A Sad Day

[RandyT0001]

I received this message from a close friend of Paul Weir.

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My name is Kevin, a friend of Paul's. I'm very sorry to have to tell you that Paul passed away suddenly on Sunday morning here in Dublin. He took ill on Wednesday, and been in hospital. His last hours were peaceful, and he departed this life in his sleep.

I know he was a moderator here and a respected member of your community. So I just want to let you know that there will be a funeral service streamed online this Wednesday 9th December at 1pm (Irish Time) for those who wish to pay their respects: https://vimeo.com/event/153499

There is also a death notice and a virtual book of condolences online here should you wish to leave respects in writing: https://rip.ie/death-notice/paul-,-m.-weir-rathmines-dublin/441336

I'm not sure if you want to make a post in the forum, or perhaps simply let people whom he was close to here know - I'll leave that up your discretion.

I'm truly sorry to have to be the bearer of such terrible news. Paul was a great person and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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[Mister T]

He had the difficult task to moderate the forum and he did it perfectly plus his huge knowledge of WW2 equipment (and of so much more) made him a pillar of this forum. So sad that he is leaving us so early. RIP

 

[bendizoid]

Without doubt, a premier expert with encyclopedic knowledge on WW2. RIP Paul.

 

[aiabx]

Goddamn. He will be missed.

 

[Gordon]

Oh my god, what a tremendous loss for the hobby and what an outstanding person to lose.

 

[hongkongwargamer]

Oh NOOOOOOO

 

[Nadir_E]

Sad, sad news. Rest In Peace, Paul.

 

[Actionjick]

What a tremendous loss to the community and Paul's friends and loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who's lives were enriched by Paul.

 

[Yuri0352]

Such heartbreaking news... his wit and knowledge undoubtedly touched all of us in some way.
Rest In Peace, Paul...
I will miss you tremendously.

 

[Alan Hume]

So sorry to hear this. Paul's wit and wisdom was legendary. Rest in Peace

 

[Robin Reeve]

Very sad news indeed !
Paul will be remembered as one of the most learned, congenial members of this forum.
We learned so much through his documented posts.

 

[Carln0130]

Paul was always very quick to assist designers with his vast knowledge of WW2 weaponry. Wonderful man. He will be missed deeply.

 

[TopT]

Wow! What a shock. As was said up thread, he was an encyclopedia of WWII armor and a steadying presence on this forum. I've never met him but will miss his lengthy posts on the various aspects of the AFV models that all of the countries used during the war.
This is sad news.
My condolences for his family & friends.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

Perhaps we could create a sub-forum devoted to technical discussions, named in his honour?

 

[Michael Dorosh]

Or an annual prize given to the scenario designer who creates a scenario during the calendar year that best highlights or makes use of some particular statistical/technical attributes of a vehicle or weapon.

 

[Tom Morin]

 

[Michael R]

Damn.

 

[Brad M-V]

Paul was a true friend to our community and will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences to his family & friends as well.

 

[Vinnie]

Shocked and saddened. I will miss him a huge amount.

 

[BigAl737]

Paul made the world a better place. I’ll miss him greatly.