RIP Ginger Papa

[Aggie204]

Jets fan here, he was a consistent and respected poster on our boards. He DM’d me when I lost my father and sent the most heart felt condolences. He will be truly missed.

 

[Bonham]

I remember one of the first times I saw his posts, his wall of Gifs and memes bricked my phone so bad I had to block him for a bit just so the thread would load properly.

I totally forgot until one day I realized it after seeing all these posters interacting with him (and also not being able to find his GDTs) and I remembered.

From that point on I loved his enthusiasm and passion for the sport. He was always positive even when most of this forum was anything but.

I'll miss seeing every post on a page in the GDT liked by GP.

RIP

 

[Jet]

Ginger Papa was a much appreciated contributor to the Winnipeg Jets forum. Never got bent out of shape about my intense hatred of the Canucks (no offense). RIP friend.

 

[Flik]

So, it's as we all feared.

Rest in peace Ginger Papa, I still think about that last message you sent me last year just before the playoffs, and how it has uplifted my spirits to this day.

But I sure wish you were still around to make your glorious posts that also lifted my spirits

 

[snipes]

Ginger Papa was such a beauty. We exchanged several DMs over the years along with numerous exchanges in threads. There is no doubt that he was a kind hearted and caring person in real life as well.

One of my favourite posters all time.

His Kermit the Frog straight into my veins gif cracked me up every time.

I’m going to like every single post in this thread in his honour.

RIP buddy.

 

[Coffee]

I am honoured to have crossed your path.

Whatever you are up to now, I know you are shining the brightest

I love you forever, GP

 

[PROUD PAPA]

That’s awful news. Rest in peace.
I was sometimes mistaken for him but don’t worry, I was quick to correct them on who the real hf legend was.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Jets fan in peace here.

Like many of you I just adored Ginger Papa.

He came on our board game in game out. He always said the Jets were his second favourite team.

Him and I thought had a very close poster relationship. He always was quick to like my posts and boy we shared so many laughs over the seasons.

Just a genuine hockey lover and person!

This is extremely sad news to me.

RIP Ginger Papa, I miss you on here.

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Just utterly devastated.

Such a kind and caring person. He was like a father like figure to me. When I told him I was getting married, he was so genuinely happy for me. I hope his family is doing okay. I hope to see you one day again, my friend

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

One of the best, absolute nicest poster to ever grace these boards with his presence. We’re lucky he chose to spend time with all of us and may he rest in peace

 

[Bitz and Bites]

Really sad to hear that Ginger Papa has left us as he made these boards a much better place despite being around during one of the bleakest eras of Canucks hockey. Hopefully we can honour his memory by following his example and bringing more positivity and good vibes, even when the road gets bumpy.

 

[PhilJets]

Condolence to @GingerPapa

 

[logan5]

Yes, a very kind and supportive person. Like others, he sent me a private message of support during the "Benning Wars", when I was a so called "Benning Bro".

 

[DFAC]

Really sad news, RIP.

54 is way too young. Life is short fellas, cherish your time. Call your loved ones.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Yes, a very kind and supportive person. Like others, he sent me a private message of support during the "Benning Wars", when I was a so called "Benning Bro".

That makes me happy. I wish I was able to offer you the olive branch he did. He truly was too good for this shitty world.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Really sad news, RIP.

54 is way too young. Life is short fellas, cherish your time. Call your loved ones.

The older I get, the more I understand how young 54 really is. I'm not due for that for what seems like an eternity, but I'm sure when/if I get to 54, it won't have felt that way.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Jets fan here, he was a consistent and respected poster on our boards. He DM’d me when I lost my father and sent the most heart felt condolences. He will be truly missed.

I wish I could send you the care emoji here.

That kind of loss changes a person. I'm glad he was there to support you. f***, the more I hear about what GP did for everyone, myself included, the more I want to be the guy.

Ain't that the kind of life that's worth living?

 

[PuckMunchkin]

Ok.

Seems like we all agree that everyone who crossed paths with him was better off for it.

Is there anything as a community we could do for his family?

Donation? Something?

Im sure they would appreciate knowing we were so positively affected that we wanted to remember him like that?

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Ok.

Seems like we all agree that everyone who crossed paths with him was better off for it.

Is there anything as a community we could do for his family?

Donation? Something?

Im sure they would appreciate knowing we were so positively affected that we wanted to remember him like that?

I would do a lot to support this cause if we could make it happen.

Like, $10 for every Canucks W kind of support. From now to the end of our season. GP was a great man, I suggest we donate to CFKF or something. I *feel* like that's what he would have wanted, but I didn't really know the man and if he had kids, even.

Like, what was he 54? I have parents much older than that. My in-laws were born at the same time. It just guts me to know there could be kids out there without a parent that young. It's a horrible thing.

 

[hangman005]

HE WAS THE ONLY NON-CANES POSTER TO START A GDT IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS.

AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND, EPITOME OF KINDNESS, EMPATHY, ENTHUSIASM AND GOOD WILL.

REST IN PEACE ROY. F26 SALUTES YOU.

ONCE THIS SITE WORKS - @hangman005 WALLS OF GIFS ARE MANDATORY

@tarheelhockey @DaveG @Unsustainable @Surrounded By Ahos @3CanesInTheBox
@Derailed75 @HisIceness

I managed to do it without the site working and better yet all the gifs I used, where taken from Ginger Papa's posts. I don't know of anyone to make as many GDT across as many different teams as he did... seems only fitting to make the only memorial GDT on the mains for him... so that's what I did.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

I would do a lot to support this cause if we could make it happen.

Like, $10 for every Canucks W kind of support. From now to the end of our season. GP was a great man, I suggest we donate to CFKF or something. I *feel* like that's what he would have wanted, but I didn't really know the man and if he had kids, even.

Like, what was he 54? I have parents much older than that. My in-laws were born at the same time. It just guts me to know there could be kids out there without a parent that young. It's a horrible thing.

I dont know how to do this or how to get in to contact with his folks but would be willing to chip in what little I can money wise.

 

[KingBogo]

This is so sad. What a wonderful poster. He used to come by the Jets board quite frequently. Very much enjoyed all discussions with him. RIP

 

[Chainshot]

I loved interacting with Ginger Papa - one of those irrepressible humans who draws out the humor and compassion and shared humanity of us all. He will be greatly missed. This is such sad news.

 

[Beerz]

Could just tell how he conducted himself here he was a good dude.

Sad news.

RIP

 

[TheMistyStranger]

RIP, GingerPapa. Condolences to family, friends, and this community. Always hard to hear of news like this.