BP Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 Tanknet is just like my RL Family, in that it seems to take a death to get everyone together again. Good point. How do we throw a wake?
Archie Pellagio Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 Good point. How do we throw a wake? I remember Rocky's suggestion in the wake of kin's passing - Sit in the living room, dim the lights, get a good glass of scotch and some good music and remember the man.
BP Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 (edited) Sit in the living room, dim the lights, get a good glass of scotch and some good music . . . OK, so you described a random Thursday. I guess there's no satisfying way to do it virtually. Bummer. Edited December 9, 2010 by BP
RETAC21 Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 OK, so you described a random Thursday. I guess there's no satisfying way to do it virtually. Bummer. King's way was both appropiate and cool! too bad it was on the other side of the World.
Archie Pellagio Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 OK, so you described a random Thursday. I guess there's no satisfying way to do it virtually. Bummer. Thursday? Try any day ending in 'Y'
ShotMagnet Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 Does anyone here have a more comprehensive biography of Geoff? I contacted Sally about doing one. She seemed to think that it was a good idea, and asked me to sit tight for the next few days while the family sorts things out, pending their permission to proceed. I didn't think to ask if there was one extant, but then she didn't mention one. Shot
Michael Eastes Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 The loss of both Geoff and Sargent are terrible news.Everything written on this forum are now good souvenirs.Rest in peace friends. Thibault / Durandal Welcome back, sir. I hope that you choose to stay with us for a while.
Doug Kibbey Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 Welcome back, sir. I hope that you choose to stay with us for a while. What Michael said, goes for me too.
X-Files Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) How do we throw a wake? Pick one day - no posting on Tanknet or MLU. Moderators can run up a black Canadian Maple Leaf flag on each site and the old CBC sign-off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jhJA1Hjxk With a note to posters - sign off, go out side, breath deep, be thankful for the sunrise. Edited December 10, 2010 by X-Files
Nailcreek Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 My heartfelt sympathies to Geoff's family and friends. My friend, your voice shall be missed.
Corinthian Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 Pick one day - no posting on Tanknet or MLU. Moderators can run up a black Canadian Maple Leaf flag on each site and the old CBC sign-off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0jhJA1Hjxk With a note to posters - sign off, go out side, breath deep, be thankful for the sunrise. Very nice. Durandal, I hope you stay. Welcome back.
T19 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Posted December 10, 2010 Too bad Geoff hated the Red and White, he liked the Red Ensign http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk298/trapperjohn1441/250px-Flag_of_Canada_1921svg.png
Richard Lindquist Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 Too bad Geoff hated the Red and White, he liked the Red Ensign like this
Garry Redmon Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 I contacted Sally about doing one. She seemed to think that it was a good idea, and asked me to sit tight for the next few days while the family sorts things out, pending their permission to proceed. I didn't think to ask if there was one extant, but then she didn't mention one. Shot The reason I asked, I was thinking about doing a tribute page on my web site like I have done for volunteers that have died, such as here, http://armorfortheages.com/Volunteers/HoffmannTribute/HoffmannPage.htm since Geoff was the host of my web site. But maybe instead it would be beter to do it on TN, along with one for King, as permanent fixtures, so that new members have a reference for the most revered ones who have gone.
Mike Steele Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 The reason I asked, I was thinking about doing a tribute page on my web site like I have done for volunteers that have died, such as here, http://armorfortheag...offmannPage.htm since Geoff was the host of my web site. But maybe instead it would be beter to do it on TN, along with one for King, as permanent fixtures, so that new members have a reference for the most revered ones who have gone. It's in the works as we speak, and thats all I can say about it(at this time)
Dame Karmen Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 Geoff gave me a Red Ensign a few years ago and when King came to visit mefor those few days, I gave it to him when I learned he didn't have one. He really especially enjoyed that one of the little this-n-that's I gave him to take home with him. He was pleased knowing it also had originally come from Geoff. I can easilylay my hands on another. I had that one to be included in my Uncle Ed's little archiveof his service years so will replace it one day soon. It was a reproduction of course.Geoff sold them for very little via his website. Many Veterans bought them, I think many did to use at their funerals ... hoping to have it draped over their caskets? I imagine there will be a Red Ensign present for Geoff for his services??? Geoff touched so many Veterans and went all out to help so many of them, or their relatives. Very personally involved with the Kangaroos Veterans and he was force behind the annual Kangaroo gatherings. He loved them all.
DADI Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) Condolences to Geoff's family. Always thought he inserted a taste of respect into this forum. RIP. Edited December 10, 2010 by DADI
T19 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Posted December 10, 2010 The reason I asked, I was thinking about doing a tribute page on my web site like I have done for volunteers that have died, such as here, http://armorfortheag...offmannPage.htm since Geoff was the host of my web site. But maybe instead it would be beter to do it on TN, along with one for King, as permanent fixtures, so that new members have a reference for the most revered ones who have gone. Gary, Staff have been talking about setting that up. Mike Steele has volunteered to help set it up. I will collect as much info as I can at the Service Tomorow. I ma leaving now to avoid the snow storm that is coming. I will be there tomorrow and I will pass on the best wishes from Geoffs extended internet Family Cheers Andrew
X-Files Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 Gary, Staff have been talking about setting that up. Mike Steele has volunteered to help set it up. I will collect as much info as I can at the Service Tomorow. I ma leaving now to avoid the snow storm that is coming. I will be there tomorrow and I will pass on the best wishes from Geoffs extended internet Family Cheers Andrew Safe travels, Emissary.
Zipperhead Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 I was truly sad to hear of Geoff's passing when T19 informed me earlier this week. I haven't been here in a long time but I remember Geoff's good natured ribbing and his no nonsense approach to managing this grate singt. He complained loudly and often of being born a decade or two too late but I prefer to think that he (and his ilk ) were born at exactly the right time to influence those born 3or 4 decades too late. RIP Geoff... Fiddler's Green Halfway down the trail to Hell,In a shady meadow greenAre the Souls of all dead troopers camped,Near a good old-time canteen.And this eternal resting placeIs known as Fiddlers' Green. Marching past, straight through to HellThe Infantry are seen.Accompanied by the Engineers,Artillery and Marines,For none but the shades of CavalrymenDismount at Fiddlers' Green. Though some go curving down the trailTo seek a warmer scene.No trooper ever gets to HellEre he's emptied his canteen.And so rides back to drink againWith friends at Fiddlers' Green. And so when man and horse go downBeneath a saber keen,Or in a roaring charge of fierce meleeYou stop a bullet clean,And the hostiles come to get your scalp,Just empty your canteen,And put your pistol to your headAnd go to Fiddlers' Green.
JWB Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 As I mentioned before I didn't even know he was ill. At the risk of prying how long was his illness and what did he have?
Sikkiyn Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 Gary, Staff have been talking about setting that up. Mike Steele has volunteered to help set it up. I will collect as much info as I can at the Service Tomorow. I ma leaving now to avoid the snow storm that is coming. I will be there tomorrow and I will pass on the best wishes from Geoffs extended internet Family Cheers Andrew Is there a list of TN departed, and do we have information & pictures?
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