Hooboy has left the building.

[Big Daddy]

I can only add how sad I was to hear that Hooboy has left the building. I found this site in the first two weeks of its existance, and all I can say is that it has profoundly changed my life. I have made so many new friends and experienced so much more in life because of the people on this site. M4M allowed me expand my horizons and to venture out. Without Hooboy, I would have never even considered going to Brasil. Without Hooboy, I would not have met Wan Hallen. I doubt he even realized how greatly he so positively impacted so many lives. Thank you Hooboy. Thank you. Damn, you will be missed.

[best hotel]

.....this news has left me with a sad knot in my stomach...i have grown fond of this site and am grateful for hooboy's welcoming encouragement..this is a huge loss for this community

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

This is devastating.

 

While some of you have added thoughtful words to this message center, i can only offer my condolences and energy to the moderators of the board, along with Foxy, who i know HB loved without reservation.

 

I'm going to post some thoughts & memories on my blog. I know in the past i've said i'm not using '15 Minutes' for emotionally wretching purposes, but this is something totally different.

 

I can't believe he's gone.

 

 

BN

[Guest ncm2169]

Sad news indeed.

 

To paraphrase what BG said in the thread he started, Hooboy was a technological klutz who nonetheless harnessed the power of the internet and untold numbers of people worldwide have and will have had their lives positively affected for years to come as a result.

 

That's a mighty awesome legacy!

[ValleyDwellerNorth]

It has all been said already and all of these kind words and sentiments are a tribute to a loving, caring man with a heart of gold. Because of this site I have grown as a person (academically, socially, politically and sexually) and I have met some wonderful people through this site.

 

My thoughts and prayers goes to his friends and family. My thoughts and prayers also go to Daddy and the rest of the moderators here who have worked with HooBoy all of this time.

VDN

-----

 

TIME

 

To realize the value of one year:

Ask a student who has failed a final exam.

 

To realize the value of one month:

Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.

 

To realize the value of one week:

Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

 

To realize the value of one hour:

Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

 

To realize the value of one minute:

Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.

 

To realize the value of one second:

Ask a person who has survived an accident.

 

To realize the value of one millisecond:

Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

 

Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special.

[CT Dick]

Yes, it tolls for me. I am so saddened.

 

This site was a part of my routine; I checked it nearly every day. I used the reviews for my obsession, I used the message boards to my enlightenment, I felt part of a large though unseen community, I didn't than Hoo enough. :-(

 

Dick

[Guest alanm]

I just turned my computer on and was shocked beyond belief when I logged on to the site. Many of you have already said, what I would normally have posted. Some of my first memories of the site are very similar to Boston Guy's: HooBoy moving from hotel to hotel and from laptop to laptop getting the daily reviews (in London Thanksgiving 2000, I believe). I thought "This guy is crazy," how wrong I was.

 

Some of my last memories concern his stroke several months ago and how bravely HooBoy handled it. HooBoy was a class act. I always assume that I would meet him some day. Sadly, that will not happen.

I understand they are saying nice things (well mostly nice things) about HooBoy on Data lounge. HooBoy would have laughed for days about some of the posts over there.

 

Rest Well, Dear HooBoy! You have changed many lives for the better.

[Guy Fawkes]

Thank-you for all the kind thoughts and words, it is making a tremendous difference to us during this sad time.

 

At this point, the family is aware of what has happened and they are making their plans. Once they have indicated what information I can release, I'll put an update here on the Forum.

 

In regards to the site: Hoo and I discussed this at one point last year, and I'm following his instructions. After three days of not hearing from him, I'm to take over.

 

Yes, I know he's not going to "Show up'. But it feels right to me, that I wait the three days and then start putting the reviews up. It'll give us all a chance to grieve, and then it'll be back to business as usual.

 

My intent is, and will be, to keep the site intact following the policies that Hooboy and to a lesser degree myself, put in place. We had planned to make changes over time and I'll continue down that path.

 

Ultimately his family will be making the final decision. As long as I’m around, as long as Milan is around, we’ll strive to continue to keep the unique environment that Hooboy created going.

 

--Daddy

 

[Justice]

I'm at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers and with his family and friends.

 

Thank you HooBoy. For everything.

 

:-(

 

Justice

[Vincent_Michael]

I don’t know what to say…I never met HooBoy but I did talk to him on the phone and through message posts. I honestly envy him I am in such awe because I think this is not the end of his life but the continuation of a longer journey in life. I have a saying that once we are done learning “Whatever that maybe” In this life that this life passes and the next journey starts with a continuation of many new lesions to which we can only dream of.

 

To that extent I am very happy for Hooboy...I will see you in a blink of an eye.

[CT Dick]

Thank you, Daddy.

 

I'm sure this is a very difficult time for you. You have my sympathy.

 

I'm so glad that you are going to keep this site going. We could survive without it but some of the sparkle would vanish from our lives.

 

Dick

[fosterchow]

All the best of luck in soldiering on, after the three day grieving period - I think you are right, and I am not surprised that Hooboy and you had already discussed it. I just read Benjamin's beautiful blog - what a meaningful tribute!

Maybe it would be fitting for some of us to contribute to a kind of memorial fun, in Hooboy 's name, for the purpose of helping his site, and helping Daddy as he continues with it.

 

dan

[Guest skrubber]

A sad, sad day.

 

I never met the Hoo and only knew him from this site but came to respect him and have been told by close friends of his that he was a truly great guy.

 

Rest in peace Hoo, forever.

[Scotsman]

My condolences to all at Hooboy's passing. Since I'm relatively new to the site, could someone share a little about Hooboy was. I would be interested in knowing a little more about him.

Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with those who mourn his passing.

Scott

[Luv2play]

This site has been a constant in my life for over two years since I discovered it. To me HooBoy was someone out there in cyberspace, as I never met the man and only had one exchange of e-mails with him over some computers of his that went missing (along with a review I had submitted).

 

I am saddened that he has passed away; I felt that that stroke he had several months ago was a serious matter but had the impression he had overcome its ill effects. Without knowing the circumstances of his passing, of course, I am at a loss of what to say except that I will miss his guidance and management of this site.

 

I hope that Daddy can continue on, with help from others, and that HooBoy's family will permit this to happen. Good luck to all the moderators in this difficult time.

[Rick Munroe]

>

>Yes, I know he's not going to "Show up'. But it feels right

>to me, that I wait the three days and then start putting the

>reviews up.

 

Daddy,

 

When I first read the news earlier today, all I could think of was Andy Kaufman, and how everyone thought he'd staged his own death as a gag and that he would soon reappear to say "Gotcha!" In my heart, that's really what I was hoping...that HooBoy's dark sense of humor was behind this. So I turned off my computer, and thought that when I returned just now, the joke would have been revealed. God, this really sucks. I have such a knot in my stomach.

 

We just spoke on the phone a few days ago about a project he was creating for me here, and I had to cut one of his long, funny stories short when my other phone rang. I wish I could go back now and let him finish his story...

 

Daddy, thanks for carrying on HooBoy's dream...

[+ newatthis]

How can I have such a hollow feeling in the pit of my stomach about losing someone I never met, never spoke to, and never corresponded with? Somehow "Hooboy" was synonymous for me with the virtual community he created here.

 

If I feel this way, I can only imagine the sense of loss for those who knew him, worked with him, and loved him. My deepest condolences.

[+ cougar]

...Speechless...

 

For once in my life, I have trouble with the proper words here. I have read the entire post and I agree with so many others.

Think of what this man created here.

This site, enjoyed by so many men with the same passion in life. I know of no other place I can go and find out almost anything I need to know from like people.

I hope to see his legacy continue here on the site...the best site in cyberspace.

Foxy, Peace be with you.

[LovesYng]

Sitting here and reading all the post over & over again I was so glad to see all the love pouring out for Hooboy. I really wish this was all a dream and then I would wake up, but it's not. Hooboy's leaving has put a void in all of us that no one can replace. Don't know if this is right or not but every new post that goes up and I start reading the tears just start rolling down the face again. I feeling like I lost a good family member. Guess what, we all lost a great family member and it's going to hurt. Daddy, Deej, Barry, Cooper & Trilingual keep up the good work that Hooboy has in trusted in you guys. Foxy, keep the faith, it won't be easy for you but we are all here for you.

 

We can all remember that Hooboy has left the building but he will "NEVER" leave our hearts. We LOVE you Hooboy, God Bless You

 

;( ;( ;( ;( ;(

[Rick Munroe]

>And of course, you have given us escorts a face, a mind, a

>heart of our own. We are not just a cliche name printed on a

>seedy publication wanting to use a John... we are people, who

>think, love, like our jobs (or hate them), but PEOPLE at last!

>And all that because of you.

 

Juan, what a beautiful tribute. I would add that HooBoy also did the same thing for clients...by giving them a voice here and creating a feeling of community. He empowered the men who hire escorts and took some of the danger and risk out of hiring. For that, every client should be grateful.

 

I never thought we'd all be writing about this. I really believed he'd outlive us all.

[Guest Mikel]

I am at a total loss of words...unusual for me. I won't try to male any words up...I'll just experience my sense of loss. Anyways, many of you have said more profound things than I could ever...I'll listen to you

 

How about we all give a full minute of silence tomorroe, Friday, at 12 noon EST?

[joel304]

Daddy,

 

Well done. Hoo sent me a personal email in regards to my Hawaii post recently. Sharing pictures, advice and stories. His "if you don't hear from me in three days," fits the wit, charm and dramatic flare that I gathered from our email communication.

[Anton]

Deleted at the Anton's request. He will post in "Rememberances".

 

Barry

[Funseeker 22]

WOW !!,

Just turned to this site and couldn`t believe what I was reading.

What a sad day. I also never met Hoo but know he was a real good guy from those I met who did know him.

Without his site I would never have met the great people I have met since I discovered it about two years ago. I feel like I just lost a close family member.

RIP HOO.

[BewareofNick]

I found this website by accident many years ago. Hooboy was always kind to me and though I did not chat with him often, we occasionally exchanged e-mails. I found him to be charming and humble, focused and dedicated. He taught me things and helped me when I needed it.

 

Sleep well, old friend, and think kindly of us now and then.