Patrick Bohnet (Quu) Has Passed Away

[Pie Row Maniac]

I didn't know him very well, but his name was one of the first I saw when I first came to the Org. Over the years, his name continually popped up, obviously being a major influence and compatriot to the community as a whole, even to someone like me who didn't know him. You will be missed.

Rest in peace, Quu.

[Castor Troy]

I was pretty shocked to hear the news as well.

Even though I've only talked and hung out with him a few times at AWA, he was a great guy who deeply cared about the AMV community. I still remember reading his journal saying that "I will even treat a Linkin Ball Z video with the utmost respect if it's entered in one of my contests."

It's hard to find someone who had that much love and dedication to the community. He will truly be missed.

[Moonlight Soldier]

My condolences to his family.

[rys]

Very sad to hear the news about Pat

You know when I met Pat at AWA back in the late 90s, AMVs were around, but they weren't a large part of any convention. You could tell back then that Pat was a guy who really had it together and was helping make what came to be the biggest forum for anime music video creators. Over the years I saw the AMV community grow because of what Pat helped build. Thanks to that I'm grateful to him, not only for all the great people I was able to meet over those years, but for being a prime example of integrity and hard work. His example is a testament to what can be accomplished when you put that level of dedication into anything you do.

So thanks for everything Pat, you will truly be missed brother.

[Brad]

I think if there were to ever be a VCA-type awards that covered the last 15 years, Quu would probably win Most Helpful. His impact on the hobby cannot be overstated. When it came to AMV contests at conventions, Patrick held the gold standard on how to run one well, and that in turn trickled down to everything else. And he did all that with a huge amount of grace and dedication. He was a truly wonderful man and he will be missed terribly. I send my well wishes to his wife, daughter and family in this awful time.

[BasharOfTheAges]

From my brief interactions with him, I thought he was a great guy with a sharp mind. This is truly terrible news. He will be missed.

[Pwolf]

This better be a fucking joke.

That was steps 1 and 2 right there... Can't say I'm not angry still though.

I honestly do not know what to say right now. I met him in 2004 for the first time and have had the privilege of getting to know him a bit over the years. He never hid his love and pride for his family (and cooking). Knowing how much he loved and cared for them makes this so much harder. He was a great father but also just a great person in general.

[ngsilver]

I am among the many who, like Lantis, was looking forward to spending time during AWA chatting with Quu about the conplayer system and just stuff in general. He was a great guy to know and I cherish all the interactions I've had with him IRL, over IRC, and over Twitter.

He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.

[NME]

Met Quu at AWA 2004 when he was running the AMV room.
This seems so surreal - he was just in the IRC talking about his kids.
Rest in peace Quu.

[aesling]

I can't say I knew him all that well, but he was clearly an awesome guy. My heart goes out to his family and friends.