How can I fix my Bricked/Softbricked GS3?

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-+-HELP-+- Bricked/Softbricked GS3

Okay, well I made a stupid decision to not unlock my boot loader when i was going to install a custom ROM. How important can it be? I learned the hard way that it is very important. And no, i'm not part of the Geek Squad lol. Anyways, here's how it went down.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Verizon Wireless (SCH-1535)

On the ROM Manager app, i downloaded the Cyanogen Mod, I forgot the version number, but it is the latest stable release. (Started with a 6). Used latest version of Clockwork Mod Recovery, and went into recovery mode. Then gave me an error message saying:

System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help.

I did some research and read that they can't fix the issue. Any hope for my phone?