DC 86 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm starting this thread for anyone who's not connected up on facebook or has no other means of knowing.Unfortunatley long term member of this forum John Smith (or just simply down as 'John' on here) passed away yesterday, the reasons why are still unknown to me but there was a suggestion by one of his friends that John was epileptic. Although it wouldn't be fair to jump to any conclusions right now.Really shocked to hear the news, John was a valued member of this site and a huge part of the site's boom and popularity in the mid 2000's.Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP. Quote on the grid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelMJH 12 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Really sad news, I'll miss the Christmas banter we had sometimes and the picture updates. Great guy RIP Quote I am Burdened with Glorious Purpose - Loki Laufeyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTutsWWH 10 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Both Timsk and I were terribly sad to hear that John had died this morning. He was one of the UMers who actually helped to bring us 2 together; he was so friendly, amusing and welcoming.He was a constantly happy presence on my Twitter timeline, even when nattering about football. I spoke to him about epilepsy a lot in the last year, as he did suffer from it, and I've had 2 seizures. He was so kind and helpful. We've lost a good friend, a nurse and his poor family have lost a loving father. My thoughts are with them. RIP John. Quote 'To disagree with three-fourths of the British public is one of the first requisites of sanity'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucinda 10 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 This is really sad. John was really welcoming to me when I first joined this site back in 2006 and I've enjoyed his amusing updates on Facebook and seeing him getting a partner and having his two children. I feel very sad thinking about his children growing up without their dad there. RIP John. Quote 'Forget happiness I'm fine, I'll forget everything in time' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behelzebub 10 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Have only just found out about this on Facebook... what a shame. I was lucky enough to meet him in real life a few years ago and found him to be every bit as warm and friendly as he was on UM. I'll certainly miss our various conversations about The Divine Comedy and Lemon Jelly - and of course our Wonder Years song-naming competitions, haha. My thoughts go out to his 2 kids, it's a huge shame that they'll never get to know him like we all did. RIP. Quote So save the last dance For me my love 'cause II see you as an angel freshly fallen from the sky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelMJH 12 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Lovely funeral for John. Amazing car bmaximushulzea1031 1 Quote I am Burdened with Glorious Purpose - Loki Laufeyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behelzebub 10 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/only-fools-horses-fan-triffic-4208060Even made it into the national press. No doubt he would have loved it. Quote So save the last dance For me my love 'cause II see you as an angel freshly fallen from the sky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 86 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Proper send off, I'm sure he'd of loved to have known about the exhaust falling off! That would of made his day. Quote on the grid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTutsWWH 10 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 His father really did him proud with that funeral. You're right DC, John would've been delighted about the exhaust falling off and the glitchy music. What an excellent send off for a lovely chap. Quote 'To disagree with three-fourths of the British public is one of the first requisites of sanity'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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