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Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 10:55 on 14th January 2013 I have just received the devastating news that Syd Harling passed away last week Monday. Syd's son Stuart has written to me personally, as well as POE admin to let us know of his Dads passing. Chris and Sarah asked if I would announce this sad news to the POE members, as Anna and I had met with Syd in June last year whilst he was on vacation here in the UK. We had dinner together and became good friends. This is such a shock, words almost fail me. Such a nice guy, we are so sorry Stuart and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you dear friends. I should of course have mentioned Syd's other son Duncan - brother to Stuart in this announcement. We are thinking of your Dad you guys - a special man, a good friend, just so sorry for you. POE members will miss your Dads banter that's for sure. Edited by: Ron Brind at:14th January 2013 20:26 |
James Prescott Posts: 25952 Joined: 11th Jan 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 11:23 on 14th January 2013 What a shock this is--i have been in regular contact with Syd by e-mail and Skype -i was only wondering only yesterday why he hadnt been in touch,he was so looking forward to coming over this year. A very nice chap RIP Syd |
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | quotePosted at 11:37 on 14th January 2013 Very sad and surprising news.....and he was just getting his life in order again and looking forward to the future Thoughts and condolences go out to Stuart and thre family
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Gonul Posts: 2462 Joined: 30th Oct 2009 Location: Turkey | quotePosted at 12:03 on 14th January 2013 A big shock indeed..Could you please pass our condolences if you contact Syd's son,Ron. |
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa | quotePosted at 13:00 on 14th January 2013 Oh! How sad! I am so sorry to hear this. I am so glad he had met his lovely lady and had some months of planning a future in happiness. RIP dear Syd. Sincere condolences to his family in the UK and South Africa. |
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 13:55 on 14th January 2013 Oh my! This is yet another sad blow. Syd was such a happy man, even after his own devestating loss. I persume it was sudden and unexpected. Ron, did Stuart tell you what took him? My condolences to Sutart and all who loved him.
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rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | quotePosted at 14:08 on 14th January 2013 I've not been here long enough to really know Syd, but I did know that he seemed to be very happy with his lovely lady. Very sad news. Please pass on my condolences to his family. |
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 17:07 on 14th January 2013 Such sudden horrible news. Syd was doing so well and had so much to look forwards to. Sincere sympathies for his son Stuart, all his family and his new lady friend. |
Marjorie Pope Posts: 6710 Joined: 13th Apr 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 17:56 on 14th January 2013 Oh goodness, that's sad news. He was so looking forward to life with his new lady wasn't he? Condolences to her and Syd's family. |
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa | quotePosted at 18:44 on 14th January 2013 I would have liked to add Syd's profile shot here but don't know how to do that so here is a shot of Syd taken by Ron in Oxford in June 2012. Gone but not forgotten! Picture by Syd Harling
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