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Denzil_DC

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4. That's a shame.

Reply to servermsh (Original post)

Tue Feb 2, 2021, 11:48 AM

Feb 2021

He had pneumonia, which has been called, perhaps insensitively, "the old man's friend" as it usually grants a relatively peaceful passing, so even if he hadn't contracted COVID as well, his end may have been near anyway. He was the epitome of class.

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Captain Tom, 100 year-old UK Veteran, has passed away [View all] servermsh Feb 2021 OP

Darn it. That guy was so awesome. Condolences to the family nt Pobeka Feb 2021 #1

... littlemissmartypants Feb 2021 #2

How sad. May he rest in peace. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2021 #3

That's a shame. Denzil_DC Feb 2021 #4

Aw man. RIP Captain Sir Tom Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #5