Nanuq Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Dear friends and honored members of RWG, I am very sorry to say I have sad news about our friend Cats. Cats was a gentleman named Bert Jager who lived in the Netherlands. He had a treasured son named Pim. After a long struggle with cancer, Bert succumbed to the disease on November 18th of this year. Bert was a gentleman and a well respected member of our small community, one of the earliest members here after we migrated from the "old" RWG, with nearly 8 years, and nearly 4,000 thoughtful posts. Bert had a kind word for everyone and his life epitomized optimism. Even in his final posts here he spoke of the joy of spending time with his son. His signature was simple, and a challenge to us all. "Carpe Diem". Seize the Day. Thank you all for your many kind words of encouragement to Bert. If you would like, there is a web site where you can leave words of encouragement for Pim. I'm sure he will treasure those in the years to come: http://www.mensenlinq.nl/overlijdensberichten/bert-jager-6023175 There is also contact information where you may send written regards that will be delivered to the family: Uitvaartbegeleiding in Harmonie T.a.v. familie Jager Oude Lind 35, 5046 AL Tilburg Netherlands Thank you all for your stalwart support of this good man. "We few, we happy few ... we band of brothers". Carpe Diem, Nanuq 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 So sad........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin25 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Rest in peace my friend! Carpe Diem! Sent from my iPhone 6 beta using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Sad news indeed. My deepest condolences to family and friends that knew him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 No... :( Thanks for sharing the news Nanuq, very sad to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Having a hard time with this one. So sad. Think this was his last wrist shot http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/174480-november-14-2014/?fromsearch=1 Carpe Diem my friend. You will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Truly a sad sad news I hope he Got to see hes sig name cat on my helmet Down here In Kuwait picture i sent him but im not sure May he rest In peace a really positive guy right to The end All my Best wishes for he's kid no matter what age its always hard to lose a father Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Did not know Cats well however huge condolences to his family and friends. Best regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Goodbye Bert (cats) you were a shining example to us all, if only we could all show the dignity and grace that was your daily manner until the end. Carpe Diem Ken 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulza Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Very sad news. Never knew him but it says a lot about this forum and the people here that he shared his struggles with you May he rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I pray for peace and courage to his family and friends. Rest in peace cats. Carpe Diem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Oh this saddens me very much. My condolences and blessings to his family and those close to him. May you rest in peace Cats. While not engaged with him personally, I have followed this via the forum and I have much respect for the thoughtfulness and kindness of this community. What an awesome display of compassion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Shedding a tear right now and feeling deeply sad. I have read several times his post about the most difficult conversation of his life and I just can't stop thinking at Pim and how bad he must feel. That's too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 See you later Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Sad news, my condolences to his family and those close to him. He was and always will be a great member to this community. May he rest in peace Carpe diem Edited December 29, 2014 by martijnp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Bert, You'll be sadly missed my old mate. A true gentleman God speed DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 -------- That sucks!! Cancer is the biggest killer in my family lines also.. I hope I make it to 60 at least.. Rest now Cats! No more chem treatments and no more radiation.. Just peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Unfortunately this is not an unexpected news remembering his words in the other thread That disease took away my father (when he was 39), my grandpa, 5 between unkles and aunts... Recently a friend of mine who was 35yo... So sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
369 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 This is so sad!Rest in peace Cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Sad to hear the news. A true gentleman and a great asset to our community. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I am honored to have known even the tiny sliver of his personality that shone through his posts. Rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 My deepest condolences to his family, he will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyfras Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Sad news indeed. Makes you realize how precious the time we have is. Make the best use of it fellas. Condolences to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Cats will always be remembered as a brave warrior, loving father, and most of all, a man who never stopped living and loving till the end. Carpe Diem indeed, each day we live brings us closer to our final curtain, but between now and then, may each of us find meaning in our daily existence, and make life better for others who cross our paths. The legacy of a man lies not in how rich and powerful he becomes, but by how he changes the world and others for the better. Rest in peace Cats. I'll not forget the lessons you left behind. Sent from Mars using tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Such sad news Rest in peace Cats. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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