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RIP EVOL. (108 comments)

( Major News: Gaming)

Posted by Vig1lante @ 04:29 CDT, 21 March 2015 - iMsg

It is with heavy heart, we are sad to find that one of our very regular and beloved north-american quakers,

Sam "EVOL" Meacham has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family.

Rest In Peace EVOL

A fund for his family (his wife and 3 adorable kids) is online at gofundm/Meacham-Family. Please consider donating.

Original post by user Vig1lante:
Possibly one of the better FFA/CA players i've encountered most of the time. always had a chill attitude, use to make youtube videos of himself playing quake (hence why i got somewhat better in duel.) And he always had a good time. had a really awesome Quake tattoo. Thank you for the frags and you kicking everybody's ass (including communist316) Evol you will be greatly missed.

Pic & youtube

Source: Official Quake live forums

Edited by xou at 06:51 CDT, 3 April 2015 - 45736 Hits

47%

<< Comment #1 @ 04:34 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

Meph1stoo +

He died?

<< Comment #2 @ 04:37 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

gojira_

One of my favorite quake players. I will miss him.

Rip <3
:'(

Edited by gojira_ at 16:22 CDT, 21 March 2015

<< Comment #6 @ 06:30 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

Korozive

Nice demo. Before stupid loadouts and visible quad timer.

<< Comment #3 @ 05:05 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

What kind of source is that? A forum post saying: rip evol . Anyway if he did pass away, may he rip.

<< Comment #4 @ 05:23 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

earth - Reply to #3

rip bolus

<< Comment #5 @ 05:55 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

gojira_ - Reply to #3

Topknot is the source. They were friends irl if I remember correctly.

<< Comment #7 @ 07:08 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

higgs

Bummer :(
RIP.

<< Comment #8 @ 09:52 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

wow I remember him from a few years ago. if this is true, sad news.

<< Comment #9 @ 10:35 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

It would be great if you could expand the post a bit and make it more front page worthy. I'm sure there's more behind the man other than a ffa vid.

If someone knew him, take some time and compile a more personal thread.

<< Comment #10 @ 11:09 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

Asuka_

RIP.

http://www.esreality.com/post/2474767/seattle-lan-was-a-success/

<< Comment #23 @ 15:26 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

Venser - Reply to #10

:(

Edited by Venser at 15:26 CDT, 21 March 2015

<< Comment #35 @ 06:58 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

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jamalz - Reply to #23

Really looks like a nice dude, daughter is super cute and nice looking wife. Taken in the prime of life AND he loved Quake? oh fuck off :<

<< Comment #44 @ 17:11 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

rockz ' - Reply to #23

grunge

<< Comment #73 @ 08:46 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

wem420 - Reply to #23

Family pic is likeable

<< Comment #11 @ 11:42 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

Venser

What happened?

<< Comment #12 @ 11:51 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

nvc

I never spoke to the guy but rip, thoughts go out to friends and family.

<< Comment #13 @ 12:21 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

wills0r

I guess I can confirm this from fb posts and whatnot.

2 days ago messages were posted to his wall by his wife that states he has passed. I don't know any further information yet.

It was very sudden. As someone who attended his last 2 LAN parties and talked to him on a somewhat regular basis (both have lives outside of Quake that prevented us from spending more time with it) I'm still flabbergasted and unsure about what to think. I'm waiting and hoping for answers.

EVOL was a great guy. He absolutely loved Quake. Was going to hold his 3rd west coast Quake lan party on June 5th.

<< Comment #14 @ 12:44 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

kapca

:((( Rest in Peace

<< Comment #15 @ 13:23 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

melechesh '

http://www.esreality.com/files/placeimages/2011/83749-both.png

I knew since I first saw this that I wanted a tattoo exactly like it, in the same place. People whine about lack of originality in tattoos but I don't give a fuck.

RIP

Edited by quake is potat at 13:25 CDT, 21 March 2015

<< Comment #16 @ 13:35 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

eh

I remember him, rest in peace.

<< Comment #18 @ 14:36 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

yttrium

Very sad news. EVOL was a chill guy and a very intelligent player. I will miss him.

<< Comment #17 @ 14:17 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

eyeK0n

I wasn't friends with him nor did I know him really well but he was a very nice guy from the games I've played with him and obviously had a great passion and love for this game and it's community and will be sadly missed. My thoughts a prayers go out to his friends and family.

RIP

<< Comment #19 @ 14:51 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

sleepii

RIP

hahah "and this is why im recording this video"

I remember watching a lot of his videos many yrs ago. entertaining fellow. my condolences

<< Comment #20 @ 15:03 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

cityy

RIP brother.

<< Comment #21 @ 15:05 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

GNiK

Rest in Peace EVOL.

Sucks to see a very valuable member of the NA community pass away all of a sudden. :'(

<< Comment #22 @ 15:24 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

Venser

I remember watching his duel commentaries a while ago

RIP :(

<< Comment #24 @ 15:33 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

cha0z_

RIP... :'(

<< Comment #25 @ 16:43 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

Fearghas

Evol was kickass. Probably the chillest dude out west. Sorry to hear he's gone, we lost a good man.

Edited by Fearghas at 16:44 CDT, 21 March 2015

<< Comment #26 @ 17:22 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

jamalz

When a brother of Quake is taken, it saddens me so much and hurts me deeply. There are literally MILLIONS of LoL players to choose from, why god why???!

Edited by jamalz at 17:23 CDT, 21 March 2015

<< Comment #27 @ 17:27 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

randomness666 - Reply to #26

They are worth nothing.

<< Comment #28 @ 17:45 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

earth

sometimes esr is negative, sometimes trolling, but this thread is not that.

RIP, and I hope at the right time friends and family find this thread.

<< Comment #29 @ 18:23 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

This thread took me by total shock. Life is so unpredictable :( he was a great guy.

RIP

<< Comment #30 @ 18:25 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

sofiene

RIP :(

<< Comment #31 @ 23:47 CDT, 21 March 2015 >>

By

baksteen

Never spoke with him but reading about him and how he organized that lan in 2013, and seeing he had this awesome tattoo, it just makes me sad as fuck to hear that someone with such passion for quake is gone...

Wonder what happened

:(

rest in piece Evol

<< Comment #47 @ 22:10 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

wem420 - Reply to #31

Yap :'(

<< Comment #32 @ 03:44 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

gojira_

What a great guy!

<< Comment #33 @ 05:10 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

GNiK

Someone major this please :(

<< Comment #40 @ 13:44 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

Vig1lante - Reply to #33

This post is not good enough to be majored. i mean whoever knows him well more than i do should had the chance to get that majored.

<< Comment #34 @ 05:29 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

lolograde '

RIP. Condolences to the family.

<< Comment #36 @ 07:35 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

RIP

<< Comment #37 @ 08:17 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

gojira_

<< Comment #38 @ 08:44 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

son1dow

sad :( RIP Evol, I didn't know you, but any Quake player is an awesome guy in my book.

Edited by son1dow at 10:24 CDT, 22 March 2015

<< Comment #39 @ 11:04 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

dogja

rip in pepperonis

<< Comment #41 @ 16:06 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

ZeriouS

My condolences.

As stated by other users, it would be interesting, if there are some sources to link to, may it be facebook or other sources. Maybe the relatives can also find a way in here. But maybe that is asked too much, since when someone passes away, relatives are usually not in the mood to speak out, especially to the public (as we are mostly anonymous somehow). Let's respect his privacy and the one of his family and friends. If they choose to come to us, we should welcome them.

I wonder if we could establish something on this site and/or ESR wiki where we not only praise the top players but also those who did sufficient for the community to esteem them with all respect.

<< Comment #42 @ 16:33 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

melechesh ' - Reply to #41

"Maybe the relatives can also find a way in here"

...just no.

<< Comment #72 @ 08:41 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

ZeriouS - Reply to #42

It was more meant like "if" -> if they find a way to this place by themselves. Not that they are obliged to come here by an means ...

<< Comment #43 @ 17:02 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

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earth - Reply to #41

I wonder if we could establish something on this site and/or ESR wiki where we not only praise the top players but also those who did sufficient for the community to esteem them with all respect.

Actually, I think profiles for prominent players/ members of the community would be a great thing. I'm not sure how it could be integrated with esr, though.

<< Comment #51 @ 04:39 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

Memento_Mori ' - Reply to #41

I think if people want to help out, right now the best is to help his family with the link below.

Edited by Memento_Mori at 04:49 CDT, 23 March 2015

<< Comment #61 @ 11:15 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

ZeriouS - Reply to #51

got it

<< Comment #45 @ 21:11 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

Lorfa '

Deeply saddened.

http://www.gofundme.com/Meacham-Family

<< Comment #46 @ 21:55 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

melechesh ' - Reply to #45

I didn't know he had 3 kids...

<< Comment #75 @ 09:55 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #45

This should be added to OP

<< Comment #48 @ 22:12 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

wem420

I guess quake players dont only masturbate

<< Comment #49 @ 23:44 CDT, 22 March 2015 >>

By

hit_cpm

I didnt play ql for a long, long time but i remember this guy and his videos so they have to be worth watching, rip :/

<< Comment #50 @ 01:09 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

kazzmir

EVOL was a great CA player. I've played many games with him, and will miss him.

<< Comment #52 @ 05:18 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

topknot

I don't usually post here but just still kind of at a lost for words on this whole situation. It is pretty much surreal feeling to see someone and a minute later they are gone.

<< Comment #53 @ 05:37 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

Freiya

: /

What happened?

<< Comment #54 @ 06:38 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

Sietse

Rest in peace

<< Comment #55 @ 07:09 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

thuNDa

:/

<< Comment #56 @ 07:24 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

xero- '

RIP B<

<< Comment #57 @ 08:12 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

nex1 :

Cause of the death? Still to be told?

<< Comment #58 @ 10:31 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

wills0r - Reply to #57

I've been checking as often as I can and would still only be able to speculate right now. If I find anything before it's posted here I'll be sure to update asap.

<< Comment #59 @ 10:37 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

Anonymous (93.182.162.250)

What if the death is faked so they can gather $$$$ in donations?

<< Comment #60 @ 11:06 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

wem420 - Reply to #59

That would be more surprising than Av3k havin 0% shaft after prison work time.

<< Comment #62 @ 11:25 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

kapca - Reply to #59

We have a saying. I could not find an English equivalent, but perhaps this translation will do:

"In judging others, the point of departure is always himself."

Also, you really shouldn't have said that imo:(

<< Comment #63 @ 13:25 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

earth - Reply to #62

Hence anon

<< Comment #65 @ 18:48 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

wem420 - Reply to #62

You are right. Im leaving behind all morals i used to care about now that i want to die. Hard to respect anyone when you dont even respect yourself. In my stupid uselss opinion.

<< Comment #69 @ 15:09 CDT, 24 March 2015 >>

By

Pill_ - Reply to #59

please nuke this crap asap

<< Comment #74 @ 08:47 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

wem420 - Reply to #69

Gotta gotta eattt itt just eat ittt open upuo yourr mouth and feed it.
Gotaa love weird al :() vl :)

<< Comment #81 @ 16:59 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

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gojira_ - Reply to #69

Agreed. There was nothing fake about Evol and this comment is deliberately insensitive and completely disrespectful to a great many people who were a part of his life.

Edited by gojira_ at 16:59 CDT, 25 March 2015

<< Comment #91 @ 05:57 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

Freiya - Reply to #81

Why are you surprised? Faggots seem to breed around these parts.

<< Comment #97 @ 11:20 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

donka ' - Reply to #69

you have to ask this.. this is internet after all

<< Comment #82 @ 20:29 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

FlashSoul - Reply to #59

conspiranon strikes again.

<< Comment #64 @ 14:57 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

SenT!neL

Rest in peace, EVOL.

<< Comment #66 @ 19:05 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

mrgreen_

Just saw him online a few days ago. Really sad, my condolences.

<< Comment #67 @ 21:05 CDT, 23 March 2015 >>

By

Anonymous (84.181.172.30)

one of the best tattoos ive seen
my respect to evol, family, friends ..

<< Comment #68 @ 13:13 CDT, 24 March 2015 >>

By

wem420

Evil bowlweevle

<< Comment #71 @ 05:23 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

CENEk - Reply to #68

Wait, is that him?

<< Comment #85 @ 22:43 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

naper ' - Reply to #71

nope

<< Comment #70 @ 04:39 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

RIP man, I've played with him a lot. Very sad to see him go.
It's going to be sad in the future knowing I won't be seeing him online again when I see his profile.

Edited by jigglywiggly at 07:41 CDT, 25 March 2015

<< Comment #77 @ 10:00 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

Anonymous (79.168.55.112)

"nothing 2 sai but gg guys, enjoy video"

<< Comment #76 @ 09:58 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

gSTRUCTOR '

RIP

One mother and three kids suddenly left without father and money income, brutal :(

<< Comment #78 @ 10:31 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

CrazyAl ' - Reply to #76

<insert dkt>

<< Comment #79 @ 11:03 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #78

???

<< Comment #83 @ 22:20 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

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wem420 - Reply to #78

Al.. u kray kray!!! ;)

Id say get a job, dkt reference...but...you got the money to ride trains... you rizzich!

<< Comment #90 @ 05:43 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

CrazyAl ' - Reply to #83

<< Comment #80 @ 13:43 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

dem0n

Didn't know him, but like Baksteen, I've been learning more and more about Evol reading this forum and I've appreciated everything I've seen : the guitar skills, the great voice, the good quake skills, the videos, the family, the awesome tattoo... This saddens me a lot. My thoughts go to the family...

<< Comment #84 @ 22:21 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

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wem420 - Reply to #80

Yes baksteen is prettie great himself. Glad u guys have more respect for each other now :)

<< Comment #86 @ 22:57 CDT, 25 March 2015 >>

By

Awesome player, and a great guy. Remember having tons of convo's and playing CA with him. R.I.P EVOL :(

<< Comment #87 @ 02:07 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

wem420

420 Probabky stoned before passing out thoughts...but..maybe we could have a tourney where we donate and in his honor etc. maybe a evol lan like he wanted. 420
.

<< Comment #88 @ 02:48 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

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Vig1lante - Reply to #87

i'm sure his wife (or one of Evol's group of friends) will probably do like a lan to honor him of some sort. I wanted to host an FFA server in honor of him.

<< Comment #92 @ 05:58 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

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Freiya - Reply to #88

When my mouse comes back, count me in.

<< Comment #94 @ 09:21 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

wem420 - Reply to #92

U should check out goodwill crazyal, last 3 wmo's were between 1.50 and 2.50$

<< Comment #96 @ 09:55 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

Freiya - Reply to #94

I don't need a WMO and I have nothing to do with CrazyAl.

<< Comment #93 @ 09:20 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

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wem420 - Reply to #88

Yea some servers in the keast woukd be nice.

<< Comment #89 @ 03:03 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

Raist

rip, did not know him but I wish I did!

<< Comment #95 @ 09:32 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

By

If anyone is going to QCON and wants to setup an FFA lan let me know I go every year and we could do a $5 pot and split it if we get enough players, just a thought.

<< Comment #99 @ 09:08 CDT, 27 March 2015 >>

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Anonymous (174.53.137.206) - Reply to #95

You should do that FFA Lan and then donate ALL of the funds to EVOL's family because I'm sure they're gonna need it more than funding someone's drunken night.

<< Comment #104 @ 03:13 CDT, 28 March 2015 >>

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Anonymous (23.246.221.126) - Reply to #99

I agree with this. Would be a nice little fan run tournament with a good cause. I'd bet you could even convince some non Quakers attending to play and donate.

I can't believe this guy is gone. Really a nice player and always doing lots for the community. I find I am not playing much these days anymore, but I am upset to hear that if I do come back that I will no longer be seeing Evol login. Too young. Too much going on. This one effected me more than I realized and I doubt if he'd even consider me a close friend.

RIP dude, frag on with other fellow Quakers who have moved to the next life.

-ireallysuck

<< Comment #107 @ 20:27 CDT, 28 March 2015 >>

By

springBOKS - Reply to #99

its a little hard to get a whole bunch of people to simple put money in when they may never have known the guy.

<< Comment #98 @ 11:35 CDT, 26 March 2015 >>

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donka '

In case if anyone had internet insecurities (like me). I found FB, obituary, and reflections on this sad event. No details though.

Let's donate for the kids and the wife

PS: QL Stats announcer by EVOL
http://www.esreality.com/post/2271494/new-app...ers-stats/

Edited by donka at 12:22 CDT, 26 March 2015

<< Comment #100 @ 14:41 CDT, 27 March 2015 >>

By

anyone know cause of death yet? morbid curiosity

<< Comment #102 @ 00:45 CDT, 28 March 2015 >>

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Vig1lante - Reply to #100

Cause of death is unknown.

I guess I can confirm this from fb posts and whatnot.

2 days ago messages were posted to his wall by his wife that states he has passed. I don't know any further information yet. - wills0r

I really dont want to get into that since this post is few days old.

Edited by Vig1lante at 01:30 CDT, 28 March 2015

<< Comment #101 @ 22:32 CDT, 27 March 2015 >>

By

tom

sorry to hear

<< Comment #103 @ 01:21 CDT, 28 March 2015 >>

By

Venim

Don't think I ever played with him but RIP

<< Comment #105 @ 15:19 CDT, 28 March 2015 >>

By

Anonymous (105.111.55.35)

RIP

<< Comment #106 @ 17:47 CDT, 28 March 2015 >>

By

whiskey

One of the classier regulars on the west CA servers. He'll be missed.

<< Comment #108 @ 23:17 CDT, 1 April 2015 >>

By

Rip man - moved on to the quake gods.

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