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Old 06-12-10, 01:39
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Default Rest In Peace, Geoff Winnington-Ball
Sally just called and advised that Sunray passed away ~1700 hrs EST today.

Son, daughter and first wife Grace were at the bedside.

Cremation, memorial service to follow.

A quotation keeps coming to my mind..., something like...

No man is an island entire unto himself...He is part of the main...The death of any man diminishes me, therefore ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.

See you Geoff, I'll catch up with you later on.
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Old 06-12-10, 02:00
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Thank you Geoff.

Can't think of any other way of putting it.
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Old 06-12-10, 02:07
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Few men can say they had an impact on the world. Our man Geoff's efforts had a global reach that transcended borders and languages. I for one will miss his quick wit, his ability to filter bullsh*t, and his contribution to our worldwide fraternity of military vehicle restorers.

Stand easy, Geoff.
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Old 06-12-10, 02:17
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Rest In Peace my friend I for one will miss you.

Kind Regards To the Family
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Old 06-12-10, 02:23
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Well done soldier. Stand down.
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Old 06-12-10, 02:34
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Rest in Peace Geoff.....

...... you have done more for this community than anyone could imagine in their wildest dreams......

...................may your MLU legacy live on .........

Bob and Joyce
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Old 06-12-10, 02:47
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A sad day Rest In Peace Geoff you will be missed.
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Old 06-12-10, 02:01
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If I know Geoff (and I do), he's even now in some basement with a group of friends, a No.4 rifle in his lap, 'Zulu' playing (though nobody is paying attention as they know it by memory), a box of beer nearby...

Donna...bring Geoff a coffee.

Goodbye Geoff, mee old trout.


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Sally just called and advised that Sunray passed away ~1700 hrs EST today.

Son, daughter and first wife Grace were at the bedside.

Cremation, memorial service to follow.

A quotation keeps coming to my mind..., something like...

No man is an island entire unto himself...He is part of the main...The death of any man diminishes me, therefore ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.

See you Geoff, I'll catch up with you later on.
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Old 06-12-10, 02:05
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We are all poorer with his passing.
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Message forwarded to me by Ryan Gill:

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Capt Geoffry Winnington-Ball CD (ret) passed away today at 1500 hrs EST after a battle with pneumonia and kidney failure. Geoff left this world surrounded by his family and in a peaceful sleep. As per Geoff's wishes he will be cremated. The family will hold a memorial service this coming weekend, details to follow. Contact Information will be added to this post to allow people to find out where to send cards and condolences.

Geoff was a founding member of this site [Tank-Net.org] and his own site MLU. His legacy was to foster camaraderie and esprit de corps amongst soldiers both serving and retired and their supporters around the world. Geoff loved his internet family and they it would appear loved him. There are Universal carriers around the world morning the passage of this warrior, who he would tell you was born a generation too late.

Here you will find Geoff and King Sargent enjoying the Norfolk I&I, and I am sure King is with Geoff now squaring the good Capt away on his next tour of duty.

Guys, Geoff was one of our pioneers in the Vehicle Collecting hobby. He ran two sites, both Tank Net and Maple Leaf Up. He will be missed by many.
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Old 06-12-10, 06:28
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Farewell my Captain may the wind always be at your back.

The world is a little poorer as another soldier died today.

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Old 06-12-10, 07:49
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Goodbye old friend, I am proud to be able to call you that. Your work in creating this community is something we all value highly and will carry on in your memory.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and many friends.
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Old 06-12-10, 08:02
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Old 06-12-10, 09:32
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Old 07-12-10, 06:19
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Post For those that wish to send cards of condolence
Shawn asked that the cards of condolence be sent to his address.

Shawn Winnington-Ball
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Old 08-12-10, 04:19
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Sad News Great Website and a help to all the Canadian vehicle restorers.Hard to find sites that are not dedicated to the USA winning the War,a great legacy to be proud of,
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Old 08-12-10, 18:02
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On the front page of Nigel Hay's MilWeb.net:
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Geoff Winnington-Ball Passes Away
Canadian military vehicle history enthusiast and founder of Maple Leaf Up, Geoff died in hospital in Canada on Sunday. A true believer in all of Canada's military heritage, he made an enormous contribuition to our hobby. Rest in Peace Geoff.
Visit Maple Leaf Up to See Geoff's Legacy
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Old 26-12-10, 15:04
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wow.. just saw this....totally shocking news!!! This is truly a great loss to the hobby, and to the larger effort of promoting this important aspect of history. My sincere condolences to the family.
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Old 28-12-10, 01:09
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Here's a few photos of Geoff we took whilst he was at our place, thought his family may like too see them, our thoughts are with the family.

Max and Kathy
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