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October 17, 2009, 7:55pm Report to Moderator

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Good evening guys.  I have some terrible news about member DrewHall (Luc).  

Last Sunday night, at the Wellington St. exit of the Bonaventure Expressway, he had a car accident and hit a hydro pole.  If that wasn't enough, within minutes, the car burst into flames.  He passed away (in what is probably the most horrifying way to die).  I believe he was 35 years old.  We don't really know any other details on what happened for him to lose control.

This came as incredibly terrible news for those like me who got to know him while helping him sell some arcade machines now and then at his Movie/VideoGame Rental store in Verdun (and I know some of you had deals with him also).  Luc was a unique personality (with that strong assertive voice) who was so generous to the people around him.  

Rest In Peace Luc, I can't believe that this has happened to you.  You will be missed.


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Terrible news....I'm very sorry to hear it.
R.I.P. Luc


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Tragic news indeed...

I only met him very briefly but he seemed like a very decent guy.

Condolences to his family...


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very sad for sure have helped him with a couple of machines and rented games from his store often.



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      Thats very sad. Luc bought a few machines from me a couple of years back. He was awesome to deal with, and we had a great time talking about the Expos as he was a big fan. Thats actually where the Drew Hall name came from ( he was a relief pitcher for the Expos way back).

      For those that knew him better than I did I want to share a fun memory from when he picked up machines from my house. He showed up very late ( around 10:30) and my wife and newly arrived child were asleep. As we carried the machines up the stairs, Luc yelled out more swear words than I think I'd heard or spoken in a year!  I couldn't help but start laughing and we almost dropped the machine( Jurassic park it was). Needless to say everyone woke up and I got some flack after, but it was all worth it for the laughs Luc and I had. A real great guy that will surely be missed.


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35 is way too young to die

condolences to family and friends


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Very sad news. I wish his family and friends strength in the coming days and months. So tragic to die so young.

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Yes it is sad to loe nybody especailly on so young.

My heart goes out to his family and friends.

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Wow, don't know what to say. Never met him but it seems he was a nice guy. 35 is way to young to be taken from your family and friends.
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My condolences to his family.  35... just too damn young to be taken like that.

R.I.P. Luc.  



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Indeed... 35 years old is way to young. My condoleances to his familly.


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Tragic. I do not believe I ever met the man, but I still feel for the loss of such a young man in his prime.

I also offer my condolences to his family and friends. Famialy and friends need to be together during these times to greeve and share old stories (as Shoe Guy did) to help ease the pain and fondly remember there loved one.

Rest in peace.


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There is not much that can be said or written that can express the tragedy of what has happened. Indeed, 35 years old is much too young. It does put things in perspective... we are not as invincible as we may believe ourselves to be. I am also 35 and this hits home.

We had never met but had quite a few exchanges over emails and PMs, and shared our passion of baseball, as I was a regular at the stadium for years. A very nice guy to chat with. It's a shame that things like this happen.

So for all of you... kiss your wife and hug your kids tonight... because you never know...


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I hate news like this. Condolences to his family and friends.

As someone that walked away after hitting a hydro pole (was driving a bit too fast in the rain), I should take every day as a gift.


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way too young.  he had loads of quarters still waiting to play in life.
   really sorry to hear such a sad news and know he was part of our group.  
  he will be missed
  
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That's really too bad, so young such a tragedy.  Best wishes to the family and I echo pretty much everything everyone else has said.


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R.I.P Luc.  My condolences to your family and friends.

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Very sad.  Such a terrible way to go.  My condolences to his family.




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My condoleances to his family and friends.

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35 is way too young. Very tragic. Hopefully the life he lived was a really great one.


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