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25-05-18, 20:41
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A few pics of Geoff, recently posted on FB by Keith. Shared here as they disappeared from Keith's original posting - and because they are great photos of a great guy!
Can't believe it has been so long already since Geoff passed away. 33248951_10210361001815773_8098753816972754944_o.jpg 33339709_10210361000095730_3771640112396369920_o.jpg 33083907_10210351089727977_4414452830908186624_o.jpg Quote:
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25-05-18, 21:59
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Pics
Thanks for reposting these Hanno
It's been good to re-read some of these tributes too. Quote:
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Film maker 42 FGT No8 (Aust) remains 42 FGT No9 (Aust) 42 F15 Keith Webb Macleod, Victoria Australia Also Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianmilitarypattern
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01-12-20, 15:55
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Remembering
This Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, is the 10th anniversary of the death of Geoff Winnington-Ball, the founder of Maple leaf Up.
I continue to be grateful that Geoff (Jif) created such a great resource for the worldwide CMP community and that it continues to thrive today under Hanno Spoelstra's leadership. Thank you Hanno, Shawn, moderators and contributors for carrying on with this quality effort.  Geoff would be very proud. ..... and a shameless plug: If you share my feelings and you haven't done so recently, consider making a contribution for the on-going support of MLU here: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=16452 Brian
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01-12-20, 17:37
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Donation
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01-12-20, 17:51
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Ten years already...
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Thanks for the heads-up, can't believe it has been ten years already since Geoff passed away .... Keeping MLU Up is a group effort, I think Geoff would be very proud indeed to see the community he set up is alive and kicking. The number of active users per day has been steady over the past few years. Recently I am getting new applicant requests at an average of approx. ten per week.
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05-12-20, 12:28
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my friend Geoff
Today, 10 years ago, Geoff Winnington-Ball passed away. While sad as he was far too young, I enjoy the fond memories I have of him. This is why I am sharing some pictures to remember the good times for all to enjoy.
Geoff really enjoyed being among WW2 veterans and people with the same interests. Geoff often said he was born one generation too late. As you all know Geoff was the founder of Maple Leaf Up, but was also involved in the formation of the 1st Canadian Carrier Regiment Association and helped to get a group of veterans back to Ortona in 1988 for a Christmas Eve commemorative 'Dinner of Reconciliation' with their German counterparts. He used the power of the internet to spread the word by setting up a crowdfunding campaign (before that term was invented) which successfully raised $100,000. When I first met Geoff in Canada, December 1999. During a dinner with veteran Art Bell: kangaroo_xmas.jpg MLU goes to Beltring 2000 - Geoff chuffed to have hitched a ride with Mike Ebeling in his Otter: Geoff.jpg Kangaroo Luncheon in 2003 - Geoff among some of his beloved veterans: William Miller Sr. and Art Bell to his right: reunion.jpg Normandy 2004, with MLU friends in front of one of his favourite CMP vehicles: imm020_21.jpg Beny-sur-Mer, Normandy 2004 - Geoff and his son Shawn paying their respects and placing a marker at the grave of Rifleman Edward Smith: imm029_30.jpg
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