ASL Bell Tolls

[Tooz]

Playing Flying Turrets now. A lot of counters to keep track of!

 

[dlazov]

From that memorial list 21 are gone, I suspect there are more unheard of masses that have passed through to the other side.

While he was not an ASL player Steve Graham-Merritt and I played many many games of War in Europe, he was a stubborn old English gentleman and a very good friend he passed in 2017. RIP Steve, miss ya.

Another good friend that passed was John Fernandes, he started or co-started GHQ. I met him back in Washington when I was out of the Army and played miniatures with him and Charles Sharp (Europa series researcher). John, took me in and taught me GHQ games and was a really great guy, a Vietnam vet and also a Beirut bombing survivor. One tough old Marine.

RIP John

 

[Old Noob]

dlazov: I believe I met John Fernandes, when he lived in Eugene, Oregon (alas that also where he passed).
He was willing to talk games and history with me on any subject, a good man and sadly missed.

 

[RandyT0001]

Sam Belcher has passed away.


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[TopT]

That is so sad. Sam was a decent guy.

I enjoyed playing him at ASLOK.

 

[Tuomo]

Damn. IIRC, Sam was the self-anointed BLOAT (Biggest Loser of All Time), but nobody agreed with that; he seemed to be a gentle man who will be missed.

 

[Michael R]

Darn. Played him once. Talked sometimes online. Nice guy.

 

['Ol Fezziwig]

Truly a sad day.

 

[FMFCB]

I only got to play him twice, wish I could have played many more times Sam will be missed. And he made great dice towers.

 

[bendizoid]

Sobering, bye Sam, wonderful gem of a human being and best ‘Homer Simpson’ ever.

 

[Richard Weiley]

Sad news about Sam.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

From Facebook

 

[olli]

Today we say farewell to Sam Belcher a true Gent of our community and will be sorely missed by so many of us.

 

[Thunderchief]

Sam was a great guy and one of the friendliest gamers I've met in all my travels. He'll be missed.
At ASLOK 2010 he gave out pins for his father's artillery unit from the Second World War to those he played against . I put mine on my nametag and it's still there today. The motto is Whenever, Wherever.

 

[Vinnie]

I used to poke fun at him all the time. Despite never having met him, I knew he woukd take it in good part, the way it was intended
I was lucky enough to meet him at ASLOK one year. He was every bit as gracious, funny and welcoming as I thought he would be. I am proud to be able to call him a friend.

 

[Tooz]

I had the pleasure of playing Sam many times spanning a few decades. When I walked into a room full of ASL candidate opponents, Sam was always one that I would arrange a playing One of my all time favorite ASL buddies. RIP my friend.

 

[seblick]

When I mentioned online that I was returning to ASL, Sam contacted me and sent me a Rulebook and a few other items to encourage me,accompanied by a warm personal note.
I regret never having the chance to thank him in person.
Very sad.

 

[aiabx]

I only got to play him once but I always had time to yak with one of the nicest guys in the community. This is a loss.

 

[TJ Fachko]

RIP Sam...

 

[MrHonus]

The first time I met Sam was at a West Coast Melee, probably 15 years or so ago. I remember he saw a guy looking in the door of the game room and shanghai'd the poor dude. I think Sam had him almost ready to throw some dice when the guy's wife came and dragged him out. We also played at a couple of ASLOKs. RIP.