Topaz Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I just checked into Barbara's blog Tom Died at 12 15 (noon) today. What a loss of a clever, warm and funny man. My heart goes out to Barbara. "I would always make sure I was out on deck for the leaving of Liverpool, standing on the Landing Stage side of the vessel with both hands clasped to the rail. Five minutes before sailing came the blast of the ship's whilst a truly magical sound ..... chains would now be clinking, heavy steel doors were being closed and bolted. The last sound I would hear before leaving the landing stage would be the sounds of the chains that held the gangway in placing being removed and then the sound of steel scraping on steel as the gangway was lowered down to the stage. With the ropes now off, and the vibration under my feet the message was loud and clear, I was on my way home." This seemed like an appropriate quote from Tom's Book, 'Who's afraid of the dark'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Peters Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Tom was a lovely, funny man I met a few times and swapped lots of emails with over the years. This is awful news, and my condolences to Barbara and the family. Long may you rest by the Silverburn, old pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 My deepest sympathy to Barbara and all of Toms family and friends. His blog has touched everyone who read it. His words were woven through not only with warmth but also a deeply profound insight into life. A gentle soul whose passing is a great loss to the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobjackson Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 thats so sad how did he die?does anyone know if it was a relitive of someone called daniel glassey? im sorry to hear this news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 very very sad news. worked with Tom for a few years, one of the nicest, funniest people i have ever met. Condolences to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman8180 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thoughts to Barbara, family and friends. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinahand Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 My condolences to Barbara and Tom's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 How sad. Barbara - we'll all be thinking of you on here I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Sad news indeed, condolences to Barbara and the rest of the family. I first knew of a little lad about 3 or 4 years old who lived nearby where we were, and he used to go off to school 'across' for long periods, and many years after we moved read 'Lament for the Ben My Chree' and read Tom's book. A lot of people will have been inspired by his writings and blog from the banks of his beloved Silverburn river. Fair weather Tom R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Condolences to Tom's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 My condolences to Barbara,Tom's family and all their friends. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Sad to hear the news - condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Ten Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Tom has been a true inspiration to us all. RIP LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Only met Tom a few times, but a true gent - condolences to Barbara and Tom's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Condolences to Barbara and family. RIP Rab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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