The passing of 11th Hour...

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BLUEEYEDBRIGADIER

Saturday, July 30, 2011 6:56 PM

As the son of someone who was a survivor of cancer, I want to give my heartfelt condolences to 11th Hour's family and friends over the their loss. The knowledge that the special someone in your life is fighting such an insidious affliction...it weighs on you and the idea that the end result of the fight could be a technical defeat? It preys on your mind.

Still, we should remember all the good that 11th Hour (feel kinda odd if I were to call her by her real name since we never really communicated directly with one another) did for the 'Verse. Her light and talent will be sorely missed :(

FIREFLYPASSENGER

Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:02 PM

I have missed 11th Hour. I used to be lucky enough to see her at various conventions and shindigs. She was a sweet, talented and devoted browncoat.

I keep trying to remember the last time I saw her and I think it was December 2006 at B3. The Browncoat Back-up Bash for the cancelled Flanvention.

I remember she was there. It was a crazy weekend. Someone took a picture. I wish I had that picture now.

11th Hour is was an honor to know you. Thank you for all of your wonderful art and your contribution to spreading the word about Firefly/Serenity.

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:27 PM

The 'verse has lost another Big Damn Hero.

I hope you had a peaceful passing 11th. Thank you for all you did.

Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle.

QUOTERGAL

Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:46 PM

FireflyPassenger, I don't know if this photo of 11th Hour by Firefly Gail is the one you mean, but I found it last night after I heard, and I think it's a good 'un - she looks so happy:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65954316@N00/321789474/

I knew 11th Hour primarily through WHEDONesque, though I met & spoke w/ her a few times at SoCal events, so I didn't know her as intimately as many of you, but she was always kind and responsive to this (relatively) newbie fan, and her thoughtfulness was much appreciated.

She was a dear and a mensch, and her beautiful art was how most of the fandom knew her, which I imagine made her very happy - it was clearly such an important part of her life.

It was when I saw FireflyPassenger's regret for a lost photo that I decided to post. I am most sorry for those that were closer to her - she will be missed, and often. (And as a Cat Person, I'm assuming that Rocko will be cared for, but folks should feel free to mention it if not, and I'll help get the word out amongst other SoCal Browncoat CatFolk.)

(There is a thread at WHEDONesque - as I'm sure there are in many other fandom locations - where folks are posting remembrances and condolences: http://whedonesque.com/comments/26987)

FIREFLYPASSENGER

Saturday, July 30, 2011 10:17 PM

There is a picture of the 2 of us. But that was definitely the last day of B3.

Thank you for posting.

FFYING2

Saturday, July 30, 2011 10:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by jaysedai:
We'll go through the source material for Done The Impossible and see if we can find some unpublished footage of her. If so I'll put it online for all to enjoy her amazing personality.

That's very kind of you, Jeremy. 11th will be missed.

You're gone too soon, Susan, but thank you for the good times back in the day.

Ying

P.S. Sad circumstances, but nice to see you here, Saxon and Rosie.

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BUFO

Saturday, July 30, 2011 11:07 PM

I didn't know 11th Hour but for all who did, please accept my condolences. I've lost loved ones to cancer and understand the grief and the loss. I'm looking forward to seeing some of her art and writings.

JENSKIJEN

Saturday, July 30, 2011 11:22 PM

When I saw this thread title, I was desperately hoping it wasn't this. That she is now gone makes this world that much less shiny. Only last week, I was rifling through a box of Firefly mementos, and I came across her Inara art card. Such a loss to the world.

Susan has been an inspiration since I was fortunate to be befriended by her on the OB. She not only welcomed a newbie, but she also went out of her way to include me into the family. I have very fond memories of text-based antics - from shinanigans in the Loon and the Bordello, to her kindness and generosity to other newcomers. 11th was always the first to kindly and expansively welcome enthusiastic new fans with fresh enthusiasm for someimes not-so-well-thought-out "bring back Firefly" plans into the fold, gently outlining the history of the fandom and encouraging them to direct their energy to current places of focus.

Her Firefly/Serenity artwork has inspired countless fans (I remember making up stickers and bookmarks in 2005 and plastering them around Melbourne) and her designs never fail to bring looks of wonder and appreciation on the faces of those who come across them.

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met Susan on a number of occasions. After sharing so much on the OB, I was over the moon to finally meet her at Dragon*Con in 2005 and spend some time in the Bordello. I have very fond memories of meeting again at the Serenity Premiere, and laughing together at the after-party. Her well earned fame was recognised at Universal Studios' Serenity Fan Day, and I remember her blushing with delight and pride each time a fan lined up to ask her to sign the Serenity RPG at the celebrity meet & greet. We met all-to-briefly again at Comic-Con in 2006, and at Mutant Enemy Day in 2007. Each of those meetings was a treat - Susan could light up a room with just her smile.

Some of my fondest memories of 11th Hour (photos) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/13136395@N02/sets/72157627318083290/

It saddens me that we didn't meet IRL more, but I treasure her emails and forum postings.

I didn't know about her battle with cancer, and I wish that... well, if wishes were horses we'd all be eating steak.

Susan, you are truly missed. You will always be a part of all of us, and our world is poorer without you. Rest in peace, 11th.

FIREFLYPASSENGER

Sunday, July 31, 2011 1:42 AM

I don't know how to post a picture! I found it and tweeted it. My twitter handle is @rosalita9899 .

LOMARA

Sunday, July 31, 2011 1:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by FireflyPassenger:
There is a picture of the 2 of us. But that was definitely the last day of B3.

Thank you for posting.

I don't think the forum allows embedding of images, so I'll just post the link to the image Rosie tweeted just now.

http://yfrog.com/h2t9ztwj

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