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by Michael Gray 
Oct 23rd 2008 at 5:00PM
You may remember the story of Ezra Chatterton. He and his father played together in Azeroth, using the World of Warcraft to spend quality time with one another. Ezra had a brain tumor. Thanks to help from the Make-A-Wish foundation and Blizzard, Ezra was able to live out some of his dream of being a game developer. You can see his influence in the Merciless Gladiator's Crossbow of the Phoenix, which is finely crafted to ePhoenix's specification. Ezra was the rider for the first phoenix mount in game. But, only a few months ago, we heard the frightening news that Ezra had suffered a stroke.
Reader Sedna directed us to Ezra's web site for the saddening news. Ezra passed away on Monday, October 20th, at 10PM pacific time. We at WoW Insider would like to offer our sympathies to Ezra's family. Both they and Ezra are in our thoughts. His story was an inspiring one, and we will not forget ePhoenix.
(Edit: We are turning off comments for the evening. We thank everyone for their positive thoughts, and are happy to see so many warm feelings from the community for someone who deserves them.)Filed under: Fan stuff, News items
Reader Comments (Page 12 of 14)
Zan Oct 23rd 2008 8:13PM
This explains that bright star I saw tonight.
Rest in Peace, Ezra. While your life was short, you impacted the lives of millions through your quest, bow, interactions while playing, and, most importantly, your story.
We're all Horde tonight.
Evi Oct 23rd 2008 8:03PM
My condolences to the family.
kenney Oct 23rd 2008 8:08PM
Wow, very sad :'(
I think this story touched us all
Travis Oct 23rd 2008 8:15PM
Very sad news, I'd love to see his toon become a hunter trainer.
Sedna Oct 23rd 2008 8:16PM
"I need you near, but love and duty called you someplace higher.
Somewhere up the stairs, into the fire.
May your strength give us strength,
May your faith give us faith,
May your hope give us hope,
May your love give us love."
I'll be sitting with Ahab Wheathoof tonight after my raid, fishing and looking at the stars. You left too soon, buddy.
Hasseo (CC - A) Oct 23rd 2008 8:22PM
He is now in a better place.
Rest in peace Ezra =)
By the way... thank you to Blizzard and Make a Wish for making his life special =)
Dobmeister Oct 23rd 2008 8:18PM
My thoughts go out to Ezra's family & friends. His level of perseverance in his situation was an inspiration to us all, and I pray he rests in peace. I'm sure that up in heaven he's doling out 20k damage Aimed Shot crits by the dozen.
Whenever I gaze upon the Merciless Gladiator's Crossbow of the Phoenix sitting in my bank, even long after I hit level 80, I will always think of the little guy, and what he gave our community.
/salute
Bunker Oct 23rd 2008 8:19PM
Truly a sad day.
I will make sure to do his quest on all of my horde toons from now on.
Rest well, Ezra.
ComradNinja Oct 23rd 2008 8:23PM
This is truly sad, my thoughts go out to him and his family.
Angel Oct 23rd 2008 8:23PM
Rest in peace buddy, the WoW Community will always remember you!
Chillguy Oct 23rd 2008 8:28PM
from one Tauren to another, RIP buddy. I'll always remember you when doing that quest...
all the best to his family
Strength and Honor
Agravaine Oct 23rd 2008 8:26PM
I'll always keep my Phoenix crossbow to remember you by. Always.
Terrasia Oct 23rd 2008 8:29PM
/salute
Rest in peace.
justyne Oct 23rd 2008 8:30PM
/Salute.
You were a credit to Hunters. I'm very sorry to hear this news.
Maliyah Oct 23rd 2008 8:33PM
I just completed Ezra's quest on my hunter...I would love to pick up the Crossbow as well...it would get a lot of love.
I'm so sad to hear about his passing--my husband and I were just talking about him at BlizzCon. Ahab Wheathoof has an honor guard from my hunter tonight.
Godspeed little guy--I'm proud to be a Horde hunter this evening.
Brelkin Oct 23rd 2008 8:32PM
/mourn
I am so sorry to hear this. I, too, struggled with my health as a youngster. Fortunately, I survived and became a healthy grown-up. Ezra never will.
Though you were a Tauren, the Orcs will sing a lok'vadnod for you tonight.
Strength and honor.
/salute
kenny Oct 23rd 2008 8:41PM
rest in peace, sweetie. your memory will live on in all of us. you have touched all of our hearts.
/salute
Rínaquenon Oct 23rd 2008 8:43PM
Man, this really makes me sad. I was encouraged to hear that Ezra was doing better, so to hear he has passed is very disheartening. Blessings on you and your family, Ezra. You'll be missed and remembered forever.
Chronosia Oct 23rd 2008 8:47PM
/kneel
rest in peace ezra, you will be missed
hinu Oct 23rd 2008 9:00PM
RIP Ezra. My condolences to your family.