Hooboy has left the building.

[Boston Guy]

Yes, and it's such a pity that Hoo isn't here to see it. :-(

 

BG

[OceanTraveller]

Hooboy,

Your passing reminds me of Elton John's song " Candle in the Wind "

You seemed to live your life with gusto !! I am a little older than you and it is a reminder that we should all try to live each day

and try to get the most out of it . Rest in Peace friend .:-)

[LovesYng]

>Yes, and it's such a pity that Hoo isn't here to see it. :-(

>

>

>BG

 

BG,

Knowing Hoo I'm sure he is watching everything that's going on. Now knowing Hoo guess he changing hotels "AGAIN" upstairs lookin for better Internet connection, we have all heard the storys when he is traveling around or Hoo is having problems with his laptop, we heard that one before also (LoL) :7

 

When in doubt I whip it out :+

[Anton]

>Yes, and it's such a pity that Hoo isn't here to see it.

>

>BG

 

Don't worry BG, he always has wireless Internet. :+

 

email : antonM@antonamsterdam.com

mobile : +31 6 2523 1001

website : http://www.antonamsterdam.com

reviews : http://www.male4malescorts.com/reviews/antonamsterdam.html

[uriellasvegas]

HooBoy was very kind and nice to me. The work he did on this website and managing all of our information was a mammoth undertaking... one he even managed to do after the stroke. Although I never knew the man personally, we spoke through e-mail in the past briefly. He was very nice. Cheers to you Tiger! Thanks. Uriel in Vegas

[Guest rohale]

It's very hard for me to put thoughts and emotions into words without feeling a bit depressed. I was suprised to read of Hooboys passing. I had a little bit of communication with him thru emails, very much in general terms. I found him from his words to be charming, very polite and respectful. He was sweet and very soulful. He was very much a four-square fellow. There is a bit of sadness in the air now that he is gone. Earlier this evening, I was listening to a song by REM titled " Everybody Hurts ". I think that's what everybody is feeling at this stage without Hooboy's presence being felt.

 

I will always remember him as the isignia that he so much loved and used quite often of the legendary actress Greta Garbo. That was his signature and no one can take it away from him. He was very much the original guv of this site. It's a shame he's not here anymore. I hope in his heart of hearts that he was able to live life to the fullest and find some inner peace towards the end. He was a good man.

 

Rohale

 

" The book closes and we try not to forget how we feel,

But I know that things wont change

How we feel, how life goes on

And that seems so strange

And so the light fades away in the form of Hooboy "

[Luv2play]

Anton, thanks for sharing your thoughts and pictures of Amsterdam on this sad occasion. I thought I knew your city well, having visited it many times over the course of my business career, but I too have never seen it blanketed in snow. I have seen the snow come down, but it always seemed to melt on contact with the ground (not like here in Canada)! But those pictures were really stunning, showing a quiet, peaceful aspect to your city. I hope to find the occasion to return to your fair city some day.

[Anton]

Dear All,

 

I noticed that to some I gave the impression that Hooboy died in Amsterdam. Yesterday I did not try to write that. I tried to express that Hooboy was here often (which a number of us already knew), and that the city made an extra deep impression to me yesterday after I had picked up Foxy from the airport, an impression I wanted to share with others.

 

I apologise if I raised any untrue impressions with anyone.

 

I am confident that most readers will have read my post in the right way, but this is a time where we all want to avoid any unintended impressions.

 

My sincerest, Anton/Amsterdam.

[joel304]

You didn't ... Thanks for the wonderful pics ... looks like a Woody Allen scene in Amsterdam ... postcard ...

 

All the best,

 

Joel

[Guy Fawkes]

We have confirmation that Hooboy is on his final flight back to the United States.

 

Foxy is on his way to his own country, as that is the best chance for him to get a visa in the short time needed. It's a uphill struggle, but we're still trying.

As you can imagine a death that happens overseas can be very complicated. No final plans can be made by the family until his body has been returned to the United States. It's possible that Hooboy's final trip has started but the family can't verify this until later in the weekend.

 

Foxy I believe is on his way back to Amsterdam, where two of Hooboy's closest friends will meet him and help him through the process. The amount of help and support that Foxy has received from all corners around the world is amazing. Please accept my profound thanks.

 

In particular, several people are trying to get Foxy a visa so that he can attend the funeral. If by chance, one of you is in a position to discretely expedite the process, please contact me via mailto:daddy@male4malescorts.com or leave me a note in my message center mailbox.

 

You have my personal word, that I will move heaven and earth to protect your privacy.

 

With all that said: I sorry but we probably won't have any more information until Sunday or Monday.

 

 

It will be late tomarrow or Friday before we get any more informaton. I have passed selected messages and questions to his family and they will be discussing them tomarrow. Daddy

 

>I know that many of you have questions, but

>right not we're making sure that his family is contacted

>before releasing any details. Thank-you for your kind

>words.

[Guy Fawkes]

We have confirmation that Hooboy's body has arrive in the United States.

 

We've made some progress on getting Foxy a visa, but it's still not certain. At the very least we have a better idea of what's exactly needed to make it happen. There are still several hurdles and multiple people are actively working the issue.

 

If you are in a position to "Directly" help the process, please feel free to contact me at mailto:daddy@male4malescorts.com, or by putting a message in my message center mailbox. Your privacy will be respected.

 

Thank-you to those that have provided information, contacts, and support during this process.

 

--Daddy

[Brian26]

Where have I been? I woke up this morning to get a few things done around the house and thought I'd "check in" to see what the latest news was on a few boards. I didn't expect to wake up to this.

 

Hoo was clearly someone that had a vision, and wanted to give people the "ok" or "go ahead" for having a little fun. Whether it was regulars seeing boys, or first-timers. He somehow made it all ok.

 

I can't thank him enough for his kindness, for creating a site that people trust, and opening all of our eyes to a bit of an underground "industry" that's perhaps the oldest profession in the world. I've learned a lot from him, our chats, his wisdom, and constant encouragement to all of our safety - physical and mental.

 

Sing with the angels sweet man, and keep your eye over all of us. We still need you.

 

Brian Los Angeles.

[Spida]

I just wish I could have thanked Hooboy in person for this site. And not for the escort reviews, yeah they are great don't get me wrong! But this site has helped me so much with coming out! Who would have thought a site that reviews male escorts would have been to integral in my life as a gay man. I met some great people through this site and had some great times!

 

I am saddened by the passing even though I never got to meet hooboy himself. My heartfelt condolences go out to all who are saddened by the passing specifically his family and friends.

 

Spida

[steve roberts]

It is with great sense of loss that I add to the resounding expressions of condolences already posted to all of Hooboy's family & friends.

 

I was never fortunate enough to have met him in person, but my limited direct communications with him always reflected the talent, wisdom and class that seems to have typified his life, his work and what he had created. More importantly, from the overwhelming outpouring of love, respect and affection I've been reading over the last few days, the impact he apparently had on so many lives is incredibly profound and is a true and marvelous testament to the man.

 

His enduring legacy will be that because of his vision, perseverence and abilities there exists the standard by which others should be judged- both personally and professionally. Thank you Hooboy for setting the bar so high!

 

In the Jewish religion when one learns of someone's passing, the Hebrew phrase "Barukh Dayan Ha'Emet" ("Praised is the Judge of Truth") is used to express condolences and the hope that on the departed's Day of Judgement he will be judged kindly. Let it be so for Hooboy.

 

And let him rest in peace. Amen.

 

 

Steve Roberts

[NY Observer]

WOW. Quite a tribute to a unique man. I just returned from a short vacation (without computer access) and was shocked to hear this news. I was honored to have met Hoo on a couple of occasions; we went to the Gaiety together a few times and enjoyed several meals together. He was an interesting guy and has made this website one of the few places I check regularly on the net (even though I don't put in my two cents too often any more). Even though I had fallen out of touch with him over the last few years, I still felt a close link both to him and to his website.

 

Hoo, you will be missed. Thanks for your support and your hard work, providing us all with a wonderful resource.

[SouthBeachBtm]

WOW! I have been away for a while and just got back in town. I am truly sorry to hear about our HooBoy.

 

While I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, I owe him so much for giving us this incredible gift. This site, built on integrity and fairness, it has helped Escorts and clients alike.

 

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends. Our friend will live on through the good this site will continue to do and in our memories of his postings.

[Regina]

I am saddened beyond belief and find words escape my grief. I haven't checked this website for quite some time and to my horror, log in to this horrible news. Here it is, 9pm in NYC and I find myself sobbing at the school library for a man I've never met yet through correspondence and mutual interests, feel I've known all my life.

 

I still remember his answer when someone asked why Hooboy? "When I drop my pants and they see what I have, all they can say is HOO BOY!"

 

I'm a better person for having known him, even peripherally, and will keep him in my thoughts, and look forward to finally meeting my friend on the other side...some day.

 

Warmest thoughts to his family and loved ones at this time.

 

Love, Regina

[wayno]

To all,

 

It has taken me quite a while, maybe too long, to express my deepest sympathies to all Hooboy's family and friends for their loss. I never met him and only had brief correspondence with him over the last few years but his impact on me and my life can not be measured. His diligent work and dedication to this site provided a source of information tht was invaluable and made me feel that my pass time/hobby was nothing to be ashamed of and should be enjoyed. The last weeks I have reflected on what Hooboy has all meant to me and to all the others who he has touched in one way or another. It is almost overwhelming and has been as strong as the passing of a close family member, but in his honor and his tradition, I will find strength to go on and to become a better person based on this special and unique person. He will live on in me and in many others. Rest in Peace Hooboy.

 

Wayno

[Guest ortrud45]

After a longish absence I wanted to see what's happening at Hooville's today: and to my deepest dismay I have to learn that

Hooboy, the creator of this site has passed away, is gone.

 

I'm so saddened, I cried and sobbed ... and all this despite the fact that I never have met him in person.

 

I just would like to forward a heartfelt THANK YOU to Hooboy for

all his work, hope you hear it sitting on a white cloud in a sunny sky!

 

My sincere condolences to his family and his friends.

 

Hooboy, may you rest in peace

ortrud45

[jeddinger]

Daddy,

I just wanted to commend you on the two recent postings on the homepage of this site, ending with today's "Validation". Not only are they beautifully written, but, at least for me, they have been very moving. I can acutely feel the pain, confusion and internal struggling and searching you must be experiencing.

 

Your writings have reawakened some feelings and memories inside me relating to being disowned by my family for being a Gay man. While difficult and painful to confront, they must be dealt with in order to move forward. For that I sincerely thank you. Hooboy is looking down on you and he is proud.

 

There is a verse from a Luther Vandross song that may well suit how you felt for Hooboy in a small way.

 

"I'd rather have bad times with you, then good times with someone else. I'd rather be beside you in a storm, than be alone safe and warm. I'd rather be together with nothing at all, than have everything apart. I'd rather be with the one who holds my heart."

 

Jason

[Guy Fawkes]

Thank-you to one and all for all the love and support. It has been a rough time and finally it's starting to smooth out a bit. It's time to start moving on, so I've unpinned the thread.

 

Daddy