Saturday 15 September 2018

Rory McCreadie

This morning I learnt of the death of one of my dear naval wargaming friends, Rory McCreadie. A dedicated age-of-sail gamer as well as an authority on medical practice at sea at those times, Rory had been ill with cancer for a while and was working on a "goodbye" in the form of a Trafalgar refight. Facebook friends had seen his collection grow over the last few months and earlier this week his collection of ships for the game was completed. Alas, Rory succumbed to his illness this weekend and so he won't get to see his models in action. But the intention is to continue with the game in Poole in his honour, which will make this year's Trafalgar day a very, very special one indeed.


Fair winds and following seas Rory, we will miss you.

8 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the game is a fitting tribute for him.

    Regards,

    Pete.

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  2. Sorry to hear about your loss
    Best Wishes

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  3. Thank you David. Rory would be very pleased.

    Regards,
    Vol

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  4. It's a sad day for anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, even if it was just online.

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  5. Condolences for his loss, joy in his memory.

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  7. A great friend and mentor I worked and knew Rory for a very long time, he was the most generous, kind and talented hairdresser I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I for one think this world is a poorer place without him

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  8. Hello David, would you mind posting this very nice tribute on the Sails of Glory Anchorage site? They have started a memorial thread for Rory.
    https://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?5214-Tribute-to-Rory-McCreadie
    Regards,
    Vol

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