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Reebs a final word

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by Reebok, Oct 10, 2021.

  1. Reebok

    Reebok YTS Mod
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    Hello everyone,

    It is with a heavy heart to tell you my Dad, known as Reebs to you all passed away Thursday night at 9pm.
    I've gone over his final wishes and one of them was to inform you fine gents on this forum that he is no longer with us and instead looking down from above and I'm sure with the same interest in horse racing as ever.
    He had battled with poor health most of his life, but still managed to live until the grand age of 75!
    Not bad odds when he wasn't given long at the age of 13!
    He passed peacefully while sleeping at Broomfield hospital, Chelmsford with family around him.
    I know he has met some of you in 'real' life and I'm grateful he regarded you as friends he had made on his journey.

    I can be contacted on [email protected] should you wish to,

    So for the last time, Reebs signing out

    All the best and all the luck in the future
    David German

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  2. stick

    stick Bumper King

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    Thank you for letting us know. I really am quite gutted. I met your Dad in person when we went racing together once at Chelmsford. He was a smashing bloke.
    Please accept my condolences
     
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  3. Saf

    Saf Not606 Godfather+NOT606 Poster of the year 2023

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    Your father was a fine poster and a clearly respected gentleman.

    I'm so sorry for your loss.
     
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  4. OddDog

    OddDog Mild mannered janitor
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    I’ll always remember Ian for his sense of humour and the many films/series/books he recommended to me. He was one of the warmest people I knew and will be sorely missed.

    RIP reebs <rose>
     
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  5. NassauBoard

    NassauBoard Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for letting the forum know, and I send my condolences to you and the family.
     
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  6. Bustino74

    Bustino74 Thouroughbred Breed Enthusiast

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    Deeply saddened to hear of your loss and our loss. One of the forum's gentlemen. We will miss him.
     
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  7. Pilgrim

    Pilgrim Well-Known Member

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    I am sorry to read that. My condolences to all your family.
     
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  8. Grecian Mick

    Grecian Mick Well-Known Member

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    Sorry to hear this sad news, sending my condolences to you and your family.
     
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  9. Big tone

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    Sorry for your loss,Always seemed like a nice chap.
     
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  10. Janabelle13

    Janabelle13 Well-Known Member

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    So sorry to hear this. Condolences to you and your family. RIP Reebs, we will miss you
     
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  11. redcgull

    redcgull Well-Known Member

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    What a real shame, very sad to hear... Top man who always had a sense of humour to his posts.

    My thoughts go out to you & your family...<rose>
     
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  12. rainermariarilke

    rainermariarilke Well-Known Member

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    Top, top man, and a light has gone out in this forum.
    RIP, and condolences to you and the rest of his family.
     
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  13. SwanHills

    SwanHills Well-Known Member

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    That is terribly sad news. Reebs was a smashing guy and will be sorely missed on the forum. Condolences to you, David, and the rest of your close family.
    RIP Ian <rose>
     
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  14. Ron

    Ron Well-Known Member
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    Oh no!

    I have spoken to Ian and his eldest daughter a few times when he was ill before. A lovely chap. I am very shocked and saddened to see this notice.

    Sincere condolences to all family and friends and may you rest in eternal peace Ian <peacedove><peacedove><peacedove><rose>
     
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  15. karlos5001

    karlos5001 Well-Known Member

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    Sad, sad news. Deepest condolences to all of your family. He will be missed on here for sure.
     
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  16. smokethedeadbadger

    smokethedeadbadger Well-Known Member

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    Such sad news. Always enjoyed reading Reebs posts. Always came across as a genuine, funny and really lovely bloke. Condolences to you and your family
     
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  17. Resurgam

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    Very sad news indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
    I only knew your father from this forum, and from the brief private chats we had, he was a true gentleman.

    RIP Ian.
     
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  18. attivo

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    <peacedove> R.I.P. Reebs <ok> <peacedove>
     
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  19. PNkt

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    I’m so sorry to read this. My thoughts to you and your family. Rest in Peace Reebs <peacedove>
     
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  20. rudebwoy

    rudebwoy Well-Known Member

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    Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of the man we knew as Reebs , a real warm hearted soul , who saw the good in everyone , despite others efforts to hide it !
    His humour was always to the fore , and even when gravely ill last year , he made light of the situation , another soul has passed , but his spirit will live on among all those he touched .
    R I P Reebs <rose><peacedove>
     
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