Shando: @Vriess is super cool, nice, smart guy. He’s always down to chat about music, food, games, and just life in general. He’s the first person I’d ever spoken to from Wisconsin, and I’m glad to call him a friend 😊
SaintPlazma: Anna
@Balduranne – You are the strongest person I know, your support and friendship mean the world to me.
(also SaintPlazma) – Everyone here means the world to me, and I’m better for knowing you all.
Anonymous: @Chipz416 – I still feel like I’m in your shadow, you are extraordinary.
Sid Days: @DanaDark (Neferium) – Dana’s introduced me to the Stonewall Gaming Network. As someone who isn’t a native English speaker and can have trouble navigating my way in a foreign country, I really appreciate Dana helping me feel comfortable and find a community of like-minded people who enjoy playing the same games I do. He’s a very cheerful person and really fun to be around!
(also Sid Days) – To be honest, shout out to all of you DBD folks really, Kevin, Nick, Donovan, Jules, Martin (hope I didn’t miss anyone) as well – it might just be a video game, but like I genuinely enjoy being able to chill out with all of you guys and just have fun in the evenings. Thank You.
*~* Fleet Leadership *~*
RobertJaneway: TedHembach –
@TLara is such a hyperactive, warm personality, kindhearted human being. Every time I hear her laugh on voice chat, it thoroughly warms my heart and puts the biggest smile on my face. She has so much passion in her heart in everything that she does; from the events that she hosts herself to the event’s other leadership hosts that she always makes the time to come out to support. She finds a way to bring joy in the lives of everyone that she interacts with and that is a truly unique gift in the cruel world we tend to live in these days.
Zoxesyr: Empress Kiki
@Kierix always makes me smile. Kiki’s voice always seems to be smiling. Kiki is a great player to team up with and challenging opponent to contend with. As an “Elder Gay” I see all the things I fought for in my life come true when I get to interact with Kiki.
Balduranne: @Saintplazma - Eddie, sweetheart – you’re a shining star that brightens the day of those in your life with your kindness and good nature. You always have a calming presence and a cool head even in the face of unrelenting anger. If only other people would learn to appreciate you as much as we do at Stonewall.
Anonymous: @calx – Cal is an extremely friendly, welcoming and considerate person who often puts the needs of others before himself. Such as his very hard work on the stonewall times, a thankless job that Cal still puts his best effort into making it enjoyable for everyone to read. Cal is my fried chicken loving pervert who I would not change for the word.
Ashe: The leadership member I’d most like to call out for appreciation is Nick
@nicholasjohn16. When I found out my sister (who I hadn’t spoken to for 20 years) had passed from COVID, Nick was the first person to reach out to me, after seeing a change to my Discord icon and status. He talked to me and gave me advice the genuinely helped me to heal. I’m not 100% yet and I’m not sure if I ever will be, but I heard his words in my head every step through, comparing the hurt to a button in a box. That there’s a ball in the box that moves around. At first, the ball is nearly the size of the box and everything makes it hit that button, but over time the ball shrinks and hits it less and less often. That metaphor carried me through and I’ll never forget his kindness in that moment.
Vriess: @robertjaneway (Kevin) – The amount of passion that he has shows in the work he puts into SGN and the activities. He is one of the few people I have gotten to know that seems to want the best for everyone and is sure to bring people up when needed. There is undoubtedly quite a bit of stress behind the scenes for events and activities, and balancing them while playing quite a few different games as well really is an impressive feat from my perspective. He is one of those people where you go “I want to get to know that person better, they seem like they have a good heart”.
Neferium: @Kierix – Kiki is always a bright spot in-game and on discord. His presence brings a lighthearted atmosphere that allows for a good funny banter in a welcome community. I really enjoy just chatting idly with him as well as in-sto-game events where his personality shines through. I am certain many in the fleet feel the same way.
Devin: @Kierix - brings a good amount of humor to a group without being too over-the-top, a trait that is always welcome to me. While talking with him about general topics, or specific video games, I don’t feel like I have to be too careful about what I say which is always appreciated.
T’Lara: @hippiepunk, you are the sunshine of my life, I love spending summer days on Risa with you. And all day. Wherever. As long as we’re together, it’s a good day for me. I love you.
Anonymous: @nicholasjohn16, thank you for founding Stonewall Fleet and creating SGN, this amazing community that brightens up my life everday. And, not to forget, our website!
Anonymous: @Voleron, the fleet messages of the day you write for all of us are amazing and always make me smile. Also, thank you very much for all the social media stuff you do for SGN.
Anonymous: @GXV3 Gareth, all the hard work you put into organizing our SWC store and the fleet banks is very impressive. I also wanna thank you for being a friend with a glorious sense of humor.
Anonymous: @Zander_Hawk, your systematic approach to keeping our membership roster tidy and organized is highly appreciated. It’s good to know there is a fellow soul out there with a love for spreadsheets!
Anonymous: @Niko, you are a very impressive, special kitty. I feel honored to know you and be worthy of your trust. Your strength and resilience are very inspiring and admirable.
Anonymous: @Kierix, you are one of the most charming, wonderful people I have met in my life. There’s your rainbow hair, your readiness to help, your willingness to call out rudeness when you see it… I could go on and on, but I won’t. Knowing you makes my life better.
Anonymous: @RobertJaneway, your enthusiasm for organizing events and stuff for the community is exceptional. My respect for you illustrates the ‘diversity is strength’ idea very well, I think, since we are very different personalities, but can work well together for the sake of the community.
Voleron: @JoystickJoshy – Josh, there might be some departmental favoritism in my choice but thank you for everything that you’ve been doing for the community and to help take some of the weight off my shoulders. You’re always a fun, friendly addition to any team and just raise people’s spirits when you walk into the room. I’m not sure if you know that, but I’m really glad to have you around!
JimmyJoe1a: @GXV3 Gareth – You somehow always make me laugh.
Jmccomb1979: @Kierix Kieran – He’s always sweet and helpful, and the rainbow quaff puts him miles ahead.
NicholasJohn16: @Voleron – The hard work and quality that you put into all that you do in Stonewall Fleet doesn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate everything that you do and how much of yourself you put into it. Despite the current political climate, so many of us know your job is difficult and understand the important impact you have on many people’s lives. You will always be cared for and welcome here.
Shando: Dave
@Voleron – Dave’s one of the first persons I met on here, and he made me feel welcome. He’s easy to get along with, fun to play with, and nice to laugh at – I mean with 😉 He’s always willing to help the team, and does so with a laugh or bantering quip! He’s just a nice guy and friend; 5 stars.
SaintPlazma: Joey
@Jspectre – I love Bowie just as much as my girl; your counsel, and friendship mean the world to me.
Anonymous: Nick
@nicholasjohn16 – You created this, you gave people a place to be themselves, you created friendships, you built a community.
Anonymous: Dave
@Voleron – I have three favorite words; dignity, compassion, and respect and Dave is the embodiment of all three.
Sid Days: Dave (
@Voleron) – Dave’s been super welcoming of new members to the network, and does such an amazing job of making everyone feel included! I would occasionally shy away from playing with the SGN folks since it seemed like y’all knew each other for ages, but he ensured me that I (and everyone else) fit right in.