Their names stay with us
Our fallen comrades
Behind every callsign was a person. This is a place for Phew, Ubique, Railrd and every 3CD member we have lost, and for the friends who remember them.
Phew
Charlanne M. Corbin
May 28, 1947 – August 2, 2005
Remembered in our forum as a friend and fellow gamer.
Her memorial records her passing on August 2, 2005.
Phew was a proud member of Pirates Battle Group and 3CD. Her PBG squadmate SD153 remembered her as “our fallen pirate and leader”.
From the squad’s memorial board
Charlanne M. Corbin of Magalia, CA passed away August 2, 2005 at age 58.
Jea3, August 26, 2012 · original tribute
She was born on May 28, 1947 to Charles and Arlene Corbin in Richmond, CA. She moved to Paradise 39 years ago from Richmond, CA. Charlanne was a school bus driver for the Paradise Unified School District for 21 years. During her summers off she drove for fire crews and spent weeks at a time away from home on forest fires. She enjoyed computer gaming, fishing, water skiing, motorcycle riding, playing woman's baseball and taking care of the cats at the bus yard. She loved animals.
She is preceded in death by one sister.
Charlanne is survived by her son Roger Corbin his wife, Lori and grandson, Trevor of Magalia, CA.
A memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2005, 1:00 P.M. at Magalia Pines Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Animal Shelter.
From her guestbook
Her obituary (the same text shared on our memorial board above) and her guestbook are kept at Legacy.com ↗. Words from the WWII Online players, friends and foes alike, who signed it. Signed by in-game name and squad.
“The pirate flag will always fly at half staff in our minds and hearts… the jolly roger is strong in the name of our fallen pirate and leader phew.”
SD153 Pirates Battle Group 11 August 2005
“I knew her for four years in WWIIOL, from the 3rd Canadian Division, to the 75th Ranger Regiment, to the Pirates Battle Group.”
Keyes 10 August 2005
“I've played alongside with her almost every day since then… I will miss you dearly and I will never forget you!”
Xins PBG 18 August 2005
“I will always remember her distinct character, voice and the fun times we had together in the game like that time when I landed a Blen on the rooftop at Lux… Amazing times and moments with Phew and the Pirates Battle Group!”
Hunta007 PBG 11 August 2005
“Her smile was sincere and made yourself smile also… You will never be forgotten.”
Puma 6 September 2005Read moreShow less
When you're lucky you meet people who are wholesome and nice. When you're really lucky you meet a person who is that and more... that was Phew. She loved to laugh and have fun playing with all of us. Her smile was sincere and made you smile too. She made everybody she met a better person; she made you look at your own life and dig deep to find the happiness and the child in each of us. I miss you Phew, and so does everyone else. You will never be forgotten. Puma
“Phew, thank you for the good times in WWII Online playing alongside you in the 3CD.”
fpmoose 14 August 2005
“As always she would be leading the defense of a critical town.”
mp38 14 August 2005
“I miss you Phew. Thanks for the fun and camaraderie. We will always have Andenne/Huy cp. S!”
a WWIIOL player 11 August 2005
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“S! Phew. I am the actual CO of 250Hispana, and we have fought against you in the Andenne area. From my squad, I want to give our condolences to Phew's family and we will pray for her.”
whiskies CO, 250 Hispana · fought her at Andenne 13 September 2005
“Phew you will be missed. From a fellow pirate S!”
Kresge Pirates Battle Group 25 August 2005
“I always tried to beat her to a spawnable CP to guard it… she was always there… I always asked how she did it… She would say “LOL I got connections”… She was a true leader in this online game we play… especially the members of the PBG.”
Sbd2 10 August 2005
“I can still hear her voice on teamspeak joking with Keyes. I will never forget her laugh. Gone, but not forgotten.”
Lostname 10 August 2005
“She was always the one who helped smooth problems over in 104ATR. It was a privilege to be under her command and even more of a privilege to be one of her commanders… Phew will always be remembered by the WWII Online Squad 10th Mountain Division.”
BigEd88 10th Mountain Division 13 August 2005
“I knew her on the virtual battlefield… our little virtual world will be a bit smaller from now on. From the whole 800 member squad of STURMGRENADIER, we extend our deepest condolences.”
Sturmgrenadier Sturmgrenadier 13 August 2005
“Ride on Phew. A 21 gun salute from a Sturmgrenadier… S!”
Dembones Sturmgrenadier 12 August 2005
“S! Phew. It will never be the same. She will be dearly missed in real life and in our WWIIOL Community.”
dre21 Sturmgrenadier 11 August 2005
“Thank you for all the help you gave me when I asked for it, thank you for all the encouragement when I needed it… Rest in peace our sister, may you live in our hearts and memories until we can meet again.”
Kaisermn 101st Abn / 502nd PIR, IIIrd Corps 8 September 2005
“She took me under her wing and taught me how to send messages, tune channels and all of the other mundane things that newbies don't know… I can still hear her saying “Ohhh Max that's great!””
Maxminus (Lorcan)
“I didn't know her personally but I've only heard good things about her as a wwiionline player and as a person from my squadmates in The Iron Wolves.”
Herbel The Iron Wolves 12 August 2005
“I knew her only as “Phew” from the game WWII Online. But I knew her as a wonderful, honorable and caring person. She will be forever missed.”
Fogaban 1LB, The Iron Wolves 11 August 2005
“We are a very tight community and we all will miss her very much.”
Bizzelz Axis Army General 10 August 2005
“S! Phew. Loved by all. You will be missed my friend.”
Agentman Section II 12 August 2005
“May you continue to take care of us like you always did but now from 20k+….”
lawgiver 14 August 2005
“My heart breaks when I think that I will no longer hear her smoky voice on Team Speak. She will always live in my heart.”
MzNqbus
“Always concerned more for others than herself, she will be greatly missed.”
NQ 5 September 2005
“Phew you made guard duty easier with your friendly wit. You will be sorely missed in WW2OL. You were an inspiration to a bunch of us.”
SgtFury 8 August 2005
“I knew you only as “Phew”, the first person I met in wwiionline. You greeted me with understanding, patience, and warmth, and set the standard for how I then treated others in our unique “community”.”
Jackdnls 9 August 2005
“I had the pleasure of covering her in some bunkers and watching her 6 while she held on… (SALUTE) PHEW on your journey home.”
a WWIIOL player
“Your kind voice and the funny things you said and did will forever be in my memory… Col. Phew stand down, rest at ease sister.”
a WWIIOL player
“If I can say one thing that makes me smile, it is that they said “computer gaming” before anything else. See you at the next CP, phew.”
vodka420
“Rest in peace Phew. You will be missed, I already do miss you. Salute!”
ftempest 29 August 2005
“She was always willing to open up and be very kind to anyone she met. It is an honor to have known “phew”.”
Coredawg 20 August 2005
“I have had the chance to talk to Phew and she was a special lady. WE WILL MISS HER!!!”
richmaz 15 August 2005
“I knew Phew only through playing WW2OL. I never had a chance to meet her in person but I wish I had.”
Piattoni 14 August 2005
“You just can't miss the high-spirited and energetic players who do so much to make the WW2OL community what it is.”
2112 12 August 2005
“The voice we knew as Phew will stay a memory in the WW2 Online community.”
Kblitz 11 August 2005
“I never knew Phew personally, but she was still very popular and liked by the entire community.”
Deathsai 11 August 2005
“It saddens me to see her go… We will miss you Phew.”
Malvoc 11 August 2005
“I only knew her as Phew from my online gaming, but from that small experience she stood out in a crowd.”
Spowie 10 August 2005
“The fact that people from all over the world knew her and enjoyed spending time with her (even if it was over the net) stands testament to how great a person she was.”
OneArmed 8 August 2005
“Phew was the nicest person to everyone who got to meet her. She will definitely be missed. S!”
Sicness 8 August 2005
“Kinda late to sign the book but Phew will always be missed… S!!! PHEW”
Usarmy 10 May 2006
“Been a lot of years, but you're still thought of, Phew. Hope you're doing well on the other side! Miss guarding cp's with you!”
kong84 13 December 2021
“I can't believe this was 20 years ago. I was one of the guys that played WWIIOL regularly with her. RIP S! Phew”
Conquest 75th Rangers 12 October 2025
Fair winds and following seas, Phew
Ubique
Myles Stanley John Mansell
August 5, 1980 – April 22, 2006
Remembered in the squad’s tribute to Bombardier Myles Mansell and the Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan on April 22, 2006.
Bombardier Myles Stanley John Mansell served with the 5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. He was killed near Gumbad, Afghanistan, on April 22, 2006, and is remembered among 3CD as Ubique. His callsign is the Royal Canadian Artillery’s motto.
From the squad’s memorial board
April 22, 2006
Jea3, August 26, 2012 · original tribute
A roadside bomb killed four soldiers in southern Afghanistan on Saturday in the deadliest attack on Canadian forces in four years. The soldiers were travelling in an armoured vehicle called a G-wagon when it was blown onto its side by an improvised explosive device, 70 kilometres north of Kandahar city, around 7:30 a.m. local time Saturday.
Three of the men died at the scene, near Gumbad, a small outpost established by the Canadians two months ago. The fourth died shortly after being transported by helicopter to the hospital at the coalition air base in Kandahar.
The Defence Department has identified the Canadians:
Cpl. Matthew Dinning, born in Richmond Hill, Ont., and stationed at Petawawa, Ont.
Lieut. William Turner, born in Toronto and stationed at Edmonton,
Bombardier Myles Mansell, born in Victoria, B.C., and stationed at Victoria.
Cpl. Randy Payne, stationed in Wainwright, Alta.
The four soldiers were in a jeep that was part of a mixed convoy made up of more heavily armoured vehicles, such as LAVs and Bisons.
I found this dedication page to Ubique: http://rimini.weebly.com/dedications-to-bdr-myles-mansell.html
S! my friend.
Tributes from the WWIIOL community
Words from the WWII Online community, signed by in-game name and squad.
“I found this dedication page to Ubique… S! my friend.”
Jea3 3CD 26 August 2012 · original
“I came across Ubique's photo's and Phew's posts. Just feeling pretty sad today. Then the rush of pride of being a 3CD member… S!”
Jea3 3CD 20 November 2014 · original
“Bombardier Mansell was known to many as “Smiley Myley,” which aptly described him. At his wake, beside his casket, stood a lone wreath. The inscription read, “Thank you from all British Columbians.” It was sent by Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo.”
Canadian Virtual War Memorial Veterans Affairs Canada
“He paid the supreme sacrifice to help others. In his mind, he was always home. In our hearts, he will always be home. Myles, I love you and you will never be forgotten.”
Spoken at his funeral CBC News report 3 May 2006
“It was this strong conviction to serve his country that led Myles to volunteer for service in Afghanistan with the 5th Field Artillery Regiment. His family supported him in his decision to do what he loved.”
Mural of Honour The Military Museums
Share a memory… post it in Fallen comrades and the CO can add it here.
Proud to serve. Proud to be 3CD.
Unit: Canadian Virtual War Memorial ↗ · Canada.ca, April 2006 ↗ · Mottos: Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery ↗. Emblem drawn for this page in the gunner style; not the official badge.
Railrd
Mike Perrier
A commanding officer of 3CD.
Remembered for his service to the squad and his friendship. We remember both his service to the squad and the friend behind the callsign.
Railrd is remembered among 3CD’s past command staff as a former commanding officer of 3CD, per Jea3.
From the squad’s memorial board
It is with great sadness that I share this with you all. Our good friend, former CO of 3CD Railrd ( Mike Perrier ) has passed away.
Jea3, November 20, 2014 · original tribute
https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/michael-f-perrier-1090456205
*lifts a glass*
Malus, July 25, 2015 · reply
From the old site’s shoutbox
I had just watched the movie "Taking Chance" with Kevin Bacon when I got the noticed that our friend RailRd had passed. I was trying to find ingame photo's of Railrd and I came across Ubique's photo's and Phew's posts. Just feeling pretty sad today. Then the rush of pride of being a 3CD member, thinking of all the hours I spent riding in lafflies / beddies, all the missions. Though most of us havn't met, I still feel like we're as close to a online family as you can get. S!
Jea3, November 20, 2014 · old site shoutbox
S! to RR...rest in peace my friend...
staffsgt, January 19, 2015 · old site shoutbox
Tributes from the WWIIOL community
Words from the WWII Online community, signed by in-game name and squad.
“It is with great sadness that I share this with you all. Our good friend, former CO of 3CD Railrd has passed away.”
Jea3 3CD 20 November 2014 · original
“I was trying to find ingame photo's of Railrd… Then the rush of pride of being a 3CD member, thinking of all the hours I spent riding in lafflies / beddies, all the missions. Though most of us haven't met, I still feel like we're as close to a online family as you can get. S!”
Jea3 3CD 20 November 2014 · original
“S! to RR… rest in peace my friend…”
staffsgt 3CD 19 January 2015 · original
“*lifts a glass*”
Malus 3CD 25 July 2015 · original
Share a memory… post it in Fallen comrades and the CO can add it here.
The tributes above are preserved as they were written in the original 3CD forum. Photographs in the forum tributes were linked from another website that no longer exists and could not be recovered.
The original memorial board (“Post our fallen here”) · Add a memory on the memorial board
Lest we forget
S!
Three volleys: U.S. Army, Fort Gordon Honor Guard, “Honor Guard Performs 21-Gun Salute and TAPS”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0; trimmed. Taps: U.S. Air Force bugler, “The Real Meaning of Memorial Day (70-Second TAPS Tribute)”, The White House, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; trimmed. Background: illustrative image of the Canadian, British, French and American flags at half-mast.