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==Introduction==
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James Oliver Rigney, Jr., better known to us as [[Robert Jordan]], and sometimes affectionately called, "The Creator" passed away on September 16th, 2007 after a prolonged battle with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyloidosis| amyloidosis].
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Directly after this event, members of our community immediately started exchanging contact information, to come together and support each other in the face of this sad news.
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Our site saw a surge in membership. The site set up a special forum where people could post about RJ and how he and the books had affect their lives. We also hosted a Memorial Chat where people were invited to share memories and a toast in honor of RJ.
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What follows are some of the thoughts and memories our members wanted to share in regards to the life and career to this great man.
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==Our Responses==
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;[[His_Funeral|A report of his funeral]]
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:by [[Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin|Eleyan]] Sedai, founder, Amyrlin Seat and CEO of [[TarValon.net]]
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;[[Obituary|Our Obituary]]
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:by [[Sela Narian]]
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;[[How_We_Read_Robert_Jordan]]
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:Members tell of how and where they would read the series
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;[[How Wheel of Time Affected My Life]]
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:Members tell of the impact the series had on their lives and personal relationships
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;[[Our_Memories_of_Robert_Jordan]]
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:Members tell of their meetings with him, or of their regret at never meeting him
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;[[Will the series be finished?]]
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:How our members reacted to the news that the series will be finished
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===Poetry to commemorate his life===
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;[[A Gaidin's Toast to the First Gaidin]]
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:by [[Bakure Mazayed]]
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==Other Responses==
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;[[Memorial Displays]]
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Links to images of bookstore displays
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[[Category:Robert Jordan Memorial]]

Revision as of 16:07, 24 May 2009

Introduction

James Oliver Rigney, Jr., better known to us as Robert Jordan, and sometimes affectionately called, "The Creator" passed away on September 16th, 2007 after a prolonged battle with amyloidosis.

Directly after this event, members of our community immediately started exchanging contact information, to come together and support each other in the face of this sad news.

Our site saw a surge in membership. The site set up a special forum where people could post about RJ and how he and the books had affect their lives. We also hosted a Memorial Chat where people were invited to share memories and a toast in honor of RJ.

What follows are some of the thoughts and memories our members wanted to share in regards to the life and career to this great man.

Our Responses

A report of his funeral
by Eleyan Sedai, founder, Amyrlin Seat and CEO of TarValon.net
Our Obituary
by Sela Narian
How_We_Read_Robert_Jordan
Members tell of how and where they would read the series
How Wheel of Time Affected My Life
Members tell of the impact the series had on their lives and personal relationships
Our_Memories_of_Robert_Jordan
Members tell of their meetings with him, or of their regret at never meeting him
Will the series be finished?
How our members reacted to the news that the series will be finished

Poetry to commemorate his life

A Gaidin's Toast to the First Gaidin
by Bakure Mazayed

Other Responses

Memorial Displays

Links to images of bookstore displays