 Herkybird  | 28 Dec 2013 4:11 p.m. PST |
Sadly, Gareth, one of our members passed away on Boxing day. He was a friend and an enthusiastic wargamer.
My blog has more details: link
(Gareth is centre, behind the Stargate model) |
| Cuchulainn | 28 Dec 2013 4:19 p.m. PST |
I'm really sorry to read this. Sincere sympathies to his family, friends, and all members of your wargames club. Very sad… |
| David Manley | 28 Dec 2013 4:21 p.m. PST |
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chuck05  | 28 Dec 2013 4:28 p.m. PST |
So sad. Please accept my condolences. |
| Brian Smaller | 28 Dec 2013 4:32 p.m. PST |
Always sad when it is a young fella. My condolences. |
| Norman D Landings | 28 Dec 2013 4:38 p.m. PST |
Don't know what to say. This is really upsetting. Gareth was just a kid.
He was a breath of fresh air, and a pleasure to play with. |
 Editor in Chief Bill  | 28 Dec 2013 4:57 p.m. PST |
Think on how much he enjoyed participating in the club. You helped make his last years happier. |
| Dn Jackson | 28 Dec 2013 5:21 p.m. PST |
My sympathies and prayers are with you. |
| John the OFM | 28 Dec 2013 5:41 p.m. PST |
I agree with The Editor. You gave him some good gaming times. |
| epturner | 28 Dec 2013 5:46 p.m. PST |
About a decade ago, I was doing silly things like picking up UXO in Bosnia. A good friend of mine who was a critical care nurse in Philadelphia was diagnosed with Hep C and, along with other health problems, was going rapidly downhill. He never let on how bad he was because he didn't want myself and another friend of ours, who was our Operations Officer, know how sick he was because he was worried that we would think about him rather than what we were doing. I've always been amazed by those who are dealt these terrible health problems, but who just take them as something to work through and just carry on. My best to you, your club and Gareth's family. Eric |
| cavcrazy | 28 Dec 2013 5:59 p.m. PST |
I am very sorry for your loss. |
| Shagnasty | 28 Dec 2013 6:04 p.m. PST |
Sad news, especially to lose one so young. |
| Deathwing | 28 Dec 2013 6:35 p.m. PST |
Nine good years in the prime of his life. Sometimes that is all we can ask. My condolences. |
| Stryderg | 28 Dec 2013 6:40 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences and prayers are with you. |
| Caesar | 28 Dec 2013 6:42 p.m. PST |
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| Pizzagrenadier | 28 Dec 2013 7:29 p.m. PST |
Really sorry to hear it. Glad he got to spend time in our great hobby with good friends. |
| pmwalt | 28 Dec 2013 7:51 p.m. PST |
Very sorry for everyone who knew and cared for him … RIP |
| Tom Bryant | 28 Dec 2013 7:53 p.m. PST |
herkybird, you and Norman as well as everyone who knew Gareth have my condolences and prayers. Perhaps the best thing to be said is that you both blessed each other with friendship and good company. That you feel sadness and loss at this time speaks well for both Gareth and you as well. God be with you and Gareth's family. |
| charared | 28 Dec 2013 7:54 p.m. PST |
Sorry for your loss. Charlie |
| galvinm | 28 Dec 2013 9:22 p.m. PST |
Sorry for the loss for all concerned. Always extra sad when it is a young'un. Good thoughts and prayers for all friends and family. |
| Militia Pete | 28 Dec 2013 9:30 p.m. PST |
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| bandit86 | 28 Dec 2013 11:20 p.m. PST |
Sad news and so young RIP |
| GDrover | 28 Dec 2013 11:22 p.m. PST |
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| plutarch 64 | 29 Dec 2013 3:08 a.m. PST |
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| Joes Shop | 29 Dec 2013 6:43 a.m. PST |
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| ordinarybass | 29 Dec 2013 7:34 a.m. PST |
Very sorry for your loss. It's always a special kind of tragedy when something like this happens to such a young person. |
| Gonsalvo | 29 Dec 2013 8:37 a.m. PST |
Always sad to lose anyone of our fraternity, but especially a young man. Plan a game in his honor when you're ready, perhaps? |
| Yesthatphil | 29 Dec 2013 9:43 a.m. PST |
Sad story but I'm sure the wargames afforded him some fun and entertainment. RIP Phil |
| Greg G1 | 29 Dec 2013 9:57 a.m. PST |
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| Ed Mohrmann | 29 Dec 2013 10:54 a.m. PST |
Bless you and your club for providing fun in Gareth's
life. Condolences on the loss of your friend. |
| skinkmasterreturns | 29 Dec 2013 6:57 p.m. PST |
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| Herkybird | 31 Dec 2013 4:13 p.m. PST |
Thanks for all the kind comments and wishes, I am sure Gareth would have been very moved by it all. Gonsalvo, I had been painting lots of African animals for a safari game, which Gareth very much wanted to do. I only realised later that Gareth died about the time I finished painting the last figures (within an hour apparently).
I think we will probably do this as a remembrance? |
