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> In Kevin’s own words on kevinloch.com: “I am also an amateur physicist, programmer, photographer, independent film producer (at WTF Productions) and AFOL (Adult Fan of Lego).” Kevin was also passionate about any and all things space related: the sky, the stars, and beyond; trying to find the meaning in how things work, why they work, and what would make them work better. His latest passion after moving back to Reston was soaking in the skyline from the rooftop of his apartment building and bicycling the paths of Reston and beyond.

https://www.loudounfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Kevin-Loch/#...

https://bsrender.io/

https://nensus.com/kl-net/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lAuXWARqt8

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10414562/

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Also you can watch his memorial service here: https://www.youtube.com/live/YbnPeUgHGu8?t=1271

I’m not anti-religion in any way, but this left a really bad taste in my mouth. Loch’s nephew (the pastor who led the service) kept saying that Loch wasn’t religious. Then he’d go straight back to talking about Christ, and reminiscing about times when Loch had participated in Christian ritual!

It’s one thing to volunteer your religious organization as a venue for a memorial, even for someone who wasn’t religious. It’s another to memorialize the person with an explicitly religious service.

Maybe Loch wouldn't have minded? I'm not religious, but I don't really care if I were memorialized with a religious service. My belief is that service is more for the people left behind than the one who died anyway.

"To honor Kevin’s “You be you” attitude, a “Come As You Are” Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Fairfax Church of Christ. 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VA 22033. A reception will follow at the church where you will be able to assemble your own Lego tribute to Kevin to take home. Lego bricks will be provided."

"In lieu of traditional flowers, you may bring or send Lego flowers. Those assembled before the service will be part of the Memorial display. Assembly space will be provided for any unassembled flowers. Traditional and Lego flowers can be sent to the church 7/2 between 9-4."

PSA: Lego turned evil, unfortunately. There are much better alternatives on the market these days.

Just let the man have his legos sheesh. Pick a better time.

What is your definition of evil?

> Lego turned evil

Could you elaborate?

Suing small creators and businesses out of existence, scammy pricing policies (anything with the Star Wars license is overpriced 2-4x), increasing quality problems, very little in terms of own IP (in contrast to the 90s).

McKinsey types have taken over.

Edit: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20884542 The "Held der Steine" logo lawsuit story is what has made me aware of their practices.

My guess would be a post from 13 years ago with 283 comments but I'm also curious.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3357522

Nah :) See above

What would you recommend instead?

If bought new:

Lidl (if you live in a country where they are active), BlueBricks, or Cobi. But there are half a dozen others which are excellent.

Used Lego is fine, though.

Evil... When? How?

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