In Memory of Michael Kuehl
Taken from Insomniac Games...
"Insomniac Games programmer Michael Kuehl passed away from injuries sustained during a February 12th traffic accident. He is survived by his wife, Kristen Kuehl. Michael previously worked at Electronic Arts and Infinity Ward in Los Angeles.
Michael was a loving husband to his wife and a loyal friend to all who knew him. He was kind, generous, intelligent, and wholly unique in his outlook on life. He was passionate about video games, his cats Wall-E and DK, Cornhusker football, and he never passed up the chance for a great steak."
Insomniac Games will be holding a memorial for Michael at the Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California on Friday, February 24th. They have also set up a memorial fund which will go directly to Michael's family.
Read more about it and donate here: http://www.insomniacgames.com/michaelkuehl.html
With it's tight knit, "everyone knows everyone" nature, I have always thought of the game industry as a family of sorts. Even though I did not know Michael Kuehl personally, I feel like I have some sort of connection to him through that family, and I am deeply saddened by his passing. My respects go out to his family, and kudos to Insomniac for handling it so gracefully.
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Though I did not know you, I can say that I agree with Sean on having a sense of loss at reading this. We lost a member of the family, and that always hurts...
sad news... condolences to his family, may you rest in peace.
yea, its always bad hearing about someone whos passed away, and when that person shares the same interests you do, wel it gets even worse, as you feel some sort of connection.
RIP Michael.