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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:24 PM

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Rest in Peace Ben.


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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:25 PM

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He will be remembered forever by family, friends, newgrounders alike, with his brilliant Flash submissions to Newgrounds that will be cherished by everyone.

Tom has made it so we can have artist's freely post flash submissions for free here on Newgrounds, and Ben has contributed greatly to making Newgrounds that much better of a site.

His great additions to the Newgrounds site will be missed from everyone here on Newgrounds.

A Fresh start. 10/24/09


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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:26 PM

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At 10/23/09 04:37 PM, Stamper wrote: A memorial page is a great idea, actually. Something like this, right:

Username > Heroin
Username > Suicide
Username > Suicide
Username > Gunned Down by Cops
Username > Suicide
Username > Shot up School, then Suicide
Username > Shot up School, then Gunned Down by Cops
Username > Suicide

@ Stamper: The characters should be like statues to remember them by.

Yep, we will miss him.... I bet people like the 'hopeless(mindless bastards not to be confused with the homeless)' are capable of doing that kind of damage.

"I am not dead, and so is my sense of moral outrage!" ~Lisa Simpson

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:26 PM

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wow, what is too be done with his account?

IMA GOANNA SHOOT YA

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:28 PM

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The saddest thing is that he died rather ignobly. A drug overdose isn't the most glorious way to go.

Don't get me wrong, it's still a sad death.
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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:28 PM

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i knew the guy personally too


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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:30 PM

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ohh to die like that and that young, may he rest in peace and best wishes to his friends and family.

I love hunting for Blam points!!!

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:31 PM

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Another one bites the dust...

RIP Ben.

"There are two things that are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not so sure about the former." ~Albert Einstein


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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:31 PM

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We will miss him. BTW didn't Mindchamber say he might finish stck slayer?

WHEEEE!!!!
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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:33 PM

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At 10/23/09 04:24 PM, TomFulp wrote: JakBaronKing has suggested setting up an NG Memorial page for the artists we've lost over the years, so that is under consideration. I intend for NG to last the next 100 years, so this sort of page will unfortunately become more and more necessary.

Unfortunately? I think it's a great idea and it should be made as soon as possible! As for Ben, I already heard the news but his untimely death will be remembered.

Visitng Newgrounds Since 2003

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:34 PM

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Stamper's post: dark but true. He took his choice when he started on drugs.


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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:37 PM

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R.I.P too soon, he was a great animator and his flash (among others) were what influenced me to get into flash in the first place.

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:40 PM

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Stick Slayer was actually one of the early flash series I've seen on newgrounds, back before I realized I could be a member (for free)
I still remember back when you had the theme music play on the collection page

thats a real shame.

I may have only been a member since 2005, but I've browsed on NG since 2002 (or 3)
I shall watch his series later tonight as a little tribute. If I have time, I'll shoot you a pm to join the collab, I'm just dealing with alot of homework right now, but would like to show that I was a fan of his work as well

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"Stick Slayer Movies Are Just Stick Movies" - Ben Spurgin

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At 10/23/09 04:37 PM, Stamper wrote: A memorial page is a great idea, actually. Something like this, right:

Username > Heroin
Username > Suicide
Username > Suicide
Username > Gunned Down by Cops
Username > Suicide
Username > Shot up School, then Suicide
Username > Shot up School, then Gunned Down by Cops
Username > Suicide

Yes.
Just YES.

WHEEEE!!!!
Needledick.

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:51 PM

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Strangest thing, I was just thinking of whether or not to reply to this topic, seeing as I never really knew the guy or his work and thought it would only be strange to give out my condolences to someone I don't know. Hypocritical in a way. Then I checked out his profile and he has a bunch of medals from one of my games. Strange as it may sound it actually kind of shocked me as it creates some kind of connection with him... Anyway, dying at such a young age is never a good thing, and I hope his family find all the strength and support they need.

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:54 PM

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At 10/23/09 04:37 PM, Stamper wrote: A memorial page is a great idea, actually. Something like this, right:

Username > Heroin
Username > Suicide
Username > Suicide
Username > Gunned Down by Cops
Username > Suicide
Username > Shot up School, then Suicide
Username > Shot up School, then Gunned Down by Cops
Username > Suicide

Stamper > Dick Overdose

R.I.P Michael Jackson, I will deeply miss you

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Posted at: 10/23/09 05:55 PM

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ahhh, damn. another NGer lost. How did he die?

Who cares if the world ends today.... ITS ALREADY TOMORROW IN AUSTRALIA! =)
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At 10/23/09 04:31 PM, Lizzardis wrote: Rest in peace.

May I ask...How did he die?

I heard it was from a heroin overdose, on his Mom's page. The link's in the post.

Today, I bit my girlfriend's neck. I felt something squirt into my mouth. Turns out I had just popped a pimple on her neck. Into my mouth. FML

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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:04 PM

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My cousin died the same way D;

Why the fuck are you reading this? GO TO MY PAGE ALREADY!!!
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may he rest in peace,
for he lives forever in our hearts.


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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:07 PM

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RIP

Click it!!! Click it, I tell you!

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Wish i could say i knew him.


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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:10 PM

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RIP Dude

Heroin's bad... so... don't do heroin, m'kay?

The person below me has a crush on you. and not in the good way...


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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:10 PM

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A memorial page is a great idea to celebrate the artists we have lost, it would be a fitting section to the site.

You are in our prayers, Ben. R.I.P.

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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:11 PM

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He will be rememberd


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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:14 PM

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A memorial page is a great idea.


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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:25 PM

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RIP Ben


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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:29 PM

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R.I.P Ben.We'll miss you man.


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Posted at: 10/23/09 06:31 PM

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At 10/23/09 05:20 PM, psychomilkman wrote: I know it's rude to ask but, how'd he die?

If you would've actually clicked the links in Tom's post you'd find it was heroin overdose.

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R.I.P Ben Spurgin.

Also, stop smiling Tom.

The Saiyans are a true ham and cheese sandwich, DON'T UNDERESTOMATO!


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