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Gran Hermano has sadly passed away. RIP

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    #32
    entropi
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 21,730 Mod ✭✭✭✭entropi


    Man, that's so sad :( My condolences to his family and friends.

    Tarzana2 and anyone else currently fighting a serious illness: keep fighting the good fight, hopefully a recovery is around the corner :)


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    #33
    Summer wind
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Summer wind


    Sorry to hear the sad news that Gran Hermano has died. May he Rest In Peace. I hope his family will find some comfort in the fact that he was one of us and will be able to feel close to him by reading his posts.


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    #34
    c_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭c_man


    Ah very sorry to hear about this. I wasn't aware of his situation. Seemed like a great guy. Always liked that avatar and for some reason it was one that stuck with me, always recognised him in threads. Sorry if that sounds silly.

    R.I.P.


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    #35
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,726 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Aw no :(
    I've a tear in my eye on reading this news... Just so sad.
    I knew he was ill but didn't realise he was so gravely ill, probably because he kept the humour and damn good sense going in his posts, as if nothing was wrong. His username was quite apt, I've only just realised... He kinda had a big brotherly thing going on.
    We've lost a real trooper today. :(
    RIP Gran H , and deepest sympathies to your family and loved ones :(


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    #36
    Junkyard Tom
    Registered Users Posts: 10,117 ✭✭✭✭Junkyard Tom


    Health is the most valuable state-of-being us humans enjoy and most of us (myself included) have little clue how truly fortunate we are.

    RIP.


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    #37
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Edgarfrndly wrote: »
    RIP. As someone struggling with long term illness, your health really is your wealth. Nothing else is important.

    It's the truest cliché ever!
    everlast75 wrote: »
    Cancer is a c**t!

    That is all.

    That was me the first month of my diagnosis. I have never experienced such rage. Rage at cancer, rage at myself for not doing something about fairly obvious early signs (yeah, nipples just change direction and invert for no reason at all, Tarzana :rolleyes:) Just general extreme rage. Cancer is indeed a robbing cúnt, and I never use that word.

    I feel so sorry for Gran Hermano's loved ones.


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    #38
    TheLastMohican
    Registered Users Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭TheLastMohican


    Sorry to read that Gran Hermano has passed on.

    I wish him a trouble free passage on the next part of his journey.

    RIP


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    #39
    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    That news makes my stuff seem like a piss in the ocean :(

    RIP to a great poster and a cool mod.


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    #40
    kowloon
    Registered Users Posts: 13,278 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    Nothing smart to say, sorry to hear about this.


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    #41
    DARK-KNIGHT
    Registered Users Posts: 10,205 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    Very sad. I hope he and his family find peace now.

    R.I.P


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    #42
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users Posts: 19,610 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    I only woke up half an hour ago and switched on the coffee machine that Gran Hermano gave me so much help with, both on thread and by PM.

    God shots for you my friend, RIP.


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    #43
    mynameis905
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭mynameis905


    Didn't know him but from what I've seen of his posting and modding on the facial hair and hats forum the man always came across as an absolute gentleman. RIP.


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    #44
    Penny Tration
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,687 ✭✭✭✭Penny Tration


    Christ, that's horrific. Rest in peace, mate. Love to his family and friends during this awful time.


    Tarzana, I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I hope your body fights through it and wins. X


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    #45
    Buona Fortuna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Buona Fortuna


    Only just logged on this morning.

    Can't work who's peeling onions at this hour :o


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    #46
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    What age was he?


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    #47
    Jon Stark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭Jon Stark


    I didn't know GH but he always came across as a very nice poster and person. Great as a mod as well as I can't remember a moment where a poster ever got their nose out of joint with him.

    But that's all inconsequential now. For any of his family and friends who end up reading this thread, please accept my sincere condolences.


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    #48
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    Just got my first definitive 'No Evidence of Disease' a couple of hours ago after being diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma at the end of January so I'm officially in remission.

    RIP Gran Hermano. I wish it could be good news for everyone :(


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    #49
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    I didn't know you, but you've put all my worries into perspective this morning.


    Rest in Peace and thoughts with all your friends and family.


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    #50
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,640 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Hard to take these things in sometimes,

    RIP Hermano


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    #51
    Neyite
    Administrators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,947 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Neyite


    Very saddened to hear this. RIP Gran Hermano.


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    #52
    nc6000
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭nc6000


    That's very sad news. RIP.


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    #53
    My name is URL
    Registered Users Posts: 25,059 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    RIP and condolences to all who knew him


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    #54
    MadsL
    Registered Users Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    I used to be a regular contributor to the FH&H forum when it was just getting going, GH was a great mod, sound poster and whilst I never met him I got the sense that he was a decent soul. Very sad news. RIP.


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    #55
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    RIP, it's times like these that give you a clearer picture about what's truly important in life :(


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    #56
    kylith
    Registered Users Posts: 17,736 ✭✭✭✭kylith


    So sorry to hear this. My thought are with his family.


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    #57
    kenco
    Registered Users Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭kenco


    Sad news. May he rest in peace.

    Condolences to his family and friends


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    #58
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Canis Lupus wrote: »
    Just got my first definitive 'No Evidence of Disease' a couple of hours ago after being diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma at the end of January so I'm officially in remission.

    Wow, that is great. We all hope for a visit from NED!


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    #59
    Fat Christy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,866 ✭✭✭Fat Christy


    RIP. Condolences to his family and friends.


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    #60
    Langerland
    Registered Users Posts: 328 ✭✭Langerland


    Wonderful colleague - missed by us all.


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    #61
    OldGoat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,633 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    /Doffs hat

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



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