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Canadian Torque Developer killed in Afghanistan

Name:	Ken Finney
Date Posted:	Apr 12, 2007
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My friend, and fellow GG Torque dev, Master Corporal Allan Stewart, aka Dr. Evil ~ TAG, was killed in combat yesterday in Afghanistan, along with one of his buddies. They were in their Coyote AFV about 45 km west of Kandahar, racing to the rescue of another Coyote crew, when they were hit by an IED. This was his third time in Afghanistan, this time having arrived in-country only last week. Two other crew members were injured by the roadside bomb.

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He was my friend, and I will miss him.

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Anton Bursch (Apr 12, 2007 at 06:41 GMT)

That's horrible. I'm sorry for you Ken. You and everyone who loved your friend.

asmaloney (Andy) (Apr 12, 2007 at 07:05 GMT)

I'm really sorry to hear that Ken. Being ex-military, I know several people serving there at any given time and I think about them often. The Canadian Armed Forces is a small community and every loss hits close to home.
Edited on Apr 12, 2007 07:05 GMT

Todd Pickens (Apr 12, 2007 at 07:22 GMT)

That's a hell of a thing.

My sympathy to you, his loved ones and all concerned.

Christopher Dapo (Apr 12, 2007 at 08:00 GMT)

Thanks for the heads up Ken. I wish to send you and the rest of his loved ones my blessings. Flowers die, but the beauty they've instilled in our hearts lives on forever. Remember the good times, my friend.
- Ronixus

Steve Adamson (Apr 12, 2007 at 08:23 GMT)

I am sorry for your loss, please send his family my wishes, my god be with them in this time of need.

Take care.

Steve Adamson
Edited on Apr 12, 2007 08:23 GMT

Matt Huston (Apr 12, 2007 at 09:37 GMT)

Sorry to hear that.

My sympathy goes out to yourself and his family.

Jonathon Stevens (Apr 12, 2007 at 10:49 GMT)

My brother is over there right now. Here's to less death....

Edward (Apr 12, 2007 at 12:06 GMT)

As a son of a military officer, i send my sympathies to all the families involved. Being a soldier brings many unique and painful responsiblilities, this is the most painful and most respected duty a soldier can have. To die in service of ones country. Stay safe.

Michael Perry (Apr 12, 2007 at 12:34 GMT)

My condolences to you and his loved ones, Ken. This pains me greatly to see a fellow developer, and countryman, lost during battle. I'm honored to be a part of the same communities as Allan. . .

Lobo the Duck (Apr 12, 2007 at 12:56 GMT)

Sorry Ken, deepest sympathies

regards

Lobo the Duck

Chip Lambert (Apr 12, 2007 at 13:13 GMT)

I send my condolences as well to yourself and his family.

Leroy Frederick (Apr 12, 2007 at 13:36 GMT)

Sorry to hear that Ken, my thoughts and prayers go out to their friends and families.

JPaxson (Apr 12, 2007 at 13:38 GMT)

I'm terrbibly sorry for your loss, Ken.

Ken Finney (Apr 12, 2007 at 13:43 GMT) Resource Rating: 5

Thanks, everyone. I made a slight change to the entry based on information from his wife.

Chris Harpan (Apr 12, 2007 at 13:48 GMT)

My and everyone at our companies deepest sympathies go out to you and to his family. It just goes to show, no matter how mcuh we try to forget, the current wars always strike close to home.

Michael Hense (Apr 12, 2007 at 14:05 GMT)

oh man... that's bad... that's really bad...

this is gonna wind up touching us all before it's over...

my condolences to the family, and to you for the loss of your friend Ken...

--Mike

David Montgomery-Blake (Apr 12, 2007 at 14:42 GMT)

I'm so sorry, Ken.

David \"Fulcrum\" Wyand (Apr 12, 2007 at 15:10 GMT)

I'm sorry to hear that Ken. My condolences.

nibbuls (Apr 12, 2007 at 15:15 GMT)

He and his family are in my prayers. I'm really sorry for your loss.

Dylan Romero (Apr 12, 2007 at 16:29 GMT)

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, and condolences to the rest of his friends and family.

Allen Turner (Apr 12, 2007 at 16:34 GMT) Resource Rating: 3

Wow, that sucks. I used to do youth work and became a sort of adopted to big brother/father figure to a lot of them. Some of "My kids" are now adults and over there fighting. I always worry I'll get some heartbreaking news like this. My condolences to the families and to you Ken.

-Allen Turner

Rubes (Apr 12, 2007 at 18:19 GMT)

My condolences, Ken. Very sorry to hear that.

Eric Kinkead (Apr 12, 2007 at 18:30 GMT)

All our blessings to the fallen valiant soldier and his family.

Lateral Punk (Apr 12, 2007 at 19:07 GMT)

Our deepest condolences Ken. Master Corporal Allan Stewart will be missed. Our prayers are with his family. Maybe we should arrange for a TIG in Dr. Evil ~ TAG's memory? Showcase some of his work?

bank (Apr 12, 2007 at 22:11 GMT)

Sorry to hear it.
I'm from Uzbekistan (post-USSR republic) and we have a border with Afghanistan... And I know WHAT IT IS...

Vashner (Apr 12, 2007 at 22:24 GMT)

Sad loss, condolences. The bad guys that did it.. I hope the last thing they hear is a Canadian F18 dropping a bomb on there arse.

Loler (Apr 12, 2007 at 23:40 GMT)

:(

No matter who you are, war will hit home eventually. As a Canadian and a Torquer myself, this really does cut close, even if I didn't know him personally as you did. In the immortal words of Winston Churchill:

"Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities... because it is the quality which guarantees all others. "

Loler

Frank Carney (Apr 13, 2007 at 01:41 GMT)

Man, now I have to cry. I said a quick prayer for your friend.

Take care,
Frank

Tom Bentz (Apr 13, 2007 at 03:09 GMT)

Sorry to hear that. This situation were in sucks ass.

Blake Lowry (Apr 13, 2007 at 04:16 GMT)

Very sorry to hear. I have the highest respect for military personnel and what they are trying to achieve. Very sad when things go this way. :(

Yelitza Garcia (Apr 13, 2007 at 14:24 GMT)

I'm very sorry to hear that.
Condolences.

I'll pray for him!

Kevin Erkelenz (Apr 14, 2007 at 17:38 GMT) Resource Rating: 5

Rest in Peace young hero.
He was a noble man saving his buddy and for those who believe in god after an event like this - his soul will rest in heaven untill the end of time itself.

My Symphaties, Ken.

Stefan Walker (Apr 15, 2007 at 02:52 GMT)

Allan Stewart was my best internet friend and my partner involving game mods and a game we were building under TGE called "Rules of Engagement" R.o.E

This was a war game we were working on, Allan Stewart (Dr. Evil) chose the name. He put a lot of work into the Windows side as I was working on the Linux side of the house.

Well, the project won't be completed now, which isn't really a big deal to me. The big deal is the fact Allan had a wife and daughters that won't see him again.

The thing that was typical about Allan's death was the fact he was in-route to help somebody. Allan was helpful to everyone he ran across and everyone who met him liked him. He wasn't disliked by anybody. He would help with coding projects that he didn't even own the game for. He was truly a genuine person and I miss him dearly.

R.I.P. Allan, everyone loved you.

Steve Walker

A.K.A.

Brokenmachine
October76

Jay Moore (Apr 18, 2007 at 05:40 GMT)

Steve / Ken,

Please send my heart felt condolences to Allan's family if you have the opportunity.

Jay Moore
Associate & Former Partner
GarageGames

Keith (Apr 30, 2007 at 11:20 GMT) Resource Rating: 5

This is a bit of a shock. I had just started corresponding with Allen just before he left on his second trip, and when he came back from it. Having gone to Iraq when the initial invasion began back in '03, we had something in common. I still can't believe it; as soon as I saw the title of this thread, I had a sinking feeling it was him. I think we all feel rather sheltered within the Indy community, and this is a bit sobering to all.

I just re-enlisted myself for another 3 years in the local Guard Unit, hopefully we won't be sent back anytime soon. Leaving this Earth in the manner that Allan did speaks volumes on his true character as a man and a human being, and it is something I hope his wife and kids can be proud of and find consolation in. He will be missed by many. I will be sure to let everyone know about this sad event in our forums as well.

My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace brother.

-KeithC

Fred Probst (May 05, 2007 at 19:54 GMT)

My heart goes out to Allen's family in their time of sorrow.

JuanMa (Apr 11, 2008 at 20:02 GMT)

I just happen to look at this post today for the first time.

My prayers for peace to Allen's family.

May He Rest in peace.

Juan

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