Last night our community lost a piece of its true heart and soul. Each and every person who steps into this community leaves a mark in someones heart; Michael Thompson was no different. He was more commonly known as Marlboro around the IRC chat rooms. He was a great man with a kind heart. He had an attitude like the best of us and knew how to use it; I loved Michael as a brother for many years. He was a person who could light up a room at any given moment; whether good or bad. 

Last night, while driving; Michael was in a car wreck and did not make it. His family is kindly asking for any support for the arrangements of his funeral. I will be posting a link below for anyone who wishes to support his family during this time of need and mourning.

I've never had to write anything like this and I can't help but shed a tear for a long friend whom I simply cannot believe is gone. My condolences go out to the Thompson family during this time of need. 

I remember years ago, Marlboro was the reasoning behind one of the biggest wars this place had ever seen at the time; I can still see his smile and snide attitude going into it like it was yesterday. He had a heart bigger than most and a strong enough will to follow through with it at almost all times. He had a soft heart with a brash edge, like almost all of us. 

Please, join me as we give our final thoughts and prayers to Michael and his family. 

Much love Michael... I'll miss you brother. Fly high with the angels. 

-Sticks

https://www.gofundme.com/n676rrcs      - Funeral support URL.

My condolences to you and his family, I never had the pleasure of meeting this fellow but still very sad to hear none the less. 

I'm new here but have been playing online games for years now. It's amazing how you can meet someone online and create an amazing relationship. This isn't the first time I've seen this happen and I know it sucks. Sorry for your loss.

My condolences to his friends and family.

Oh for fucks sake. :(

We'd drifted apart the last few years with my rare visits here, but I had a lot of long chats late into the night with Mike a long time ago. Particularly so during the .org years.

Heart goes out to all those he loved. Will donate to this Friday!

Rest in peace buddy. <3

Real shame, very good guy.

Only ever spoke to Marlboro briefly and in passing but from what I have been told he was a great player and an even better guy. May he rest in peace. 

When I found out about this last night, I was really sad. Marlboro was a great friend, and we had hours of laughs in IRC and game. . I've always wondered what happened to him, and now my heart is broken for his family. 

My condolences to his family and friends. 

My deepest condolences to his cousins, Toast and Axe, the rest of the family, and those who lost a friend. 

Most of my memories of Marlboro are from my time on the "new" .org, after the real .org, but before Mario coded the initial Mafia Returns.

I was very young back then, and the only reason we became friends was the fact that I hung around Toast. I never really ran with Marl, or even spoke to him more than most had, but whenever we did have a chat on IRC, he was always fun, always helpful to me if I needed any advice.

Corey, I know you are feeling it today, and my heart and thoughts go out to you and your family.

I'll always remember a conversation I once had with Marl about cigarettes. I just assumed he smoked Marlboros, hence the name. Turned out he smoked Camels, same as I do. I don't know why that convo has stood out above the rest, but at least I know he had great taste in smokes.

Rest in Peace Mike, another one of ours taken far too early.

K