I am not sure how many people here knew him or knew who he was but I just wanted to inform anyone who might have known him from this board. About 3 months ago Derek Moore, he posted here as Derek79, passed away at the young age of 33 from a sudden illness. Even though I never met him in real life he was a great guy and die hard Deftones fan. I knew him online for at least 10 years and talked to him all the time. I was informed of his illness a few weeks prior to his passing from his wife. It sucks to have lost someone I considered a friend and a fellow Deftones fan. Rest in peace Derek you will be missed.
His wife set up this website but I am not sure if it is viewable to everyone.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/derekmoore (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/derekmoore)
RIP
I first met Derek when I got into trading bootlegs and over the years did numerous trades with. I can't even put a number on how many trades we did.
He had seen them live probably 40+ times, even sang Headup with Chino at the Crest on 5/20. He also met the band countless times and is even thanked in the B-Sides & Rarites, along with a picture of his tattoo (the screaming kitty).
R.I.P. fellow deftones fan