Oscar Potrykus Obituary, Death – There are no clear explanations for how life works. It is generous. We have the incredible opportunity to participate in a sport that we all like while also being a part of a wonderful community of people who come together to enrich our lives. Unfortunately, though, it also necessitates. Sometimes we have to deal with sadness in the most unexpected settings and times. After a protracted battle with ill health, our beloved colleague, board member, and most importantly, a dear friend Oscar “Ozku” Potrykus has passed away.
We wish to bring this to your attention with a great deal of pain in our hearts. At work, he helped save lives, and in his free time, he was one of the pillars that allowed laser tag to continue operating despite the pandemic. We feel that every single one of us would agree that he was a model citizen who helped people who were in need. His contributions to our community cannot be replicated by anyone else. Nevertheless, above all things, what we shall miss the most about him is his upbeat attitude and boundless energy, which brightened up the room everywhere he was. Those times will be forever imprinted on our hearts.
If you find that the burden of grief is becoming too much for you to bear, we hope that you will not be afraid to talk to your fellow players. There is always someone who can lend a helping hand. We would also like to strongly encourage you to honor and respect the memory of Oscar, and to reflect on the enjoyable times you shared with him. It is entirely up to you how you want to share them with the community in the comments section. In fond remembrance of,