Hello Admirals,
It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Shawn Williams – better known to the Priority One Podcast Community as “Airborne” – passed away on May 27, 2015.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to wrap your head around something so tragic – especially when a friendship is forged through a common playground like an MMO. Really, sometimes these friendships are more real than some we share at work or in school. When we’re online, we can truly be ourselves and – in most cases – our “toons” are representations of our true selves.
Airborne was nothing but real. He told you how it was. Good or bad. He was dedicated not only to playing Star Trek Online but, he found a Band of Brothers and Sisters within the Priority One Podcast Community – like he did when he proudly served for the United States of America.
He could be crass. He could be brutally honest. But he loved us and we loved him. Why? Because he was committed to ensuring that our community was the best environment for like-minded players that wanted to play Star Trek Online in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. Personally, he was often my go-to-guy to help level me out when I mistakenly let trolls get the better of me.
As an Admiral in the Priority One Podcast fleet, he made sure we ran with efficiency but, with infectious joy. He was dedicated to helping new players and learning from those more experienced. He was also committed to ensuring that Priority One Podcast continued to produce quality content from week to week. He took it upon himself to begin hosting weekly livestreams on Saturday nights to help promote the show and the Fleet. He did so professionally and enthusiastically.
Even when the pressure mounted and I suggested he take a break his reply was, “No. We have a job to do. Let’s get it done.”
This was Airborne. Proud of the work he did for the Priority One Podcast & greater Star Trek Online community.
Our community was as much his home as it was any other. Today, we have an empty chair at our table.
On behalf of the Priority One Podcast Community, we send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. To those he left behind: Live Long & Prosper the way Airborne would expect you to.
To remember him, we dedicate episode 224 of Priority One Podcast to Shawn “Airborne” Williams.
If you would like to honor his life – as well as the life of other Veterans who have served this country – the family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Sincerely,
– Elijah
Elio is a Northern New Jersey Cuban-American and graduate of Kean University, having earned his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance in 2011. He has performed in internationally renowned performance halls such as Avery Fisher Hall with the New York Philharmonic, as a member of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, and in Beijing, China as a representative for Kean University. Since 2012, he has had the wonderful opportunity to Executive Produce Priority One – the premiere Star Trek Online podcast. Whether recruiting, managing the global team of talented volunteers, arranging interviews with special guests, editing, web-development, finding sponsors, managing crowd funding, or writing content for the podcast, Elio has a hand in it all. A long-time Trekkie, Elio has been watching the series since he was a child and sneaking in late night, back-to-back, episodes of TNG reruns. He finally embraced the Trekdom in college and spent many hours catching up on the entire multiverse…. instead of studying.
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GavinRuneblade on 2015-06-05
Best wishes to all the p1 team.
GavinRuneblade on 2019-01-30
Best wishes to all the p1 team.
DocDrez on 2015-06-04
He will be sorely missed. I know I will miss his friendship, sarcasm, jokes, and viewpoint. I will miss the opportunity to continue to have great debates and conversation in TeamSpeak during what he called “P1 After Dark.” Airborne, we will miss you.
DocDrez on 2019-01-30
He will be sorely missed. I know I will miss his friendship, sarcasm, jokes, and viewpoint. I will miss the opportunity to continue to have great debates and conversation in TeamSpeak during what he called “P1 After Dark.” Airborne, we will miss you.
SpudBoi on 2015-06-03
There might be something tomorrow night around 6 PM EST. Airborne was a really good behind the scenes guy for P1.
SpudBoi on 2019-01-30
There might be something tomorrow night around 6 PM EST. Airborne was a really good behind the scenes guy for P1.
Irish Darkshadow on 2015-06-03
On behalf of Jupiter Force I would like to convey our condolences for your loss.
Losing someone without warning or time to prepare yourself for the loss can clearly deepen the impact of such a tragic event.
In Ireland we would all meet up at a watering hole that reminded us of the fallen brother and celebrate him by sharing stories and anecdotes.
Hopefully you find an equivalent way to honour his passing and begin your own healing process. Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
Admiral Tuvix PriorityOne Fleet on 2015-06-03
I think AB would like that, Thank’s Irish.
Ooiue on 2015-06-03
He is now in Sto’vo’kor where he is remembered eternally. We at Jupiter Force express our deepest condolences.
Irish Darkshadow on 2019-01-30
On behalf of Jupiter Force I would like to convey our condolences for your loss.
Losing someone without warning or time to prepare yourself for the loss can clearly deepen the impact of such a tragic event.
In Ireland we would all meet up at a watering hole that reminded us of the fallen brother and celebrate him by sharing stories and anecdotes.
Hopefully you find an equivalent way to honour his passing and begin your own healing process. Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
Admiral Tuvix PriorityOne Flee on 2019-01-30
I think AB would like that, Thank’s Irish.
Ooiue on 2019-01-30
He is now in Sto’vo’kor where he is remembered eternally. We at Jupiter Force express our deepest condolences.
christian on 2015-06-02
We at the 77th Fighter Squadron wish to express our condolences to Airborne’s RL family as well as the P1 community. We will attend the memorial.
Blake aka Starrkicker on 2015-06-02
Very sad news and not the kind of news we are used to hearing about a fellow player, my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
christian on 2019-01-30
We at the 77th Fighter Squadron wish to express our condolences to Airborne’s RL family as well as the P1 community. We will attend the memorial.
Blake aka Starrkicker on 2019-01-30
Very sad news and not the kind of news we are used to hearing about a fellow player, my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
seannewboy on 2015-06-01
Rest in peace.
seannewboy on 2019-01-30
Rest in peace.
SpudBoi on 2015-05-31
Rest in peace good Sir. You will be missed.
SpudBoi on 2019-01-30
Rest in peace good Sir. You will be missed.
Admiral Tuvix on 2015-05-30
I just don’t know what to say I am stunned. This is a very sad time for all of us at P1 fleet and all of our friends in the STO community. farewell my friend. R.I.P.
0nly_tom on 2015-05-30
Hello Guys,
You won’t know me, but I played Battlefield with Airborne for many years.
We at 21CW will be having a memorial service at 12:45 EST May 31.
Admiral Tuvix on 2019-01-30
I just don’t know what to say I am stunned. This is a very sad time for all of us at P1 fleet and all of our friends in the STO community. farewell my friend. R.I.P.
0nly_tom on 2019-01-30
Hello Guys,
You won’t know me, but I played Battlefield with Airborne for many years.
We at 21CW will be having a memorial service at 12:45 EST May 31.
marcase on 2015-05-30
I’m sorry to hear this news. Every voice lost diminishes us.
God speed Captain.
Asa Sylvester on 2015-05-29
A great loss to the community this truly is. For now, we let Admiral Williams take a well-deserved rest from the hard fight he battled. May his memory engrams and pattern be stored and remembered until the day the command “Energize” is given, and may his future journeys be free of incident.
marcase on 2019-01-30
I’m sorry to hear this news. Every voice lost diminishes us.
God speed Captain.
Asa Sylvester on 2019-01-30
A great loss to the community this truly is. For now, we let Admiral Williams take a well-deserved rest from the hard fight he battled. May his memory engrams and pattern be stored and remembered until the day the command “Energize” is given, and may his future journeys be free of incident.
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