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Title: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Vince on July 10, 2010, 01:07:28 PM
Early this morning, AAer 'azsarge' passed away.

The only thing known absolutely for sure is that Airsoft Arizona has lost one of it's greatest contributors, members and friends.

CT will never be the same again.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: SkeptikZ on July 10, 2010, 01:32:11 PM
RIP.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: CHOCOLATE_THUNDA on July 10, 2010, 02:22:02 PM
Our hearts go out to you, fellow AAer.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: armalite attack on July 10, 2010, 02:44:48 PM
I never met him but he sounded like a cool guy. Can't believe it. Rest in piece.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: I Slap Fat Kids on July 10, 2010, 03:18:42 PM
I don't think that I got a chance to meet him in person, but my prayers are with his family and friends.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: gixser13 on July 10, 2010, 03:22:27 PM
Rest in Peace Christian, It was an  honor to fight along side you
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: nynone on July 10, 2010, 03:39:27 PM
Wow, I can't believe he's gone... The forum will not be the same without him. I think we should all hold something in his honor. Game, get together, or whatever. Wish I could have met him too. He seemed awesome, and helped me out here in the forum quite a bit.

R.I.P. azsarge. We will miss you dearly [smilie=armata_pdt_40.gif]
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Pick on July 10, 2010, 04:09:15 PM
I never met him but as a member of the AA community He will be missed dearly.


High Flight
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: TimW on July 10, 2010, 04:12:01 PM
RIP Christian.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Fat_Santa54 on July 10, 2010, 04:13:09 PM
R.I.P christian, my prayers go out to you and your family.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: nynone on July 10, 2010, 04:14:51 PM
Bravo Pick. Quite well written. Whether an original or quote, I think azsarge is content, glad we all are celebrating his moving to a better place.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: TimW on July 10, 2010, 04:30:26 PM
Quote from: "nynone"
Whether an original or quote

It is an excellent choice.   "High Flight" by John Gillespie McGee, Jr.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gillespie_Magee,_Jr (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gillespie_Magee,_Jr).
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: TMills on July 10, 2010, 04:39:53 PM
Only met him at one game, but he seemed like a nice guy. RIP
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: d.prather on July 10, 2010, 04:47:29 PM
Only met him once but he was a good guy. R.I.P
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Katabatik on July 10, 2010, 05:23:44 PM
From myself, my family, and all of Steelworks, RIP.

Respectfully,
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Victor3 on July 10, 2010, 05:26:58 PM
I knew him well, yet not well enough. I haven't played in quite a while and the thing I miss the most is the friendships that I made around here. I deeply regret not have the chance to see him again and alas never will in this world, hopefully in the next. RIP C-dog you will be missed my brother!!
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: XavierMace on July 10, 2010, 05:59:53 PM
RIP Christian, you will be missed by all.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: B3ANZOR on July 10, 2010, 06:14:47 PM
RIP

Never actually got a chance to meet him
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: HavHav on July 10, 2010, 07:42:05 PM
Rest in Peace good buddy. He helped me out with quite a bit. I hadn't seen him in years and was thankful to have seen the UFC fight with him last Saturday. I really wish I had gone out with all the guys, it makes you really appreciate the friendships formed.

Thoughts and prayers to his family, and his extended family here on AA.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: ocmsrzr on July 10, 2010, 08:34:20 PM
I remember you Brother.

We are all diminished by his loss.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Greg on July 10, 2010, 09:05:42 PM
We are all diminished.

He was a great friend.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Ganef on July 10, 2010, 09:07:31 PM
The loss is great. A good man and a good friend is gone. We miss you bro.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: sethb7290 on July 10, 2010, 09:49:04 PM
I never had the oppurtunity to meet him in person, but he must have been a great man. Rest in Peace, my condolences for his family.
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: SINJIN on July 11, 2010, 12:36:25 AM
I was in complete shock when I got the call this afternoon.  Christian, I will miss you and will cherish the times we had with CT, great memories that will last forever.  To my other CT brothers, take care of yourselves and see you soon.
Rod


Me, Skylar, Ganef, Victor and Christian at my 31st bday.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f212/_sinjin_/31st%20bday/aac1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: yammie r6s on July 11, 2010, 02:09:12 AM
Rip man. my condolences to those close to him
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Ranger_Robby on July 11, 2010, 02:15:05 AM
I was great to know you bro... You will definitely be missed.

We lost a big part of our community today, I still cant believe that this happened to such a great guy.. Still feels very surreal. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his friends and family, and every life Christian has touched with his sense of humor, advice, and knowledge. One of a kind guy, one who alot of people here looked up to, me included.. I'll miss shooting with you bro.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Sk8rSeth on July 11, 2010, 02:24:31 AM
Christian has left here

and the world is poorer for it.



God is taking care of him now.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Wicked-Mpact on July 11, 2010, 07:15:59 AM
This is something Ryan put together months ago, it's still surreal that he's gone. Rest in peace bro..we'll miss you.

In memory of our brother Christian:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y_5RB9GaZc
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Maestro on July 11, 2010, 08:25:21 AM
I don't think I could have been more shocked than to hear this news.  He was a good friend and a good soldier.  I will miss him.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: GhostSOCOMM4 on July 11, 2010, 09:48:47 AM
RIP azsarge. Thanks for everything! :cry:
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: -MAD- SARGE on July 11, 2010, 07:03:14 PM
We miss our friend, he was definitely one of a kind. I’ll miss his genuine candor, company and friendship. Let's remember the good times my brothers, as they were many.  

May peace be with you C.

Here is Christian making this thing called "airsoft" look good.
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/madsarge1/LionClaws7-08005A.jpg)
Title: Re: Christian Rataczak (azsarge) 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: gillls on July 11, 2010, 08:10:06 PM
Quote from: "I Slap Fat Kids"
I don't think that I got a chance to meet him in person, but my prayers are with his family and friends.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: PhoenixShadowCompany on July 11, 2010, 08:56:48 PM
From Phoenix Shadow Company.  RIP bro we'll see you on the other side.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: BoneDust on July 11, 2010, 09:16:12 PM
Even though I never played along side him or meet him in person, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest In Peace.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: War savage on July 11, 2010, 10:48:19 PM
I'm still in shock to know that I will never see my freind or run a long side with him. I may have not gotten as close to Christian as most of my fellow teammates. But the times I did spend with him, I always enjoyed every moment. His sarcastic and witty humor always made a dull moment brighter. I now have a void amonst my friends that will be hard to close for while. I will miss him deeply.

Rest in peace Christian

Some pictures that I took of Christian to remember him from back in the day.


Styling the Ghetto earplugs / Summer 2004
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/j_figueroa2003/Copyofairsoft047.jpg)

Mikey getting his game face on with Christian by his side. December 2005 Red sleigh down event
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/j_figueroa2003/Dsc01077-1-1.jpg)

Back in summer 2006 Tucson. Keeping his cool in the heat. Temperature that day was 110 degrees.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/j_figueroa2003/c38f2da8-1.jpg)
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: jdmsquadleader on July 12, 2010, 08:38:16 AM
R.I.P

give my condolences to his family and let them know he will not be forgotten
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Ghost Operators on July 12, 2010, 11:46:29 AM
RIP

Never got a chance to meet him.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: TheRev on July 12, 2010, 02:31:11 PM
Fortunately I did know Christian, and I am the richer man because of it. I found out about this yesterday from Ron Bilodeau. I am truly shocked. I've known Christian from the early days of Airsoft Arizona (Mikey knows what I'm talking about) and I can say truthfully that there were few better. My heart goes out to his father and family. A father should never have to bury his son. It is not the natural order of things. So for Christian I offer this simple prayer...

May the Lord look upon you in delight, may He lift up his countenance on you and make His face shine down upon you and give you peace. Amen.

God Bless you Christian, you will be missed.

TheRev
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Sergeant First Class Keenan on July 12, 2010, 08:43:52 PM
Please do not response to this message
**************************************

It is with deep regret that I must inform you of the tragic an unexpected
death of SGT Christian Rataczak. SGT Christian Rataczak was assigned to C
Company 1/285th ARB and deployed with the battalion to Afghanistan in 2007.
Please keep SGT Christian Rataczak and his family in your thoughts and
prayers.
Funeral arrangement information will follow.




Major General HUGO E. SALAZAR
The Adjutant General, Arizona
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: PHX COBRA on July 13, 2010, 10:53:10 AM
It is still not real to me that Cbone is gone, I think it is going to take a while for it to really set in, I am still in disbelief.  I regret not being closer these last couple years.
I was fortunate enough to hang with him last weekend for a few hours. I can't believe that is the last time I will see him.
I don't post on here much anymore, or play airball like I used to, but everyone from CT are still my closest friends.  To lose such a great FRIEND and teammate is really fucking rough.
Rest easy man.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Toast on July 13, 2010, 12:39:11 PM
I played along side of Christian at one of the National Ops as well as a few local games.
However I knew him best here on the AA boards.
His contributions, camaraderie and friendship will be missed by all but more so by
the people that were lucky enough to truely know him.
R.I.P Comrade.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Mooncruiser on July 13, 2010, 03:12:55 PM
Damn. Too young.
My condolences to his family.
Bye,Christian.
Chip
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: jwflowersii on July 13, 2010, 03:55:20 PM
RIP.  So sorry to hear this.  :(
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Raven1 on July 18, 2010, 03:14:26 PM
Rest In Peace Christian and Like Vince Asked, "Save Me A Seat In Heaven" Little Brother,,,

,
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Paul D Wog on July 19, 2010, 01:58:05 PM
This was on the memorial cards handed out at Christian's funeral today.
               

                   I'm Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
I’m with God now, He set me free.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: deathbydanish on July 19, 2010, 03:32:05 PM
RIP Christian

I always thought of him as a big piece of the foundation for this board, he wasn't just a mod, he was a fellow player, always willing to help and he was passionate for this hobby. I remember reading through the very first posts of this board and he was there, I was able to read through the years as he grew. For me at least it will take a while before it sinks in that he's no longer with us, because in my mind Christian and Airsoft Arizona are inseparable.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: jwflowersii on July 21, 2010, 08:40:54 AM
Well said, DeathByDanish!!!  Any more information on what happened?
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: WOLFSPEC on August 18, 2010, 04:46:58 PM
Prayers go out to his family...
Never met him but death is such
a tragedy, having experienced
it with family and friends.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Screwloose on October 07, 2010, 04:30:53 AM
OMG, I feel sick now. . .

I havent checked the boards much lately, and to see this hurts bad.  Christian was one of the coolest airsofters I ever knew.  Way back when we first started airsoft, we used play every weekend at Sunflower.  I could always count on him to show up and it made every weekend worth getting out to light each other up.

Very very sad day. . .
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: -MAD- SARGE on October 07, 2010, 04:50:16 PM
Quote from: "Screwloose"
I could always count on him to show up....

It was a safe bet that he would be late  :lol:  But yeah, you could always count on him being there. Those were some of my best times airsofting.  Airsoft will definately never be the same and yeah Frank, it still hurts.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: CBDennis on October 07, 2010, 05:27:57 PM
I never met the man, but I know what it is like to lose a friend.  -RIP-
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: IcePlatinumSky on October 26, 2010, 11:01:27 AM
I am crushed, I was just thinking about him the other day because I have not seen him or anyone eles in awhile. Last time I saw him we were shooting Cactus match at Avery. I cant say him, and I were close. As we bolt did things differently, and later came to respect one another for it. We did however agree that the ED Brown 1911 is one sweet gun. RIP buddy I am going to miss you.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: sig24 on October 26, 2010, 05:03:58 PM
R.I.P. our friend. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: jdmsquadleader on March 03, 2011, 04:25:02 PM
im sure ull all understand this bump but i wanted to say that u arn't forgotten and will never be forgotten.... this bumps for u azsarge
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: SpiritOfSimo on March 08, 2011, 01:31:08 PM
The world is a darker place without him. Even though I didn't know him personally, tears are massing in my eyes. I can't even begin to understand how those closest to him feel.

Fallen, but never forgotten.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: SpiritOfSimo on March 16, 2011, 09:58:44 AM
Happy birthday, azsarge. Fallen, but never forgotten, I hope you have found peace.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: MJbrazil on March 27, 2011, 04:13:59 PM
Better late then never Christian... Shame I didnt make it down to shoot with you and your buddy Vince before I flew out. When I think about us and our friendship haha I think about the hours we spent trying to mod things in my apartment, pissing off malia...harley had to fix so many problems we created from the crazy ideas we had lol Chris Acree almost driving into the wash on the reservation. Alwasy stoping at the wendys, I hated how anthony would wear skater tennis shoes with his BDUs. We would look out the window at that ATV shop, talk about how cool it would be if we could make a mini Chenowth dpv... Lots of memories. When I get back Im going to grab Dobson, Chris and your friend Vince that you wanted me to meet. Drive out to BT and laugh about the time we took off our shirt, posed as Iraqi prisoners with black bags on our head...which set off a fire storm on the forums lol. God so much stuff is coming back now, you kicking athony out of the back of gregs suv lmao... I miss ya and see ya, but not yet. I have some more notches to put in my belt and more wannabe to shoot in the face.

Your friend
Matt P
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Uzamati on April 10, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
Very sad.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: -MAD- SARGE on July 10, 2011, 03:41:08 PM
Today I wanted to take the time to remember a friend and fellow member of this board. Christian was a great contributor to this forum and provided guidance to many. Christian will be greatly missed but never ever forgotten.  

In Memory of C-Bone http://vimeo.com/22424368
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: Ivan on July 10, 2011, 11:33:03 PM
I didn't realize todays signifigance until I saw this. But I actually thought of Christian today in Prescott playing at the old AO today. I remember getting waylaid by him and Woody in the rock fort.  Sad to not have him around.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: spazz on September 10, 2011, 11:26:28 AM
i didnt see this post till today. i didnt know cristian very well but we played alot of games together and a couple of lc's. he was a great guy. he was one of the guys that i was hoping to see when i got to play one of our bigger local games here. he is still and will be greatly missed in the future.
my thoughts and (you wont here me say this very often) prayers go out to his family and friends that i know are still misssing him dearly.
Title: Re: azsarge 16 MAR 82 - 10 JUL 10
Post by: millertime on June 17, 2012, 05:18:26 PM
My prayers will be with him. Played quite a few games with him years back.