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Post by ianlp59 on Jul 19, 2013 12:03:11 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Some of you got to know Eric Hunt (TheCorner) over the last few years through attending some of my guitar events as well as Scorpiodog's (Paul).
Eric's wife, Maggie, called me this morning to tell me that Eric left us on Wednesday night rather suddenly. Eric was suffering from lung cancer, a condition that he bore with extreme courage and dignity - he was a genuinely lovely man and I shall miss him. It's a great shame as I was really looking forward to seeing him again tomorrow at the guitar do here. Maggie told, me that Eric really enjoyed the musical get togethers that he came to and always waxed lyrical about how much of a great time he had with all of us.
That's all for now guys,
Cheers, love and best wishes to all...
Ian
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Post by leoroberts on Jul 19, 2013 12:05:11 GMT
Thanks for letting us know, Ian ... as you say, Eric bore the situation with amazing grace and humour.
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Post by earwighoney on Jul 19, 2013 12:34:55 GMT
That's terrible news but thank you for reporting it Ian.
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Post by Martin on Jul 19, 2013 12:42:28 GMT
Awful news Thanks for posting this Ian. I had hoped to be able to meet Eric at some point, and he was on here very recently. A lovely person who will be hugely missed.
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Post by rodders on Jul 19, 2013 12:46:00 GMT
This is terribly sad news.
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Post by ocarolan on Jul 19, 2013 12:57:29 GMT
Ian, thanks very much for letting us know. I only met Eric a couple of times at scorpiodog 's meetings, but on each occasion I thoroughly enjoyed his company; playing and singing together was always a pleasure, as was simply talking. A true gentleman with a gentle sense of humour and a very practical attitude towards his very difficult health position. I'll miss him - not least as there are still some songs Eric and I had promised we'd sing together some day. But my personal sadness must be as nothing compared to the sense of loss felt by his nearest and dearest. Ian, please would you pass on my condolences to Maggie and the rest of his family? Thank you. Keith
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Post by keithambridge on Jul 19, 2013 13:06:39 GMT
Sad indeed, condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2013 13:16:45 GMT
Oh no, that is so sad. I knew he had become a little more poorly recently, but that was so sudden. I don't think I'd ever met a more gentle man that Eric- he just loved life.
Rob
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Post by jonnymosco on Jul 19, 2013 14:48:28 GMT
That is very sad indeed, he seemed very philosophical about it all and I hope he didn't suffer. Please pass on my condolences to his family.
Jonny
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Post by scorpiodog on Jul 19, 2013 14:57:46 GMT
Oh, dear. I was really looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. As has been said, a very gentle and kind man, with quite some humour and even more courage. I've met him a dozen times or so, and I really felt a great kinship with him. Condolences to his family.
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Post by davewhite on Jul 19, 2013 15:33:45 GMT
Sad news indeed. Rest in peace Eric and serenade the angels.
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Post by Wild Violet on Jul 19, 2013 16:07:36 GMT
Very sad indeed. I hope he is enjoying playing music somewhere.
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Post by ararat66 on Jul 19, 2013 17:11:52 GMT
Rob just texted me this news, really sad, I had met Eric a few times and as Rob said it was his gentleness and kind heart that came across. His approach to life was pretty inspirational after his diagnosis - I hope he passed away peacefully. Kindest regards to his family.
Ian I can't make it this weekend but hope you all have a brilliant do and maybe in some way Eric has brought the good weather for us all.
Leon
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Post by philw on Jul 19, 2013 17:13:24 GMT
I didn't know the man - but deepest condolences to his friends and family
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Post by Akquarius on Jul 19, 2013 19:44:44 GMT
That's very sad news, indeed.
Bye Eric, I hope I'll have your courage and optimism when my day finally comes.
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