As all who knew him are aware, long-time Second life resident, mentor, land-owner, patron of the virtual arts, raconteur, friend to many, and more besides, Dirk Talamasca passed away on March 30th, 2014.
Tributes to Dirk have been paid through Google+ and a special in-world memorial service was held on Saturday April 5th, which was attended by so many, the region experienced issues and things had to be moved to the corner of four adjoining regions so that people could attend without risk of crashing.
I managed to pop along as well to say a small good-bye. I confess, I didn’t know Dirk as well as or as closely as many did, but we did exchange banter and flirts via IMs over the years, and there is a Dirk-shaped hole in my friends list.
That I didn’t know him as well as many has stopped me blogging about his passing as doing so felt somewhat presumptuous on my part. However, given the impact he had on so many lives in SL and in so many ways, Saffia and Elrik are recording a Designing Worlds special to also remember Dirk, and this will take place on Thursday April 10th, to be shown on Monday April 21st, 2014. In preparation for the show, Saffia has asked me to help spread the word / remind all those wishing to participate in it that there will be a special planning meeting at 14:00 SLT on Tuesday, April 8th in the Designing Worlds studio on Garden Of Dreams. Also, if you have any photos of Dirk you’d be willing to share for the show, Saffia has asked that you please send them to Saffia either in-world or by email.
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