[Wildfire]

This is my first post on Sinisterly since 2017. I hope to make it one that counts. Many of you may know me as ax/i. Once upon a time, I was very young, and very naive.

I was excited and had a lot to learn, but unfortunately due to my immaturity and crassness of my younger years, I was shunned by many.

@"phyrrus9" was not one of those people. He exuded intelligence, and was one of the few great people in the scene who took me and taught me not only tech, but respect.

As I moved on with my life, I lost touch with him for quite a while. Honestly, I lost touch with many of the people that shaped me in my formative years.

That will be a mistake I can never take back. This is a life lesson for us all; keep in touch with your mentors. Never forget the people that helped you become who you are.

It's a new day in this world, a world missing a very, very brilliant man.

In my current life, I have very few ties left to this universe that embodied my childhood, I'm wrapping up my bachelor's degree, I have a full-time job in tech and a consulting business on the side. If I had not grown up with people like @"phyrrus9" to guide me, my life would not have turned out the way it did.

Stay ethical. Be humble. Learn more. Don't repeat your mistakes.

Remember the values that your mentors taught you & don't lose touch with the good people in your life.

@"sarcrates", I am so sorry for your loss.

Rest in Peace E.L. / @"phyrrus9"; 1996 - 2021.

We <3 you too buddy.