Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board Every 10 Years Forum Looks That Kill Lad (1972-2004)

Shit.

You know, Paul really, REALLY loved the Transformers. Probably as much as I do.

I was looking forward to sitting down, hanging out sometime (maybe if I ever made it to the UK) and talking about this shared childhood joy. It may seem a silly thing to be upset about, but I am. There's someone who shares a large part of what makes me me who isn't going to be around anymore. I guess this is the expanded version of my previous post.

I haven't really known him, all I remember is he wrote he walked from Kings Cross to Croydon one night, and I found it very funny.

The thought that someone so young could be so ill is truly heartbreaking.

I Wish his family and close friends all the love and support imaginable to help them through this time.

Life is too fragile and far too short. It is heartbreaking to hear the "no recovery possible" - Paul certainly seems to be someone who has enriched the life of many others. Hold him in the light.

I don't think I've ever interacted with him yet here on these boards, but I feel awful too... He'll be in my prayers.

Hi, I'm Andrew Williams - the guy who originally posted the message about Paul being ill on the LMBP, just because he asked me to let people know not to expect him back too soon. To be honest, I didn't think this much detailed information about his illness would be around the internet so quickly, and to be honest I think it's inappropriate. I would have preferred for only his friends to know how serious his condition is. He's not dead yet and it's not appropriate for everyone to be acting like he is.

However, it's true that his condition isn't getting any better.

Thanks for all your good wishes though. I'll pass them on to his family.

I'll let you know when his condition changes.

CK this must be a terrible time for you, unfortunately I can relate after watching a very close friend have a very saddening death from cancer two years ago. To this day I still find myself thinking "I must tell Amanda....." and I've only recently wiped her number off my mobile's memory.

Although you haven't lost your friend yet it is clear from your posts that you are afraid you are away to. I sincerely wish I could say something here that could ease that for you.

[Sorry Belinda. I edited your note for continuity purposes. I hope you understand.]

Cheers, Harbinger,

I was lucky enough to know him for years in "real life" and when I saw the posts of support and good wishes on here they meant a very great deal.

Paul still is one of the best, loveliest and most super special people I've ever, ever known. And I know that everyone who was lucky enough to be friends with him, online or otherwise, thinks the same.

[Sorry Andrew. I hope you understand as well.]

And he's been lucky to have a decent friend like you.

Cheers, that's very nice.

But lets keep the good wishes coming.

I'll let you all know when things change.

Texas-sized *HUGZ* going out to Paul and his family and friends.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs from me, too. I don't know Paul that well, but Legion World creates a special kind of bond anyway. I'll keep praying for the best.

from Scotland too.

Paul is still in my thoughts.

Condolences to his family, and all here also.

Didn't interact with Looks much, but there was always some great thread he'd fostered whenever i got here.

He is going to leave a big gap in the LMBP.

As you all know Paul (who posted on here as Looks That Kill Lad) has been seriously ill for a while. Sadly, after being in a stable condition for 9 days, he deteriorated rapidly and died last night.

Paul fought his illness with immense courage and dignity and we should all be extremely proud of him for that. Even after he was given a bleak prognosis he remained extremely brave and was a support to those around him as much as everyone tried to be for him.

I’m sure everyone here who got to know him whether in real life or online will understand what a very special, funny, thoughtful and genuinely lovely person Paul was.

He’ll be very greatly missed.

-Andrew

Andrew

I didn't interacted with Paul as much as some on this board but when I did he came across as a very funny and intelligent guy....

You have my deepest sympathies for your loss, and if in any way there's anything I can do to help at this time just ask...

Keith

Damn... Andrew I'm so sorry, it sounds like you guys had an awesome friendship. That'll be he everlasting gift to you that you'll be able to cherish for he rest of your life.

I'm so very sorry, Andrew.

Paul was a wonderful person. I was convinced that he'd pull through. This seems unreal.

I'm going to miss reading his e-mails and posts. Please tell his family what an important impact he had on all of us.

I truly am at a loss for words. Expecting the worst has done little to prepare me for this tragic loss. I will miss his presence, both on the boards and behind the scenes.

Paul was an amazing person, and I cherish every moment that we had.

So sad...

Shit.

Andrew I know from things you have said that there was a strong possibility that this would happen but it still hurts.

Paul’s posts and his well written contributions to the APA always made me smile and very often made me stop and think. I was very lucky to meet him and wished I could put into writing some words that would offer comfort for you, his partner and for his family. But for once words fails me.

Thank you for taking the time to keep Paul’s internet friends informed, even though I’ll bet there were times you wished you could just walk away from it all.

My thoughts will be with you and Paul’s family over the weekend, if there is anything I can do you know my email address, just ask.

Darden

Echoing Darden's words, even with the situation Paul was in I was hoping that he'd pull through. Paul was one of the few LMBPers I've actually met in person and also one of the few people that I met over the Net that I'd truly consider a friend. There really isn't anything I can say to express how good a person he was and how much he'll be missed. My thoughts are with you and all his loved ones, and with him as well.

Bevis

hi Andrew !!

i'm so sorry for your loss !! this is horrible news, i think we all thought PAUL would, pull through !!

i had the pleasure of interacting the most with PAUL on the "LMBP" group, he always posted great topics !! he also posted often on the Olivier Coipel group !!

he'll be missed by us all here !!

as the others have said, if you need anything, just ask ....

!!!

Matthew.

I'm very sorry.

I'm gonna miss his Decepticon symbol.