SqzMyLemon

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Anachro

Very sad to hear. I didn't know him too well, but I read his (and others' continuation) AAR. When he came on a few weeks ago, it sounded like he was getting better, but perhaps he was being stoic about it all. Anyways, rest in peace and good luck in the next chapter whatever or wherever that might be.

Just saw this thread- awful news. Like you I thought he was getting stronger and had a shot at beating the disease. Especially hard to lose a loved one just before Christmas, as I did when my father passed suddenly, one day before we were to drive the 450 miles to see him.

Loss of Joseph reminds me to treasure the folks we are with. We will miss him!

[Encircled]

Came across on here as a sound bloke RIP

Top post chickenboy btw

[John 3rd]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

ORIGINAL: Insano

Sad news indeed. His place here on Earth will be missed by many of us from all places around the globe. His local friends and family probably don't have a perspective on the global reach through the forum here. Unknown to them his passing will be felt by many people. Our community is the poorer without him.

They know. I'm sure Chickenboy told them. I told his wife today via email, that people from Singapore to South Korea, England to Sweden to the Czech Republic, France and many of the states and some of the provinces, all knew Joseph. That we knew him as a gentleman. That we are a tightknit group who share a love for history and a complex game. That we'd known Joseph for years. That he was a meticulous player who prepared thoroughly and who grumbled good-naturedly when an opponent pulled some tricky calamity on him, just like we all do, and that we will all miss him, especially his former opponents, who are quite hurt at his passing.

An hour later, I received the most beautiful reply from her. She must be quite a lady.

If Andre thinks its fitting, perhaps he can share her email address (at least via PM) so that others of you can write condolences. If you wonder if your words could be meaningful at a time like this, this was how she ended her email:

"Your words warmed my heart... He loved history so much and enjoyed playing very much... Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I will print out your email and treasure it forever..."

Thanks for the follow up, Dan. Sending a nice letter before we get 'busy' with the rest of our lives and move on is definitely the way to go. I've done so this morning as well.

Yes, if anyone wants his widow's email, please PM me.

Thank You Dan. I think all of us are becoming more and more aware of our mortality.

RIP.

[Chickenboy]

Through the online funeral service site, there is an online obituary available for sending a tribute too. This is preferable to mailing letters or cards directly to the family.

https://serenity.ca/serenity-obituaries ... el-sekida/

[Sardaukar]

RIP

[John 3rd]

He was only 50. Wow. That...is...frightening...

[39battalion]

Rest in Peace Sqz

We will miss your contributions to the forum and to the game

[Uncivil Engineer]

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

He was only 50. Wow. That...is...frightening...

50 is too young. Rest in peace Sqz.
Chuck

[PaxMondo]

Talked with Joseph just a month ago … so sad to hear this. I wish him peace.

[Lawless1]

A gentleman and a scholar, he will be missed.

[Big B]

Very sad news.
Does anyone know how many of us have passed? It's quite a number now...[:(]

[dasboot1960]

I wish to offer my condolences

[Macclan5]

Condolences.

Best wishes to his family and inner circle as well - from all of us.

Difficult at any time and during this season perhaps more so.

[KenchiSulla]

I am sorry to hear he has passed. Pancreatic cancer is a merciless killer. My condolences...

[Miller]

Terrible news. My condolences to all his family.

[Smeulders]

It's been years since I've been on this forum. You almost have to wonder why I decided to have another look just as my old opponent has passed. He was a good man. My condolences to the family, and also to his friends in the community here.

[Mac Linehan]

Gents, Lady -

Am very sorry to hear of Joseph's passing. Although I have not had the privilege of a direct communication, I was very aware of his forum postings.

Sincerely wish the best for his Wife and Family; may God be with you and Joseph.

Mac

[SheperdN7]

My sincerest condolences, may he R.I.P.

[stuman]

I am sorry to hear about his passing. RIP.

[traskott]

Rest in Peace.