 ColCampbell  | 25 Aug 2021 8:24 a.m. PST |
Just learned yesterday evening that long-time Jackson Gamer John Murtagh has died. He apparently suffered a heart attack Tuesday afternoon. According to his brother he had called 911 but after loading him into their ambulance the EMTs could not revive him. John was a real larger-than-life character, always brimming over with enthusiasm for wargaming. He was a feature at the local Bayou Wars and Colonial Barracks conventions and at Historicon.
John had a large collection of self-cast 40mm Prince August figures that he used to run both SYW imagi-nations and AWI battles. He was a resident of Portland, Arkansas. He will be missed by us all. Jim |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 25 Aug 2021 8:35 a.m. PST |
Condolences to the family and friends. |
| Frederick | 25 Aug 2021 10:04 a.m. PST |
Very sad – sincerest condolences |
| Cardinal Ximenez | 25 Aug 2021 10:06 a.m. PST |
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| Perris0707 | 25 Aug 2021 11:06 a.m. PST |
Thanks for posting this Jim. He will be missed. |
| Shagnasty | 25 Aug 2021 12:28 p.m. PST |
I think I have gamed with this gentleman at BW although I did not know his name. Please extend my condolences to his family and friends. |
| Stryderg | 25 Aug 2021 2:16 p.m. PST |
Losses like this are always difficult. My prayers go out to his family and friends. |
| Col Durnford | 25 Aug 2021 8:07 p.m. PST |
I met John at Colonial Barracks a few years ago. Really nice guy. As we were arriving at the hotel he saw me in the parking lot and guessed were I was going (guess I looked the part). I will never forget how he really made me feel welcome. My thought and prayers are with his gamy and friends. |
| Oberlindes Sol LIC | 25 Aug 2021 8:56 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear it. Thoughts and prayers for his family and gang. |
| Editor in Chief Bill | 25 Aug 2021 11:02 p.m. PST |
I think I have gamed with this gentleman at BW although I did not know his name. Same here. |
| rjones69 | 26 Aug 2021 4:57 a.m. PST |
John played in one of my games years ago. He was an incredibly nice guy, a true gentleman, and a superb player to boot. My condolences to his family and friends. |
| 79thPA | 26 Aug 2021 7:18 a.m. PST |
Very sad. Sorry for your loss. |
| epturner | 26 Aug 2021 10:03 a.m. PST |
Very sorry to hear this. Eric |
| M1Fanboy | 27 Aug 2021 4:16 p.m. PST |
Damn, that is a sad thing to hear. Prayers to family and freinds. |
| SgtGuinness | 28 Aug 2021 4:00 p.m. PST |
Rest In Peace John! He was a good hearted larger than life personality, always a pleasure to talk to and game with. He will be missed. Sincere condolences to his family and his Jackson Gamers clan. |
| Mad Guru | 29 Aug 2021 1:38 p.m. PST |
Very sorry to hear this. As so many above already said, he was such a nice guy and such a gentleman. Only had chance to game with him a couple of times at Colonial Barracks but couldn't forget him. condolences to John's family and to his friends & gaming group. Rest In Peace and may his memory be for a Blessing. |
