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Old 13-10-16, 02:53 PM
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Default Lt.Col.(Retd)Gordon Gray AKA 1st Tankie

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I've just received the sad news that Gordon passed away this morning after a sudden illness.

He was a lovely chap, an absolute gentleman, and I feel sure he will be missed by those who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

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Old 13-10-16, 03:06 PM
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Terribly sad news.

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Old 13-10-16, 03:16 PM
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That is indeed very sad news Gordon was instrumental in me getting some Liverpool Scottish material for my collection and he and his wife made me most welcome at their house when I went to see it.

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Old 13-10-16, 03:30 PM
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I met Gordon on only a few occasions, and am very sorry to learn of his passing.

Sincere condolences to his family.

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Old 13-10-16, 04:28 PM
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Very sad news, Gordon was a real gentleman with a wide breadth of knowledge of badges, sadly missed, Mike
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Old 13-10-16, 05:24 PM
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Gordon may have been an officer but he was a real gentleman and will sadly be missed by many
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Old 13-10-16, 06:14 PM
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I am sad to hear this news, I can only echo what others have said, my condolences to his family.

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Old 13-10-16, 07:02 PM
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So sad to hear this news, I always enjoyed meeting Gordon, great to talk to and he had a cheeky sense of humour too which quite often gave me a giggle Another good one gone, hope he's having a beer with Dave up there somewhere,
RIP Gordon, glad we met,
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Very sad news, as others have already mentioned an officer and a gentleman

Sincere condolences to his family.

RIP Gordon

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Old 13-10-16, 08:30 PM
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Old 14-10-16, 07:04 PM
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Sad news indeed
As already said an Officer and a Gentleman. A few months back I went round to see him and we did some swaps we were both like school boys with football cards he still had such a passion for the hobby and life.
He will be missed.
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Old 16-10-16, 12:54 AM
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I am saddened to read this news, I enjoyed every interaction with him.

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Old 16-10-16, 06:24 AM
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Sorry to hear that, very bad news. Condolences to all his friends and family.
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I only met Gordon once and found him to be a real gentleman. I was mildly amused when referring to myself and Phil he stated that it was good to see some young blood in the hobby.

Please pass my condolences to his family.

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Thank you for letting us all know Rob,

This is again a truly sad time and I would like to pass on my condolences to his family and friends.

I was introduced to Gordon by Jerry (Eng 9266) at Farnham militaria fair & then again at the MHS shows and on a few occasions at other fairs. He was a very nice, approachable gentleman who would have a chat with everyone.

It was a pleasure to have known him and I know he will be sadly missed by us all on this forum and in the wider militaria collecting community.

RIP Gordon

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