From: Bakerview Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Staff

Bakerview Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Staff send our condolences to family and friends.

From: John Ricketts aka Wile E Coyote
Relation: online gamer

We never met Daniel personally, only ever had voice communication with him in the online game, Day of Defeat, a WW2 first person shooter game. We kept a private back channel voice comm open for those few of us over 55 yrs old to share laughter, frustrations and life.

Daniel’s nom de guerre was Peaceful Warrior. We just called him PDub. PW was always a very happy soul when he visited, even when his health issues arose. We will all miss his cheerful, gentle outlook, his rich laughter and the frustration of him killing us in game.

Oddly, many of us in the voice back channel were also business owners or self employed, so we could always talk about business, and relate to the trials each of us was having at the time. It was good therapy. PW was always there, relating, offering emotional and moral support for us, and taking the same from us in his turn.

I’m absolutely sure in my own mind he’s in heaven, because if he found his way to the other place, he’d spread so much cheer as to permanently change that place forever. Godspeed PW.

From: Nicholas Austad
Relation: Community Brother

I send my condolences to the family of Daniel Tomlinson, A man I knew as PeacefulWarrior, in my time as a online member of the Mike’s Marauders clan/community. For many years as part of this community I had the privilege and honor to play along side him on the virtual battlefield. As a teammate I always found peace at knowing that he was on my side and had my back. As a foe I found him formidable. As a younger member I was never able to really contribute to the many stories about life that would frequently fill the server, but I enjoyed them and learned from them. The laughter and the playful jests. Hearing Peaceful sadden voice when I was able to get around behind him or get a lucky shot for the kill and then the laughter when he would turn around and do it to me, is something I cherish, his stories I cherish, his camaraderie I cherish. It was a pleasure to be able to play a video game and share time with a man that in other ways I wouldn’t have been able. I will miss him… I will miss my community brother, but I take solace in the fact that he is now with many loved ones up in Heaven with God and I look forward to my day I am able to see him again.

Rest Well Peaceful/Daniel

Love,
Nicholas Austad (Kidd-OwP)

From: Ed Skerke aka EdDaChed
Relation: An online gaming buddy

My condolences on such a tremendous loss.I only virtual knew of Daniel as the Peaceful Warrior. I always enjoyed gaming with Peaceful, he always had a level head on his shoulder and was a very caring person and proud parent. I still remember how proud he was of his daughter being involved in the Olympic ceremonies. I was so happy for him and his family. Although I only knew of peaceful through my online interactions , I would consider him a true friend and sorry I never met him in this world. I look forward to connecting with him in the next. He was good online friend, a proud father and I am very sorry for your families loss. He made this world a better place, and is probably starting to make the next realm a better one too. PEACE…

From: Joanne Bromley
Relation: Brother in law - my buddy

Daniel, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you a dozen times. I miss you so much. I miss the laughter and the good conversations. There were many fun times and moments to cherish in our hearts.You left us too soon, but i know you were here as long as you could be. You were so strong and brave. I promise to take care of you family, they are doing well. You know how strong they are and that’s what you would want them to do . Sending all my love to you in heaven buddy, Until we meet again Love you .Jo

From: Charles Komlo Aka Pvt. Pit
Relation: Online Gaming brother.

I send my condolences to the family of Daniel Tomlinson, Dan is a good man I knew as PeacefulWarrior, I never knew him Face to face since our distance was great between B.C.. and NYC. I knew him with the blessings of the Internet and our time together as an online member of the ARP [Alternate Retirement Plan]. We shared Laughs and many good times. He will be greatly missed. I will always keep him in my prayers and as a fellow christian I truly believe that he is eternally alive in the love of our savior. Till we meet again Dan in the eternal light of our Lord. Chuck

From: Kent Newton (aka Mr. X)
Relation: Online gaming companion

Condolences to the Tomlinson family for the loss of Daniel, and congratulations on the comfort they find in their confidence that they shall reunite in the afterlife.

I didn’t know Daniel. I knew only PeacefulWarrior, respected member of the Mike’s Marauders gaming community. Peaceful, as we called him, was a regular at Mike’s. He had the qualities we sought: maturity, honesty. humor, warmth, respect, sportsmanship, and a good aim. Players without those traits didn’t last long, but Peaceful remained in good standing until the community ended. I didn’t stay in touch after Mike’s folded, but I heard he found a new home of like-minded players and continued to display those qualities in an anonymous online world when so many players are childish and petty. I regret I never knew Daniel, the man behind Peaceful, who, no doubt, displayed those same qualities in life.

Having lost contact with Peaceful, I was unaware of his health issues until his son notified me, via Peaceful’s gaming account, that he passed. I was shocked by the news, but pleased to hear Scot recount how much fun his father had playing and chatting with us and how his life had been blessed through our friendship. I am still being blessed by that friendship, even after all these years. I was struck by the poignancy of the final message I received when Scot signed off of Peaceful’s game account: “-=ARP=-PeacefulWarrior (A) is now Offline.”

Rest in peace, Daniel, and get ready for the next round.

From: Sgt Cinder
Relation: Online gaming

I never met Daniel in person but I had the honor and joy of getting to know him through online gaming, Day of Defeat to be precise.

Daniel, or as he was known to me, Peaceful Warrior, had the gift of making the people around him happier and kinder just by his presence in a game or a conversation.

I would often join an online game in progress just because I saw that Daniel was playing, knowing that the next hour or so would be filled with fun, humor, interesting conversation and camaraderie.

I hadn’t “seen” Daniel in quite some time, as my online gaming time has been much reduced. I am sorrowful that we never got in just one more round of Day of Defeat or had one more conversation.

I am grateful to Daniel for his friendship over the years and happy to have had the time we did have. He turned many a boring or dire work day for me into a fun-filled and happy evening.

Rest in peace, my brother.

From: Jessica Peterson (AKA Lady Tigress)
Relation: Online Gaming

Peaceful was like an uncle to me. I called him uncle peaceful. Peaceful was a part of the family although we never met in real life. He was always a joy to play games with and just talk to. He was a great gaming buddy, family, and friend. He will be missed greatly. May he rest peacefully in God’s Kingdom. God bless you all.

From: Colin Ng
Relation: Customer at Main Electronics

Daniel is one of the kindest and most knowledgeable people I know.

I first noticed his kindness in how he took the time to educate me, be it on circuit design, component selection, or many other aspects of electronics. I’m one of countless customers who has built better, saved time and money, and reduced my impact on the environment because of his advice.

A small example of his kindness is the time I wanted my Cub Scout Pack to make LED Christmas Card for seniors. I quickly realized that flat lithium coin batteries were expensive! But Daniel helped me out, and as a result, we were able to complete the craft for a song, and for that, the Cubs (and the Seniors who received the cards) owe him our gratitude.

There are countless other examples of Daniel’s kindness, encouragement, understanding, and humour. He really did uplift his community, and Daniel and family operated Main Electronics with an incredible amount of love. While Daniel and Philip will be greatly missed, their examples will go on to inspire many others.

Thank you Daniel for your brighter view on life, and your unsurpassed service to us and to your community!

Colin