You don't realize just how much time you invest in a group like this until one of them is taken from you. Bigger part of your life than you let yourself comprehend. I read this and and became sad and I found myself wondering why. But I come here daily and read the forums whether I play or not and I didn't realize just how "close" you become even though you never see or meet those you converse with. The interaction is consistent and now that continuum is broken. Nightshade was a regular handle on the forums so it was as if I did know him on some limited scope.
Regardless, this is such a tragic waste. I will miss him.