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Old 16 December 2021, 04:04 AM   #1
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RIP Mr. Richard Carver

One of the old guard has passed.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:08 AM   #2
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Godspeed, Richard
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:13 AM   #3
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RIP. Quite sad news, Mr. Carver always had a kind word and fine insights to this forum and our hobby.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:16 AM   #4
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RIP, RC. Your participation elevated this hobby.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:19 AM   #5
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Sad day. RIP Richard


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Old 16 December 2021, 04:25 AM   #6
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Godspeed, Mr. Carver. You were a valuable member of this community.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:28 AM   #7
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RIP, best to his family.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:30 AM   #8
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That is very sad news. He will definitely be missed.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:43 AM   #9
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I shared many a PM with him. Very nice guy who really cared about the hobby. Sad to hear and condolences to the family. I am sure he will be missed.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:56 AM   #10
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RIP Richard. Godspeed.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:57 AM   #11
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RIP Richard

One of the “old guard”. He will be missed.
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Old 16 December 2021, 05:18 AM   #12
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Old 16 December 2021, 05:27 AM   #13
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So sorry to hear that! He had wonderful insight on many posts and his contributions will be sorely missed.
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Old 16 December 2021, 05:39 AM   #14
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Sorry to hear that. I found his posts to be consistently insightful. Condolences to his family.
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Old 16 December 2021, 06:03 AM   #15
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That's sad and condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP.

What was his screen name here?
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Old 16 December 2021, 06:14 AM   #16
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Old 16 December 2021, 06:33 AM   #17
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That is very sad to hear. What a gentleman and good friend to the hobby. Godspeed my friend. May he RIP.
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Old 16 December 2021, 06:46 AM   #18
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Old 16 December 2021, 07:59 AM   #19
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Very sad news!
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:09 AM   #20
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Oh, no. I'm genuinely upset.

RIP Richard.

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Old 16 December 2021, 08:10 AM   #21
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Very sad news. RIP
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:12 AM   #22
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Sad news. RIP Mr C. You were always willing to share your knowledge and a gentleman in doing so. Prayers to your family.
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:21 AM   #23
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May his soul rest in peace. A genuine Watch man.
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:26 AM   #24
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So sorry to hear this, he had great insight. And was willing to share. RIP
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:31 AM   #25
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RIP Mr Carver you will be missed
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:32 AM   #26
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A sad loss for the community
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:44 AM   #27
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May his soul rest in peace.
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Old 16 December 2021, 09:35 AM   #28
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RIP Mr. Carver and prayers for his family and friends.


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Old 16 December 2021, 09:45 AM   #29
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RIP sir. You will be missed
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Old 16 December 2021, 10:09 AM   #30
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Wow terrible to hear this. He was an asset to this board, and seemed to be a great guy with excellent taste.
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