I will miss him so very much. He truly had great courage, humour and intelligence. I don't know what to say to be honest, I am left speechless other than to say he was a real gentleman and there is a gap where he stood.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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God Bless you Colin.
It was a true pleasure to have known you.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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As you say Bern a real gentleman. Colin was one of the few members of this forum that I have met, he came into the shop introduced himself and immediately made me feel welcome on here.
A very sad loss my thoughts are with his family.
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Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
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Sad news indeed Howard considering we were only talking about him yesterday in the Market Sq. Condolences to his family, he will be sorely missed. R.I.P. Colin.
Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't say I knew Colin well but we met half a dozen times. I do recall last summer when we stood outside Mote's Bulwark and discussed local history like old friends! His photos were inspirational, he was chipper and positive to the end. An example to us all. Cheers Colin, you will be missed.
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,316
Colin, a gentle man and a bloody nice bloke.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Very sad news, I think I only met Colin the once at the WW2 event in Pencester last year and I wish I had been able to meet him more often.
My thoughts are with his family and he will be greatly missed here
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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It's sad news and a sad day for the Forum. God bless you, Colin.
colin posted many interesting items and will be greatly missed.
My thoughts are with his family at this moment in time.
Guest 665- Registered: 24 Mar 2008
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I am very sorry to hear the news, I never knew Colin but his postings always made me laugh. He had such a clever way with words. My sympathies to his family and friends.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
colin and his family were lifted by the comments and encouragement from members here during the long illness, i feel sure that they will be lifted again by the responses on this thread.
rather ironic that colin always drew attention to big numbers on the forum, this thread is topic number 5000.
no doubt he is having a smile now.
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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So sorry to hear that news only ever meet Colin a couple of times, but was a gentleman and was a valued member of the forum with his trusty camera always at the ready.
Condolences to his family he will be missed i know PaulB will add to this.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,247
Just seen this... terrible news, RIP Colin.
Guest 695- Registered: 30 Mar 2010
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Just logged on, saw this and am so very very sad to learn of Colin's passing. I didn't know Colin's relapse was as serious as it obviously was. I suppose from reading the other thread and of the visiting Macmillan nurses should have realised. I hope dear Colin that your passing was painless and that you are now at peace. A truly gentle honest man in the short time that I knew you.
Guest 650- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Oh dear, when I saw the title of this thread, I hoped so much it wouldn't be this.
Simon and I are both so very sorry to hear that Colin is no longer with us.
He was so chatty and cheery and helpful. We offer the sincerest of sympathies to his family. Colin will be missed.
I don't think I know Collin but have loved his photo's and his posts,We come this way but once let us be remembered by our good deeds and I'm sure Collin had many, Rest In Peace Friend and peace to his family.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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It was only two weeks ago that my wife and myself went and saw him in hospital his family was with him,he told me he was coming home, both Colin and myself were old Westbury rd lads both our familys lived near each other,he was a great person to know,and we will all miss him so much,yes please say a pray for him and his family tonight.
Please Paul at some time can we see some of his photos back on.He came out with me oneday and took some great ones of myself and the horse,s I still have them today but also some good ones around Dover and on the sea front.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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PaulB, perhaps you could start an In Memoriam section in the forum where members who have passed away can be remembered with photographs, members' recollections and tributes?
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Very sad to hear of Colin's passing, a very nice chap with a great sense of humour, I'll miss his photos, quips and interesting comments.
Thanks for letting us know. Howard.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, R.I.P. Colin
Peter, I had the same idea myself last night. I was thinking of Colin and his photos, and thought it would be a lovely memorial to him to display his photos and maybe some words from his friends here, and it seemed a natural hop then to extend that to other members as well. I was reflecting on the way this community has built and grown and how inclusive it is, despite the falling out that happens. Colin contributed significantly to that.