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== RIP ==
[[File:Candle Memorial For Deceased Wikipedians.PNG|thumb|Rest in peace, [[Aaron Swartz]]. We promise, we'll never forget your contributions!]]

*So long Aaron, there were so many things I'd like to have ranted to you about.  I wonder if you ever read [[Beneath the Wheel]].  I'm reminded of it now.  Lessig's tumblr post[http://lessig.tumblr.com/post/40347463044/prosecutor-as-bully] says things better than I could.  You were a true idealist and the world is a worse place without you. [[Special:Contributions/67.117.146.66|67.117.146.66]] ([[User talk:67.117.146.66|talk]]) 21:25, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiCRZLr9oRw Rest] [http://www.last.fm/music/R.E.M./_/Everybody+Hurts in peace], [http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/12/169235633/aaron-swartz-reddit-cofounder-and-online-activist-dead-at-26?ft=1&f=1001 Aaron]. <small><span style="border:1px solid black;padding:1px;">[[User:Kiefer.Wolfowitz|<font style="color:blue;background:yellow;">'''Kiefer'''</font>]][[User talk:Kiefer.Wolfowitz#top|<font style="color:blue;">.Wolfowitz</font>]]</span></small> 23:48, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
* So sorry to read this news. Requiescat in pace. [[User:Iselilja|Iselilja]] ([[User talk:Iselilja|talk]]) 00:05, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* I am saddened at this news, the human family is diminished by your absence; but enhanced by the gifts of your legacy. RIP,&nbsp;--[[User:My76Strat|<u>My</u><font color="#FF4500;"><i>76</i></font><u>Strat</u>]]&nbsp;([[User talk:My76Strat|talk]]) 00:27, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* I did not know you, but from what I read, you are a great loss to the project.  My condolences to the family.--[[User:Wehwalt|Wehwalt]] ([[User talk:Wehwalt|talk]]) 02:04, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* I just cant believe it, I don't want to. Rest in Peace Aaron, you will be missed old pal. <small><span style="border:1px solid black;padding:1px;">[[User:House1090|<font style="color:white;background:blue;">'''House'''</font>]][[User talk:House1090#top|<font style="color:red;">1090</font>]]</span></small> 02:15, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* A huge loss, rest in peace. [[User:Jujutacular|Jujutacular]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Jujutacular#top|talk]]) 03:45, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* I always admired your ideas about Wikipedia and your many other contributions to other things.  Rest in peace, and my condolences to your family.  [[User:JYolkowski|JYolkowski]] // [[User talk:JYolkowski|talk]] 03:57, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*I am only a minor editor and contributor, but I regret the passing of such a brilliant mind such as I hope to live up to. Farewell, Aaron.[[User:Anon423|Anon423]] ([[User talk:Anon423|talk]]) 04:18, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*There are some people that the world shouldn't lose, and can't replace. The work goes on, but it's a little more difficult, a little heavier. I just can't believe someone so brilliant is gone so soon. <span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:80%;">'''/[[User:Fetchcomms|<span style="color:#000;">ƒETCH</span>]][[User talk:Fetchcomms|<span style="color:#000;">COMMS</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Fetchcomms|<span style="color:#000;">/</span>]]'''</span> 04:45, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Maturity of your thoughts about freedom are more than admirable. RIP Aaron. --[[User:Sam.ldite| Samkit]] <sup>([[User talk:Sam.ldite|Talk]]/[[:Special:Contributions/Sam.ldite|Contributions]])</sup> 06:55, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Thank you aroan for your valuable contributions to a free world! Deepest condolence --[[User:Adv.tksujith|Adv.tksujith]] ([[User talk:Adv.tksujith|talk]]) 08:46, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Condolences to all who knew this young man. Clearly a loss to the Wikipedia community. <font color="blue"><big>N</big><small>oetica</small></font><sup><small>[[User_talk:Noetica |Tea?]]</small></sup> 09:50, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Deepest condolences to family and friends, RIP Aaron [[User:Hughesdarren|Hughesdarren]] ([[User talk:Hughesdarren|talk]]) 10:58, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Aaron, without your work on RSS, Reddit and Demand Progress, a lot of what we take for granted now would not have been possible. You were a great person for your work, and also your activism and voluntary work here on WP. The world really doesn't know what it has until it loses it. You were one of those gems. Rest in peace, the world bows down to you. [[User:Osarius|'''''Osarius''''']] - [[User_talk:Osarius|Want a chat?]] 11:14, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*The Internet has lost a friend and an ally, and the world has lost another brilliant mind. Rest in peace. May your soul find happiness. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms">'''[[User:M.O.X|<span style="color:#003366">James</span>]] <sup>([[User talk:M.O.X|<span style="color:#003366">T</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/M.O.X|<span style="color:#003366">C</span>]])</sup> • 10:19pm''' •</span> 11:19, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*My condolences. The death of any one who pursues an improvement to the world, is an untimely death. In your achievements we will seat your memory. Farewell. [[User:Hal100|Hal100]] ([[User talk:Hal100|talk]]) 11:21, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*We never crossed paths on the project, and it is quite unfortunate considering I have read so much good things about you in recent times. Such a talented person on the project. You are in a much better place, and will be forever missed, forever loved, and forever young. Thank you for your time and work here on the project. My sincerest condolences and thoughts go out to people who knew Aaron. — [[User:MelbourneStar|<font color="#000000">MS†</font>]]<font color="#000000">A</font>[[User:MelbourneStar|<font color="#000000">R</font>]]   11:23, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*The world has lost someone who made a difference :( [[User:Turkeyphant|'''''<span style="color:#0808C8">Tu</span><span style="color:#0606BE">rk</span><span style="color: #040488">ey</span><span style="color:#020264">ph</span><span style="color:#000064">an</span>''''']][[User talk:Turkeyphant|<sup><big>t</big></sup>]] 13:14, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* Respect <small><span class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User: 70.113.194.53| 70.113.194.53]] ([[User talk: 70.113.194.53|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/ 70.113.194.53|contribs]])  14:41, January 13, 2013</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->
*I'm only now starting to realize that I owe much of what I value online to your work. And to think, you were a fellow Wikipedian too! Truly gone too soon...--[[User:Danaman5|Danaman5]] ([[User talk:Danaman5|talk]]) 15:01, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Aaron had too big a sense of justice for this world, and this world destroyed him.--[[User:Nemo_bis|Nemo]] 16:06, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*May we do you proud. Ave atque vale, friend. [[User:Danger|Danger]] <sup>[[User talk:Danger|High voltage!]]</sup> 16:35, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*My heart sank when I heard this news.  The world, not only this website, has lost a great contributor.  May we all learn something from this and not inflict such injustice on others like you.  [[Special:Contributions/216.106.40.199|216.106.40.199]] ([[User talk:216.106.40.199|talk]]) 16:48, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*I met Aaron at Wikimania 2006. His work in our community went far beyond his edits (though, there were those too). We will miss him a great deal, and I so wish we had known him longer. -- [[user:phoebe|phoebe]] / <small>([[user_talk:phoebe|talk to me]])</small> 17:03, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Rest in Peace [[Special:Contributions/192.12.88.43|192.12.88.43]] ([[User talk:192.12.88.43|talk]]) 17:06, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*All supporters of free and open information exchange will miss you. [[User:Dtobias|&#42;Dan T.*]] ([[User talk:Dtobias|talk]]) 17:39, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Only crossed paths a few times, but I still am deeply thankful for the work you've done. You will be missed. [[User:Undead warrior|The Undead Never Die]] ([[User talk:Undead warrior|talk]]) 18:16, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Thanks, Aaron, for your work and inspiration. --<font style="font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:15px;"> [[User:Daniel Mietchen|Daniel Mietchen]] - [[:m:WiR/OS|WiR/OS]] ([[User talk:Daniel Mietchen|talk]]) </font> 19:00, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*The internet community has lost a great friend and supporter --[[User:Guerillero|<font color="#0b0080">Guerillero</font>]] &#124; [[User_talk:Guerillero|<font color="green">My Talk</font>]] 19:15, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*With sadness and condolences.([[User:Littleolive oil|olive]] ([[User talk:Littleolive oil|talk]]) 19:36, 13 January 2013 (UTC))
*For freedom, his heart was strong. He will be remembered for many things. Most of which were given free. May All who held him dear be pacified. -- [[user:ibrahimlawal|ibrahim]]<small>([[user_talk:ibrahimlawal|talk to me]])</small> [[User:Ibrahimlawal|Ibrahimlawal]] ([[User talk:Ibrahimlawal|talk]]) 19:40, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* אב הרחמים {{small|(translation from Hebrew, ''Father of Mercy'')}} :o( --[[User:Jan eissfeldt|Jan eissfeldt]] ([[User talk:Jan eissfeldt|talk]]) 20:19, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Unterstützte das freie Wissen und bezahlte mit einem jungen Leben. {{small|(translation from German, ''Paid with his young life for supporting free knowledge'')}} --[[User:Schlesinger|Schlesinger]] ([[User talk:Schlesinger|talk]]) 20:22, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
*Aaron, words cannot express my sadness.  You truly inspired me.  The world has lost a great mind.  [[User:Jonathan Stokes|Jonathan Stokes]] ([[User talk:Jonathan Stokes|talk]]) 20:25, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* Requiescat in pace. We miss you too. --[[Special:Contributions/83.87.69.66|83.87.69.66]] ([[User talk:83.87.69.66|talk]]) 21:16, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* --[[User:Aschmidt|Aschmidt]] ([[User talk:Aschmidt|talk]]) 21:31, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* I can't put my sadness into words. You inspired so many and sacrificed so much for the cause of free knowledge. This loss will not be in vain, the movement will continue, and you will always be remembered. [[User:CT Cooper|CT Cooper]]<small><span style="font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;·</span>&#32;[[User talk:CT Cooper|talk]]</small> 21:34, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* You have new messages... --<sub style="border:1px solid #228B22;padding:1px;">[[User:Piotrus|Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus]]&#124;[[User talk:Piotrus|<font style="color:#7CFC00;background:#006400;"> reply here</font>]]</sub> 22:05, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* Be at peace now, ok. May your memory be eternal. In sorrow with condolences.  <b>[[User:Fylbecatulous|<font color="#595454">Fylbecatulous</font>]] [[User talk:Fylbecatulous|<font color="#967BB6">talk</font>]] </b> 22:28, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
* Rescias in pace. —[[User:DerHexer|DerHexer]]&nbsp;<small>[[User talk:DerHexer|(Talk)]]</small> 00:00, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* It's unbelievable what you have given the world and it's ungraspable how you left the world.<small style='white-space:nowrap'> -- [[User:Perhelion|<tt style='color:#c69;font-size:1.2em;text-shadow:#000 0 0 1px'>''πϵρ''ήλιο</tt>]] [[User talk:Perhelion|<big>℗</big>]] 00:20, 14 January 2013 (UTC)</small>
* Go ahead. --[[User:Pequod76|Pequod76]] ([[User talk:Pequod76|talk-ita.esp.eng]]) 02:00, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* Sad.  Thoughts and condolences to all who loved Aaron. [[User:Alanscottwalker|Alanscottwalker]] ([[User talk:Alanscottwalker|talk]]) 02:16, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* My heart grieves for you Aaron, and today I feel ashamed to call myself brother counsel to those who persecuted you. [[User:Swatjester|<font color="red">&rArr;</font>]][[User_talk:Swatjester|<font face="Euclid Fraktur"><font color="black">SWAT</font><font color="goldenrod">Jester</font></font>]] <small><sup>Shoot Blues, Tell VileRat!</sup></small> 08:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* The first time I encountered you, Aaron, I was only 15.  And today, after a very long journey, I can truly say you were one of my Wikipedian role models.  Though I have never met you personally, and I know now that I never will, all I can share now are my condolences at your untimely passing.  You have given more to this movement than many of us have, and for that I am eternally grateful.  Somehow, I can only hope that we will continue your legacy: whatever work you left behind, we hope to complete it for you.  And somehow, I hope you'll be smiling down upon us as we continue your fight.  For that, and for so many other things, maraming salamat (thank you very much). --[[User:Sky Harbor|<font color="#0066ff" ><b>Sky Harbor</b></font>]] <sup>([[User talk:Sky Harbor|<font color="#0066ff" ><b>talk</b></font>]])</sup> 10:53, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* Your life and work are (and always will be) an inspiration and a critic, for all of us. Thank you. [[User:Aubrey|Aubrey]] ([[User talk:Aubrey|talk]]) 11:06, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* It's a shame, you fought for freedom, for free knowledge and thought. You were killed by the system, a system imprisoned in this stupid money-hunger, ignorant and coward. Rest in peace, hero.--[[User:Nick1915|Nick1915]] ([[User talk:Nick1915|talk]]) 12:22, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* The work you did was fantastic, and I remember smiling at the... shall we say, 'ingenuity' of your methods. I'll remember you. [[User:Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry|Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry]] ([[User talk:Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry|Message me]]) 13:07, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* Rest in peace. --[[User:Vugar_1981|'''<font face="Azeri Arabia"><font color="black">N KOzi</font></font>''']]<sup>[[User talk: Vugar_1981|Talk]]</sup> 13:32, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* That you died makes me feel unsafe and makes me fear for the safety of others in my community. Circumstances created by bad people's opposition to good things caused your death, and you died while doing good things that bad people did not want you to do. [[User:Bluerasberry|<span style="background:#cedff2;color:#11e">''' Blue Rasberry '''</span>]][[User talk:Bluerasberry|<span style="cursor:help"><span style="background:#cedff2;color:#11e">(talk)</span></span>]] 14:12, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* -- [[User:Southpark|southgeist]] ([[User talk:Southpark|talk]]) 14:26, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
*--[[User:Kellerkind|Kellerkind]] ([[User talk:Kellerkind|talk]]) 14:46, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
*mourning your loss as if we really knew you. RIP --[[User:Elitre|Elitre]] ([[User talk:Elitre|talk]]) 15:08, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* Вічна пам'ять, Українці також сумують. {{small|(translation from Ukrainian, ''You are forever remembered as we also mourn in the Ukraine'')}} <span class="plainlinks">[http://wikimediaukraine.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/aaron_swartz_memorial/ Ukrainian memorial]</span> --[[User:Perohanych|Perohanych]] ([[User talk:Perohanych|talk]]) 16:05, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* Repose en paix (Rest in peace) [[User:Mike Coppolano|Mike Coppolano]] ([[User talk:Mike Coppolano|talk]]) 18:22, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* Thank you for everything that you did - I am at a loss for the right words to express how much your premature departure saddens me.  You will be missed.  --[[User:Varnent|Varnent]] ([[User talk:Varnent|talk]])<sup>([[User:Varnent#Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosure|COI]])</sup> 19:24, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* If only we could have [[suicide prevention|warned you]], to know threats of "35 years" in chains were hollow, to know the meaning of "[[Unchained Melody]]" instead. In my prayers, [[User:Wikid77|Wikid77]] ([[User talk:Wikid77|talk]]) 19:39, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* A true Inspiration to all of us here. :( --[[User:Pouyana|Pouyana]] ([[User talk:Pouyana|talk]]) 20:19, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* It's a real shame Aaron was driven to this action.  At least his pain is over, but I hate to see it happen this way.  My condolences go out to his family; losing someone you love like this is just awful.  You're in our hearts today. [[User:Peyre|Peyre]] ([[User talk:Peyre|talk]]) 21:05, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* What a tragic loss. May his memory be for a blessing. Baruch Dayan ha-Emet. [[User:David in DC|David in DC]] ([[User talk:David in DC|talk]]) 21:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* Thank you for all your work for humanity, Aaron. Let your spirit live in the free knowledge community. Rescias in pace. [[user:odder|odder]] ([[user talk:odder|talk]]) 23:05, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
* RIP. You were awesome and so was RSS. --[[User:Kangaroopower|'''<span style="color:#009933;font-family:Tempus Sans ITC;">Kangaroo</span>''']][[User Talk:Kangaroopower|'''<span style="color:#000080;font-family:Tempus Sans ITC;">powah</span>''']]  01:09, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
* Goodbye, Aaron Swartz. We'll miss you for your contributions to Wikipedia and the internet. RIP. :( --iXavier <small>&#91;[[User_talk:IXavier|talk]]&#124;[[Special:Contribs/IXavier|edits]]&#124;[[Special:Logs/IXavier|logs]]&#93;</small> 02:22, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
* This generation's America may need to make do without its great men and its great hopes for the future, without the Franklins and Jeffersons and Madisons we have lost; perhaps our hopes must now reside in such peaceful mediocrity as can be won through the resolve of lesser men appreciative of the realities of war. [[User:Wnt|Wnt]] ([[User talk:Wnt|talk]]) 05:15, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
* A very great loss for the ever-threatened cause of freedom. Hopefully your death will inspire others to take courage and continue your work. [[User:Tom Reedy|Tom Reedy]] ([[User talk:Tom Reedy|talk]]) 05:24, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
* Thank you. :( [[User:Conny|Conny]] ([[User talk:Conny|talk]]) 10:59, 15 January 2013 (UTC).
*Goodbye my friend, I will miss you and your writings. [[Special:Contributions/75.129.96.93|75.129.96.93]] ([[User talk:75.129.96.93|talk]]) 20:57, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
* Once copyright was intended to promote progress. Now allegements of copyright infringement were instrumental in the killing of a promoter of progress. --[[User:WolfgangRieger|WolfgangRieger]] ([[User talk:WolfgangRieger|talk]]) 23:56, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
* "The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long." Requiescas in pace, praeliator. [[User:Vanisaac|Van]][[User talk:Vanisaac|Isaac]]<sub><small>[[WP:WikiProject Writing systems|WS]] [[WP:WikiProject Heraldry and vexillology|Vex]]</small></sub><sup style="margin-left:-7.0ex">[[Special:Contributions/Vanisaac|contribs]]</sup> 00:44, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were. Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. [[User:DaemonDice|DaemonDice]] ([[User talk:DaemonDice|talk]]) 03:35, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* RIP Aaron. Though we never met, you touched my life. We will not forget you, and hope to carry on your legacy. [[User:Adamkriesberg|Adam Kriesberg]] ([[User talk:Adamkriesberg|talk]]) 04:26, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* Farewell and Rest in Peace, Aaron. [[User:Sjones23|Lord Sjones23]] ([[User talk:Sjones23|talk]] - [[User:Sjones23/Wikipedia contributions|contributions]]) 05:49, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* I never knew you on WP but I have great admiration for what you did in RL. Your principled stands, putting the needs of humanity over the twisted whims of corporate interests, will be your legacy: an inspiration to those who carry on. [[User:Rivertorch|Rivertorch]] ([[User talk:Rivertorch|talk]]) 07:11, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
*Farewell, Aaron. You change the Internet. [[User:SpartacksCompatriot|Spartacks]][[User_talk:SpartacksCompatriot|Compatriot]] 13:49, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
*Aaron, I might never heard about you before you were gone, but reading about your case and about your life, one cannot be silent, but wonder why such fate befell such person who always give relentlessly and didn't asking anything in return. My condolences for the family of Aaron. Hope God give them strength in this calamity. With pray and sympathy [[User:Bennylin|Bennylin]] ([[User talk:Bennylin|talk]]) 14:16, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* My prayers and condolences are with the family. Tahnk you Aaron for your service to the Wikipedia community-[[User:RFD|RFD]] ([[User talk:RFD|talk]]) 16:39, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* A [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7ed3r0pt3td2mpsjs9ase72s44%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles shared calendar] for memorials for Aaron.  If you know of one, @jdunck on twitter.
* Pleae accept my sympathies for your loss.  So sad that we have lost such a genius. [[User:Bearian|Bearian]] ([[User talk:Bearian|talk]]) 18:47, 16 January 2013 (UTC)  P.S. You are in my prayers. [[User:Bearian|Bearian]] ([[User talk:Bearian|talk]]) 18:50, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* RIP Aaron. --[[user:Jack Rabbit Slim's|<font color="#333333">'''Jack'''</font>]][[user talk:Jack Rabbit Slim's|<sup><font color="#CC0000">'''rs'''</font></sup>]] 22:00, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
* I am heartbroken and wish I could have given you support when you needed it. I hope that we can carry on that work you began and contribute to the goals you dreamed of. -[[User:Darouet|Darouet]] ([[User talk:Darouet|talk]]) 03:27, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
* RIP Aaron. --[[User:Yzyzsun|Yzyzsun]] ([[User talk:Yzyzsun|talk]]) 12:32, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
* ''Irreameabilis unda.'' [[User:Kameraad Pjotr|Kameraad Pjotr]] ([[User talk:Kameraad Pjotr|talk]]) 22:46, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
* Goodbye supernova! Burnt bright and burnt short. It's always sad to lose a Wikipedian, and the way he went is about as sad as it gets. --<small><span style="background-color:#ffffff;border: 1px solid;">[[User:Ohconfucius|'''<span style="color:#000000; background-color:#ffffff">&nbsp;Ohconfucius&nbsp;</span>''']]</span></small><sup>[[User talk:Ohconfucius|''ping / poke'']]</sup> 01:58, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
*RIP. May God bless you. --[[User:Dede2008|Dede2008]] ([[User talk:Dede2008|talk]]) 13:09, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
*--[[User:Brummfuss|Brutus Brummfuß]] ([[User talk:Brummfuss|talk]]) 14:41, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
*I had no idea that Aaron was an editor on Wikipedia. Damn... we lost a good one. Rest in peace. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:54, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
* Rest in peace. Gerard W (NE Ent)15:23, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
* Very, very sad. „With enough of us, around the world, we'll not just send a strong message opposing the privatization of knowledge — we'll make it a thing of the past. Will you join us?“ (A.S. in 2008) --[[User:Blogotron|Blogotron]] ([[User talk:Blogotron|talk]]) 06:33, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
* I'll offer a candle to Ganges in March for you..RIP --[[User:Lebd|Lebd]] ([[User talk:Lebd|talk]]) 17:02, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
*May peace be upon him,It's really sad,we lost a nice wikipedian in young age.Prayers for him[[User:zeeyanketu|<font color="bronze">---'''''zeeyanketu'''''</font>]] <sup>[[User talk:zeeyanketu|<font color="green">''talk to me'' </font>]]</sup> 10:07, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
*Rest in Peace. May the world see more of/like you. --&nbsp;[[User:ansumang|<font color="#007FFF">ɑηsuмaη</font>]] [[User talk:ansumang|<font color="#FF0800"><span title="Shoot!" style="cursor: crosshair;"><sup> ʈ ᶏ ɭ Ϟ</sup></span></font>]] 23:16, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
* RIP --[[User:Rafael Wiki|Rafael Wiki]] ([[User talk:Rafael Wiki|talk]]) 12:56, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
*A tragic loss. History will judge you kindly. [[User:Miniapolis|'''''<span style="color:navy">Mini</span>''''']][[User_talk:Miniapolis|'''''<span style="color:#8B4513">apolis</span>''''']] 22:23, 25 January 2013 (UTC)
* I haven't known him, but I feel like I have done. Like a friend, so it feels to me. Rest in Peace, Aaron. Ruhe in Frieden. My deepest condolences to his family, his partner and friends of Aaron, I feel with you. I'm so sorry. It's a big loss, for all of us. In deep sorrow, --[[User:Reaper35|&#35;Reaper]] ([[User talk:Reaper35|talk]]) 22:47, 25 January 2013 (UTC)
* Great loss. Heartfelt thanks for everything, Aaron. Time and History will do justice to you. [[User:Jacopo Werther|Jacopo Werther]] [[User talk:Jacopo Werther|<sup>iγ∂ψ=mψ</sup>]] 11:54, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
*''The world’s entire scientific and cultural heritage, published over centuries in books and journals, is increasingly being digitized and locked up by a handful of private corporations''.--[[User:Demostene119|Demostene119]] ([[User talk:Demostene119|talk]]) 18:03, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
* RIP--[[User:Isa Blake|Isa Blake]] ([[User talk:Isa Blake|talk]]) 18:16, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
* I have just learnt this big loss. And believe me I am so sorry, although I have not known you. I will always remember your beatiful face.[[User:Egeymi|Egeymi]] ([[User talk:Egeymi|talk]]) 23:32, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
* Thank you: you have left an inspiring legacy. [[User:Dsp13|Dsp13]] ([[User talk:Dsp13|talk]]) 00:43, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
*Rest in peace, comrade. We've lost a very respectable figure that has done so much to defend our rights to gain knowledge, online. May this legacy embody us all. [[User:HMSSolent|''hmssolent'']]\[[User talk:HMSSolent|Let's convene]] 10:57, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
*My Gosh you were so young. I didn't know you while you were alive but somehow it is still extremely heartrending that you've left this world! May you rest in everlasting peace! [[User:Mrt3366|<font face="Comic Sans MS" color="brown">Mr</font><font face="verdana" color="red">&nbsp;T</font>]][[User talk:Mrt3366|<font size="1"><sup>(Talk?)</sup></font>]] <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:User_talk:Mrt3366|action=edit&section=new&preload=User_talk:Mrt3366/new_section}} <font color="green"><sup>(New thread?)</sup></font>]</span> 06:00, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
*Rest in Peace Mr. Swartz. We all don't know why but I know you know why. Well, in behalf, we wish here in Wikipedia for you to have a great and better journey in your new life now with other people you once lived with. [[User:Mediran|<span style="color:blue; font-family:Segoe UI">'''Mediran'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Mediran|<span style="color:#464646">'''t'''</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mediran|<span style="color:#464646">c</span>]]) 11:31, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
*Le mie più sentite condoglianze. Rest in peace! --[[User:0ne, Two, Three|0ne, Two, Three]] ([[User talk:0ne, Two, Three|talk]]) 15:32, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
*Never's too late to show condolences, such a talented man. Rest in peace. --[[User:Watquaza|Watquaza]] ([[User talk:Watquaza|talk]]) 03:48, 8 March 2013 (UTC)
*Rest in peace, comrade. [[User:Dorimi|Dorimi]] ([[User talk:Dorimi|talk]]) 01:40, 9 March 2013 (UTC)
* Unfortunate! Hope there is a Wikipedia in the heaven too where you'll be able to continuing editing! Rest in peace! My condolences to your friends and family members! In Wikipedia, we'll not forget your contribution! --[[User:Titodutta|Tito Dutta]] ([[User talk:Titodutta|contact]]) 23:45, 11 March 2013 (UTC)
*RIP. Thanks for everything! <span style="border: 1px solid #C90016;background:white">[[User:Kinkreet|<b><font style="colour:#002147;">Kinkreet</font></b>]][[User talk:Kinkreet|<sup><font style="colour:#993333;">~&#9829;moshi moshi&#9829;~</font></sup>]]</span> 02:00, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
*RIP, Big Fella! You were a truly hero to our world! My condolences to your family.--<sub>'''[[User:Muddyb Blast Producer|Mwanaharakati]]</sub><sup>([[User talk:Muddyb Blast Producer|Longa]])</sup> 14:10, 21 March 2013 (UTC)
* Rest in Peace good sir. Thank you for your contributions. [[User:Rtucker913|rtucker913]] ([[User talk:Rtucker913|talk]]) 14:56, 23 March 2013 (UTC)
* thank you sir. rest in peace :((‍‍ [[User:AliReza|AliReza]] ([[User talk:AliReza|talk]]) 16:12, 14 April 2013 (UTC)
* Good night, Aron. [[User:Sir Paul|Sir Paul]] ([[User talk:Sir Paul|talk]]) 17:34, 19 May 2013 (UTC)
* Вічная пам'ять, Aaron. [[User:Iryna Harpy|Iryna Harpy]] ([[User talk:Iryna Harpy|talk]]) 01:34, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
* Rest In Peace Aaron , you helped make the internet and the world a safer place. --[[User:Stevenaramos |Steven Ramos]] 1:31 06 August 2013 (UTC)
*I am truley sorry for your lots [[User:Felt friend|<span style="color:#ff0000;font-size:15px;">felt</span>]][[User talk:Felt friend|<span style="color:#960000;font-size:15px;"><nowiki>_</nowiki></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Felt friend|<span style="color:#590000;font-size:15px;">friend</span>]] 04:25, 21 September 2013 (UTC)
*Sometimes just after passing away people realise, how many friends the deceased have had. I afraid, nobody realise, when I die. But this make me not sad... [[User:Zboralski|Zboralski]] ([[User talk:Zboralski|talk]]) 00:14, 23 November 2013 (UTC)
*Gone but never forgotten. -537 / https://thedaywefightback.org/
*I just want to say, Aaron is one of my heroes for his voluntary work to strengthen the inclusivity of the Internet and the scientific, technological and social progress that supports - work that stood against the injustice of people and laws that worked for the opposite. His loss was tragic yet he stands as a symbol of inspiration: he suffered for what he believed, and it was a worthy cause. ··[[User:Gracefool|gracefool]] [[User talk:gracefool|&#128172;]] 21:26, 26 July 2017 (UTC)
* Didn't know you were a prominent contributor. '''''Not forgotten.''''' – [[User:TARDIS Builder|TARDIS Builder]] ([[User talk:TARDIS Builder|talk]]) 15:51, 11 December 2017 (UTC)
*I miss you very much. The world misses you very much - and now with the pervasive invasion of our privacy by firms like Facebook and even your Reddit, I'm so sorry that things have not turned out the way you'd have wanted it to have. Rest in peace my dear colleague and friend. [[Special:Contributions/47.20.71.190|47.20.71.190]] ([[User talk:47.20.71.190|talk]]) 01:57, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
*An inspiration to us all. RIP!
*Thank you! [[User:Erick Soares3|Erick Soares3]] ([[User talk:Erick Soares3|talk]]) 23:33, 28 November 2018 (UTC)
*Rest in peace. You'll be dearly missed. :( [[User:Vincent60030|<span style="color: orange">VKZY</span>]]<sup>[[User:Vincent60030/London Underground|<span style="color: red">LUFan</span>]]</sup> ([[User talk:Vincent60030|talk]]) <small>([[Special:Contributions/Vincent60030|Mind the Gap!]])</small> 05:36, 10 December 2018 (UTC)
*Have an infinite good time in heaven. [[User:Florence Hansen]] 19:21 January 19, 2020
* A true visionary. May his memory be a blessing. [[User:Staticshakedown|<font color="##990000" face="geneva" size="3"> static shakedown ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ</font>]] 02:52, 13 July 2020 (UTC)
* Miss you!--[[user:Hubble-3|<font color="Blue">Hubble</font><sub><span style="color: #AED6F1">Three</span><sub><font color="Purple">Know me more</font></sub></sub>]][[user talk:Hubble-3|🔭(talk with me)]][[special:Contributions/Hubble-3|☢(contributions)]] 07:58, 28 July 2020 (UTC)
* Never forgotten. We ''will'' make this right, at least to the extent that such is possible. I hope no one who knew Aaron blames themselves. I am so sorry. We will never stop fighting. 23:12, 11 November 2020 (UTC)
* Rip bro, gone but never forgotten :( [[User:UpcomingPurse|UpcomingPurse]] ([[User talk:UpcomingPurse|talk]]) 06:03, 25 January 2021 (UTC)
* Our Hero. It is the year 2021 and I still think of you all the time. We never did get to meet IRL, but the fight continues. I've had the pleasure of visiting your monument at the Internet Archive in SF, and have made many more friends since who fight alongside you, until the end of injustice. Thank you for your significant contributions and the fight for making this world a better place. You have changed the world.[[User:Ingochris|Ingochris]] ([[User talk:Ingochris|talk]]) 02:17, 21 March 2021 (UTC)
* Rest in peace. May your legacy never be forgotten. [[User:Darylgolden|<b style="color:#FA0">Darylgolden</b>]]<sup>([[User talk:Darylgolden|<b style="color:#F00">talk</b>]])</sup> <span style="font-size: 70%;">Ping when replying</span> 09:45, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
* Thanks for everything. '''[[User:JPxG|jp]]'''×'''[[User talk:JPxG|g]]''' 08:10, 23 April 2021 (UTC)
* Thank you, Aaron. I recently started using Open Library, and am amazed at the contribution you made to human knowledge. [[User:Firefangledfeathers|Firefangledfeathers]] ([[User talk:Firefangledfeathers|talk]]) 05:29, 4 May 2021 (UTC)
* Yesterday I watched "The Internet Own's Boy" and, for the first time, all the fights Aaron was fighting finally clicked for me. Thanks Aaron, your contributions to the world won't ever be forgotten. [[User:JonatasBaldin|JonatasBaldin]] 07:17, 31 August 2021 (UTC).
*RIP Aaron. You were a great person, and cared deeply for the world. It is a shame to see you gone. I know I am a bit late to this page, but please accept my love. <span style="color: red" class="hearts" title="hearts">♥</span>[[User:Th78blue|Th78blue]] (They/Them/Their • [[User talk:Th78blue|talk)]]<span style="color: red" class="hearts" title="hearts">♥</span> 04:55, 5 January 2022 (UTC)
*Feels like only yesterday Aaron was making headlines. Condolences on this loss. '''[[User:Andrevan|Andre]]'''<span style="border:2px solid #073642;background:rgb(255,156,0);background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,156,0,1) 0%, rgba(147,0,255,1) 45%, rgba(4,123,134,1) 87%);">[[User_talk:Andrevan|🚐]]</span> 08:45, 5 September 2022 (UTC)
*Even all these years later, I have Aaron on my mind. Let us do all we can to ensure that the others like him that are in jail currently or are fighting for their freedom or their lives, are not left to suffer a similar fate... <span style="color: blue">—</span> [[User:Moops|<span style="color: green ">Moops</span>]] <sup><span style="font-size:80%">⋠[[User talk:Moops|<span style="color: indigo">'''T'''</span>]]⋡</span></sup> 22:47, 31 December 2022 (UTC)
*10 years today. Never forgotten. 13:55, 11 January 2023 (UTC)
*FOREVER.--[[User:Ибраьхӏим|<span style="color:red">Aber</span>]]|[[:zh:User:Ибраьхӏим|ZH]] 15:19, 8 April 2023 (UTC)
*We haven't forgotten. RIP Aaron. <span style="border:1px solid;padding:2px 6px;font-variant:small-caps">'''〜 [[User:Festucalex|<span style="color:#3cb400">Festucalex</span>]] • [[User talk:Festucalex|<span style="color:#ff007f">talk</span>]]'''</span> 11:07, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
* In an English class in community college, I made friends with someone who is good friends with your brother. That our world is so small and close-knit that someone of your magnitude who has given so much to spread information freely and openly would be so few degrees of separation from me, I think, is no small miracle. Would that I could give all that I can to contribute to the sum of human knowledge that you did. I hope you are resting in peace. [[User:PriusGod|PriusGod]] ([[User talk:PriusGod|talk]]) 21:28, 29 June 2023 (UTC)
*I was not even ten years old yet when you passed, however your legacy proves the monumental loss that humanity has endured with your death. What you contributed and what you stood for, here on Wikipedia and out in the real world, thank you. You have inspired me and quite literally millions of others. Few will read this little message I'm casting out into the web as vast as the cosmos, a decade after your passing, but I feel wrong to not pay my respects to one of the most valuable people of our current age. Thank you, Aaron. Requiescat in pace. ~EO 19:44 22 Oct 2023
*Now it is 2025, with freedom being questioned everywhere. Thank you Aaron, for all you have done. [[User:C809|'''✏️ C809 ⌨️''']] ([[User talk:C809|'''let's chat''']]) 14:33, 5 March 2025 (UTC)
== Other memorials and obituaries ==

: ''There is also an editable spreadsheet of  [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjHbs6NIM29AdDV4S0doVUF5SUctaGZHZGtCeDRoU0E#gid=0 memorials], and [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjHbs6NIM29AdDV4S0doVUF5SUctaGZHZGtCeDRoU0E#gid=2 projects and essays].''
: ''* And there is a [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7ed3r0pt3td2mpsjs9ase72s44%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles shared calendar] for in-person memorials for Aaron.  If you know of one, @jdunck on twitter.''
:*''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai2JAMm86EJbdFg1TW5tenNJSUt3X2dVVmQ3M08xSlE#gid=0 Spreadsheet of memorial hackathons]''
:*[https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Worldwide_Aaron_Swartz_Memorial_Hackathons Memorial hackathon wiki page]

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*[[Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians/2013#Aaron Swartz (AaronSw)|Aaron Swartz (Wikipedia memorial)]]
*[https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/01/12/remembering-aaron-swartz-1986-2013/ Wikimedia blog, "Remembering Aaron Swartz (1986-2013)"]
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21001452 Aaron Swartz, internet freedom activist, dies aged 26]
*[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/technology/aaron-swartz-internet-activist-dies-at-26.html Internet Activist, a Creator of RSS, Is Dead at 26, Apparently a Suicide]
*[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/12/aaron-swartz_n_2463726.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl16|sec1_lnk1%26pLid%3D256498 Aaron Swartz, Internet Pioneer, Found Dead Amid Prosecutor 'Bullying' In Unconventional Case]
*[http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/sj/2013/01/12/aaron-swartz-of-rss-wiki-theinfo-open-library-reddit-demand-progress-fame-is-dead/ Aaron Swartz, scholar, activist, and Internet hero, is dead.]
*[http://www.quinnnorton.com/said/?p=644 My Aaron Swartz, whom I loved.]
*[[w:User:BradPatrick|Burning Bright - in memory of Aaron Swartz]]
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*[http://blog.archive.org/2013/01/12/aaron-swartz-hero-of-the-open-world-rip/ Aaron Swartz, hero of the open world, dies]
*[http://boingboing.net/2013/01/12/rip-aaron-swartz.html RIP, Aaron Swartz]
*[http://laboratorium.net/archive/2013/01/12/aaron_swartz_was_26 Aaron Swartz, Was 26]
*[http://lessig.tumblr.com/post/40347463044/prosecutor-as-bully Lessig Blog, v2 - Prosecutor as bully]
*[http://rememberaaronsw.tumblr.com/ Remembering Aaron Swartz] on [[Tumblr]]
*[http://io9.com/5975592/aaron-swartz-died-innocent-++-here-is-the-evidence Aaron Swartz Died Innocent — Here Is the Evidence]
*[http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/archives/2013/01/13/aaron-swartz.html Processing the loss of Aaron Swartz] by [[Danah Boyd]]
*[http://wikimediaukraine.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/aaron_swartz_memorial/ В пам'ять вікіпедиста Аарона Шварца] {{In lang|uk}}
*[http://blog.okfn.org/2013/01/14/goodbye-aaron-swartz-and-long-live-your-legacy/ Open Knowledge Foundation blog, "Goodbye Aaron Swartz – and Long Live Your Legacy"]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-01-14/Special_report Loss of an Internet genius]
*[http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/wut-und-trauer-reaktionen-auf-den-tod-von-aaron-swartz-a-877325.html Reaktionen auf den Tod von Aaron Swartz, German news magazine "Der Spiegel"] {{In lang|de}}
*[http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Internet-Aktivist-Aaron-Swartz-ist-tot-1782789.html Internet-Aktivist Aaron Swartz ist tot, German news ticker "heise online"] {{In lang|de}}
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*[http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2013/01/everyone-interesting-is-a-felon.html#ixzz2I1AGTgvD The New Yorker, "How the legal system failed Aaron Swartz - and us"]
*[http://archive.org/details/AaronSwartzMemorialAtTheInternetArchive Memorial Program video at Internet Archive, San Francisco, January 24, 2013]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpvcc9C8SbM Anonymous - The Story of Aaron Swartz Full Documentary]

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== Flowers ==
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Aaron, I strongly disagree with some of your methods, but I am also very disturbed about how prosecutorial zeal seemed to outweigh good judgment about what methods and outcomes would be appropriate in your situation. One of my favorite subjects at the moment is [[George Washington's Farewell Address]] in which he wrote, "Relying on (my Country's) kindness... and actuated by that fervent love towards it, which is so natural to a man, who views it in the native soil of himself and his progenitors for several generations; I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat, in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free government..." I profoundly regret that our government seems to have treated you with such excessive harshness, and I am deeply saddened that your life ended as it did. My fellow Wikipedian, rest in peace. --<font style="white-space:nowrap;text-shadow:#008C3A 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#01796F -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;color:#000000">[[User:Pine|<font color="#01796F"><b>Pine</b></font>]][[User talk:Pine|<font color="#01796F"><sup>✉</sup></font>]]</font> 19:03, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | The number of edits and contributions you have done for Wikipedia is beyond amazing! You will always be remembered by fellow Wikipedians. May God Bless you and Rest in Peace.  [[User:6033CloudyRainbowTrail|6033CloudyRainbowTrail]] ([[User talk:6033CloudyRainbowTrail|talk]]) 18:28, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | [[RSS]]. What else can I say?  [[User:Osarius|'''''Osarius''''']] - [[User_talk:Osarius|Want a chat?]] 13:22, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Rest in Peace. [[User:Vibhijain|<span style="color:#B57EDC">♛♚★Vaibhav Jain★♚♛</span>]] [[User talk:Vibhijain|<sup><span style="color:red"><small>Talk</small></span></sup>]] [[Special:EmailUser/Vibhijain|<sup><span style="color:blue"><small>Email</small></span></sup>]] 16:17, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | I consider you to be a "[[sacrificial lamb]]" for open access (cf. [[Emmett Till]]). You will inspire many to take action and we will eventually win the fight against an overreaching judicial system. [[Special:Contributions/68.173.113.106|68.173.113.106]] ([[User talk:68.173.113.106|talk]]) 04:50, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
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:May copyright laws be lessened worldwide, and may we be free to share scientific works, someday. --[[Special:Contributions/179.186.242.33|179.186.242.33]] ([[User talk:179.186.242.33|talk]]) 06:32, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

== San Francisco memorial gathering, January 24, 2013 ==

Sorry for this late notice.  There will be a memorial gathering for Aaron at the Internet Archive on Thursday (i.e. tomorrow), January 24 2013, 7pm, in San Francisco.  More info: http://ianews.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/memorial-for-aaron-swartz/   Please feel free to repost this.  

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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | I bestow you upon this medal for your outstanding contributions, both to Wikpedia and the web as a whole. It's so sad you departed us at such a young age, your vigilance is beyond all doubts.  [[User:HMSSolent|''hmssolent'']]\[[User talk:HMSSolent|Let's convene]] 11:05, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | We loved you I and many Wikipedians will miss you [[User:A915|&#91;&#91;User:A915&#124;A915&#93;&#93; a]] ([[User talk:A915|talk]]) 19:59, 16 March 2014 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | May your soul rest in peace !!! [[User:Sapgan|Sapgan]] ([[User talk:Sapgan|talk]]) 10:19, 9 November 2014 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Awesome Aaron [[User:Onegeneration|Onegeneration]] ([[User talk:Onegeneration|talk]]) 15:32, 28 August 2020 (UTC)
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live eternally <3

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