Thanks!

I'm gonna cry like a little girl the entire time. I've managed to hold off so far, but I can see the floodgates pouring open when I get this one.

RIP brother.

I know what you mean. I got a tattoo a few years ago to pay tribute to my father. I teared up a few times, but it wasn't because of the pain. I was pretty emotional the whole time. Anyway, I'd love to see pictures of your tattoo when it's done. I imagine you'll post a couple here.

I absolutely will

I just hope I can get into an appointment in time to have it done for the funeral. I'm not sure how long it'll take since the only tats I have are small, but I'm anticipating a couple of hours worth at least. Totally worth it for Rab.

R.I.P. Rab

Derek, that is an amazing wonderful gesture you are doing there.

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it to the funeral.

i still dont really have words. the last conversation we had was about some shirts he'd shipped to me a while back. they havent arrived and he told me to message him the next day so he could check the tracking number from work. and, well i never got to.
if that package arrives now it's going to just break my heart.

I just can't believe this. Unbelievable. This is the saddest shit ever.

I'm very sorry to hear about this. We did some trading a few years back and he sent me a killer Motorhead "Bastards" shirt. My condolences to his family.

Sad news, this was. Guy was always pleasant, posts were full of goof. 27 is way too soon to go. RIP, dude.

RIP Rab

This really sucks to hear. I didn't know Rab, being new to the board and all, but I've read about him a lot over the months since he was such an important part of people's lives. Reading these comments shows me the void he will leave behind.

From reading about him, he seems like a guy I would have been friends with if we lived in the same city. It sounds like he was a major part of the TO metal scene. I go to a lot of shows in the NJ/NY area and see some of the same faces a lot, of course. People you routinely chat with at shows and grab some before or after show beers with. Rab seems like he would be one of them. It's always good to see these guys out there supporting. There are too few of us dedicated metalheads and it looks like his absence will be noticed by many.

27 is way too young to die. My heart goes out to all of you, his friends and his family.

I just screamed at my computer, No, No, NO!!!! Fuck! I'm crying like a fucking bitch right now. Dude was one cool motherfucker, that I loved running into at shows, and shooting the shit. Met him before I was even on these boards... He even made it out to Lauren's and my Reception... Fuck Rab... You will be missed my MANY buddy... Fuck...

Rab was an old and good friend of mine. He will be missed dearly.

Does anyone know if the family is accepting donations or how to send any (if at all possible?)

I tried to figure it out with the funeral home page, but I can't.

this is still so surreal to me ... i spoke to him on friday the 20th about planing to go to barge to hell together.... and all of the sudden he is gone... WTF!!!
Ill miss you rab! RIP

Totally worth it for Rab. I booked my session tonight for Thursday morning. After the first place was booked solid through June, I was nervous about even being able to get it done in time. But Disco Volante and Jotun both recommended another place as being top notch, and having seen their ink, I'm confident that that's the case.

To Rab

Still in shock over this...I will be at the viewing and the funeral..not going to miss this...once again my heart goes out to the whole Cranny family and to all his friends. He will be greatly missed...i already do.

I've missed seeing you here. Sorry that it took this to bring you back.

I hope you and your bro will drop by more often. I miss seeing the Dets crew here.

My condolences to his family and freinds....

R.I.P. Rab

For the record I think it's awesome that you're doing this. Please post some pics of your tattoo. This is a fantastic tribute and one I think Rab himself would have appreciated. It's so hard in a situation like this to find any appropriate response to the terrible thing that's happened, but I think you've managed to do it!