level.


-Ken

[paku-pakuNJ]

well i didn't know the guy...but I pray for his family and friends for their strength....

[BeefJerky]

Truly one of the coolest people I've ever talked to online. It just wouldn't be the same without him... crying crying crying

EDIT: Sig test. We'll always remember you Steve! This rock's for you. buttrock

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 09:00 PM: Message edited by: Matt Semmel ]</small>

[Lets Gekiga In]

I'm sorry. I've already had a friend commit suicide and more people that die just gets me really upset. Nobody deserves this. NOBODY. We'll remember you Steve.

[Parallax Abstraction]

I would like to offer my sincerest condolances to the family and friends of SNK4EVER. It is a terrible shame to hear of his passing and I hope they know that the prayers and sympathies of this entire community are with them. He will most certainly be missed.

crying crying crying

[Willeh]

I just found out in chat...

R.I.P. Steve

This really makes me regret not getting to know him.

My condolences to his family and freinds also.

[Atro]

Shit man. blow_top Everything seems to happen here now( for bad ).

He was even younger than me. Poor Steve.

I have no words to express the shock. All I wish him now is to rest in peace.

My sig is now updated. crying

[Spike Spiegel]

Anak:
I just found out in chat...

R.I.P. Steve

This really makes me regret not getting to know him.

My condolences to his family and freinds also. He was cool as hell. Very very funny, good tastes, an overall great person to know. I didn't know him personally as well as a few others here. Hope everyone is taking this well.

Spike

[Domino-chan]

You will be missed.. :(

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

[SNKJorge]

I have now changed my sig as well.

[Willeh]

Thanks Spike, and I'm very sorry for your loss. :( crying

<small>[ February 19, 2003, 08:34 PM: Message edited by: Anak ]</small>

[RevQuixo]

<img src="http://members.aol.com/geardust/images/steve.jpg" alt=" - " />

RIP frown

[aria]

Thanks Rev, it helps to put a name to a face.

That's why I really like meeting members in person.

...

It's crushing to realize that it won't ever be possible this time...

[Gamefan]

I have not had the honor of knowing him personally, but what time I did have speaking with him, he was a very kind and gentle soul. He will be missed very much. My condolences go out to his family. I am shocked!

Life is way too short to sweat the small stuff. We should all just be happy that we are alive and that we are surrounded by our loved ones. We are better people than to argue about what game is better, why this or that costs this much. Just be happy with what you have and that you can still see the ones you love, love you back.

That is all I have to say at the moment.

Take care SNK4EVER, you will be missed greatly.

GAMEFAN

[less than joseph]

Bobak:
Thanks Rev, it helps to put a name to a face.

That's why I really like meeting members in person.
Totally agree man.

Thanks rev, that helps.

-joseph

[EvilMike]

Always a good poster and one of the most memorable sigs on the site. I talked to him a bit through PMs not enough to really say I knew him well but enough to know his death trully is a loss. Rest in peace Steve Howarth.

-Mike

[Darklighterx]

I'm truly sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to his family, and all who knew him.Bless all and that you may find respite.

[Lee Gray]

One of the most decent guys on this forum i knew,
When we both use to talk in in the chat room i never once see him say a bad word
my condolences go out to his family.

[EMAGDNIM]

whoa...I just heard about it...I'm sorry to hear this crying

and I was just starting talking to him to frown

[insaneben]

SNK4EVER/Steve was a good man with a great sense of humor. If anyone here has the e-mail address of Steve's family, please PM it to me so I can send them my condolences.

Farewell, Steve. Hope you buy something nice in heaven with that one dollar bill you won from me last summer.

-InsaneBen

[EMAGDNIM]

R.I.P my friend...

[Idburnu]

Sadly, I only talked to him (Steve) once, about a game he had for sale. He was extremely friendly and courteous and I always enjoyed reading his posts. Reading this news was very disconcerting, and as well as feeling sick for his family, truly made me think about life and what carries actual importance.

If anything can come from this, I feel it is that everyone should realize that things like this sadly may happen in an instance, and unfortunately you can't undo them. There are no second chances, no "I wish I had/had not said", no finishing something you had started, nothing. I guess it simplifies to the old saying, live every day as if it were your last.

I will say a prayer for Steve and his family, as well as one of thanks, for being fortunate enough to be able to put my son to bed. Hopefully all of us reading this will do the same.

[Shiftyfink]

Just sad. Way to young. oh_no

[Criterionradiohead]

One of the most honest members on this entire forum. He always had something good to say be it Neo related, war room, unrelated.... He truly will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

I agree with Makismo on this one, he should go with his Neo and favorite game... someone should tell his parents. I can honestly say that if it were me I think I would want my Neo with me, but that's just me (maybe I'm a little fanatical).

I once wondered what it would be like if a member of this forum passed away. Now I know, it truly feels like we have all lost a friend. It really gives me a warm feeling to see everyone pouring out their deepest sympathies. A true sense of community... family.

RIP SNK4EVER

Criterionradiohead frown

[Voorhees]

This is truly sad news indeed.

My sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

[NEOFREAK9189]

descansa en paz con dios my amigo steve ,SNK4EVER ( rests in peace with God my friend steve ,SNK4EVER

My condolensces to his family and friends

he was a nice guy

RIP my friend

[bulletnyourass]

I choose to remember the good things about Steve. A well respected and knowledgeable member of the boards. He will be remembered not for his love for the NEO GEO, posts, or anything Neo-related. He will be remembered for being an all around GOOD PERSON. Whatever transcends this life, is unknown to us all. But Steve will be there when we reach that moment in time to guide us where we need to go.....and that is what I will look forward to. crying

SNK4EVER - Never forget our fallen brother!

[BIG]

I've never met Snk4Ever,but he seems to be a great member and a good friend to many members.My sympathy goes out to his friends and family.Good bye Snk4Ever.

[BryLmoo]

I hope that his family is reading this thread. It is always comforting to know that the dearly departed had friends who cared for him so much.

:)

[MattMan]

:( Im so sorry to hear that... I never met the guy but I know he was a big member here on the forms, and that we all here will miss him. Please send my condolences to the family.

[Mercedes]

My condolence to Steve's family.

'Have a pleasant journey home, Steve!'

[NEOFREAK9189]

If anyone here has the address of Steve's family, please PM it to me so I can send them my condolences

I lost steves address . also family e-mail address

[Bluevoodu]

Man... I just stumbled across this..

So you got the cab from tattoo huh? Hehe, did you know that cab use to be mine before I traded it to tattoo? Anyway, it's a really nice cab and I hope you enjoy it! And, thanks for the heads up about SOTN...I'll be sure to leave you some positive feedback once I get it. Thanks again. -Steve I hope he got to enjoy that Symphonyof the Night..

†B†V†

[Xander Crews]

Bluevoodu:
Man... I just stumbled across this..

So you got the cab from tattoo huh? Hehe, did you know that cab use to be mine before I traded it to tattoo? Anyway, it's a really nice cab and I hope you enjoy it! And, thanks for the heads up about SOTN...I'll be sure to leave you some positive feedback once I get it. Thanks again. -Steve I hope he got to enjoy that Symphonyof the Night..

†B†V† damn thats just sad, depressing, and eerie all at once.

crying

[s7cbassplayer]

I sadly did not know SNK4EVER. He posted in some of the boards I was in. I know my words are meanilingless compared to the people that knew him, but my heart will laways go out to anyone who was a part of this community who has passed away. My prayers go out to his family. May his memory never be forgetten....not even for those who did not know him personally or as well.

God bless

[JHendrix]

He was the first person I ever delt with from these boards and he really was a very nice guy. He will be sorely missed, I send my condolences to his family and those he left behind. :(

Rest in Peace man.

JHendrix

[Pro_Gear]

RIP Steve..

I'm pretty sure that I've dealt with him once on these boards, and he was a stand up guy, A GOOD MAN. I didn't know him too well, but that says it all really. His presence made a difference on these boards and he'll continue to do so in the hearts of those who knew,loved, and respected him.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family

[Doser81]

i offer my condolances to the family and friends of SNK4EVER, it very sad when such a young person leaves us
:confused:

[mookystains]

oh....jesus....

This is horrible.
SNK4EVER was one of those few people that I allways enjoyed, he never ever bugged me or anything.
i used to talk to him in chat....
If my memory serves me correctly, he was even a chat op for a short period of time.
He is a great guy...
sad to see someone like that go...

[NeoZ24]

That really sucks frown

[« PESTILENT »]

Oh God......
I had just met Steve and his Dad last Saturday.
He was a really cool guy.
I am fortunate to have had the chance to get to know him, even if it was brief.
He'll be missed.
My deepest sympathies to his family.

Rest in Peace Steve

[Neo Fan]

^
^ ^
I lift up my glass in his honor!
v v
v

[shir0]

I didn't know steve personally, but he seemed
like an great guy on the forums and he will be
missed by all.

Hope you're in a better place, steve.

We'll miss ya bud.

Later

shir0

[ShikiMikoto]

I never knew him personally, either...horrible... :( ...happens to the best of people...he really looked like a cool guy from what I've read...liked NIN... crying

My condolence to his friends, and his family. Cheers good fellow, wherever you are... frown

[suicidekiller]

REST IN

PEACE :D

[NEOFREAK9189]

I never knew him personally he really was a very nice guy

He was the first person I ever deal with from these boards

also i have steve {snkSNK4EVER} address go to send condolensces to his family

<small>[ February 20, 2003, 12:54 AM: Message edited by: NEOFREAK9189 ]</small>

[CrackerMessiah]

Like some others on this board, I did not know Steve (SNK4EVER). However, I just read the thread that was linked earlier regarding him and his relationship pursuit. And while I can't claim to be a first hand witness to his character, his posts in that single thread conveyed such a human element of honesty and humbleness; it brought a sense of joy and fraternity across this digital medium we call a message board. It is contributions like this, I believe, that will continute to resonate, and offer a sense of inspiration to us all.

I offer my condolonces, and you will be in my prayers.

Rest in peace, Steve. And thank you.

-Freddy B.

[Liq_Wurm]

I never knew him really, i dont think we have even talked. but i always remember him as an active member in our community. just thinking about everything really makes me tear up. i think of what would happen if it was me that could die tomarrow. and what my friends would do or say. but it is good to know of what has happened. i always wondered, if i die people on this board wouldnt know it along with all the other boards and people i know. i would just go away and maybe in a few months someone would ask. where is Liq_Wurm. but no one would know. so i feel that it is important to remember those who have been taken from us let his name always stay in the hearts of all of us. and never rid his profile so he knows that he will always have a place on our board.

its hard to find the words to describe what i am thinking now. let his memory live on forever.

[TRIEUMINATOR]

Steve is a class act and always had respect for others, no matter who they were. His voice had meaning, purpose and sincerity.

A true loss to human kind.

R.I.P. Steve Howarth (SNK4EVER).

[Sklabah]

I believe I dealt with Steve, and it was a pleasure, as were my dealings with just about everyone here. I haven't been active lately, but hearing this news still makes me sad. I hope all his friends and family, wheather here or at home, can find a sense of peace in the midst of this tragedy.

Peace.

Nasr

[Mike]

At a loss for words....

Rest in Peace.

You will be missed.

[Neo Maikeru]

Steve will be missed by me very much. I cannot believe this happened, when I heard this it made me almost vommit. Steve was one of my best online buddies we talked all the time. Steve you will be missed. I will for sure send a letter to his family, I cannot believe this happened. This is the first friend I have ever had die on me. crying

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[Giga Power]

Steve has been posting here as long as I can remember. I never knew him as close as some other members, but I hope that my words aren't taken lightly due to that.
I had three loved ones die over the course of last year, and all but one were unexpected. There is no greater sadness than the loss of life, and I only hope that those who knew Steve best can find comfort. There will be many other people that can bring strength to his family that actually knew him, but let the respect of this community go on to a testament of how strong human compassion can be. Steve will be missed. By many of us here.
I give my deepest respect and strength to those members here who knew him, and of course his family.
This board will never forget its fallen member.
Rest in peace Steve.
frown

[lemonflav]

I never had a chance to meet you Steve. We had planned Neo get togethers on numerous occasions, but they never happened...

When things like this happen to people close to my own age, I can't help but remember something that was spoken at a very dear friend's funeral many years ago..

This was said in Greek, but it went like this..

" When God sent you off into the world he wept for he would be apart from his child. He knew however one day you would hear his voice calling your name and that you would come back home to be by his side again. "

See you one day Steve... crying buttrock

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[Brandon St Randy]

I dont say much here, but I am sad to learn that one of us has passed. RIP Steve. You'll be in my thoughts.

[Kpj]

I don't think Steve & I ever really talked, but god bless. My deepest condolences go to his family & friends.

Guys, this is a wake-up call.......life is too damn short..........take advantage of the time you/I/we have now or else it may be taken away from us too abruptly.

When these terrible things happen, it makes me think of how we (as a society) waste our time here.

He is in a better place now :confused:

<small>[ February 20, 2003, 02:06 AM: Message edited by: Kenny Boy ]</small>

[RiotoftheBlood]

As a close personal friend, I want to thank everyone for all of the sympathy, including the Moderators for the way they have handled this. As tattoo said, we're all here becuase of a common interest: the love of video games, and it's heartening to witness what this community can do in a time like this.

This is a life-changing event for me.

Steve told me at the end of last year that he and I "will always be brothers", and that's just as true now as it was then. Hopefully one day we will meet again, in a space and time without limits. crying

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[buster_broon]

sending best wishes to Steves family and friends from across the miles

one of the members whose posts i would take time to read, only really spoken to him on the forum, didnt really know him that well

but i knew he was cool

god bless - you will be missed crying crying crying

[Bionic Lester]

I'm numb.

I didn't really know the guy and hadden't spoken with him much, but he was one of those people whose screenname just popped up all over the place. A good guy.

I guess it kinda freaks me out. He was 22. I turned 24 a couple months ago (December 1st) A few days before my birthday, I got into a car accident. The car was a loss, but I was fine. He wasn't so lucky.

I guess it just bothers me that I've outlived someone younger then me.

Rest in peace, brother

[tattoo]

Even though Steve and i were 10 yrs apart. We both had one common bond....gaming and that is how we met. Steve often asked me for advice on topics that he was unfamiliar with and with that he was almost like a kid brother. I too am happy that the neo-community shows what it's really made of when the chips are down and I thank you!

It's hard to believe that I won't see him anymore. As I told Kevin that I've had alot of friends pass away but not one of a good hearted soul and of innocence as Steve. Sleep well in heaven my brother.......

[Josh]

I don't really know anyone here, but I have read alot of everyones posts and I've read SNK4EVER's posts aswell. I hope his family gets threw this as best as possible. All of you, I see now, are a bunch of real men.

j.

<small>[ February 20, 2003, 02:43 AM: Message edited by: NEOryu ]</small>

[Soilwork]

I dedicate an original song of mine to Steve, entitled <a href="http://www.zebesfiles.org/wes/soundfiles/wes-tears.mp3" target="_blank">"Heaven's Tears"</a>. My heart and prayers are with his family.. I'll pick this melody every Feb 19th in his memory.

[ttooddddyy]

Stunned to get this shocking news, he will be sadly missed by all on the forum. crying

hope there are mvs cabs in heaven

[laurent]

farewell my friends i won t forget you crying

[Ilovejapangirls]

I never knew SNK4EVER but i read a lot of his posts, it's so sad to hear what happened to him...

My condolences to his family,really.

Sorry for my english,but i really wanted to share my sadness with you.

[candycab]

I never knew Steve , but I know the feeling of loosing someone and its a horrible thing.

So to his familly I offer my condolinces and hope the pain of loosing Steve becomes more bearable with the passing of time.

[Stitch Faced Angel]

I never met him, spoke with him, or anything like that. I read his posts, and the man was an inspiration to me.

To the family and to friends: I am sorry that this happened. He was born the same year I was, and even for me, it is so hard to believe someone could die so young. My heart, Prayers, Chants, and soul go to you.

And to Steve: Sorry this happened. The only good thing is that you have gone to a better place, but it is sad for everyone here. I am sorry that I did not get to know you. I could tell from your Posts that you were a great person, a genuine Gamer, and loved Games. When my time comes, I can not wait to meet you. Save a Stool at that SNK machine in the Sky for me!

[Herzog Drei]

Its damm sad to see those kind of news on this board.. :(
..but also somehow nice to see how many posts are here-seems that this community DOES care! :)

My condolences... crying

[Vince2K]

Condolances from France...

I didn't know him, but i've read a lot of his numerous posts. He was a wise guy, and a true Neo Gamer.

Rest in peace crying

[corbo 2]

He shall be missed very much crying

R.I.P Steve

[Lastblade]

frown

[Bishamon]

Jeezus! frown

[Ghost-Dog, presented by Tervis®]

I read his posts, and he seemed like a really good natured guy. It looks like he had lots of friends here too, which is definitely a measure of a man's worth.

Steve, rest in peace. I'll have a drink and a game of Garou in memory.

[Hun]

I didn't know SNK4EVER but there is one thing I will say and is that may we see him in the afterlife or in another lifetime. Rest In Peace, SNK4EVER, you are a great guy.

[Highlander67]

Steve is someone that will be missed here. My deepest prayers go out to him and his family.

[Neo Maikeru]

SNK4EVER is in a better place now, look at it that way. I just said a prayer for him and his family with my parents, I am going to tell my friends to pray for him too. Maybe he is up by the pearly gates playing the Neo right now looking down on us all. I think Loopz had a great idea, I will be playing the Neo and light a candle in memory of Steve, what a great guy he was. He was the first good friend that I had on the internet, he always has somthing good to say. Man I'll miss you Steve.

[DangerousK]

My condolences go out to his family. This is a tragedy, while I didn't know Steve, this was a real shock to myself. :(

I hope he's up there enjoying the great big SNK arcade in the clouds where every game is there including unreleased carts, as well as unlimited credits and everything fun. :)

God bless and maybe in another place all of us and Steve will battle it out for eternity in SNK games.

RIP Steve.

[Robi15]

My condolences to his family.

[EMAGDNIM]

Bluevoodu:
Man... I just stumbled across this..

So you got the cab from tattoo huh? Hehe, did you know that cab use to be mine before I traded it to tattoo? Anyway, it's a really nice cab and I hope you enjoy it! And, thanks for the heads up about SOTN...I'll be sure to leave you some positive feedback once I get it. Thanks again. -Steve I hope he got to enjoy that Symphonyof the Night..

†B†V† Yeah...I know the feeling...I had just sent him a Japanese PS2 in the mail...andI've got a few emails am pm's of our conversation... frown

[The Legendary LoneWolf]

rest in peace little dude and know you will be missed crying

[FeelGood]

crying


I'm sad....

[leepantalone]

My condolences to his family as well. It is a tragedy to see someone so young, pass away.

Let us all hold our loved ones a little closer than before. :( Life is too short.

[FeelGood]

DangerousK:

I hope he's up there enjoying the great big SNK arcade in the clouds where every game is there including unreleased carts, as well as unlimited credits and everything fun. :)
I hear they have SS5, LB3, and MotW2 there...

[J. Max]

Wow. I'm speechless. My heart goes out to his family.

[Wan-Fu]

Wow. I just noticed that he won one of my recent auctions:

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=187&item=3007191072" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=187&item=3007191072</a>

He wont be able to enjoy the game or anything else life has to offer. Sad.

[Roswell_47]

never knew the guy, but he supported gaming, so may he rest in gaming heaven.

[neobuyer]

Wan-Fu:
Wow. I just noticed that he won one of my recent auctions:

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=187&item=3007191072" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=187&item=3007191072</a>

He wont be able to enjoy the game or anything else life has to offer. Sad. God, that is so fucked up.

It's really, really wierd when someone with whom you've had friendly, casual contact with all of the sudden dies.

I didn't know Steve, so the shock to me is less than some of the rest of us, but fuck, this is the first time a member of our 'community' has died, is it not?

I hope his family reads this thread and knows how everybody here feels frown

[Bluevoodu]

Wan-Fu:
Wow. I just noticed that he won one of my recent auctions:

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=187&item=3007191072" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=187&item=3007191072</a>

He wont be able to enjoy the game or anything else life has to offer. Sad. Are you going to give him positive feedback :)

That is a bummer...
Its weird how it is that much of a shock you know?

I mean, he was cool with a lot of us. Many of us didn't even know him behind the email or we knew him but never knew him in person... but yet we are drawn in... and it seems like we all really know him well... and will miss him.

†B†V†

[The True Warrior]

Man...such heartbreaking news! crying

SNK4EVER, even though I didn't get to know you that well, I do know that you WILL truly be missed.

May your soul rest in everlasting peace, warrior...

*salutes*

<small>[ February 20, 2003, 03:24 PM: Message edited by: The True Warrior ]</small>

[Dolphin]

I too would like to extend my condolences to Steve's family.

[BeefJerky]

<a href="http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2003/02/20/news/lake_county/02d7ec4e27034f1286256cd300000cd4.txt" target="_blank">Here you damn dirty skeptics...</a> :mad: crying

Munster man dies in early morning wreck
BY JIM MASTERS

Times Correspondent

HAMMOND -- A 22-year-old Munster man died Wednesday morning after his car struck a light pole and then a cement embankment in the 3000 block of Sheffield Avenue.

Steven Howarth, of 113 Beverly Place, was pronounced dead at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill., where he had been airlifted via a University of Chicago emergency helicopter, Hammond police Lt. Richard Hoyda said.

Christ Hospital is the nearest trauma center.

Howarth suffered head and spinal injuries, Hammond Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Kochis said. There were no passengers in the vehicle.

Howarth was driving a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix northbound on Sheffield at approximately 12:34 a.m. when he veered from the right lane to the left lane to pass another vehicle, a witness told Hammond police. His vehicle then traveled off the left side of the road and struck a metal light pole, sheering it off, and then smacked into the embankment at the Indiana Toll Road overpass, police said.

Firefighters found the vehicle positioned precariously on its side, Kochis said. First, firefighters had to secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling down the embankment and possibly onto the rescue crew, and then used hydraulic cutters and spreaders -- "the jaws of life" -- to extricate Howarth.

Kochis said it took about 30 minutes to free Howarth.

"It was a pretty quick task, especially when we first had to stabilize the vehicle on its side," he said.

[EDIT: I entered the text of the article, and I cut the URL down to size because it was affecting the page -Bobak]

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[Bluevoodu]

good crap.... I wonder if he lost control... or how he lost control..

poor guy....

†B†V†

[DangerousK]

EvilWasabi:

DangerousK:

I hope he's up there enjoying the great big SNK arcade in the clouds where every game is there including unreleased carts, as well as unlimited credits and everything fun. :)
I hear they have SS5, LB3, and MotW2 there... Designed by the teams of the old SNK. :)

Well, I'll have a drink for Steve tonight.

You'll be missed by many, it's good that in life he touched many people on this site, that is the mark of a good man.

[Retrogamer]

I Pray for his family , in their time of need and I hope this time of hardship will blow over gently for everyone who knew him , befriended him , and loved him ....may he rest now and be lifted into the loving arms of our lord .

[mintsauce82]

I rarely post here anymore but it deeply saddens me to hear this news, and i think i should let my feelings be known too. We've lost a fellow gamer and all round decent bloke. I offer his family and friends my sincere condolences.

Rest in peace man. crying

[jeff bogard]

it is moments like this, that brings this community together. i guess my condolances go to his family and friends. who im pretty sure they liked him pretty much


RIP

[Amano Jacu]

A really sad moment for this community... I feel extremely bad. I just hope he rests in peace. My condolences to his family and friends.

crying

[JLukas]

:(

Rest in Peace, Steve

[TheBigBB]

I haven't known how to respond to this thread properly because I did not know him at all, but I've been reading the thread all along. I guess it's been on my mind even though I didn't know him. He's close to my age and he even resembles me a bit. I always think about death a lot and how any day could be my last, and I try to live as happily as I can because of it. I'm not a person who believes too strongly in an afterlife or heaven, but I think I can say for sure that Steve will never have to deal with pain or sadness ever again... In other words, he is resting in peace. That I do believe very strongly.

Steve, may your life be rememered in happiness... Your actions while you were will be a cause of happiness far into the future... Because the people you touched will pass on that goodness to others, and those others will pass it on as well, and as long as there are people you will have helped them be happy through this causal chain. I can tell this is the case because of the things people have said about you. No one feels any animosity towards you. You have only friends here. That says a lot.

[SNKjr]

Sad and senseless death, it's weird I sometimes thought that us Neo-Geo fans would always leave forever.

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