January 5, 2006, 18:42
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La Fayette: Last post: 06-10-2005 09:44
We are awaiting soon La Fayette will become another member of Apolytoners' Hall Of Fame who is coming from the Civ2 community. Unfortunately he wasn't able to wait until the end of the voting:
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an e-mail from Philippe Baise:
Hello
This is not Michel here but his son.
My father died yesterday afternoon from brain cancer.
I know he enjoyed playing with you, and as I don't know how you all correspond on the Apolyton and CivFanatics sites, I thought you could relay the news there to those he knew and who care.
Thanks
Philippe Baise
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If you forgot to consult any strategy or idea, any game or any turn with La Fayette this is the last place where you can do it.
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January 5, 2006, 20:04
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King
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My condolences to Philippe.
This makes me very sad. This dear friend, La Fayette, who we came to admire and love through our shared enjoyment of Civ2, was a rare gentleman who always encouraged and went out of his to be helpful. He had a deep understanding of the fine points of the game and was ever on the lookout for a new scenerio to challenge himself with and enjoy. He will be missed by many, many folk who never actually met him, but, nevertheless, counted him as a true friend.
This day has been dreaded since early last year when he privately shared the news of his cancer. As ever he was positive and spoke of beating the odds; and in the following months continued to Civ and contribute to these boards. When his name stopped showing up in October...well, let's just say I am glad his ordeal is over. This is a great loss for our community.
Peace be with you, Michel
Monk
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January 5, 2006, 20:22
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That is absolutely horrible news. Please let his son know that Lafayette had a great many friends here. I for one appreciated his wit and dry sense of humor, and only wish I had known him "for real". If possible, please pass along my condolences and those of the MANY others who will be posting here.
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January 5, 2006, 20:46
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Retired
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My prayers go out to his family...
He will be missed by this community!
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January 5, 2006, 21:02
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I'm sorry to hear of this. Hopefully his passing was not painful for him and he had time to say all he needed/wanted to his loved ones. My prays go with the family he has left behind.
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January 5, 2006, 21:11
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I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope La Fayette is now in a better place, free from pain and fear.
My condolences to Philippe, and to the rest of this fine poster's family and friends. You will be in my thoughts.
While I did not post lately in this forum, I was here enough to recognize La Fayette for the brilliant player and strategist that he was. I will miss his presence here, and the advice he shared so willingly.
In closing, it brings tears to my eyes thinking that he was so considerate that he made sure we would be given these terrible tidings.
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January 5, 2006, 21:31
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La Fayette was a great player and many of his posts were inspiring. He was the poet of Civ2; one of the people that made these forums fun. I will miss him here and at CFC, where he played GOTMs regularly until last Fall.
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January 5, 2006, 21:35
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We played the WWII scenario as the underdog civs, trying to win with them as fast as possible. In the end, I think he beat all of my records.
He was a great civer, and most assuredly a great man.
Rest in Peace, La Fayette.
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January 5, 2006, 21:41
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Condolences...
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January 5, 2006, 22:26
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I didn't know him, but my condolences to his family. RIP.
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January 5, 2006, 22:29
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Oh, this is horrible. 
La Fayette always put up with my horrible french and helped me correct the multitude of errors I made.
As the records will show I have voted for him in every election into the hall of fame, as a tribute for all the kindnesses he showed me.
RIP La Fayette, and may you be in a better place today.
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January 5, 2006, 22:53
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R I P
Peace to your family
Gramps
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January 5, 2006, 23:12
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Very sad news.
You will be missed, mon ami.
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January 5, 2006, 23:31
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We will meet, but we will miss him.
There will be one empty chair.
Our community has lost a valued member.
RJM at Sleeper's
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January 5, 2006, 23:43
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I didn't know him, but I wish to extend my condolences to his family and his friends, including those here at Apolyton.
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January 6, 2006, 00:05
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Amen.
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January 6, 2006, 00:53
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I did not know La Fayette either, but on behalf of the Apolyton CS staff and administration our condolences to his family.
Farewell, Michael.
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Dan; Apolyton CS
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January 6, 2006, 01:18
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January 6, 2006, 01:44
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You know, we come here to play games, swap stories, maybe argue and banter, and in some ways it just doesn't seem real. Someone once dismissed another poster with the words "you're only text on my screen", and in some ways I half believed that. When you don't meet someone, shake their hands, look into their eyes.....they can somehow not seem real.
And then something like this happens and I find myself going back and looking at the old La Fayette posts and I'm laughing...laughing HARD...and then my eyes are tearing up because DAMN IT, he was REAL, and he was a GREAT GUY, and now he's GONE. And it hurts just as much as the loss of any "real" friend who I meet for beers or go hiking with.
God Bless you old buddy, you are missed more than you could know. Jesus...I'm cryin' like a baby...
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January 6, 2006, 02:33
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Qu'il repose en paix.
Adieu La Fayette, and thanks for everything. It was an honour and a privilege to have known you.
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January 6, 2006, 02:48
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King
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It's so sad!
Though I hadn't chatted with Michel for a while, I had the chance to do it a few times, as well I play some of his (and mine) first MP games online...
Please ST, let his son know we suffer with him.
Au revoir mon ami, tu nous manques déjà...
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January 6, 2006, 03:02
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My sympathies go out to La Fayette's family and friends — brain cancer took the life of my grandmother, too. Know this: You're not alone, and *never* will be.
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January 6, 2006, 03:18
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Farewell LaFayette,
and thanks for the many hours we spend.
Rest in Peace
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January 6, 2006, 03:43
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Deity
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Condolences...
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January 6, 2006, 05:19
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May he rest in peace.
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January 6, 2006, 05:32
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My condolences to La Fayette's family.
I remember him from when I read the Civ2 forums, and he was one of the really great members. I appreciated his posts and his humor very much.
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January 6, 2006, 05:42
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Tragic
Ivor and I had the privelege of meeting Michel when Ivor and my family were holidaying in France. A true gentleman and scholar of the old school. He will be truly missed.
ST - please pass on condolences from myself and my family.
A black day indeed.
Stu
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January 6, 2006, 07:48
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My condolensces to the family.
Words cannot express how much he will be missed.
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January 6, 2006, 07:48
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I did not know about his illness... I'm chocked and very sad...
He was indeed a true gentleman on these boards with lots of humour and personal warmth... I will remember Michel as a very generous, cordial and welcoming person...
I do not know what to say... My thoughts are with Michel and his family...
Vila i frid.
Carolus
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January 6, 2006, 08:23
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King
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A sad day indeed.
La Fayette was one of the people on this site whom I came to count as a friend, especially from our PBEM games. He contributed a lot to this site, and to my enjoyment of the game, with his rare combination of shrewd analysis, good humor, patience, and skill.
Rest in peace, Michel. I join the others in expressing my condolences to his family.
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