The legend that is Derek Acorah passes over to the other side.
He's right about Mary, i've met a few in my short existence.
Re: The departed
Posted: 08 Jan 2020, 10:50
by NottinghamWhite
Christopher Beeney has died.
R.I.P.
Re: The departed
Posted: 10 Jan 2020, 22:14
by Wigan White
Neil Peart from the Canadian rock band Rush has died aged 67.
Probably the best drummer I've ever seen.
Re: The departed
Posted: 22 Jan 2020, 12:55
by Wigan White
Terry Jones of Monty Python fame has died aged 77.
Re: The departed
Posted: 22 Jan 2020, 17:47
by Another Northern Soul
Wigan White wrote:Terry Jones of Monty Python fame has died aged 77.
That's terribly sad, I loved TJ... dementia I assume, horrible illness for the sufferer and their loved ones to see.
RIP
Re: The departed
Posted: 27 Jan 2020, 03:16
by Mr Russell
NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and his fellow passengers who died in the helicopter accident in the US today. Very sad, RIP to those involved.
Re: The departed
Posted: 27 Jan 2020, 09:39
by Deleted User 728
Mr Russell wrote:NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and his fellow passengers who died in the helicopter accident in the US today. Very sad, RIP to those involved.
Whenever I hear of a helicopter crash like this - Stevie Ray Vaughan being the most poignant for me personally, as I am a fan of his music - I can't help question why the machine was used in the first place ?
It strikes me that as they're inherently unstable craft they should only ever be used by the military and in emergency cases where speed and access would otherwise be restricted.
As a status symbol they fail because the risk is much higher than with other forms of transport.
It's terribly sad news though, especially as I heard this morning that not only did his own daughter die but also the parents of another girl in the basketball team he was coaching. I'm not sure if their daughter was on board as well - I presume she was.
I just feel it could have been avoided ...
Re: The departed
Posted: 27 Jan 2020, 11:47
by johnh
Sad news. I have never been in a helicopter, never will. If the one engine fails, they don't glide very well.
Re: The departed
Posted: 27 Jan 2020, 16:48
by Barlow Boy
I’ve had a couple of flying lessons in a helicopter, got some more later this year in a small plane.
It’s a strange feeling flying a helicopter, just feel so small and fragile somehow. Thankfully, I’ve never had any issues, one can only imagine the horror for those onboard that flight.
Re: The departed
Posted: 27 Jan 2020, 20:30
by Davycc
Barlow Boy wrote:I’ve had a couple of flying lessons in a helicopter, got some more later this year in a small plane.
It’s a strange feeling flying a helicopter, just feel so small and fragile somehow. Thankfully, I’ve never had any issues, one can only imagine the horror for those onboard that flight.
