LGKR Memorial Medal

**Oberst Hajj** · 09-22-2012 20:09

My fellow pilots,

As many of you already know, we lost a valued pilot of our digital skies here. Don "LGKR" Bonner passed away earlier this month. In the grand scheme of life, the loss to our little game is be humbled by the loss to his family and friends. Don left behind not only a grateful gaming community, but more sadly, a wife and two sons.

I have worked with Maxheadroom and Charlie3 to setup a small donation process to allow those of that would like to to donate to Don's family to help them with any needs they may have in this difficult time.

From now until 13Oct12, any donations sent to the site via the donation block on the home page (down the left hand side) will be sent to Don's family. For your generous efforts, each member will receive the new LGKR Memorial Medal.

I hope the men and women of this site will join me in wearing it proudly. If you do contribute, please request your medal via this link (it will help me out greatly with all of this).

Blue Sky's Don!

**celticgriffon** · 09-22-2012 20:16

What a beautiful gesture. I really wish I could have met or had the chance to chat with Don - he seemed like a pretty incredible guy.

Michael

**Tommy Z** · 09-22-2012 20:17

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

From now until 13Oct12, any donations sent to the site via the donation block on the home page (down the left hand side) will be sent to Don's family. For your generous efforts, each member will receive the new LGKR Memorial Medal.

Great Idea Colonel! I was hoping something like this was in the works.

**clipper1801** · 09-22-2012 20:25

Maybe one of our gifted artists in residence could design a memorial wall/window for our fallen friends, I am remembering one in a museum in Auckland NZ, just thinking out loud . . . it was inspiring and wonderful.

Clipper

**MoonSylver** · 09-22-2012 20:25

Originally Posted by celticgriffon

What a beautiful gesture. I really wish I could have met or had the chance to chat with Don - he seemed like a pretty incredible guy.

Michael

Agree 100%. It's a fantastic idea & a worthy cause.

**Niclas** · 09-23-2012 00:25

This is a nice gesture. I can imagine that it would be nice for his family to know that Don was liked by people out there that they probably didn't even know about.

/Niclas

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 09-23-2012 01:25

Excellent idea. Donation sent.
Rob.

**gully_raker** · 09-23-2012 02:31

Yes Keith, great inititive.
Hope you get a great response.
I have sent mine.

**gully_raker** · 09-23-2012 02:37

Keith it might be best if you can keep this thread up at the Top of the section so it does not get "lost" with other posts jumping it.

**Marechallannes** · 09-23-2012 03:17

Nice gesture, Herr Oberst.

I'm in.

**Doug** · 09-23-2012 03:22

Me too donation made.

**Oberst Hajj** · 09-23-2012 05:05

Thanks to everyone that had contributed so far. You should all have your medals now.

**Watchdog** · 09-23-2012 05:34

I am in. I know money cannot return your loved ones who passed away, but still, maybe our donation will help the family in some way.

**BobP** · 09-23-2012 07:19

Just made the donation to another worthy cause started here. Again shows how great the people in this room are.

**pflanzer** · 09-23-2012 09:32

Originally Posted by Watchdog

I am in. I know money cannot return your loved ones who passed away, but still, maybe our donation will help the family in some way.

My sentiments as well.
Tony

**Boney10** · 09-23-2012 14:08

Donation made, wish it could be more,

**csadn** · 09-23-2012 17:07

<- still trying to figure out what "LGKR" stood for in the first place...

**Oberst Hajj** · 09-23-2012 18:57

Thanks everyone for joining in on this.

Originally Posted by Watchdog

I am in. I know money cannot return your loved ones who passed away, but still, maybe our donation will help the family in some way.

No it can't, but if it helps with any of the financial burdens that are bound to arise, maybe it will help relieve a little of the stress.

**Nightbomber** · 09-24-2012 01:16

donation sent. A generous idea.

**flash** · 09-24-2012 01:58

We will remember him

**Willi Von Klugermann** · 09-25-2012 15:06

Great idea Keith. Donation sent.

**Oberst Hajj** · 09-25-2012 15:34

Thanks everyone!

**Attila57** · 09-25-2012 23:25

Really sad about this news.

Excellent initiative. Donation sent.

Attilio

**Charlie3** · 09-27-2012 22:27

Originally Posted by csadn

<- still trying to figure out what "LGKR" stood for in the first place...

If you look at his avatar you will see that it is a rhino. LGKR are the initals of his nick name when he was dressing up in metal armor and fighting with wooden weapons in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism)in his 20's. It stands for Lord God King Rhino. He was quite the fighter in his day, often bellowing as he charged, prompting the name. There are pictures of him fighting in his photo albums on his personal page which is now a memorial page so that the site would not lose his postings.

**Charlie3** · 09-27-2012 22:29

Thank you Col. for the medal. It is exactally the kind of thing he would find funny and he would appreciate the fact that it is helpful as well...Great Rhino graphics!

**MoonSylver** · 10-01-2012 07:38

Glad to have gotten all my financial affairs sorted in time. Donation made.

**HTRAINo** · 10-01-2012 13:23

From one warrior to another (I do medieval combat/re-enactment). Sincere condolences, and donation made.

**BobP** · 10-01-2012 14:07

Charlie thanks for the info about a comrade.

**alkis21** · 10-03-2012 04:57

May Don "LGKR" Bonner's soul travel in serene blue skies.

Donation sent.

**Nightbomber** · 10-03-2012 07:58

It's so encouraging to see new members having a feel for the community.

Alkis.

**LewdDude** · 10-03-2012 09:41

OMG! How did I miss this.... Donation made!

**Goering Ace** · 10-25-2012 16:43

Having been away from the site for awhile, I had not seen this sad news. My heart goes out to his family. I only wish I had seen this sooner so I could also have made a donation.

**grumpybear** · 10-25-2012 17:01

I didn't catch first post. Am I to late to donate

**mav1624** · 10-25-2012 20:31

My deepest sympathies go to all family members

**Oberst Hajj** · 11-26-2012 05:08

I just realized that I never updated this thread. With the kind donations from everyone, we were able to send the Bonner family $500. Money could never replace a lost loved one, but hopefully it helps with some bills or just makes the first Christmas without him a little brighter his kids.

I'd also like to personally thank all of those that donated again. So, THANK YOU!