It is with sympathy - Jean-F

I started this thread with a feeling of dread, I didn't think he was the sort of man to take the huff over some perceived sleight, or to have fumbled with the new forum security measures to no avail. Feek confirmed my worst thoughts early today and I can say, hand on heart, I had tears in my eyes.

To go from seemingly chipper and robust to dead in such a short time, accidents aside, shows man's fragility. To lose a wonderfully charismatic forum member who hid his advanced age with wonderfully penned stories of his colourful life in many countries and situations, and retaining a general knowledge of both the broadest and in the case of his home city, concentrated scopes is indeed sad.

I raised my glass to his memory tonight, and trust he finds heaven's congestion charges none too Draconian, and the food and wine to his refined taste, otherwise expect a black cab to fall from the skies with an irate Jean-F at the wheel, wanting his entry fee back.

It was a pleasure and an honour to know you slightly from afar, you take a well earned rest mon ami mate. I wish you a fond goodbye.

My sincerest condolences to his patently obviously adored family.
 
Mason- said:
Out of interest @Feek how did you find out? Did you manage to contact his family some how?

Hope you don’t mind me asking.
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Feek said:
One of our MoH tracked him down, we were able to confirm.
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Mason- said:
Thanks for doing that both of you.
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I remember there was a thread not long ago called "Where is Jean-F?" and some of us speculated about him and also some other people who used to post on here.

Condolences to those he has left behind. R.I.P. :(
 
RIP Jean-F

His posts really stood out and I enjoyed them very much. I felt like I was reading a cockney version of the book Jupiter's Travels.

It's a good reminder to live life to the fullest and view the world through a lens that makes even the mundane appear interesting. If you can't look back and reminisce like Jean-F did, then you probably never lived.

Condolences to his family and friends.
 
He had a few questionable views however that’s one of the great things about this forum - it allows people with all views to publicise them.
He was a character, and he shall be missed.
It’s very odd forums, isn’t it? People exist for a time but then they don’t. People can be who they want to be, or who they don’t. But ultimately we spend time with them and they form part of our lives.
RIP to Jean. And remember, no matter who you are reading this - you matter. You make someone laugh, cry, shout, angry, happy, etc. you matter.
 
Oh man how sad :( regardless of certain views I always found his posts intriguing and he seemed like a stand-up chap through the brief engagements we had. RIP Jean-F x
 
Dis86 said:
Was worried for a minute we'd have to start a hunt for you!
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Don't worry, if you inevitably miss the headlines of my passing I'll make sure @doodah posts a thread where you guys gotta take pictures with my ashes in random places around the globe. My urn will simply be an old hovis bag.
 
What a sad day. An absolute character on here, and I'm sure in all circles he walked in. Loved reading his posts and will feel weird knowing we won't get any more of his stories :(
 
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