RIP Cygnus (Steven) 12/02/2010

[Baptistro]

Dear friends:

I am saddened to be the bearer of bad news. I have just been informed that Steven Hempler (Cygnus) took his own life on Thursday night, December 2, 2010.

Further details will be provided as appropriate and as they become available. Information on memorial services will be posted here as well.

For those of you who have been trying to get a hold of him on his cell, his wife Christine has it, and she appreciates the love and concern, but please understand if she is unable to respond to your inquiries, and please refrain from further texting or calling Steve's phone.

Steve, I wish I had had the opportunity to help you battle your demons. You were always so full of joy and life, with a kind word and a warm smile to share. I will miss you my friend.

 

[mean dad]

holy shit.

rip, steve. rest easy.

 

[Kim]

WHAT?!?! i talked to him so many times i had no idea he was so unhappy :cry :cry

im in utter disbelief and shock

 

[Ant]

:wow What can you say to news like this? I hope he's at peace from his torment.

 

[F4iChic]

Hearing his wife's voice on my answerphone, I knew what she wanted to speak to me about was bad

I just didn't think this bad

You were a great guy Steve, a friend for many a long year. You were always there for me, I am just saddened I wasn't able to be there for you, my dear friend

I saw you Thanksgiving day, I had no idea. Why didn't you say something :cry

You will be dearly missed my friend, dearly missed, by a lot of people

I hope you are able to rest in peace

:rose

(thank you John for posting on my, and Christine's behalf. She wanted his barf friends to know of his passing.)

 

[DucatiHoney]

Wishing his family and friends the most peace they can find at a time like this.

 

[greener]

I'm very, very sad to hear this I just rode with him a few weeks ago.

You'll be missed Steve.

:rose

 

[Jakemate]

fuck.

 

[daventura]

I am at a loss.

Steve was a friend.

:rose

 

[Dr. Evil]

It's hard to get my head around this. I liked him a lot and enjoyed his company very much. I'm glad I got to see him last Thursday. Sleep well, Steve.

 

[motoproponent]

wow, he was just here hanging out a few months ago.

What a waste. What a shitty end to such a great guy.

Fuck!

 

[staRang]

What terrible news.

Steve, you'll be missed. :rip

What a sad, sad day.

 

[planegray]

Damn

:rose

 

[asdfghwy]

I didn't know Steven, but maybe finally you've found the peace that you were looking for.

My heart goes out to his wife/family/friends.

Rest in Peace :rose

 

[Valgar]

fuckfuckfuckfuck

RIP steve, im glad you came out to visit, drink and eat with me last month. :cry

 

[daventura]

:rose

 

[Nemo Brinker]

Oh, this is hard to hear. Liked the guy and am so sad to hear he ended it this way.

If there's peace to be had, Steve, may you find it. And may the grief of your family be eased.

 

[cat_in_sf]

I don't know what to say. It is hard just to type this. We all loved Cygnus - he was a great friend and always a big help. He will be missed.

 

[horsepower]

I didn't know Steven, but maybe finally you've found the peace that you were looking for.

My heart goes out to his wife/family/friends.

Rest in Peace :rose

Same. May your pain be eased now.

Condolences to his family and all who were his friends.
And let's all in this season, continue to take time out to hug each other, our families and friends and tell them how much we love them, need and appreciate them. :rose :rose :rose

 

[mlm]

:rose