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**blackcloudbrew** · 11-08-2013, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by jackassp

Thanks for letting us know Rod.

Bruce has been a good friend to this group and me especially even though we have never met, and for this I will be eternally grateful.
His photography has been thoughtful, and very creative.
His support of the Pentaxforums through participation, and moderation has been exemplary.

I am going to ask Adam if he would consider adding one of Bruce's photos to the exclusive area as a tribute.

I see a lot of this in my everyday work, and it hurts every time.

For the rest of us, always remember we have a tenuous grip on life, and it is very short, make the best use of it that you can.

God bless you Bruce.
John.

I'm seldom at a loss for words but this situation has found me without a way to express myself.

However, John your post says it all for me. I completely agree with what you said.

**twilhelm** · 11-08-2013, 02:36 PM

It is very sad news indeed. Bruce was one of the group I found here each time I returned for a monthly challenge.
Through photographs I feel I've gotten to know him in a more intimate manner, even though I've never met him.

My prayers go out to him and his wife.

wolfiegirl · 11-08-2013, 04:31 PM

So sad to hear this. Thank you for letting us know Rod. I only knew him through his beautiful photos and lovely comments in Singles In and throughout the forum. My thoughts go to him and his family

photolady95 · 11-08-2013, 04:34 PM

Bruce has been a friend to me though I've never met him. He has helped me often on these forums. I just don't know what to say now that this sad news came my way. My prayers go out to him and his wife, and family.

**Eric Auer** · 11-08-2013, 05:46 PM

No words, Just his Images.

Thank you Bruce.

**OzzRod** · 11-08-2013, 05:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Bruce

He was still smiling plus a few watery eyes this morning. The flowers delivered on behalf of the forum blew him away (winning suggestion Sandy!). It was a wonderful moment. Pam has been printing off the messages for him to read; both he and Pam are greatly cheered by all the encouragement and kind thoughts.

wolfiegirl · 11-08-2013, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by OzzRod

Bruce

He was still smiling plus a few watery eyes this morning. The flowers delivered on behalf of the forum blew him away (winning suggestion Sandy!). It was a wonderful moment. Pam has been printing off the messages for him to read; both he and Pam are greatly cheered by all the encouragement and kind thoughts.

I must have missed the suggestion re the flowers. Was there enough in the kitty? Any chance I can contribute?

photolady95 · 11-08-2013, 06:52 PM

Quote:

I must have missed the suggestion re the flowers. Was there enough in the kitty? Any chance I can contribute?

Me too!! All of it.

Wired · 11-08-2013, 07:17 PM

I'll miss his contributions. Sad news indeed. Good luck to him and his family.

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-08-2013, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Me too!! All of it.

Me too.

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-08-2013, 08:35 PM

Um...I had an idea which may be either appropriate or not, don't know. However, here goes. What if we post nothing but flowers in honor of Bruce for some portion of this month or something like that? Or something like that. Thoughts?

**twilhelm** · 11-08-2013, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Um...I had an idea which may be either appropriate or not, don't know. However, here goes. What if we post nothing but flowers in honor of Bruce for some portion of this month or something like that? Or something like that. Thoughts?

I think that's a great idea. Willing to start tomorrow?

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-08-2013, 09:00 PM

Let's see how this idea resonates with others as well before we act on this. Ok?

**Eric Auer** · 11-08-2013, 09:13 PM

I'm in for whatever, Of course.

**OzzRod** · 11-08-2013, 09:14 PM

I think it's a great suggestion Tim. Perhaps the last day of the month ? - but I'll fit in with whatever consensus emerges.

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11-08-2013, 02:13 PM	#181
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by jackassp Thanks for letting us know Rod. Bruce has been a good friend to this group and me especially even though we have never met, and for this I will be eternally grateful. His photography has been thoughtful, and very creative. His support of the Pentaxforums through participation, and moderation has been exemplary. I am going to ask Adam if he would consider adding one of Bruce's photos to the exclusive area as a tribute. I see a lot of this in my everyday work, and it hurts every time. For the rest of us, always remember we have a tenuous grip on life, and it is very short, make the best use of it that you can. God bless you Bruce. John. I'm seldom at a loss for words but this situation has found me without a way to express myself. However, John your post says it all for me. I completely agree with what you said.

11-08-2013, 02:36 PM	#182
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	It is very sad news indeed. Bruce was one of the group I found here each time I returned for a monthly challenge. Through photographs I feel I've gotten to know him in a more intimate manner, even though I've never met him. My prayers go out to him and his wife.

11-08-2013, 04:31 PM	#183
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	So sad to hear this. Thank you for letting us know Rod. I only knew him through his beautiful photos and lovely comments in Singles In and throughout the forum. My thoughts go to him and his family

11-08-2013, 04:34 PM	#184
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Bruce has been a friend to me though I've never met him. He has helped me often on these forums. I just don't know what to say now that this sad news came my way. My prayers go out to him and his wife, and family.

11-08-2013, 05:46 PM	#185
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	No words, Just his Images. Thank you Bruce.

11-08-2013, 05:47 PM - 2 Likes	#186
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Bruce He was still smiling plus a few watery eyes this morning. The flowers delivered on behalf of the forum blew him away (winning suggestion Sandy!). It was a wonderful moment. Pam has been printing off the messages for him to read; both he and Pam are greatly cheered by all the encouragement and kind thoughts.

11-08-2013, 06:42 PM	#187
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by OzzRod Bruce He was still smiling plus a few watery eyes this morning. The flowers delivered on behalf of the forum blew him away (winning suggestion Sandy!). It was a wonderful moment. Pam has been printing off the messages for him to read; both he and Pam are greatly cheered by all the encouragement and kind thoughts. I must have missed the suggestion re the flowers. Was there enough in the kitty? Any chance I can contribute?

11-08-2013, 06:52 PM	#188
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Quote: I must have missed the suggestion re the flowers. Was there enough in the kitty? Any chance I can contribute? Me too!! All of it.

11-08-2013, 07:17 PM	#189
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	I'll miss his contributions. Sad news indeed. Good luck to him and his family.

11-08-2013, 08:18 PM	#190
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by photolady95 Me too!! All of it. Me too.

11-08-2013, 08:35 PM	#191
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Um...I had an idea which may be either appropriate or not, don't know. However, here goes. What if we post nothing but flowers in honor of Bruce for some portion of this month or something like that? Or something like that. Thoughts?

11-08-2013, 08:52 PM	#192
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Um...I had an idea which may be either appropriate or not, don't know. However, here goes. What if we post nothing but flowers in honor of Bruce for some portion of this month or something like that? Or something like that. Thoughts? I think that's a great idea. Willing to start tomorrow?

11-08-2013, 09:00 PM	#193
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Let's see how this idea resonates with others as well before we act on this. Ok?

11-08-2013, 09:13 PM	#194
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	I'm in for whatever, Of course.

11-08-2013, 09:14 PM	#195
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	I think it's a great suggestion Tim. Perhaps the last day of the month ? - but I'll fit in with whatever consensus emerges.

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