Rest in Peace, SG(2)

[Scouse Gits]

It is with the greatest sadness that I must report the death of Ivor Wason, known to this Community as Scouse Git(2).

Ivor succumbed to lung cancer after a frighteningly short battle - he was on holiday in France with me and my family only a fortnight ago. He died peacefully, in hospital, surrounded by his friends. He will be sorely missed.

Even the best of us lose a game now and again.

If only he could have had "just one more turn".

Stu - SG[1]

[Smash]

OMG!..thats terrible news.I'm completely shocked and saddened.

I guess it is merciful that his suffering was minimilized but I'm just .....I don't know.

A smoker?

[Vlad Antlerkov]

[Mercator]

[Bloody Monk]

This is hard and bitter news and a terrible loss to all who have had their lives enriched by having shared the "road" for however long with Ivor, SG(2), through this Community. He was always a decent, standup kind of fellow with a delicious wit and generous nature, always helpful and willing to share his knowledge; and, I felt privileged to think of him as my friend.

To his real life best friend and blood-brother, I send condolences and prayers for inner peace and balance. I am awed, Stu, by the grace and perfection of your words, especially the simplicity of the last two lines. (2) was and will ever be among the best of us.

Here's to the Admiral, a fair wind and full sail....

Monk

[SlowThinker]

I was frightened a little after I sighted the subject of this thread but I hoped the subject stands for something other.

I will keep 24 hours of silence for him - no posts to Poly.

[Ming]

Rest in Peace...

[rah]

Sad news indeed.
The community will feel the lose.
RIP

[Scouse Gits]

Sg{3}

Goodbye, Ivor.

And to Bloody Monk, the greatest thanks and please know that your words moved us to tears.

It was indeed and pleasure and a priviledge to have known a man of such wisdom and good humour.

[atawa]

"Our words are backed by empty wine bottles" - SG(2)

Rest in peace Ivor

[Theben]

RIP SG(2)

Although I didn't know him well, I have seen many thoughtful posts by him , with advice and helpful insights to many a player.

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

Re: Rest in Peace, SG(2)

I feel I have lost a good friend. Ivor helped bring this forum to life for me - a place to have fun and share a laugh.

My thoughts are with you both, Stu and Sg{3}.

Beyond this, I am lost for words. Rest in Peace.

[rjmatsleepers]

He will be missed by all of us who read and post here.

And when like her oh Saki you should pass
among the guests star scattered on the grass
and on your joyous errand reach the spot where I made one -
turn down an empty glass

RJM at Sleepers

[Old n Slow]

Ditto all of the above.

My thanks to one has shared, and my hope that there will be another game.

[debeest]

Stu and {3}, though I haven't been blessed with any personal relationship with Ivor, I've truly appreciated his wry humor and good spirit and thoughtfulness. How surprising that I can feel such loss for someone I've never met. I tip my hat and a bottle to him, and send my best wishes to you.