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Post by ASH on Aug 9, 2015 22:13:08 GMT
Some of our current membership will remember Mike Seddon from his time as a member of Stourbridge & District Wargamers. I was shocked and saddened to see on the BBC Midlands Today programme tonight that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer in June and has only a short time to live. He is attempting to raise money for the hospice charity that is helping him and his family at this time, so if anyone wishes to donate I have supplied the link. www.justgiving.com/MikeSeddon/ |
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Post by Scott on Aug 10, 2015 7:57:44 GMT
Very sad news as you say Ashley. Mike was the very first person I spoke to at the club when I turned up 22 years ago.
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Post by ASH on Sept 18, 2015 10:22:12 GMT
For those who may be interested, Mike finally lost his battle and passed away on Tuesday 15th September, he raised over £15000 for the hospice. Rest in Peace Mike.
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Post by Mark Galbraith on Dec 23, 2015 16:03:57 GMT
Ash, thank you for the news. I was just looking up old friends and found this post. I'm really sad. I worked with Mike for a few years, introduced him to the club. I can honestly say he was one of very best of friends and a great guy to know.
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Post by ASH on Dec 30, 2015 0:02:24 GMT
Hi Mark,
Nice to hear from you after so long even under such sad circumstances. I agree with what you said about Mike being good to know, over the years our paths crossed at many of the wargames shows after he moved away from the Stourbridge area, and he always had time for a few words and a catch up. As I said in the original post I was really shocked when I saw Mike on the news, the illness had really taken its toll, I can't imagine how he found the strength and courage to fund raise while so ill. I am certain that he will be greatly missed by many people who had the privilege to know him.
Are you still "Over the Pond" or are you back over here ?
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Post by Mark Galbraith on Jan 6, 2016 21:04:00 GMT
Ash, it hit me badly. It took me about a week before it would sink in.
Yes, I still live and work across the pond  I'm looking at trying to make a visit early this year. If I do, I would like to come by and say hello to any of the old gang still there. |
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Post by ASH on Jan 7, 2016 23:30:16 GMT
Yes Mark there is still a few of the old gang around, a lot older, but still here. We are still at the same hall, the same hours, just the games have changed.
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Post by Mark Galbraith on Jan 19, 2016 21:30:09 GMT
That's great that you are still at the same old hall, I have lots of good memories from there. I know about the age thing, I hit 50 last year which was a bit difficult to take Say hello to the old gang for me, I hope to come over this year and say hello myself |
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Post by ASH on Jan 19, 2016 23:40:35 GMT
Will do Mark, and I'm sure that you will be made welcome if you do manage to pop along to see us.
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I'm looking at trying to make a visit early this year. If I do, I would like to come by and say hello to any of the old gang still there.