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In Memorium: Windy Ross

Posted on Monday, April 30 @ 06:35:55 Eastern by

This is one of most difficult manifestos I've had to write. It is with a heavy heart that I must notify our community that Windy Ross, a writer for Game Revolution and prior GR Codemaster joeblow's partner, has passed away due to illness.

Over the course of four years, from 2007 to 2011, Windy wrote over 35 reviews ranging from Brain Age 2 and Beautiful Katamari, to Guitar Hero 5 and The Sims 3. She also authored numerous previews and contributed to many Game Revolution staff features, always guiding readers with her heedful honesty.

Windy had that rare spirit, that kind of unflappable optimism, that lights up a room. I will never forget her wide smile and easy laughter. Her mere presence brought joy and cheer.

Her passing has made me contemplate our legacy at Game Revolution. We leave our words in the form of news, reviews, previews, and comments, one of many in the cosmically large digital space of the Internet. Our work is made permanent in a place where death is not readily recognized. It's one of my fears.

It's only after a week of inactivity that followers on the Internet might seriously begin to question where someone has gone, and with the high frequency of freelancers moving from one gaming site to another, the absence of one writer on Game Revolution can be seen as that person merely moving on. Which is why it's so important to clarify when that is not the case, when moving on has an entirely different meaning.

I only hope that my legacy is as sincere and spirited as hers.

Our condolences to Windy's friends and family.
“Nothing I can say can really explain just how sweet a person Windy was, so I'll simply say this: Thank you for every chat, every meet, every thing, every time, Windy. It's been truly wonderful.” ~Kevin Schaller


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  • UghRochester
    UghRochester
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 7:37 am
    This is sad. RIP
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  • mrallamericanboy
    mrallamericanboy
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 7:54 am
    Very sad indeed.
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  • Bras
    Bras
    Joined: Jul 2008
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 9:46 am
    I loved the way she wrote, I don't know why but I had a feeling she was cheerful and optimistic as you mention.
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  • De-Ting
    De-Ting
    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 9:52 am
    Whoa. This is unexpected. Goodbye, Windy. :(
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  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 9:52 am
    I only met Windy once, and that was at the office when she brought her daughter with her to take a review assignment on. She was super friendly and her daughter was shy. My thoughts go out to her family.
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  • Longo_2_guns
    Longo_2_guns
    Joined: Jun 2003
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
    What? Dude, this is... **** man. Just ****. My whole heart goes out to the family, because believe me, I know what it's like.
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  • KevinS
    KevinS
    Joined: Dec 2008
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
    She really was just an incredibly sweet person, and Nick's thought sticks with me as well: I hope my legacy is as sincere and spirited as hers.

    I miss you, my friend.
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  • Lien
    Lien
    Joined: Feb 2008
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
    R.I.P Windy. You were a fine contribution to Game revolution staff, and an even better person in real life i'll bet.
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  • Eduardo_Reboucas
    Eduardo_Reboucas
    Joined: Dec 2008
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
    It was awesome having her on board when I was around. I was very sad to get this news. My condolences to her family and her friends. R.I.P.
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  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
    Always sad for someone so young and a parent, R.I.P.
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  • Josh_Laddin
    Josh_Laddin
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
    I never met Windy but I always enjoyed the style and energy in her writing. This is a terrible loss and my condolences go out to her family.
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  • LawnGnome
    LawnGnome
    Joined: Apr 2007
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
    A beautiful tribute to a talented writer. Nicely done Nick.
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  • tinymhg
    tinymhg
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
    What more can be said?
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  • Bretimus_v2
    Bretimus_v2
    Joined: Jan 2009
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
    It is always sad to see someone leave our community. It is even sadder to hear of someone leaving permanently. This is sad news indeed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
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  • cyberjim2000
    cyberjim2000
    Joined: Feb 2010
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
    I've always enjoyed her reviews. R.I.P.
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  • Battousai8
    Battousai8
    Joined: Mar 2007
    Posted: Apr 30th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
    Rest in Peace Windy.
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  • Axelownz
    Axelownz
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: May 1st, 2012 at 1:49 am
    RIP Windy. My thoughts are with all of her coworkers and her friends and family.
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  • Joe_Dodson
    Joe_Dodson
    Joined: Oct 2005
    Posted: May 1st, 2012 at 5:58 pm
    She was an A+. I'm glad to have known her.
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  • Duke_Ferris
    Duke_Ferris
    Joined: Apr 1996
    Posted: May 2nd, 2012 at 1:35 pm
    I know haven't been around much, but I just wanted to say we all loved Windy and she will be missed.
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  • LinksOcarina
    LinksOcarina
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: May 10th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
    Rest in Peace, Windy. I enjoyed your works and I shall miss your clever insights.
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