RAM-TRX.com Legend We Lost Bambi Yesterday

[Ewea]

Doesn't really matter. Let the man and his memory rest in peace.

You’re right. His brother didn’t want to say that he died by overdose or suicide so it’s none of our business even if that’s what happened. I think we all know his death wasn’t natural.

Whatever his pains were in life, I hope he’s in heaven and at peace.

 

[TReX-RAM]

You make some agreeable points @WolverineHusky
I never met Bambi personally but had somewhat kindred feelings at times. Spent much of my life calculating risks and looking for sustainable solutions that will help me and mine prosper. I have had close friends like Bambi in the past and at some point I had to make hard choices of disassociation. It was not because I did not like the individual, it was because of the influence and sometimes natural "play hard die young" bravado that went along with the personality. I think hanging out with Bambi would have been fun in small doses but as I have said previously, my wife would never have allowed that shit! LOL. With respect to his memory and to his family, I will not openly speculate his demise, but keep that picture of him riding into the sunset listening to Heartbreaker (yes, this really happened) displaying some devil horns and taking his big badass blue TRX to the limit!!

Quietly (but not naively) wishing this would happen though:

 

[M22]

The past several messages....What honest and thought provoking discussion. As an Ambassador for Mission22, his brother-in-law not sharing the means of his demise was a clear message to me. Do we know if Bambi was a veteran?

 

[NFARVW]

Damn, I liked the dude. This sucks. RIP man.

 

[JayRay]

I'm there with you. If we are being honest, and had a poll that asked, "who is the one user who would stage his own death and come back Undertaker style." I'm guessing Bambi would win a landslide. He had a dark sense of humor. I still have hope that this isn't true.

When someone passes we typically hear glowing tributes and such, but here is my honest take on Bambi (sorry not sorry).

First, I liked him, though I disagreed with his view on things at times. We shared a common interest in firearms, trucks, and rural type fun. I felt honored when I was invited to his Discord channel. However, I just disagreed on some of his views, but he never personally attacked me in a serious manner or anything. He made me laugh constantly, despite my different take on hot topic issues.

I sometimes got concerned with Bambi though. He reminded me of a quasi celebrity client I once had who died young at his own hand. The client was a hard charger, and lived life fast and hard (I'm sure some people on the forum would know who he was but of course I'm not naming names). Bambi was pretty open with some of his demons when he was younger (not my place to rehash those), and like my client, Bambi was in your face, loud, and lived life fast and hard. Being honest I thought Bambi could be a die young type of dude. I hope I'm wrong and he has a good laugh at our expense though.

Though I didn't know him personally, we should all have friends and acquittances like Bambi. Probably the biggest thing I liked about him is he was up-front. He told you how he stood on the issues and didn't make excuses or apologize. The world needs more folks like that. So many people nowadays will say one thing to be PC or avoid conflict. BAmbi wasn't like that. You knew where he stood on things, and I respected him for that.

Well put Wolverine! I miss the guy, both on here and discord.

 

[JayRay]

@TReX-RAM .....Im hoping the same .......

I'm Back.......

 

[timinnd]

Still hoping it's not true ... One thing that made me think it might not be is his brother posted the day after his death. I woulda thought more pressing lose ends to close up the day after but who knows.

 

[BusaDave]

You’re right. His brother didn’t want to say that he died by overdose or suicide so it’s none of our business even if that’s what happened. I think we all know his death wasn’t natural.

Whatever his pains were in life, I hope he’s in heaven and at peace.

Wherever he is the demons he fought are finally gone and he is at peace. From the internet persona he presented here and other places it was easy to see that there was more going on behind the curtain as they say than meets the eye. I have no doubt that more detail will come out in time but for now we can only speculate.

 

[edgecomb60]

I just read the thread, totally in shock. I'll miss Bambi, his wit, constant persuit of upgrades, especially brakes and love of firearms.. Cheers, you'll be remembered.

 

[JTR]

There have been some very personal, inner thoughts others have shared like Wolverine that I thought in the back of my mind but didn't feel comfortable sharing with Josh's brother in law jumping in (probably will monitor to some extent) and sharing with us that he is simply "gone". I guess everyone has different ways of expressing grief and working through confusion in times like this and I really appreciate it. It definitely made me take a few pauses in the last couple of days to remind myself to keep things in perspective.

 

[Two]

For what it's worth, this has made me rethink the whole "go as fast as humanly possible, in whatever I'm driving" thing.

Realistically I've already used up at least 30 of my nine lives. Thought about all the very close calls last night, and it made me a firm believer in one of my dad's favorite sayings: God protects drunks and idiots.

Okay, so I'm double safe. In theory. But that doesn't make me immortal.
In honor of Josh I'll do my best to slow down from now on.

 

[Boosted]

For what it's worth, this has made me rethink the whole "go as fast as humanly possible, in whatever I'm driving" thing.

Realistically I've already used up at least 30 of my nine lives. Thought about all the very close calls last night, and it made me a firm believer in one of my dad's favorite sayings: God protects drunks and idiots.

Okay, so I'm double safe. In theory. But that doesn't make me immortal.
In honor of Josh I'll do my best to slow down from now on.

You and me both my friend.

 

[NoHo Hank]

The past several messages....What honest and thought provoking discussion. As an Ambassador for Mission22, his brother-in-law not sharing the means of his demise was a clear message to me. Do we know if Bambi was a veteran?

Two of the best friends I have ever had shared Bambi's online persona in real life while fighting internal demons. Most people who met them had no idea of their daily struggle as they were both very loud and out there, made friends easily, successful in their professions, and always appeared happy. Both shared with me their struggles and I was always there to answer their calls or invite them over to just hang out and get through their daily wars within. They both eventually succumbed to their demons, although nearly a decade apart. When I first heard of Bambi's passing, my two friends immediately came to mind and the parallels of their personalities were evident.

The manner in which Bambi died ultimately does not matter as it does not change the fact that he is no longer with us. I hope that whatever happened to Bambi involved no pain and he is tearing up the dunes in the sky. RIP brother!

 

[Bambi's Brother]

All,

I continue to appreciate the kindness and anecdotes you have shared about Josh. Several people have asked me about sending donations, flowers, and attending a memorial service. Below is a link we have set up in Josh's honor. If you do decide to contribute, please include "TRX" in your name or anonymous donation, so we recognize the community he was a part of here. Many have asked questions about Josh's death, this may provide some closure.

Click here to show your support to Josh Gaffen Foundation's story *For Josh

On Sunday, October 24th, 2021, my brother Josh died at the age of 39. We are all gutted by the loss of his irreplaceable spirit—larger than life, never afraid t

www.spotfund.com

As for the TRX and Pantera, they will both live on to honor and remember Josh. Perhaps there is even a Baja run in the future for "Gertrude."

I've also talked with some of you about an honorary trail run. I'd love to meet all of you one day, and continue Josh's legacy of saying the most irreverent things over beers and whiskey. When we get out of winter, I'd like to organize a trail run in Oregon for his last home, and trail run in San Diego for his original home. Y'all will just have to keep up with a puny Raptor.

 

[LV_TRX]

All,

I continue to appreciate the kindness and anecdotes you have shared about Josh. Several people have asked me about sending donations, flowers, and attending a memorial service. Below is a link we have set up in Josh's honor. If you do decide to contribute, please include "TRX" in your name or anonymous donation, so we recognize the community he was a part of here. Many have asked questions about Josh's death, this may provide some closure.

Click here to show your support to Josh Gaffen Foundation's story *For Josh

On Sunday, October 24th, 2021, my brother Josh died at the age of 39. We are all gutted by the loss of his irreplaceable spirit—larger than life, never afraid t

www.spotfund.com

As for the TRX and Pantera, they will both live on to honor and remember Josh. Perhaps there is even a Baja run in the future for "Gertrude."

I've also talked with some of you about an honorary trail run. I'd love to meet all of you one day, and continue Josh's legacy of saying the most irreverent things over beers and whiskey. When we get out of winter, I'd like to organize a trail run in Oregon for his last home, and trail run in San Diego for his original home. Y'all will just have to keep up with a puny Raptor.

Thanks Bambi's Brother. That Memorial must have been very hard to write.....

Josh Gaffen....Bambi. Rest in Peace.

 

[trxvet]

Thanks Bambi's Brother. That Memorial must have been very hard to write.....

Josh Gaffen....Bambi. Rest in Peace.

What an amazing tribute and well written celebration of life story.

My heart breaks for all of those in Josh’s shoes. My wife was one of the lucky ones to be able to fight her addiction and is 15 years sober as of last September.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[TyRX]

Thank you for sharing that. I'll personally say that it does help to know, understand, and appreciate. I hope you don't read through this board too deeply. There were a couple of folks that unfortunately prodded Josh on this topic, maybe too far, and I hope that it didn't sit with him the way that it brings memories up in my mind of those thoughtless words that seem so innocent on a screen.

I'm hoping you stick around, but I also recognize life is a rollercoaster, fast and slow with turns all directions. So, in advance, I truly hope that one day you look back and are able to celebrate that his life and this benefit was able to help someone else.

 

[M22]

Thank you so much for sharing. Addiction has many ugly faces Masquerading as a friend. It has touched us all, some individually, some through a loved one. So very sorry for your loss.

 

[OnTheReel]

Thank you for sharing. It is not an easy story to tell, especially so soon after your loss.

May his foundation find some purpose through this tragedy by helping others for years to come.

 

[JumpSquadAuto]

The line that really hit home was "prolific internet forum troll".....He was very good at it and brought a lot of laughs. Will always remember him for his full of life spirit on here. Very touching tribute celebrating his life and thank you @Bambi's Brother for sharing this with us.