[Dan]

That's such sad news, rest in peace George you'll be missed here and everywhere else you've been, I'm sure.

Our condolences to George's family, he was a true character and brought life to this place.  

David, please let us know if there's a nominated charity or other way of remembering George.

Dan & Rosemary

[Fergie]

oh i feel so sad.  like everyone else, i felt i got to know him through here.  i wonder if it would be appropriate to send a card?

Rosemary and Dan may have an address, I'll email her and ask.  Or perhaps Jackie and Mick might be able to help.

Wizard was a fellow Ham Radio enthusiast, with a callsign G6YAT.  Google it and you'll get his address from QRZ, the International call book database.  Virtually all Hams publish their address details since it is the way to send confirmation postcards of contacts (QSL cards).

Or PM me for details.

John

[Sharondp]

Dan, and others

Please have a look at http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/index.php/topic,9424.msg92804.html#msg92804

... a way for all at TAS to remember George 

[Daisy]

I'm so sorry to hear this very sad news, my thoughts are with George's family

[HappyHippy]

I really am so very sad to hear Wizard's gone   The stories, memories and receipes always made me smile.
David, please pass my condolances to your mum and the rest of the family, you're in my thoughts.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

I think this sums up a great man, bye George - I'll miss you
Karen xx

[Gordon M]

Karen that was really good, George would have liked it!

[doganjo]

My friend asked me to read that at her husbands funeral.  It had the whole congregation wiping their eyes.

[Hilarysmum]

Just seen this condolences to Kath and the family.  Wiz you will be missed.

[Sylvia]

I've just picked up this thread again certain to hear that George was up and doing by now. What sad news. For us at any rate, George is absolutely fine wherever he is. Picking blackberries I dare say and making someone laugh!

[Olly398]

Rest In Peace

[Frieslandfilly]

Sorry to hear the sad news, I have not been a member long but always looked forward to reading Wizard's posts, his wisdom and experience were invaluable he will be missed greatly I know.

Dawn

[Jackie]

I haven't felt able to write something that would do George justice before now as I was too upset. 

I have tried to understand and to come to some sort of peace about George going. I know George was in pain and life was a struggle, every breath was a struggle, but like all friends we just accept that as is and don't really see things from another's point of view. It cannot have been easy for George but he still gave of himself and his time, which was soo precious to anyone who asked. Anyone who chatted to George knew that he liked them and in return we liked George.

Some people come into our lives for a relatively short time and they gather you to them and make you feel special for knowing that person.
 George was like that. 
He made each of us feel special in some way and I for one am very grateful to have known such a vital character that was George, but I am so sad that I didn't know him for longer however I wouldn't wish him back into pain.
His wonderful stories of his childhood gladdened my heart every time I read a new one on here and I know I'm not the only one to have loved his stories.

It does feel fitting that as the summer fades away George leaves with it.

Wherever you are George know that Les and I will miss you and we are sure we will never meet another person who so touched our lives as you have done. 

Our thoughts and prayers are sent to Kathy and the boys.

[plumseverywhere]

Jackie, that's beautiful.  xx

[Fluffywelshsheep]

Some people come into our lives for a relatively short time and they gather you to them and make you feel special for knowing that person.
 George was like that. 
He made each of us feel special in some way and I for one am very grateful to have known such a vital character that was George, but I am so sad that I didn't know him for longer however I wouldn't wish him back into pain.
His wonderful stories of his childhood gladdened my heart every time I read a new one on here and I know I'm not the only one to have loved his stories.

It does feel fitting that as the summer fades away George leaves with it.

Wherever you are George know that Les and I will miss you and we are sure we will never meet another person who so touched our lives as you have done. 

Our thoughts and prayers are sent to Kathy and the boys.

[valr]

Beautifully put, Jackie. Thanks. You put into words how many of us feel.

He was so witty and generous with his time and knowledge. He sent me some long emails with wonderful advice and I marvelled at how he was willing to go to so much time and trouble for a complete stranger particularly when he was so chronically unwell. What a kind spirited, lovely man. I wish I could have met him.

My sincerest condolences to his family.

Valx