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Rest in Peace Arwen Rosa

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Rob

I hate this.  I hate having to write posts like these, but this one in particular just sucks so much.  As many of you know, Arwen “Spliff” Rosa was in a tragic accident earlier in the year.  Yesterday Spliff passed away after his lungs collapsed.  Arwen’s wife Jill was able to get to the hospital to say farewell to her partner, before he finally succumbed to the injuries of the accident.  I wish that I had the opportunity to meet him, as his presence can be felt throughout the entire suspension community.  He was filled with so much positivity and love that he passed on to all those he knew.  Today is a sad day because we’ve lost someone truly special, but we should also remember all the good that he was able to accomplish in his too short time with us.  In the coming days Hooklife will be setting up a memorial page for those who wish to pass on their memories of Arwen.  A donation page will also be established for those who wish to help out Jill and their beautiful daughter Odessa, who will sadly grow up without her father.

Rest in peace Arwen.

Photo courtesy Gary Driscoll.

Comments

13 responses to “Rest in Peace Arwen Rosa”

  1. Tobias Avatar
    Tobias

    Another day, another terrible loss. =[

  2. A.G.R.O. Kid Avatar
    A.G.R.O. Kid

    truly one of the most wonderful human beings I ever met. Gone too soon, rip spliff 🙁

  3. DangerBitch Avatar
    DangerBitch

    What awful news. We hate to read these as much as you hate to write them, I’m sure.

  4. Allen Falkner Avatar
    Allen Falkner

    Money needs to be raised to pay for his service. Any amount that you can spare would be appreciated very much. Please donate through this link – http://www.suspension.org/hooklife/in-loving-memory/

  5. mini penny Avatar
    mini penny

    Truly an amazing friend/mentor/brother/husband and father. R.I.P Spliff.

  6. flyingbride Avatar
    flyingbride

    I hoped he would get well… RIP!

  7. LABL_CTA Avatar
    LABL_CTA

    My condolences to his friends and family.

  8. kaptnsplash Avatar
    kaptnsplash

    RIP Spliff. I was just thinking about him earlier today before coming to Mod Blog, I was thinking I hadn’t seen an update for a while and was wondering how their family was recovering 🙁

  9. Nexi Zydrate Avatar
    Nexi Zydrate

    RIP.

  10. Melon pork n cheese Avatar
    Melon pork n cheese

    Toughest guy, mushy as a teddy bear
    My brother my father
    I love this guy
    Without him I would have never known what it means to really live
    I’ll miss him we all have lost a big part of ourselves

  11. goldust Avatar
    goldust

    Rest in Peace, be well whereever you are…

  12. shit bag Avatar
    shit bag

    arwen is my older brother… if you didnt know him u missed out… thank you so much to those that have shown support following the tragedy of the accident and the final loss this world has suffered…

  13. TekaSpliffMom Avatar
    TekaSpliffMom

    After 5 years of my son’s departure it still hurts, a lot!
    I can’t explain with words how much I miss him!
    But he didn’t leave me alone!
    He gave me 2 beautiful granddaughters, Adriana and Odessa and for that Arwem much gratitude!
    Also he left me this magical DFF family that I love so much, each one of you !
    Again filho, gratitude!
    I love you!

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