In recognition of your efforts on Wikipedia and for dedication to law oriented edits, I, Cdogsimmons, award you the Society Barnstar.
Defender
The Mighty Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
In recognition & thanks for your efforts in helping us work our way towards consensus towards making Battle of Washita River a good WP:NPOV (instead of WP:SOAP) article. Still a lotta work to do, but now we can do it, in no small part because of your help. Yksin
Award!
The Vandal Eliminator Award
* I, Stormtracker94, award you the Vandal Eliminator Award for amazing vandal fighting and RC Patrol. STORMTRACKER94 Go Irish!
RL Barnstar
Latest comment: 10 years ago2 comments2 people in discussion
The Real Life Barnstar
- For reporting a situation that could have resulted in a real life massacre I present you this barnstar. Initiative in dealing with situations like this is essential, and for all we know you may have saved lives the moment you posted that. Good work! Thank you. +Hexagon1(t)
Initiative in dealing with situations like this is essential, and for all we know you may have saved lives the moment you posted that. Good work! +Hexagon1(t)
Just be glad you're on the good side, every time I get involved in situations like that, I seem to be the one getting arrested... (kidding, please don't report me Mr. Thoughtpolice-man!:) +Hexagon1
Latest comment: 10 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion
I can't believe it. The last words we exchanged were angry ones. The end of your admin career was not a finest moment for either of us. I'm so deeply sorry for the part I played in your leaving. You were at the bleeding edge and I should have done more to help. Despite the way it ended, I thought of you as a friend. HJMitchell|Penny for your thoughts? 03:31, 18 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
Vaya con dios Dreadstar
Latest comment: 10 years ago28 comments28 people in discussion
We talked not too long ago--you said you'd voted for me, and I said I didn't care as much for the vote as I did for you coming back. That was wishful thinking. There's more to be said, but not here and not now; I do intend to keep you in our collective mind. Thanks for all you've done for our beautiful project, Dreadstar. Drmies (talk) 03:51, 18 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
I'm so sorry to hear this, Dreadstar. It feels impossible. Thank you for everything you did for Wikipedia and everything you did to help individual editors, which was considerable. SarahSV(talk)04:15, 18 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
May you rest in peace my friend. Thank you for all the wonderful things you have done for so many people on this project. Dr.K.07:33, 18 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
Good bye dear friend. You were one of our best admins with a voice that was unmistakable, often funny, charming, thoughtful, and so helpful to so many. You have been missed and now your leaving us for this next great journey leaves many bereft. (Littleolive oil (talk) 16:27, 18 January 2016 (UTC))Reply
I am glad to have known you; ill-prepared to accept that you're gone! While I suspect this is not an "elaborate prank", as our brother said in lament, I am certain that we will meet again. On that day we'll definitely have a good laugh; just as we've laughed in the past. But today I am rightfully sad, for the world is lessor a place. Thank you for the life that you lived; and the joy we will have in remembrance of it. I will remember you, until we have that laugh. Amen--John Cline (talk) 16:34, 18 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
It was a long time ago, but you were very helpful to me in my early days as an admin, and for that I am truly thankful. You gave so much to Wikipedia and to other that contribute to it, which will not be forgotten. Rest in peace. CT Cooper·talk19:04, 18 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
I've delayed posting on this page all day, in hopes that this was a false report. But, unfortunately, an editor wrote me to confirm the news. I enjoyed our correspondence and appreciate that you were willing to make tough decisions and enter the murky waters of Gamergate when a few neutral admins were most needed. I wish I had stayed in touch and kept up on your life. Ever since you left last spring, your presence has been missed. And now we know you are not coming back so it is a greater loss. Rest in peace, Dreadstar. LizRead!Talk!23:14, 18 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
Rest in peace, Dreadstar, and condolences to your family and loved ones. You were one of the best admins Wikipedia had, and your presence made it a better place.--Cúchullaint/c21:03, 19 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
Rest easy Dreadstar, you've finished your race. We light a candle in remembrance of you. My condolences to your family and close friends. I hope that you have found peace and comfort. —Berean Hunter(talk)03:52, 20 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
My heart is heavy. My encounter with Dreadstar was brief and somewhat complicated. In retrospect, I wish we had been given more time to exchange pleasantries. His loss is a sad reminder of just how fragile life is, and how we tend to take things for granted. We're all born with an expire date so remember to appreciate each new day and savor the moments. I know of no one who tires of compliments and well wishes - be generous in sharing them. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Atsme📞📧19:56, 22 January 2016 (UTC)Reply
Latest comment: 10 years ago3 comments2 people in discussion
hey you. I know you can't reply in the usual fashion, but just wanted to drop a line. Wanted to drop you a note to say I really, REALLY miss ya sometimes. If I didn't say it before -thanks so much for everything. You take care, get my spot ready - and I'll see ya soon. hugs. — Ched: ?11:06, 9 March 2016 (UTC)Reply
Latest comment: 2 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion
Hi, I know you wont be able to read this, but thank you. You inspired me to start editing on Wikipedia. I've gone back here since I started contemplating leaving, and I wanted to leave this here. Thank you, Dreadstar, for everything. Even if we never talked, and I never knew about you until a long time after you were gone, thank you. Maybe we'll eventually meet, maybe in another life, maybe not. No matter what, your memory will be remembered always.
Latest comment: 8 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion
The Special Barnstar
Even though it's been ten years since you've been gone, I want to give you this special barnstar in recognition of your contributions to Wikipedia as an administrator and editor, and to let you know we've been thinking about you. Once again, thanks for everything you've done here and godspeed. sjones23 (talk - contributions) 05:23, 2 March 2026 (UTC)Reply
May your memory be eternal. Peace. Fylbecatulous talk 16:51, 18 January 2016 (UTC)
