DZNUTZ is no longer with us - Rest in Peace bro....

**Casper** · 05-23-2004

As much as I don't want to believe this, it's f'in true. I received the following in an email today and it's set me back so much right now, that I'm really really at a loss for words.

I was wondering if you were a friend of David's from the Dirty Dozen X-Box Group? If so I wanted you to know that last night David passed away. This is one of his best friends, Billy. If you would like to talk about it please feel free to give me a call on my cell:
408-***-****. Take care, Billy

I had called this guy and left a voice mail, still thinking it was a mistake, but noticing that the 408 area code was the same as DZ's. Spartan called DZ's house for me (I couldn't bring myself to do it) and talked to DZ's cousin, who then said that DZ was partying last night at a friend's house and got into a fight, getting stabbed in the neck, stomach and back, and that he died last night.....

My boy DZ is no longer with us, not just XBA, not just XBL or the DDC, but life, period. He always was one to stand up for himself, but it seems that there's always cowards out there that have to bring a weapon into things. I've been tight with him ever since I've been on XBA and the friendship just grew closer once XBL went live. I got to meet him at E3 and he was cool as hell, just like a true friend - but dam if he just wouldn't calm down to be able to enjoy life rather than thug it out. Fuk DZ man, why the hell did you have to go so fukin soon????

I can't even post no more - I'm in freakin tears cuz I was as close to DZ as I was alot of my offline friends, but he was a true friend to me, and the rest of everyone that came into his life when it came to gaming......

I haven't talked to him since last Monday - never got to say my goodbyes, but god speed man, I'll see you on the flip....

edited to update story...

**AlphaCigara** · 05-23-2004

I remember playing on scpt once or twice with him...even though our team never did very well, he was an absolute blast to play with, seemed like a great guy. A tear's comin to my eye b/c now i'll never be able to play with him again.

RIP DZ

**Kortiz** · 05-23-2004

Rest in Peace bro. You will definitely be missed.

**Justus** · 05-23-2004

Wow, this is tough. I don't really know what to say. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

**Chaotic** · 05-23-2004

Today is a sad day amoung the xba staff and xba members of this site, plus the many friends David (DZ) has made with the ddclive xbox live clan... I'm pretty shocked right now and don't really know what to say because i never would have believed something like this to happen... My condolences go out to David's family and friends... Lifes to short to sit around and do nothing, this hits very close to home and it gives me a huge wake up call. I hope a lot of people really take this to heart...

Rest in Peace... You were a friend to me and i was looking forward to hanging out again...

**ghost 009** · 05-23-2004

damnit, I always said if someone on this site or in real life dies it wouldn't be good at all but I would always be calm. I can deal with this **** alright but why the **** did it have to be like this. He was one of the best memers on here.

**bretman1234** · 05-23-2004

I feel so horrible about this right now, its hard to tell what to say. When Casper first told me, I didnt believe it, didn't want to believe it. I thought, "Yeah this has to be a joke, DZ can't die, hes DZ" but then when Spartan called, I started choking up. DZ, you were a OG, I had some really fun times playing on Live with you man. I know you are hard core, and probably could have beat that dudes ass. I am at a loss for words on what to say right now. My thoughts go out to DZ's family and friends, Casper, Chaotic, Rude, Duke, Maximus, Kraft, Silver, Caesar, Skoal, JJaX, Nik2deep, and any other DDC that I may have forgotten. DZ man, I hope you enjoyed life, I sure as hell know you lived it to the fullest.

Thoughts and prayers are with your family man, and with the entire DDC.

This ones for you...