Sad News

[Fighter Pilot]

It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce the passing of my dear friend Budge Rahe. Budge, better known as TJ on Pachitalk, passed away this morning. He has been a dear friend of mine for many years, and I know he was a dear friend to many of you as well.

I do not have all the details at this time, but it appears that his roommate checked on him this morning, when he didn't get up for work, and discovered that he had passed.

Budge/TJ will be missed, and life will not be the same without him in it.

[dattia]

Oh my... I am SO sorry to hear this news Willie. You were a wonderful friend to him, right up until his last day. My thoughts are with you.

Rest in Peace TJ

[Meathead]

We'll definitely miss him. He was a character.

[d mowery]

Man thats tough he was one of the good guys - best friends are the toughtest to lose -

[Tulsa]

This is truly a sad day. The world will miss TJ!

[luckydog]

thats very sad news to hear

[RaymondV]

Very sorry to hear the sad news

[Chrisdice]

I am so sorry to hear about TJ, Billy and I were lucky enough to get to meet him a few years ago and what an incredible guy he was. His videos have helped me multiple time in researching and troubleshooting games. The Pachiworld has truly lost one of the greats.

[beachcat]

I am so sorry to hear about TJ's passing. It is very hard to lose a friend our prayers are with you.

[dattia]

I had the opportunity to meet up with TJ in person several times, and most recently, I spoke to him a few months ago via Skype while visiting Willie. He was truly a remarkable man with abounding optimism, an infectious smile and a beautiful spirit. I consider myself lucky to have met him.

[BigBearSteve]

Rest in Peace TJ...

[Sid]

Very Sad news..

TJ showed me that even when the cards are stacked against you you can still play the game with a smile on your face and still look at things in a positive way.

TJ will be missed may he rest in peace.

[hanabi]

incredibly sad news, my deepest condolences

TJ was a wonderful character and he will be sadly missed

RIP TJ

[MrGneiss]

[TilionMtl]

woahhh that's so sad

[new in town]

Fighter Pilot, Willie

It saddens me to hear this news. TJ was a One of a Kind Person with a Kind Heart, and a willingness to Help All that he could.

I have his Bang Bang Dash in my position that he was kind enough to let me take care of.

Time for me to Polish it up again and make it SHINE ! ! !

Rest well TJ. You will ALWAYS be loved by your PachiTalk Family.

[drcrippen324]

Nooooooo i was just thinking the other day of people we dont see much of on the forum now a days and it brought TJ and a few others to mind...

Our thoughts are with you Willy TJ will be greatly missed in this world

[mcknli7]

that is very sad news

R.I.P TJ you will missed by us all

[yose]

Ididn't know him ,but his video's got me started in my pachislo addiction .He was so passionate about his machines, and loved to share them with the rest of the world.That is a rare quality the rest of us can learn from.thanks TJ.You will be missed.

[Lazarus]

Fighter Pilot, Willie

Rest well TJ. You will ALWAYS be loved by your PachiTalk Family.

Why do I sit here truly upset at the loss of TJ?

We know each other mostly though the words put down in posts. Sometimes we are lucky and get to talk to each other though voice, other times we actually get to meet each other.
It is because though this site no matter how we get to know one another we become part of a family.
From day one it is how I have viewed this forum from it's beginning.

I am truly sorry to here of TJ's passing Willie, I know he was a vary good friend.

Because there is a loss to the world, to this family, and to friends.