RIP Guy Fawkes/daddy

[dcguy20]

I'm so very sorry to hear this. Cooper, I'm so sorry for your loss and much gratitude for all you've done since having the police do a wellness check on Daddy a month ago.

[+ LS299B]

Rest In all of your gay glory Daddy! May you forever dance with the angels!

[Mr.E]

Truly sad news. May he rest in peace.

[+ buddy12]

So sad to hear this. RIP Daddy. It was because of your tireless effort that you opened up a world to me that I never knew existed.

[+ stevenkesslar]

My escort career and all the joy that came from it would have been impossible without both Hooboy and Daddy and the websites and community they nurtured. I never got the chance to thank Hooboy to his face. I'm glad I did with Daddy. And I got to know him and help him celebrate some birthdays and successes. God bless him for everything he did. I will always be grateful for this labor of love that he built.

Edited March 28, 2021 by stevenkesslar

[wayout]

We are born and we will die. In between, if we are fortunate we will have a positive impact on others and leave the world a little bit better because of how we lived. I am confident that Guy Fawkes was one of those fortunate people. He will be missed deeply by his family, namely the members of this forum. RIP

Edited March 27, 2021 by wayout

[+ keroscenefire]

What terrible news. RIP to an incredible man. Hope the rest of us can continue his amazing legacy.

[wsc]

I took comfort each time I came here of late to not see a thread title beginning with RIP. That comfort is, and can be, no longer .

 

A man's life is like ripples in the water, expanding out ever more widely to touch all who can feel them. The measure of a man's life is how many lives his ripples touched and changed for the better, and his legacy is that last ripple which brings both the sadness of a loss and the smile of having been graced by his life.

 

Daddy's ripples are an enduring testament to the measure of the man and the entries here are proof of their effects. He will live on in the hearts and minds of those he served and who loved him. And that number will include me.

 

And I thank Cooper for all he has done to help Daddy, and to support, comfort, and inform this community in these difficult days. It's been said that no navigator ever distinguished himself in a calm sea, and you, sir, have shown to be a navigator of great distinction. My thanks to you for what you've done for all of us.

[KrisParr]

Cooper, I cannot begin to add anything more to the wonderful words of appreciation that have already been written. You, sir, are an extraordinary man.

[marylander1940]

My escort career and all the joy that come from it would have been impossible without both Hooboy and Daddy and the websites and community they nurtured. I never got the chance to thank Hooboy to his face. I'm glad I did with Daddy. And I got to know him and help him celebrate some birthdays and successes. God bless him for everything he did. I will always be grateful for this labor of love that he built.

 

And you're not alone!

 

Before RM reviews and ability to contact other clients Hooboy and daddy's were the only reliable source of information. Many escorts owe him SO much!

 

He's been a helpful voice to clients, escorts and escorts!

[whipped guy]

Like Dante in his Divine Comedy at a certain point in my life I found myself in a dark forest. I was in the middle of a circuitous journey that like Dante’s infamous crooked path had me flirting with the dark recesses of hell itself.

Then I found this site toward the final days of HooBoy. That Daddy kept things going as strong as ever allowed me to reach heights that I had not attained previously. Yes! As in the La divina commedia and thanks to this site what began as a hellish sojourn allowed me to ascend though purgatory and finally get a taste of what heaven had to offer. For that I will be eternally grateful!

 

 

Edited March 27, 2021 by whipped guy

[+ peterhung85]

I have just seen this topic. I still don't want to believe it...

 

It was 2009, San Francisco, and my first ever review was published on Daddysreviews by a long-standing member here. I had no idea what this site was so I went to check it out and shortly after my cell phone rang. A gentleman introduced himself as "Daddy" and told me that my review got published on his website. He asked me a few non-intrusive questions that were geared towards finding out whether the money I make through this means is being invested for my future. Again, and I must emphasize this, he did that in the most non-intrusive way as one possibly could have. I felt that he just genuinely wanted to ensure that I am on the right path to creating financial independence for myself in the long run. We covered a few other aspects of the industry and he offered me a helping hand in case I ever needed a piece of advice.

 

Soon after my first published review came the second, third --- 20th, and 30th, and my business has exploded and I was full of quality inquiries. Surely, providing a great service doesn't hurt but without the ability for people to research their next "date" on a platform like his, how would anyone know about my abilities?

 

But business (while obviously in our lives is key) was truly NOT what Daddy was all about. He was in it to help people. Genuinely.

 

I had the pleasure to meet him on numerous occasions at a variety of restaurants and many times at his apartment in Las Vegas. We even met during the pandemic (the chair was waiting for me at the entrance to sit on) while he distanced himself from me by being in front of his computer on the other side of the apartment and we were both wearing masks. The "HOW" never really mattered, but every meeting with him was always highly insightful and entertaining.... and very genuine. Many of you probably didn't get the chance to truly know who was behind this nickname/website and I am very grateful that I had the pleasure of conducting more than just superficial chit-chats with him.

 

For those of you who don't know, he was a computer whiz and had incredible talents at forensics and used to be retained as a forensic expert in multi-billion dollar lawsuit cases back in the day. This speaks volumes of the in-depth knowledge he had about certain fields in computers.

 

Talking about talent, he used to be an escort himself (waaaaaaaaaaay) back in the day. He wasn't always overweight and was rather hot. He told me so many funny stories about providing services in LA/Beverly Hills to some of the Hollywood elites. They were extremely entertaining stories.

 

He never cared about the money. He went as far as to flat-out decline highly lucrative promotional/marketing/advertising offers if he disagreed with how the company conducted its business in the gay world, whether we are talking about advertising practices, treatment of others, or the mission the company stood for. He was a principles guy, yet - needless to say - non-judgmental.

 

Every time we talked - without an exception - he had his "routine" questions:

- Are you happy?

- Do you put a certain percentage of your money aside and invest it?

- Do you take time out to have fun and enjoy life too?

 

This should tell you about the type of person Bill was.

 

(With names redacted), he showed me all kinds of escort inquiries where the guys offered him free sessions in exchange for promotion/bad review removal/self-review postings. He NEVER abused his position and always maintained his integrity.

 

He was a big fan of Latin guys with muscles and cute butts. Who can blame him, right?! Yet... never ran out of compliments for me when we met.

 

We talked about a few side projects of his too. Some of you may not know, but a few years back he was running a website that was teaching the transgender community about proper accessorizing / makeup / wigs and how to start out. He was also running it on his own dime and received no compensation for it.

 

On my last in-person visit during COVID, we actually started discussing either a joint business venture or a certain promotional opportunity about a website that would have served as an extension of DaddysReviews. We have never finalized the details and sadly, that will not happen anymore. It would have been great to work with him I am sure.

 

I just want you gentlemen to understand how this person sacrificed most of his life to help our community. He never asked for anything in return and I know exactly how much of his life he sacrificed for others. He changed my life, and probably many of your lives I am certain or the very bottom line, his work made your life a little easier in this crazy world.

 

I hope that he is in a good place now, his contributions, his helping hand, his guidance, and the amount of care and love he put out for all of us will be remembered (at least by me) for a LIFETIME.

 

When @Cooper reached out to me, I was shocked to hear that I was probably the only person who knew his address. He was so loving, welcoming and open that I thought he kept company often times at his home. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank Cooper for taking immediate actions and for keeping everyone posted. I am so truly sorry it ended this way. :-(

 

THANK YOU BILL/DADDY/GUY FAWKES WITH ALL MY HEART! ❤

Edited March 28, 2021 by peterhung85

[BuffaloKyle]

? Very sad news. He died relatively way too young. R.I.P. ?

 

[+ ProGay]

Thank you @Cooper for all you have done in this very difficult situation. Daddy/Guy will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

[mattr]

This is such sad news. I just hope he is looking down and seeing all these kind words and heartfelt tributes and realizes how much he and his work meant to this group. Thanks Cooper for being there for Daddy and keeping us informed as these tragic events unfolded.

[+ Ace]

I've been trying to "find the words" since hearing the news....

I WILL say: he loved "his kids" as he called us...

He was a friend, mentor, & the architect of a guy named Ace. He will be missed and ALWAYS appreciated & remembered fondly.

Mine will be the first glass raised in Palm Springs on April 10th!

[+ WilliamM]

Daddy is already starting a message forum in heaven.

 

Cary Grant is helping.

Edited March 28, 2021 by WilliamM

[+ pdxleo]

Godspeed to a fine gentleman and a good man, taken away much too soon. This community he let thrive due to his interests and humanity will sorely miss him, and I look forward to seeing who, if anyone, will pick up the torch and lead us forward - a very sad basket of kittens we are right now.

[josh282282]

RIP, Daddy. You will be missed.

[coriolis888]

-

Author - A. E. Housman

 

"I promise nothing: friends will part;

 

All things may end, for all began;

 

And truth and singleness of heart

 

Are mortal even as is man.

 

But this unlucky love should last

 

When answered passions thin to air;

 

Eternal fate so deep has cast Its sure foundation of despair."

 

-

He did a splendid job keeping this forum going. For that, we all owe him much.

 

RIP

 

-

[former lurker]

My escort career and all the joy that came from it would have been impossible without both Hooboy and Daddy and the websites and community they nurtured. I never got the chance to thank Hooboy to his face. I'm glad I did with Daddy. And I got to know him and help him celebrate some birthdays and successes. God bless him for everything he did. I will always be grateful for this labor of love that he built.

 

I'm moved. When you lose someone you actually know, it's mixed emotionally. The loss stings more, but you also have deeper memories. I imagine you added a lot to his life.

[former lurker]

I am very sorry to report that Guy Fawkes/daddy passed away this evening of heart failure. For over a month he remained in the hospital unconscious and on life support.

 

His passing touches us all. He was a man who dedicated his life to providing a Forum where men would feel free and comfortable talking about all sorts of topics that covered our life style.

 

Having worked with daddy since he started this site I got to see first hand how much he cared about people and viewed us as his family. He was a very bright man with a love for life. He will be missed.

 

RIP Daddy/Guy Fawkes

 

With sympathy,

Cooper

 

You do him proud. Bless you. I'd rather be amazed by an unexpected recovery, but I am at least comforted to know you made sure he was cared for as best as possible. Nothing erases this sort of loss, but having done your utmost to ensure his care should be reassuring. He is and will be missed. You have done great things for him.

[+ bigjoey]

I have just seen this topic. I still don't want to believe it...

 

It was 2009, San Francisco, and my first ever review was published on Daddysreviews by a long-standing member here. I had no idea what this site was so I went to check it out and shortly after my cell phone rang. A gentleman introduced himself as "Daddy" and told me that my review got published on his website. He asked me a few non-intrusive questions that were geared towards finding out whether the money I make through this means is being invested for my future. Again, and I must emphasize this, he did that in the most non-intrusive way as one possibly could have. I felt that he just genuinely wanted to ensure that I am on the right path to creating financial independence for myself in the long run. We covered a few other aspects of the industry and he offered me a helping hand in case I ever needed a piece of advice.

 

Soon after my first published review came the second, third --- 20th, and 30th, and my business has exploded and I was full of quality inquiries. Surely, providing a great service doesn't hurt but without the ability for people to research their next "date" on a platform like his, how would anyone know about my abilities?

 

But business (while obviously in our lives is key) was truly NOT what Daddy was all about. He was in it to help people. Genuinely.

 

I had the pleasure to meet him on numerous occasions at a variety of restaurants and many times at his apartment in Las Vegas. We even met during the pandemic (the chair was waiting for me at the entrance to sit on) while he distanced himself from me by being in front of his computer on the other side of the apartment and we were both wearing masks. The "HOW" never really mattered, but every meeting with him was always highly insightful and entertaining.... and very genuine. Many of you probably didn't get the chance to truly know who was behind this nickname/website and I am very grateful that I had the pleasure of conducting more than just superficial chit-chats with him.

 

For those of you who don't know, he was a computer whiz and had incredible talents at forensics and used to be retained as a forensic expert in multi-billion dollar lawsuit cases back in the day. This speaks volumes of the in-depth knowledge he had about certain fields in computers.

 

Talking about talent, he used to be an escort himself (waaaaaaaaaaay) back in the day. He wasn't always overweight and was rather hot. He told me so many funny stories about providing services in LA/Beverly Hills to some of the Hollywood elites. They were extremely entertaining stories.

 

He never cared about the money. He went as far as to flat-out decline highly lucrative promotional/marketing/advertising offers if he disagreed with how the company conducted its business in the gay world, whether we are talking about advertising practices, treatment of others, or the mission the company stood for. He was a principles guy, yet - needless to say - non-judgmental.

 

Every time we talked - without an exception - he had his "routine" questions:

- Are you happy?

- Do you put a certain percentage of your money aside and invest it?

- Do you take time out to have fun and enjoy life too?

 

This should tell you about the type of person Bill was.

 

(With names redacted), he showed me all kinds of escort inquiries where the guys offered him free sessions in exchange for promotion/bad review removal/self-review postings. He NEVER abused his position and always maintained his integrity.

 

He was a big fan of Latin guys with muscles and cute butts. Who can blame him, right?! Yet... never ran out of compliments for me when we met.

 

We talked about a few side projects of his too. Some of you may not know, but a few years back he was running a website that was teaching the transgender community about proper accessorizing / makeup / wigs and how to start out. He was also running it on his own dime and received no compensation for it.

 

On my last in-person visit during COVID, we actually started discussing either a joint business venture or a certain promotional opportunity about a website that would have served as an extension of DaddysReviews. We have never finalized the details and sadly, that will not happen anymore. It would have been great to work with him I am sure.

 

I just want you gentlemen to understand how this person sacrificed most of his life to help our community. He never asked for anything in return and I know exactly how much of his life he sacrificed for others. He changed my life, and probably many of your lives I am certain or the very bottom line, his work made your life a little easier in this crazy world.

 

I hope that he is in a good place now, his contributions, his helping hand, his guidance, and the amount of care and love he put out for all of us will be remembered (at least by me) for a LIFETIME.

 

When @Cooper reached out to me, I was shocked to hear that I was probably the only person who knew his address. He was so loving, welcoming and open that I thought he kept company often times at his home. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank Cooper for taking immediate actions and for keeping everyone posted. I am so truly sorry it ended this way. :-(

 

THANK YOU BILL/DADDY/GUY FAWKES WITH ALL MY HEART! ❤

 

I have just read the sad news. This is one of the most beautiful eulogies I have read. Thank you for pointing out not only what he did to help others but also how he did so with integrity; that is a rare trait today. Rare is the man who can not be “bought” or cut corners but as you remind us, Guy Fawkes was one such person.

 

Not much can be added to the many beautiful posts of remembrance. In these pandemic days, the words “essential worker” have been bandied about. That only partly describes Guy Fawkes. His work was not only essential to maintaining this site electronically but also in creating a community where people were able to connect and make friends. As many stated, his work helped many on their life’s journey.

 

While everyone has the chance to touch the lives of others, Guy Fawkes spent the extra energy to actually do that. What a wonderful man to leave such a beautiful legacy.

 

Thank you Guy Fawkes for a life well spent.?

 

Thank you Cooper for all you have done.

[DR FREUD]

Thanks for my daily morning routine, starting every morning reading the reviews and forum. RIP Daddy

[Ryan Roman]

Thank you for everything you did for so many of us over the years, Daddy. RIP, and know that you'll be missed by all who had the good luck to interact with you.