RIP Brother CCGeneral

[brtjohns 711]

Only the passing of a few people I've never met in person struck me as hard as this one. CCG always fought for what was fair and just in the hoosier fan community, and it was evident he lived for IU sports. An online buddy going way back, he was someone you could trust and always fun to talk to because he never left any room for doubt on how he felt. Wish I hadn't deleted all of our fun, insightful, helpful PM conversations now.

Most memorable to me is how CCG, HoosierLyss and I kinda teamed up to bolster HSN on the social and content fronts, which made its merger with 247 happen. His legacy certainly isnt limited to that though; his machine-like work ethic for sharing all kinds of updates from the social world was instrumental in building the comprehensive vast, vibrant hoosier fan community. I second the call for the recruiting section headline or something like that be renamed in his honor. No doubt Gary will continue to bleed crimson in his next life.

One thing he believed in and would probably want someone to highlight is to post as if the student athlete you're talking about is reading it. He knew athletes on the (probably not limited to) basketball, soccer and wrestling teams are registered users on BTB, and surely more browse unregistered. Please put yourself in their shoes before you say or insinuate something disrespectful.

[HoosierSadaseci 2,258]

Condolences. 

[yogisballin 2,297]

He will be missed around these parts for sure! 46 is just too young folks. Prayers up for the family and RIP CCG!


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[Crimson and Cream 5,782]

I also was one who joined HSN in large part to the work CCG put in there, and followed over here later. Pretty awesome to see all of the amazing responses in this thread, that speaks volumes to who he was and what he accomplished. He will be greatly missed around here and thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Had I known he lived so close to me I would have made an effort to meet up.

[Napleshoosier 10,150]

He was legendary! A great guy. Put in so much work so we would be informed. You will be missed buddy!


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[VO5 8,272]

Just now seeing this. Incredibly sad to see such a valued member and person Of this community go too soon. His recruiting threads were second to none, as well as his passion for IU athletics. I never had the chance to meet him in person, but I can only imagine he treated life the same way as he did on the boards. RIP CC, you will be missed.

[GloryDays 5,913]

RIP CCG ,When I first came aboard this forum he went out of his way to answer any question I may have had and made me feel welcome.His work and info was outstanding.Didnt meet him personally but have no doubt he was a great guy.

 

[chicagoHOOSIER 1,051]

Wow.  Just now saw this.  Bummer.  Good guy.  Valuable.  So young at the end.  Peace and love for all who share the sadness of the loss of ccgeneral, and thanks to the general for all of the good times and great posts.

[Tammi (Overley) Peters 30]

I am CCGeneral’s sister. Thank you everyone for your kind words.

Tammi (Overley) Peters

https://www.eddyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Gary-OverleyJr

[Stuhoo 79,772]

2 hours ago, Tammi (Overley) Peters said:

I am CCGeneral’s sister. Thank you everyone for your kind words.

Tammi (Overley) Peters

https://www.eddyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Gary-OverleyJr

Bless you and your family Tammi.

This on-line community was enriched, entertained, informed (and occasionally put in our place...lol) by Gary. He is missed and regularly remembered here. 

The imprint he left here greatly contributed to a place where he left the effects of a life well-lived.

 

[8bucks 6,352]

I am CCGeneral’s sister. Thank you everyone for your kind words.

Tammi (Overley) Peters

https://www.eddyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Gary-OverleyJr

Dang I always expected him to have been older than me. He was often such a “elder” like figure on here I assumed he was at least older than me.

 

May God give you and your family peace!

 

 

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[yogisballin 2,297]

I am CCGeneral’s sister. Thank you everyone for your kind words.

Tammi (Overley) Peters

https://www.eddyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Gary-OverleyJr

Prayers with you and your family Tammy! I ALWAYS enjoyed General’s content and miss it. Hope all is well your way

 

 

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[colonel06 1,913]

Prayers with you and your family Tammy! I ALWAYS enjoyed General’s content and miss it. Hope all is well your way
 
 
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Somehow I missed this sad news, I am so sorry.
I salute the general. He was the best, let the proper documents reflect this.


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[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

I miss the General

[Napleshoosier 10,150]

He was our man! Our buddy! And my friend! RIP my pal. We miss ya bro!

 

 

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