In Memoriam - Owd.

[DTCwordfan]

It was a year ago today that our friend, Eric, aka Owd/Owdhamer , passed away after quite a battle with cancer.

I am sure that several of you will wish to pass or express your thoughts and memories of this wonderful, kind and likeable man that Owd was. It was only for a short time that some of us got to know him as we tried to help him keep his spirits up and prepare him for the next bout of chemo. His patience, warmth and love for Mrs Owd, his family and friends was, indeed, inspirational. Many of us would have loved to get to know him better but, sadly, this was not to be.

He is missed; however, his legacy is indeed that oft hackneyed expression, "He was a good man." In Owd's case, it was so true.

Mrs Owd does look into AB from time to time and enjoys seeing our banter. The day won't be a pleasant one for her, however, her wonderful memories should help her through this.

If you can take thirty seconds out today to think of Owd and other ABers that we have lost through illness or whatever, then the World will be a better place.

Lastly, I am reminded of a Dutch proverb: "Every goodbye is the birth of a memory." In Owd's case, "I hope those horses are running well for you upstairs, Eric. Bless You."

[joggerjayne]

I can't believe it's been over a year since lovely old Owd was on here.

[Dee Sa]

not forgotten Owd, god bless you are in a better place.

[naomi24]

x

[sandyRoe]

That was nicely put, DTC.

[hc4361]

:)

[NoMercy]

Own was a lovely man.

I was thinking about Moyra as well the other day.

[humbersloop]

lovely, and very funny

[AB Editor]

Morning,

You can see all his posts and answers here: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/members/owdhamer/ (should you wish to find your own interactions with him).

Nice chap.

[horseshoes]

For Owd.RIP

http://i43.tinypic.com/xmn8f9.jpg

[NoMercy]

Woss 'appened to DT?

[andy-hughes]

That was a wonderful post DT - Owd was very blessed to have friends like you in his life.

I am sorry to hear of his passing, and pass on my sincere condolences to his wife and family - and any AB'ers who knew him, either through our wonderful site, or more personally.

[WELSHYORKIE]

Well said DT - I didn't have too much interaction with Owd but when I did he was always courteous and humorous. A true gent. My thoughts go out to all those ABers who have passed, and for all those current ABers, myself included, who have lost loved ones along the way. May the departed all rest in peace.

[ummmm]

I do feel for anyone that has lost a loved one. Grief is a very hard emotion to deal with xx

[Tilly2]

A fitting tribute to a lovely man.

[chrissa1]

xxxx

[queenofmean]

I didn't know Owd very well but I do know he was much loved by everyone. I was actually thinking about him the other day. A lovely post DT

Love and hugs to Mrs Owd and Family today x

[maggiebee]

RIP Owd. Very fitting tribute DTC.

[gness]

So miss Owd's humour and teasing......♥

[tonyav]

Great guy, much missed. can't believe it's been a year already.

[nungate]

Very well put D T I can't believe it's been a year since Owd left us, he was a lovely man and is much missed. I often think of him.