:'(
Margo, a good friend of TomG informed us that Tom has left us. He had a cardiac arrest and things happened rather quickly so the paramedics didn't even get a chance to do they're job. As margo said he spoke highly of many of us at the forum and was passionate about smoking. He will be missed deeply and our prayers will always be with him. I'm so sorry to have to break the news but felt you all should know what happened. Please take time to say a short prayer for him if you would be so kind.
Thank you all. Pat and Ann.
iceman,
Thank you for passing this along. Sorry to hear this....
Arcs_n_Sparks
tomg... a knowledgeable smoker who shared his humor... politics... technical expertise...
he once said...
Guys, we're a very small community, almost a family...
you will be missed tomg... r i p...
This is a loss to the forum. TomG has a sense of humor and way of looking at things that provided a completion to the forum community. He has shared several pictoral postings that have been valuable benchmarks for me personally. It is difficult to explain a remote bond that exists between the posting members here. TomG will be missed. :'(
I am very sorry to here this for anyone, and though I never talked to him I want to give his family my sincere sorrow for their loss.
Sincerely
Mav
Iceman as I said in my E-mail if the family would like we can set up a tribute area on the recipe site for TomG... something special.
Please pass on to his family my regards.
Olds
I'm shocked and extremely saddened by the news of Toms passing. I enjoyed his posts and PM's. I will miss his posts and PM's........don't know what to say. I had wondered why he had not posted for awhile.
Good bye Tom, you are a friend.
Very sad news indeed, he was a very helpfull guy, he gave me some great pointers and advice which i will fondly remember him by.
Heavens gain is indeed our loss
R.I.P. TomG
I would like to pass my sincere condolences to the family.
QuoteIt is difficult to explain a remote bond that exists between the posting members here. TomG will be missed.
How very true WCK.
Others have posted the sentiments that I feel, thanks for letting everyone know Pat.
R.I.P Tom.
My sentiments and prayers are with his him and his family. I really like Old's idea if his family does not object.
a prayer for those who go before us and a prayer for those who remain. A gentle wish for strength, courage, and faith for loved one's left for the remainder of their journey.
May the family feel the warmth of God's love and the comfort of God's grace as they struggle with the loss of someone dear.
I always think of this when a loved one dies. Maybe you all will take some comfort reading it, as well.
DEATH be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so,
For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow,
Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleepe, which but thy pictures bee,
Much pleasure, then from thee, much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee doe goe,
Rest of their bones, and soules deliverie.
Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poyson, warre, and sicknesse dwell,
And poppie, or charmes can make us sleepe as well,
And better then thy stroake; why swell'st thou then;
One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally,
And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die.
--John Donne
I'm very sorry to here about Tom. Very nice man...
My condolences to his family and friends.
Patrick
Owstrich & WCK pretty well summed it up for me.
Tom was one of the good guys.
We locked horns every now & then, but walked away friends in my mind. Men who will truly tell you what they're thinking & why, then listen to your viewpoint and rationally discuss, are rare these days. I'll miss our online/phone conversations.
My condolances to FamilyG.
Pat, thank you for informing us.
Kirk & Anne
Chez , You said a lot in a very small space . I agree whole heartedly
Spirited , lively , informative and sharing and at times full of fire .I like that in folks.
Our condolances to TomG's family..at home...and in the forum.
Doug and Sherie
Quote from: hillbillysmoker on January 28, 2007, 04:39:26 PM
May the family feel the warmth of God's love and the comfort of God's grace as they struggle with the loss of someone dear.
I would like to echo this quote. I am truly saddened by the news.
Mike Brockman
I am very sad to hear this...my deepest condolences, prayers to the family.
Tom will be missed but he'll always be part of this place.
T2
My prayers and thoughts go out to his family. TomG was a very helpful and informative member. He went above and beyond to help me with a project or two. He will be missed.
RIP
ThanX for the notice, Ice. It's really weird how you can miss a guy so much when all you've known is a "web presence". But you will be missed, TG...your web presence was true spice! You were fun to exchange political sheet metal with because you were up front and provided balance. Swapping fish stories/recipes with you however, was the highlight to the forum for me....you will definitely be missed here.....
Thanks Iceman for letting us know about Tom.
This is very sad. I would also like to offer my condolences to his family. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am glad that he spent the time here that he did. His knowledge was inspiring and I know he was a lot of help to n00bs. On discussions off topic, his ideas were forged in steel and would make one check their own metal.
TomG was always one of the first to offer encouragement or give praise.
Friend, you will be missed.
Doug
Sorry to hear this news. :-[
Margo e-mail me this message last night. Just thought I'd pass it on to all you wonderful folks.
Patrick,
Thanks for posting the sad news about TomG on the BS Forum. I have read the responses which fill me with emotion as the BS members express themselves over the loss of him. As many Forum users noted, he so enjoyed sparring with worthy challengers just to get them to consider an opposing viewpoint -- whatever the topic may be. The Forum was a favorite pulpit for him because he could be in the comfort of his own home, in sweats & slippers at any hour of the day, advising or debating with enthusiatic knowledgeable peers. He didn't hold back on the BS Forum -- he was always up for a challenge that any of you could pose. I grin when I see the subject of his passing as a 'Hot Topic' with over 500 hits -- imagine what his response would be!!
Just remember folks, tell those people who are close to you how much they mean to you ... cause you never know when they might just be gone!
Margo
Like I've said before to many people, you forum members are like family!
We apriciate it. God Bless all of you. Pat and Ann
Real nice. My heart really goes out to her.
Thanks Patrick for forwarding on the sad news regarding Tom and for sharing Margo's thoughts with us. My condolences go out to Margo and family.
For me, Tom's personality and sense of humor was a very unique presence on this forum. I will miss him.
I'm a relative newbe here but I felt from the beginning that what we have here is a family and a real good bunch of people and I'm very sure TomG was one of the best. He will be missed by all. Our Prayers are with Tom and his Family John AKA (Cajun)
Hi Folks.
Just thought I'd pass this picture of Tom G on to everyone. Margo was kind enough to send it to me so it could get posted. This I think is how he would have wanted to be remembered.
I can't thank all of you enough for the kindness that has poured out on this forum. I'm sure Margo would agree. You guys are truely the best!!!
Pat, Ann, and Margo.
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/olepop/th_CA7XRBQG.jpg) (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/olepop/CA7XRBQG.jpg)
thanks ice...
looks like tomg was getting ready to bait the hook with that sardine...
you goota eat...
owrstrich
Nice. A real example of how to enjoy life.
Yup! I couldn't agree more with you WildCat.
Mike
I've been staying quiet, as I never really got to talk to Tom, but he sounds like he was a great guy. I only joined a few days before this thread was started, but it still saddened me when I read it. Just something about these online communities (I belong to a few racing message boards that have lost members over the years).
Prayers to Tom's family, and those who had the opportunity to get to know him.
I just now saw this thread.
I am sad to hear of Tom's passing. He has helped me and lots of others and I will miss him along with the rest of you.
Thanks for sharing that with us Ice.
That's a lovely picture (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Respect/respect-023.gif)
Here's to you Tom, hope you've found yourself a nice fishing spot (http://www.emotipad.com/newemoticons/Cheers.gif)
Lovely picture, thanks Ice. :)
ICE thanks for the follow up letter and picture. He does look happy in that image to say the least....
Thanks for the update Iceman. Tom looked like he was doing what he really enjoyed in the picture you posted.
"He has spent his life best
who has enjoyed it most."
- Author Samuel Butler
Cheers
A great way to be remembered and that's how I'll think of TG....ThanX for sharing, Iceman!