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  1. 19-07-2010, 02:25 AM #1
    Jim McArthur
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    Thank you, one and all! These are wonderful messages, and I know that Jan would be - no, IS! - delighted and proud of your comments, and your words of encouragement.

    As I read through these messages, I note many names I know very well. Some others, I know only slightly, or recall from having corresponded with in the past. Still others are new to me. But we are all part of a great fraternity that knows no national boundaries, and Jan and I are proud to be part of that fraternity.

    Please pardon my rambling, but it gives me comfort to talk about Jan on a Forum. If you will forgive also what seems like a comical comparison, but one which just popped into my head a few minutes ago: Jan herself commented that I seemed to take comfort (and I did) from talking on an internet forum about the death of my beloved little dog Andy, back on 4 July 2001: just 6 months after Jan and I got married (6 January 2001).

    Tomorrow, I will need to commence all the many things that families have to do when a loved one passes on. But I will be checking back from time to time, and keeping everyone updated.

    Your friend,

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  2. 19-07-2010, 02:57 AM #2
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    My thoughts are with you and your family Jim
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  3. 19-07-2010, 04:14 AM #3
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    sorry to hear your bad news m8 god bless

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    I am sad to hear this news. Jim is a great friend to British shooters and a true gentleman. I send my best wishes.
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  5. 19-07-2010, 05:56 AM #5
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    Jim,

    Sincere condolences on your loss.

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  7. 19-07-2010, 08:42 AM #7
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    It's 0330 here. I tried to fall asleep a couple hours ago, but just can't: too stressed out, so I'm up doing things like laundry, cleaning out the cat litter, and typing e-messages to you, our friends.

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  8. 19-07-2010, 08:54 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim McArthur View Post
    Please pardon my rambling, but it gives me comfort to talk about Jan on a Forum.

    If you will forgive also what seems like a comical comparison, but one which just popped into my head a few minutes ago: Jan herself commented that I seemed to take comfort (and I did) from talking on an internet forum about the death of my beloved little dog Andy, back on 4 July 2001: just 6 months after Jan and I got married (6 January 2001).

    Tomorrow, I will need to commence all the many things that families have to do when a loved one passes on. But I will be checking back from time to time, and keeping everyone updated.

    Your friend,

    Jim
    Hi Jim,
    One of the worse things that the can be done is for the person who has lost their loved one to try and avoid talking about them. Another is for the friends and associates of that person to avoid mentioning their name as if the departed friend is someone that should be forgotten and never again mentioned. Jan was/is a lovely lady, it would be a travesty for people to forget that and not to mention it when the occasion arises. As far as taking comfort from talking about Jan is concerned, well buddy, at this particularly difficult time for you, where ever you get comfort from, grab with both hands, I doubt you'll find any of your friends here that would begrudge you that and none of us mind talking with you about Jan. Talking on an internet forum is just the same as talking on the phone buddy, it's the communication that matters, not the media used to communicate.

    I hope that in the coming days/weeks you'll be able to draw even just a little strength for the tasks in hand, from the fact that there are those on the other side of the pond wishing we could be closer and more helpful to you right now and thinking of you, hoping and willing for you to get through this with as little pain as possible.

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  9. 19-07-2010, 10:31 AM #9
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    Jim,
    So Sorry to hear this news, I had the pleasure of meeting you both.

    My thoughts are with you.

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  10. 19-07-2010, 10:44 AM #10
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    Oh Jim i am so Sorry, I can't beleive she has gone, i'm lost for words.

    I know you have heard and will continue to hear this a lot, she was a real lovely lady, she had a wonderfull sense of humour and the worlds biggest smile. She just seemed to invite you into her heart from the moment you met her.

    I know she will be greatly missed by all her friends here on the bbs.

    My thoughts are with you and your family.

    Again I'm so very sorry for loss my friend.


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  11. 19-07-2010, 10:48 AM #11
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    Sorry to hear this,

    Take Care Jim.
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  12. 19-07-2010, 10:52 AM #12
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    Jim

    I'm really sorry to hear this.

    I've been there......things will gradually get better, but it will take time.

    You hang on in there

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  13. 19-07-2010, 11:59 AM #13
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    Jim, I'm knocked sideways by this terrible news.

    We all thought and hoped Jan was pulling through after the surgery. I feel so privileged that Cheryl and I met Jan and you last year at the meet. Jan was/is a very special person.

    I'm not religious myself, although Cheryl is, but either way you're both in our thoughts and prayers.

    Hang in there buddy, it will get easier with time.

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  14. 19-07-2010, 11:59 AM #14
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    My condolences on your sad loss. RIP Jan
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  15. 19-10-2010, 12:10 PM #15
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    sorry for your loss

    So sorry to hear the sad news Jim. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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