The Wheel Of Time series has always been very special to me. Ever since i started reading it 12 years ago it has been the single biggest influence in my young life. I have mourned today like i had lost my own father.

Many times while reading, i've been so amazed and impressed with the way Mr. Jordan makes his whole world come alive and make me feel like im in it. I honestly wish i could live inside his mind. It is so much more than just a book series to me.

All my love, and condolences, to everyone who has supported and helped Mr. Jordan throughout the years. There will never be another man like him, and the world should be crying.

My deepest condolances to all of the Jordan family and friends. RJ's book have gotten me through so manny difficult times, his book have always been a great comfort to me when I needed some peace and to get away from the world today. I am truely sad to see him go. May peace be with you all. And know his memory will never be forgotten. God bless and keep you.

Thank you, kind sir, for what you've given us. Farewell.

It was yesterday that I read that the dragon died but i'm still shocked.

condolances tot the family of this great author. It's a loss that he can't see the fans reacting on his last book anymore, but it's good to know that he himself knew how the story should and.

I'm sad that my favourite writer had passed away but maybe it is better this way, no more fighting.

I will always remember how my father and I stumbled upon this series.

It was a sunny day, and we were walking around the nearby town. This was not something my father and I did often, so I felt it was a special day, that we were connecting in a way we did not normally experience.

There was a free book being given out, half of a book. It was called Eye of the World, but we were advised that it was only the first half, and if we wanted the rest, we should come back.

We did.

In the almost 20 years since that day, my father and I have had a special connection in our shared reading of this series. We would race to read through the new book, and while we didn't discuss the philosophy or theology of the WOT world, we did feel that it was something we shared.

I can point to James Rigney, Robert Jordan, and say, "He wrote some of the best moments in my relationship with my father."

In my own life, I learned to stand tall, be as strong as I can, and to realize that other people are potentially as nervous and confused as I am. Compassion goes to the strong.

Thank you, Mr. Rigney, for your contribution to my formative years.

May I one day be given the chance to love another as you love your Harriet.

Rest in the peace of the Lord.

there is not much more i can say that has not been already said, and so all i can say to this occasion is may his memory live forever. May his books never be unread, and may the extraordinary man who wrote them never be forgotten.

The Light shall live Forever,

Cathrac

The greatest writer of our generation. A legend to us all. You will not be forgotten, the light will forever shine on your work. My thoughts are with all of those who RJ has touched upon.

CJ

The tears just will not stop flowing. Whether at home or in the office, or on a call with a client-- I am just very affected. I was in college when I first got introduced to the series (1998). Reading the Wheel of Time Series has really helped me get through very difficult times. I have a muscle disorder and it took years before it was diagnosed. I won't go into details but it got bad. People constantly asked how I remained so positive even through I was struggling for one as young as I was. For me, it was simple: I'd just act like an Aes Sedai and wouldn't allow others to see me struggling. I heard the news yesterday and I haven't been able to do much but think. So many good memories, so many hints at truth. To think that there are those in the world that haven't felt the joy of being introduced to the Dragon (both of them). Robert Jordan will truly be missed, by his family, by his friends, by his fans, and by his readers, but he will never be forgotten. In fact, I'm pretty sure that at this moment someone out there will use this as a wakeup call to start writing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the whole entire family... and say ditto to all that was said above me. And don't worry, if the world should happen to almost forget the Dragon, he will then be reborn to remind them who he is.

Thank you!

All i wished to say is that he'll be missed and that the RJ family has my deepest condolances

My condolences to the the family and friends. I am saddened to hear of Robert Jordan's death and don't really know what to say. However, as we have often been told, 'the wheel weaves as the wheel wills' ... and I trust he is in good hands now. Rest in peace Mr. Rigney, and thank you for the gifts you have given the world!

- Thomas

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My deepest condolances to the Jordan family, and my deepest thanks for the pleasure his work has given me. RIP.

My condolences and best wishes for the Jordan family. He will be missed.

My deepest condolences to Harriet and all Jim’s friends and family. Even though I had the privilege and honor of meeting RJ only once for a few hours at a book signing I feel as if I have lost a member of my own family. The spirit in witch he wrote and the emotion he shared with the world was genuine and true. This sharing I know touched millions of hearts like mine and made this world a better and brighter place for us all.

Almost 10 years ago I had the honored privilege of spending a few brief hours in RJ’s company at a book signing. While I was there with my brother, the owner of the bookstore offered to take a picture of us with RJ and even mailed it to me. Since then I have kept that picture hanging on my wall to help motivate and inspire me in every aspect of my live to become a better man then I ever could have hoped to be without his guidance. After 10 years and 6 children I still cherish that afternoon as one of the most precious and soul moving experiences of my life.

I remember as if it were yesterday when he made a joke that Harriet always wondered and teased him about “how he could keep so many people and plots straight in his books, but could never remember to take out the trashâ€.

Shooting stars burn so brightly that they light up our dark world but the downside is they are very brief and when they are gone we realize just how dark and sad this world is without them. Thankfully we are not left in a world near as dark as it was before his arrival, he was wise and caring enough to leave us all a part of him to hold onto. For he does not only live in our memories but also on the pages of the books he wrote, seek him not in sorrow, but in the love and honesty of his visions.

As for me, I made sure his works will not be forgotten to the next generation in my bloodline, for I have given my son and daughter names from his works.

Shau’rae Egwene & Horatio Matrim Longden will know the heritage of there names and will understand the love and respect I hold for RJ. I can only hope they will find the love and honor I feel as I listen to RJ tell his stories.

Thank you RJ for making this world a better place for all who follow, you will never be forgotten.

“Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time.â€

Wow. When I read the news from a fellow friend this morning I was mad. I have lost a dear friend that I have never met but I feel like I know him personally through his wonderful books. I am glad that he faced death with a Warder's perseverance and an Aes Sedai's composure. He will be sorely missed. That he kept his faith to the end is an inspiration for me in my journey through the Waste of this life.

As you left this life I am most assured that you heard those precious words from the Nazarene, "Well done my good and faithful servant." I look forward to meeting with you in the Heavenly City.

My heart goes out to Harriet and his immediate and extended family. You know he is in a better place and I know that your hearts are lighter because of this. Keep the faith and look forward to that Heavenly reunion one day.

May the Light shine upon you all and may the Creator keep you in the palm of his hand, where RJ is now resting.

My condolences to everyone who is close to the most gifted wrighter to have walk this world. I will remember him with every word i'll read in his beautifull world.

Rest in Peace.

Peter de Vries

The Netherlands

The wheel has turned my friend... thank you.

What a shock! I'm so very very deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. To the point that I have a lump in my throat and a hole in my heart. Jim's valiant fight against his disease and positive outlook while doing so was totally awe inspiring to me. And I'm sure to everyone else who knew of his battle.

On thinking on this sad news I can't help but ponder on what a great poem it would be if W.H. Auden ("Stop the clocks...")were still around, knew of Jim and admired him the way I do and wrote a poem about his passing. Something to bring tears to many many more eyes than have them now I'm sure.

My sincerest sympathies to you Harriet, Wilson, the whole Rigney family as well as friends and fans of all of RJ's works and life.

RJ, I will miss you!

Roger Artagnan

Harriet, Wilson...

My heart goes out to you both, and to all Jim's closest friends and family. My thoughts and prayers this week will be with you and for you, and I hope they somehow bring you comfort.

The few times I emailed Jim, some years ago, and he emailed me back, he was so very friendly and both honest and yet encouraging when I asked him for advice with my own fantasy works. He told me to never stop writing, and never give up trying to get published and I will not let him down.

I started reading the Wheel of Time when it was first published and own every book. They will sit on my bookshelf in pride of place while ever I own such a shelf in honour of the man who I firmly believe is a true innovator. As George R.R. Martin has written on his blog today, Robert Jordan significantly changed the high fantasy subgenre, and has opened the door to new writers as well as inspiring new authors the world over.

I only ever met him once, at a book signing in Sheffield UK, where I live, when he was promoting The Fires of Heaven. I brought all my collection with me, which he patiently signed and when I asked him how many books there were going to be in total, he replied 'Hopefully seven - which would be nice, fitting in with the seven spokes on the Wheel - but you know how these things are. It could end up as twelve, who knows?' How I wish he had gotten to write their final episode. While Jim is gone though, his personality will live on forever, in the characters he has imprinted upon so many of our hearts.

I lost my father, my best friend, my grandma and my uncle - all in a very short space of time, so I do understand how losing someone close leaves 'a hole' in your life. Even though they were close to me, they were not my brother/cousin or husband, so I can't even imagine how painful this current time is for all of you. I hope you know how many people around the world are praying for you right now. How many people are thinking of you. I don't know if all our well-wishes will bring you any solace, but I hope so.

Look after Wilson, Harriet. And Harriet? Look after Wilson, okay? Love to you all - God bless you.

And lastly, to James himself, thankyou so much for the pleasure you have given to me over the years. Rest in peace x

All the rest of you guys are so eliquent. All I can do is sit here and think, 'Damn, this sucks!' and I don't have the words to make it sound fancy. My thoughts are with Mrs. Harriet and the Rigney Family. To Mr. Jordan, thank you for allowing me to wander and wonder in your world for all these many years.

God Bless

After all of the hours of escape from a sometimes mundane world, and all of the times that he made me think, and ponder the actions of my own life through his writings, the announcement of His passing with the turning of the great Wheel Of Time, reminded me of the first line of book one of that remarkable series:

"The palace still shook occasionally as the earth rumbled in memory, groaned as if it would deny what had happened."

We still feel the rumbling...the palace is empty...farewell to the Dragon King!

My most sincere condolences to his family!

Robert will be sorely missed, but let's remember what he brought us in life through his work. Robert left an great legacy and will join the company of other great authors. People live on thru other's memories and not many of us will be remembered as much as Robert Jordan. I will miss him very much and have never met him, but I do have his stories. Thank you Robert for all the joy you brought me!

The greatest authors always seem to die far too young....

My debest condolences.

May he rest in peace.

David Hansen - Denmark

My deepest condoleances to his spouse and his family, I am enjoying reading and discussing his books with my children, nieces and nephews and his wealth is shared among many. I strongly feel that his books are not just books, but true litterature and I am sure it will be seen as such sooner then later.

For him.

"Tia mi aven Moridin isainde vadin"

My family will dearly miss this great man and his writings. He was an incredible man.