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Gob
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Just received an e-mail from Miles's daughter.

Unfortunately our big mate passed away on December the seventh.

Miles and I were regular off board correspondents, though I had not heard form him for some time, so I'm assuming he'd been unwell, I know he had ongoing health issues.

Sorry I have no further details.

RIP big fella, sorry we never got to sink those beers together,.
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He is missed. When you correspond with his daughter, I'm sure you'll pass on our condolences (and probably already have)
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Yes already done.
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I too talked with Miles "off line" a few times (years ago now that I think of it). Sad to hear this news.
And please pass my condolences on to his daughter if you coorespond with her again.
RIP Miles my prayers are with you and your family.
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How sad, RIP Miles.
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Very sad news indeed.
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I'm so sorry to hear that. He was a good guy.
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Very sad to hear that. He was one of the good guys.

I hope his family is doing well...
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Sad news indeed. Please add my condolences to those you pass along.
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Aw geez, I'm so sorry to hear that...

I had occasion to correspond with Orrin off line...

He was a lovely gentleman... :(
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:cry: Sad news indeed. Yes, he was one of the good guys...RIP, and condolences to his family.
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I also had the pleasure of corresponding with Orrin off line a few times - a very lovely man. My condolences, & RIP, Miles! :cry:
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Miles/Orrin truly was a first class feller, a proper gent.

RIP
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Very sad. RIP Miles.
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It would have been his birthday tomorrow. :-(
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