It’s with a heavy heart that I have the unfortunate responsibility to share with you that [url=https://www.bungie.net/7/en/User/Profile/254/1093770/Seraphim%20Crypto]Seraphim Crypto[/url], a friend and community moderator, passed away over the weekend. For the past couple of months, he had been in a medically induced coma after suffering a brain aneurysm.
I keep typing and deleting what I write because I can’t find the right words to describe Seraphim and the loss that we all feel. He was a friend, and I considered him a colleague on the forums. He spoke often of his partner in a loving and playful way. He was often chatting about something in our Discord, usually moderation stuff, but others things, too. It wasn’t uncommon to open up a chat and see him chatting away with someone about something random.
I’m incredibly grateful that I was able to meet him once. He was from Germany, and because Bungie considered him one of the leaders from that community, we flew him to Seattle to take part in a community summit. It was an all-day event, so I only managed to chat with him for about 10 minutes before he had to get back to it, and he was leaving the next day so that’s all the time we had to say hi, but I purposely left my desk to go meet him when I heard he was visiting. While he was excited to be at Bungie, I was excited to see him. I’ve known him since 2015 through the website and Discord, but had never met him in-person nor seen his face before. We took a photo to capture the moment.
In 2015, he was asked to become a Mentor to help our Germany community. He wanted his avatar to be a [url=https://i.chzbgr.com/full/8075904768/h853AE74E/is-mega-absol-sephiroths-pok%C3%A9mon]fanart of Mega Absol[/url] from Pokemon because it represented his username well (Seraphim – Angel wings; Crypto – Dark/Shadow Pokemon type in German).
In 2017, we gave him Ninja powers to help moderate the website, but he never stopped trying to help people and answer their questions. I found this quote inside a private thread from that time, when he was asked why he wanted to become a Mentor:
[quote]”I'm a person that loves to help other people out of many reasons, the simplest one that it keeps me happy. Also, I'm a fan of Bungie since my mate introduced Halo 2 to me in 2005. And ever since the beta, I'm amazed by Destiny. Earlier this year I came back to Bungie.net forums and noted the #Help-Forum. I dived in there and answered a few questions. People thanked me and it made me happy. So I started helping people everyday and that led to an invitation of Bungie to join this team. I decided to join the ranks because I want to give the community back the love they gave me!”[/quote]
Most recently, he helped me find websites in Germany for the [url=https://help.bungie.net/hc/articles/4402601695252]Mental Health Resources[/url] that is now live. He was really happy to help with that.
When he wanted to relax, he’d post in OffTopic, which is why this is in here. Sometimes he’d answer random moderation questions in here, and other times share his opinion about a game. Some of you would even create threads about him, hoping he’d respond. He enjoyed it.
I ask that you share any fond memories you have of him. I will be sharing this with his partner, and I think they’d appreciate seeing what we share.
Rest in peace, Seraphim. We miss you.
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This is so sad he will be missed and all can say right rest in peace dude you’ll always be missed
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See you on the other side
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Adding in the German thread: https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/260471889?sort=0&page=0
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Rest in peace to an old friend.
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RIP Guardian
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May ur light shine in the darkest parts of the world Rest in Peace my Friend
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May your light shine forever in the dark. Rest in peace guardian
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Edited by UltraMan0507: 9/18/2022 8:07:24 AMI recently lost my 2 grandparents in a terrible tragedy, and more than 2 years ago, my father, due to liver cancer. So I know firsthand what is to lose a loved one, even a friend. I will proudly wear his emblem in remembrance of the love we shared for the game we played and loved playing for so long. And just like the Guardians of Light under The Traveler, God will bring him back to life to live the life he ever wanted. A better, happier life. But for now, Rest in Peace, Seraphim. Your time is at hand.
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Take the time to tell your loved ones you love them and you are happy they were in your life. It might just be your last chance to do so.
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May the Light of the Traveler lead you to the peace and prosperity you deserve. Rest in Peace, Guardian. Your body may have passed, but the Light you shared among the community will never dim.
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Rest in peace, Guardian. We'll see you starside.
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Sad to hear that a person such as Seraphim pass away. It’s people like Seraphim that create such a welcoming environment within this great community. I give my condolences to Seraphim’s family, friends, and loved ones. And I thank Seraphim for all that he’s given to this community. Rest In Peace Seraphim, the darkness can’t hurt you anymore. I’ll see you starside
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Rest in peace Guardian (Aka. Saraphim ) Let your light guide you of peace of quiet is called heaven, take your ghost with you because you are deserve as guardian. The darkness will never hurt you anymore. Rest well guardian.
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Was brought to tears. I'm sorry for your loss, seraphim sounds like a stand up individual. Wishing the best for his loved ones and friends.
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My sincere condolences to Saraphim’s family. Rest in peace Saraphim
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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I never met him, reading this I think he was a very good and awesome person helping others. Rest in peace my fellow Titan. From a Warlock friend, see you starside. HJ.
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"Guardians Salute" One of us has passed. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this Great Guardian. May we Aspire to be more like him in are community to go forth and help a fellow person and gamer.
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Sounds familiar…
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Disheartening to say. My condolences. My name is Zofo we used to play a bunch about 3-4 years ago when I helped on the forums. Sad to see a friend go :;(.
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OMG, reading this brings tears to my eyes as well as a smile to my face. Seems this person went well above and beyond to help those that needed help and guide them. I am new here and Im touched by this. Bundie - Step UP and do something special in all your games for this person, to carry on the legacy this person is leaving behind!
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Rest in peace. He was always my favorite.
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I've been working on a montage ever since Crypto passed away. It is coming out soon
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He will be missed
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Edited by XxKillerSquad7xX: 3/2/2022 1:20:12 AMam sorry to hear that, my condolences to you and his family, my friend.