Carpe Diem - our friend Cats

[Nanuq]

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

 

[pcardoza]

So sad...........    

[Edwin25]

Rest in peace my friend!

Carpe Diem!

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[jackflash]

Sad news indeed. My deepest condolences to family and friends that knew him well.

[cc33]

No... :(

Thanks for sharing the news Nanuq, very sad to hear.

[cc33]

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

[Ezio]

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

[astonjenks]

Did not know Cats well however huge condolences to his family and friends.

Best regards


AJ

[KB]

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

[Paulza]

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

[dbane883]

I pray for peace and courage to his family and friends.  Rest in peace cats.

Carpe Diem

[droptopman]

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. 

[prdubis]

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.

[torresp]

See you later Ben

[martijnp]

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

[denimhead]

Bert,

You'll be sadly missed my old mate. A true gentleman

God speed

DH

[asciwhite]

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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.

[GenTLe]

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

[369]

This is so sad!Rest in peace Cats!

[panerai153]

Sad to hear the news. A true gentleman and a great asset to our community. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

[lhooq]

I am honored to have known even the tiny sliver of his personality that shone through his posts.  Rest in peace.

[Mike on a bike]

My deepest condolences to his family, he will be missed.

[billyfras]

Sad news indeed.

 

Makes you realize how precious the time we have is. Make the best use of it fellas.

 

Condolences to the family. 

[Legend]

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.

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[Big Dazza]

Such sad news Rest in peace Cats. God bless.