Boxx 2438 Posted January 5, 2015 Hello Klipsch Community, My apologies if this is in the wrong forum, please move if I made a mistake. I am writing with a heavy heart to this forum and community. My father, "BOXX" passed away last night. It was sudden and my family is still in shock. He was sitting at the kitchen bar in his house after we watched the Cowboy game together and had a heart attack. He went very peacefully. My mother and I did everything we could to help him. The only comfort is that it was quick and painless. It hurts me deeply. as my father was my best friend. He was always on this forum and I needed to share the news with this community. I realize it is an "internet community," however, he enjoyed this forum very much. As he passed away last night, he was listening to music (a new play list), surfing the forum (I checked and it was about Pink Floyd: one of my cherished bands, because of my fathers influence to me), and looking on amazon prime for yet another album. He was doing what he loved in retirement, listening to music...always too loudly...and always "just one more song"...much to mother's tolerance. He was married to my mother for over 35 years, and have both been role models for me. I hope that this news reaches his friends on this community, and please contact me if you have any questions. I have his account open on his laptop, and will check periodically. With a wounded heart, respectfully his son, Alex 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eth2 2177 Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) I am so sorry. This is a huge shock for us as well. He meant a great deal to us, even those of us who never met him in person. Please accept our condolences. Earl Edited January 6, 2015 by eth2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The History Kid 1802 Posted January 5, 2015 I'm pretty new here still, but I'm rather shocked to hear this, and very saddened. My condolences to you and your family. May Boxx rest in peace. - Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad 1193 Posted January 5, 2015 Oh, no.... This is terrible news. Please know that while we never met face to face, I considered your father to be a pretty vital part of our forums, and I enjoyed his posts. My thoughts are with you and you family. So sad to hear. I'm a little shocked. I can't imagine how it is for you. Please let us know about funeral/remembrance information when you can. I'm very sorry for your (and our) loss. Chad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JL Sargent 6778 Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) I'm just blown away!!!!! What a great guy to have as a father. I know you loved him very much. We are all hurting for you right now. He will be truely missed by so many around here. We have had so many laughs. Alex, my condolences to you and your family. Edited January 5, 2015 by JL Sargent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minermark 20373 Posted January 5, 2015 Hang in there buddy. You will be in my family's prayers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Chi-town 207 Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Alex; My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I did not know your father nearly as well as others on this forum, but enjoyed reading his posts on various topics. I am certain he will be missed dearly by many. Best regards. John Edited January 6, 2015 by John Chi-town Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerwoodKhorns 603 Posted January 5, 2015 Oh my god. I am so sorry to hear this. We all are very fond of Boxx and really enjoyed having him here. We wish you well Alex and sincere thoughts for you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4060 Posted January 5, 2015 I am in tears. I loved this man, though never had the pleasure of meeting him. I go with the normal "He's in a better place..." but I am really not sure there is a better place for BOXX than the Klipsch Forums. I wish comfort to you, and am so glad he was taken from his happy place. That resonates with me as my mother and daughter both went the same way. He was blessed. Dave 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4060 Posted January 6, 2015 Also, please share memorial and funeral arrangements with us if you can. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budman 764 Posted January 6, 2015 i looked forward to every picture he posted of every album or cd on a daily basis in front of his beautiful audio equipment. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. shocking to say the least 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fjd 1313 Posted January 6, 2015 I too am sorry for your family's loss. Boxx was sure an icon here on the forum. Please accept our condolences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxx 2438 Posted January 6, 2015 My family will have a visitation for him Wednesday 5-7 and his service will be Thursday at 1. It will take place at Jayne's Funeral Home located in Duncanville, Texas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willland 2403 Posted January 6, 2015 Alex, This is just horrible news and I know I can speak for the majority of this community if not the entire community that your wonderful father will be missed. Hang in there and stay strong. Prayers be with you and your family. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebse2a3 700 Posted January 6, 2015 Alex I'm so sorry to hear of your and your family's loss. Box was definitely one of this forum's best members..!!! Alex as a parent I can tell you without a doubt that for your child to think of you as both their parent and best friend is the best feeling in the world and I'm so happy for you and your father to have had that type of relationship. miketn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheltie dave 168 Posted January 6, 2015 Alex, your dad was a great help and a good friend of mine. It has always been a pleasure to read of the joy in his posts, a joy caused in no small part by having your mom and you in his life. You dad was a gentleman and a good father, and we all are proud he was a friend here. Thank you for sharing him with us, and know that we treasured him as well. Dave 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4060 Posted January 6, 2015 Forum friends, I think many of us would like to do something to show our regard for this great member. Not sure how to do this. What do you think? Dave 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris A 2390 Posted January 6, 2015 Alex - I live in west Arlington, so if you need anything that I can help you with - please let me know. I'm very sorry about this. I was looking forward to meeting him. Prayers for you and your family. Chris 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceptorman 9865 Posted January 6, 2015 Alex, I am so sorry to hear this, your Dad seemed like such an easy going guy. Even though most of us has never met him, we all feel like we knew him. RIP Boxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
