Sad news :( - Page 2

jpeters1734 · 02-10-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by IStillDream

That's truly awful. I wish I'd had the chance to meet him, he sounds like an outstanding guy. Genuinely selfless.

Since you're adding the winners of the preorder contest to the game as draft prospects, would it be a fitting tribute to do the same with him? Give the man who worked so hard on the rosters his spot on one?

Very high WE, very high loyalty

Cork55 · 02-10-2017, 10:56 PM

Rest in peace haveband.

Palaaemon · 02-11-2017, 02:21 AM

My condolences to everyone close to Howard. Each loss that we endure diminishes each of us in some way, but with Howard he has left behind so much of himself, his work and his love of baseball. We should all feel fortunate to have been touched by him, in whatever capacity. I know that Markus did not want this leaked out yet, but I have this from a reliable source that Howard has been promoted to vice president in charge of personnel and rosters in that "next" BIG league in the sky.

Markus Heinsohn · 02-11-2017, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IStillDream

That's truly awful. I wish I'd had the chance to meet him, he sounds like an outstanding guy. Genuinely selfless.

Since you're adding the winners of the preorder contest to the game as draft prospects, would it be a fitting tribute to do the same with him? Give the man who worked so hard on the rosters his spot on one?

Yes, we will do this. Howard will forever be a part of OOTP.

I still cannot believe he is gone

RANGER11JP · 02-11-2017, 06:40 AM

Is there anything that we can do, such as a collective gift or contribution to his family or a charity or cause that he believed in? I would be honored to contribute. Sometimes these seemingly small gestures are more appreciated than we can conceive.

kq76 · 02-11-2017, 07:12 AM

I didn't know Howard well, but I saw enough in his posts to see how much he loved OOTP. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

MizzouRah · 02-11-2017, 09:39 AM

Thoughts and prayers to his family.

AirmenSmith · 02-11-2017, 12:06 PM

A big loss to the community. His work will carry on through every version of the game.

I worked with him back in 2012 on the roster set. Still have his messages saved here. The dedication and passion he had was contagious.

Déjà Bru · 02-11-2017, 04:38 PM

I don't think I have ever seen this many thanks given to one post in all my time here in these forums. Not even when Markus has made one of his super-colossal announcements about an upcoming OOTPB feature.

From abell to zappa:

hillm2ca · 02-11-2017, 06:36 PM

I wanted to send my deepest condolences to Howard's family and friends, including the team for Out of the Park Baseball and those elsewhere in the community who knew him well. To each and everyone you, I give you my best regards.

Lukas Berger · 02-13-2017, 08:49 AM

I updated the initial post with this, but wanted to add it here for those who might miss it otherwise.

We just found out that there is a go fund me account to help the Woolfolk family defer Howard's funeral expenses. You can find the link here. If you're in a position to be able to help out, they would surely appreciate it!

Thanks so much for whatever you can do and for all the expressions of sympathy and support in this thread!

cavebutter · 02-13-2017, 11:06 AM

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Eugene Church · 02-21-2017, 11:31 PM

Wonderful tribute and eulogy, Markus... Beautifully written.

udbacker58 · 02-22-2017, 12:44 PM

This is certainly sad news. I remember working closely with Howard on some of the first MLB full organizational rosters back in OOTPX and 11.

He was a great person and fantastic contributor to the OOTP franchise.

Déjà Bru · 02-22-2017, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

I don't think I have ever seen this many thanks given to one post in all my time here in these forums. Not even when Markus has made one of his super-colossal announcements about an upcoming OOTPB feature.

From abell to zappa:

Heh, I've stopped bothering to update that screen print anymore. Now it's up to 210 thanks!

And it's now "From 95Mariners to zappa." Sorry, abell.

Hoiles · 02-24-2017, 11:56 AM

What horrible news. I always appreciated the hard work, dedication, as well as openness to suggestions Howard put towards this vital part of the game. I hope his family is doing well.

stalker101 · 02-25-2017, 06:32 PM

I wanted to thank everyone once again on their well wishes,Howards memorial was today and although being very rough on me,It was nice to talk to old friends I hadnt seen in a while and to talk to the family.Howards older sister and mom when learning of how many of you liked marcus's post here were very happy indeed and wished for me to copy it all for them to see ,so I will be doing so tonight for them..thank you again for the condolences for my friend..

Statsman1 · 02-25-2017, 06:36 PM

I'm sure it was a very tough day, and for you acting as a sort of representative for the OOTP world, thank you very much. All the best wishes go to Howard's family and his friends.

Jeffy25 · 02-27-2017, 03:15 PM

Rip

The Yurpman · 02-28-2017, 04:17 PM

Like most, I did not know the man personally. I do, however, know his extensive work he did for OOTP. It goes without saying that I give my condolences to his family and friends. This entire community will miss his presence.

02-11-2017, 02:21 AM	#23
Palaaemon Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 263	Goodbye Howard My condolences to everyone close to Howard. Each loss that we endure diminishes each of us in some way, but with Howard he has left behind so much of himself, his work and his love of baseball. We should all feel fortunate to have been touched by him, in whatever capacity. I know that Markus did not want this leaked out yet, but I have this from a reliable source that Howard has been promoted to vice president in charge of personnel and rosters in that "next" BIG league in the sky.

02-11-2017, 06:40 AM	#25
RANGER11JP All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,372	Is there anything that we can do, such as a collective gift or contribution to his family or a charity or cause that he believed in? I would be honored to contribute. Sometimes these seemingly small gestures are more appreciated than we can conceive. __________________ BASEBALL, HOCKEY AND BOXING FAN

02-11-2017, 07:12 AM	#26
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,009	I didn't know Howard well, but I saw enough in his posts to see how much he loved OOTP. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project) For Beta/Devs: Full screen (1920x1080)

02-11-2017, 12:06 PM	#28
AirmenSmith Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 2,094	A big loss to the community. His work will carry on through every version of the game. I worked with him back in 2012 on the roster set. Still have his messages saved here. The dedication and passion he had was contagious. __________________ Come join me on my Twitch Channel for gaming at its excellence Twitch Link

02-11-2017, 04:38 PM	#29
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,741	A Tribute to the Tribute I don't think I have ever seen this many thanks given to one post in all my time here in these forums. Not even when Markus has made one of his super-colossal announcements about an upcoming OOTPB feature. From abell to zappa: Attached Images __________________ - Bru Last edited by Déjà Bru; 02-12-2017 at 09:21 PM.

02-10-2017, 10:56 PM	#22
Cork55 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon, WI Posts: 1,588	Rest in peace haveband.

02-11-2017, 09:39 AM	#27
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	Thoughts and prayers to his family.

02-11-2017, 06:36 PM	#30
hillm2ca Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 319	I wanted to send my deepest condolences to Howard's family and friends, including the team for Out of the Park Baseball and those elsewhere in the community who knew him well. To each and everyone you, I give you my best regards. Last edited by hillm2ca; 02-11-2017 at 06:38 PM.

02-13-2017, 08:49 AM	#31
Lukas Berger OOTP Developments Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nice, Côte d'Azur, France Posts: 22,184	I updated the initial post with this, but wanted to add it here for those who might miss it otherwise. We just found out that there is a go fund me account to help the Woolfolk family defer Howard's funeral expenses. You can find the link here. If you're in a position to be able to help out, they would surely appreciate it! Thanks so much for whatever you can do and for all the expressions of sympathy and support in this thread! __________________ lukas@ootpdevelopments.com Buy Out of the Park Baseball 27! Need to upload files for us to check out? Instructions can be found here Last edited by Lukas Berger; 02-13-2017 at 09:12 AM.

02-13-2017, 11:06 AM	#32
cavebutter All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,163	. __________________ MySQL, MyStruggle - A self-indulgent blog about my attempts to roll my own MySQL Database with OOTP Logo Gallery

02-21-2017, 11:31 PM	#33
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	Wonderful tribute and eulogy, Markus... Beautifully written.

02-22-2017, 12:44 PM	#34
udbacker58 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,140	This is certainly sad news. I remember working closely with Howard on some of the first MLB full organizational rosters back in OOTPX and 11. He was a great person and fantastic contributor to the OOTP franchise. __________________ Heartland Baseball League Commissioner Fictional - Stats Only - 30 years of History! HBL HOME PAGE \| HBL REPORTS HOME \| HBL UTILITIES HOME

02-24-2017, 11:56 AM	#36
Hoiles All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 574	What horrible news. I always appreciated the hard work, dedication, as well as openness to suggestions Howard put towards this vital part of the game. I hope his family is doing well.

02-25-2017, 06:32 PM	#37
stalker101 Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lancaster,CA Posts: 97	I wanted to thank everyone once again on their well wishes,Howards memorial was today and although being very rough on me,It was nice to talk to old friends I hadnt seen in a while and to talk to the family.Howards older sister and mom when learning of how many of you liked marcus's post here were very happy indeed and wished for me to copy it all for them to see ,so I will be doing so tonight for them..thank you again for the condolences for my friend..

02-25-2017, 06:36 PM	#38
Statsman1 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marmora, Ontario, Canada Posts: 340	I'm sure it was a very tough day, and for you acting as a sort of representative for the OOTP world, thank you very much. All the best wishes go to Howard's family and his friends. __________________ Statsman1

02-27-2017, 03:15 PM	#39
Jeffy25 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,505	Rip

02-28-2017, 04:17 PM	#40
The Yurpman Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 320	Like most, I did not know the man personally. I do, however, know his extensive work he did for OOTP. It goes without saying that I give my condolences to his family and friends. This entire community will miss his presence.