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  1. #61
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    +1 from me.

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    Very sad news.

    A genuinely inspirational man, Rod's passing is a great loss to the BBS.

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    There's nothing I can add. RIP Rod. Your selfless attitude humbled me often. You've come to the end of the fight, but what a fight you gave.

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    What a man!

    22-05-201106:43 AM #65 Greenmachine
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    Good morning chaps,
    In order to 'finalise' this thread.

    I had an appiontment with my Oncologist (a wonderful woman) last Friday afternoon. Because of my underlaying wish not to continue any further treatment, the meeting turned into a bit of a Heart-to-Heart. We discussed all sorts of topics which included what will happen to me in my final months then weeks. Hospices. Will it be the cancer that kills me or something that it induces ie organ failure or infection etcetera. And most importantly, time left.
    She answered all these questions with tears in her eyes.

    To say the least, I've had a bit of a reality check and I thought overall I had prepared myself quite well. I've already put my affairs in order regarding my house and ensuring my Wife is financially comfortable for as long as necessary. Anyway, its all sorted and done. So, I'm going to sit back, kick my heels and enjoy the sunny weather, the racket and devestation my Grand Daughters produce and be at peace with myself.

    There you have it!

    Rod
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    I hope I can be as brave as him if I get a calling card before I go. I doubt it.
    Much respect and RIP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cheeto View Post
    22-05-201106:43 AM #65 Greenmachine

    . . . . and be at peace with myself. . . .
    Hope you are matey.

    Rest in Peace
    Work as if no-one is watching you. Love like you don't need the money and Dance as if you've never been hurt.
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    I did not know Rod but what a man RIP Mike

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    RIP Rod


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    RIP Rod, humourous and brave to the end.

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    I was fortunate to meet Rod several times in the early days of the BBS meets / HFT early days at Lea Valley, Quarry, Frodsham and a meet at Baz's club in Kent.

    He always had a great sense of humour and we enjoyed ourselves at these meets, sharing experiences of life as well as shooting.

    His remarkable courage over the last year with his battle with Cancer was inspirational.

    RIP Greenmachine.

    I am sure you will join Supermick, Dave Lancashire, Roger Barrow and other BBS stalwarts who have preceeded you to the 'happy hunting grounds in the sky' !



    Roger

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clifftop View Post
    Oh. My. Lord.....

    I am truly gutted. Struggling to see the keyboard through watery eyes, I am not ashamed to admit.

    Rod was an example of fighting spirit, so strong that spirit, I'm sure many of us were envious.

    He made a choice for quality over quantity, we knew it was only a matter of time, doesn't make it any easier to hear of his death though.

    God Bless you and keep you, Rod. A supporter of our parcels effort. I'll treasure your G10 watch for the rest of my days.

    My only regret was not having met you.
    you have basically said exactly the same as I was going to say, I have prayed for him many many times, his attitude has been an inspiration to me, and I've told him so.
    I am devastated i really am, like Cliff i just wish I had met him.rip
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    Mr Machine

    R I P, Top quality bloke. He will be missed by many.

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    RIP Rod. May your star shine brightly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clifftop View Post

    My only regret was not having met you.
    My feelings exactly Mr Top mate, smashing fella who I got to know via this BBS, spoke to him over the phone a couple of times but like your goodself wish I'd have met him, over a pint perhaps :-). Rest in piece Mr Machine. :-(

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    May you Rest in Peace Rod...
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