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Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:33 pm
by Smivs
I am sad to have to report that
Ironfist (real name John Tugwell) has passed away.
I received an email today from a friend of his brother who is helping to tie up his affairs and is getting in touch with contacts he had - we had often swapped emails during OXP testing.
He was always helpful and cheerful, and will be much missed.
His funeral is to be held on Monday 22nd April in London. I have details and if any of you would like these, please PM me.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:17 pm
by Cody
Very sad news indeed... thanks, Smivs.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:37 pm
by Svengali
Our Ironfist? Sad news, indeed.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:27 am
by DaddyHoggy
Very sad indeed - we forget that RL(tm) is still there in the background.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:21 am
by Selezen
Sorry to hear that.
Is Ironfist the first Ooliteer to pass away?
Should a memorial be added to the TOGY?
It's nice that someone in his circle of family and friends thought to tell you, Smivs. I take it you will pass on our wishes to his family?
If there will be a collection at the service for a charity or organisation then it might be nice if we could collectively send something.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:35 am
by Smivs
I'm not sure if he is the first of us to 'Press Space'. There may have been others that we never heard about. It had crossed my mind that a TOGY memorial might be a nice touch.
I got the impression that the funeral will be a small affair. He only has a brother, no other family, but I have sent condolences on behalf of the community. As far as I know there is no collection planned.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:57 am
by Geraldine
That's awful news Smivs. My thoughts are with his brother.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:55 pm
by CommRLock78
This is awful news - he was too young to be joining the great gig in the sky
.
I like the idea of making a TOGY memorial though - seems highly fitting - but I think the penalties for blowing things up there should increase tenfold
.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:16 pm
by Shipbuilder
sad news indeed. I agree with the idea of memorial however.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:54 pm
by cim
My condolences to his brother. RIP.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:16 pm
by Smivs
I notice that one of the Admin team has updated Ironfist's profile, giving him the rank of 'Commander'. A nice touch - thank you.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:43 pm
by Cody
Smivs wrote:I notice that one of the Admin team has updated Ironfist's profile, giving him the rank of 'Commander'. A nice touch...
A nice touch indeed... that would've been the M&C.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:10 am
by Diziet Sma
Very sad news.. a TOGY memorial seems fitting..
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:43 pm
by PhantorGorth
Diziet Sma wrote:Very sad news.. a TOGY memorial seems fitting..
Totally agree.
Re: Commander Ironfist - RIP
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:59 pm
by Okti
Very sorry to here that news, Ironfist was a good tester and a good friend.