2OLD2PLAY
Search

I'm no speech writer...

J
JollyRoger

This is the speech I was going to deliver during the raffle on Saturday night. But, due to some slow service at Chili's, I was unable to do so. I'm in no way a professional speech writer, so take it as it is. Something I've needed to say for a while. The LAN was absolutely phenomenal and special thank to all who made it possible, you know who you are and you all totally pwn. View Image


View ImageView ImageView Image
View Image

I don't really know what more to add. I wish I could write something completely Oscar worthy. It comes from our heart, and that's all I can really say. We truly love you all and there is no way on earth to express the gratitude we hold for the site.

I just wanted to mention that those who are members of this site, strictly for gaming, you folks need to take the blinders off and get in touch with some reality. You need to shed the "I'm a leet gamer" visage (sp) and wake up and smell the roses. This site is so much more that you could realize, if you would just step back from the controller, tell yourself "It's just a game.", and really get to know more people on the site. This is a community of gamers, yes, but it is family to me, to my wife and to my family. When I see people belittle others in a forum, whether it be competitive or not, it really ticks me off and hurts my feelings. This family has given more to me than I could have ever asked for and for those who to try and drive a wedge into something that has been worked hard for, I just assume you leave. That being said, I hold a special place in my heart for you who have been there for us, prayed for us, shed tears with/ for us, given to us of your own free will, sent us your thoughts, and sacrificed on our behalf. God bless you Dood, for making this place possible and to those who keep it running (ahem Derek View Image ), and God bless all of you who I know personally and who I don't know.

No greater feeling in this world, than knowing that you are loved by others.


END OF LINE


JR

Comments (21)

S
supergg2k·
Awesome words, JR, don't sell yourself short.
T
twistedcaboose·
Glad you didn't get a chance to read it at the lan, everyone would have been crying. ;)\r \r Like I've always said JR, anything you need.
E
ekattan·
The band would have played you off due to how long it is; but great letter.
X
XSSmoke·
Thx for the kind words to us all Jols. It was great seeing you, Stacy and Megan make it to lan and I will keep you all in my thoughts. you only forgot one thing that can help sum up some of our antics.... BLBLBLLBLBLBLBLBLB. :-)\r \r Until next year bud.
J
J-Cat·
I love this site too. You never really have to worry too much about people being jerks and so on.\r \r Keep on keeping on and God bless
D
Devonsangel·
Amen, JR.
E
Eviluncle·
You and your family are an inspiration to us all
D
DSmooth·
We love you guys Jimbo...\r \r D
U
UnwashedMass·
Thank you for blessing us with you and the family. It was hard to find words, I just wanted to hang on all of you and try and get in a year's worth of hugs. You and yours are an inspiration to me, the strength to overcome adversity you show makes me try a little harder. You'll all be in my prayers.\r Thanks, JR.
D
doodirock·
Much Love Jimbo. Just seeing Megan made me happy all weekend. Sure is a pure joy.
D
doorgunnerjgs·
I still get teary eyed just thinking about the smiles of your beautiful daughter. Megan's smile is blinding and your love and faith shows through it.\r \r Peace be with you all.
T
T3muJin·
I'll give you 2 Emmy's and a Tony Jolly :) Oscars are overrated ;)
S
SoupNazzi·
JR, you have a beautiful family, and an especially adorable daughter.\r \r Anything in my power to help you bro.
S
Stryker927·
It was great spending time with you, Stacy, and Megan this weekend. The trip alone was worth that. I wish we lived closer and could hang out even more. But Uncle Stryke will just have to love on you guys from afar. God bless you guys and may His strength carry you over the mountain! Peace!
D
dkhodz·
Great meeting and gaming with you Jolly! Megan is a cutie and I enjoyed watching her walk around and \"give me 5\"!
W
wilderz·
awesome post buddy! Hopefully I'll be out there next year!!!! \r \r catch ya online!
R
rockcrawler69·
Brother Jolly...\r You my friend are an amazing man and don't you EVER sell yourself short of that. I can not begin to tell you how you have inspired me to be a better man, a better husband and a better father. You are my hero. I pray for you and Stacey and Megan daily and just wish that you were closer so we could help. I wish we were closer just so we could be a part of yalls life. I love that little girl of yours as if she were my own. She is in my prayers daily. \r \r Stacy..you too are an inspiration to me and my family. Your strength, your faith, your love just amazes me. You are a rock in my world. You and Jim were picked by God for your strength, for your strength for your LOVE to have Megan. In his wisdom, he KNEW you would not only be there for her but be there with POWER, WITH HIS FAITH, WITH HIS LOVE.\r \r Thank you for letting us be here with you. \r I love you guys.\r Your brother in Christ \r Rock.
B
bear96·
Hey Jolly,\r I probably haven't played with you in over a year, but I remember some good Halo 2 matches. It's always inspirational to hear from another believer - I will certainly lift your family up in prayer and wish you guys nothing but the best!\r \r I'll have to re-send a FR and hopefully we can play online as H3 rapidly approaches!!! :D
O
OrzoKhan·
It was great meeting you and the family this weekend. Megan is a little sweetie! You are always in our prayers and just know that God doesn't look down on you for making mistakes, He's just there to work with you, pick you up, and carry you when needed. He will NEVER leave us or forsake us! We all make mistakes and have obstacles in our lives and without Him I don't know how people survive!\r Great speech! you would've had the biggest group hug ever! Just remember God won't give us more than we can handle, so that means you must be a great man for all the trials you and you're family is going through.\r We love you and will continue to lift you up in our prayers! God Bless!
L
LaudTrevlin·
SUCK IT JOLLY! (read with all of the following: Thankfulness, Empathy, Amazement, Humor, Pride, Hope, Victory, Douchebagness)
F
Flapjaxx·
Jolly- it was great gaming with you (in person, no less!) and meeting you and your beautiful wife and daughter. Your family is such an inspiration and you, Stacy and Megan will always be in our thoughts and prayers.