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Old 29-09-13, 01:08
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Damn! I am really sorry to hear this. I was just talking to a friend on Wednesday and wondering why I hadn't heard from your dad for a while.
My prayers are with Alex and your family. Please let us know any plans. I am in Ottawa. If I can help in any way please let me know - 613-820-7350
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Old 29-09-13, 02:15
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Thank you all for your kind words. Dad went very peacefully around 7 tonight. I'll post arrangements once we have some details set.
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Old 29-09-13, 02:46
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On the one hand, we'll be missing Alex; on the other hand, he and Geoff can catch up!

Rest easy, Alex.
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Old 29-09-13, 03:54
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Catherine, I am very sad for you and your loss. I have only known your Dad via the written word on this forum. I have enjoyed his many posts. Thank you for stepping up and keeping us informed. Chris and I wish you and your family the very best as you deal with the difficult times ahead
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Old 29-09-13, 08:07
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Catherine, so sorry for your loss and sincere condolences from the Jones's in Adelaide.
Life is just so short. R.I.P. Alex
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Old 29-09-13, 12:35
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Oh no...was my first reaction when I saw his name in the "tributes" sub-forum. Although we weren't allowed to call him Mr. Manual anymore, that's how I first got to know him on the forum...Mr. Manual. Rest in Peace Alex.

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Old 29-09-13, 15:55
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Catherine,

My most sincere condolences to you and your family.

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Old 29-09-13, 23:12
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Thank you all for your kind words. We truly appreciate them. I hope people will agree to this - we would like to post your comments around the hall after the service. I will be able to confirm details tomorrow morning. If you have something specific you'd like to say please let me know. We'll gather everything by mid day Tuesday.
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Old 29-09-13, 23:14
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I hope people will agree to this - we would like to post your comments around the hall after the service. I will be able to confirm details tomorrow morning. If you have something specific you'd like to say please let me know. We'll gather everything by mid day Tuesday.
Catherine,
I have no issue with this.
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Old 29-09-13, 23:17
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Catherine, what ever feels right for you at this sad time is fine.
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Old 29-09-13, 23:49
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Alex: the most cheerful, helpful and upbeat person there is. I'm truly sorry to hear this news.
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Old 30-09-13, 01:03
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Catherine, I have no issue with my comment being posted
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Old 30-09-13, 01:18
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Hello Catherine

Yes, by all means feel free to share our comments, they are just an indication of our feeling for your dad. Your dad share with us several thousand comments on our share interest in CMPs, Canada, and history. So he will be missed in our daily conversations on MLU.

You have probably already noticed that MLU is different from most other web forums people use their real names here not handles. This makes our contact and conversations that go on around the world and over time far more real. We really get to know each other and weather we ever meet face to face we have people all over the world that we call friends and mean it.

Our best to you and your family.

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