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07-12-10, 21:43
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What a shock!!! Never met him personally but exchanged written conversations. Too young to go and will be sadly missed.
R.I.P. Jeff. Sincere condolences to his family. "You can take a body, but never the memory" Colin and Simone Jones. Adelaide South Australia 
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07-12-10, 23:45
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Sad news
I never had the privelige of meeting Geoff, but through the MLU I felt I knew you. My sincere condolences to his family. I am sure as long as the MLU goes on you will be remembered.
Little Jo
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08-12-10, 00:15
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Still in shock
Just now read this thread about Jefe's passing...and I'm still in shock. I had heard no news that he was ill so this has come as complete surprise. Most of you know I started calling Geoff by the monicker "Jefe" soon after moving to Texas. Jefe is a Hispanic term of respect, meaning "Boss". Geoff was the Boss of the best website regarding historic military vehicles and was a true patriot and will be sorely missed by all who knew him, either in real life or through this website.
Thank you for all you did for this community Jefe! 
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08-12-10, 01:10
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Deepest sympathies to your family. Geoff you were a great inspiration to the fellows that lurk here and will be dearly missed.
-Chris
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08-12-10, 01:54
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A race well run, Rest In Peace Geoff. My sincere condolences to your family.
Bill Mulholland Burton , New Brunswick
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08-12-10, 02:28
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Gwb
You will be sadly missed, our condolences to your family, and may you rest in peace...
mike mckinley new brunswick
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08-12-10, 20:15
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Gwb
Deepest condolences to family and friends.
May you rest in peace Geoff. Dirk
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06-12-21, 23:29
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This came up on a Facebook memory for me today. 12 years since Geoff passed away.
It’s so nice to the see the forum he cherished and the hobby he supported is still going strong.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer
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07-12-21, 00:23
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The forum is not only continuing strong as ever, but in the same spirit and tone that Geoff established it with (  :    ), despite the absence of his controlling hand. Maybe he is still playing his part?
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07-12-21, 01:00
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OMG...has it been that long? How well I remember that day.(See post #1).
Geoff used to visit me at least once a year, up here near Georgian Bay area; he would bring me a Canadian Red Ensign,(with the proper coloured leaves); I kept an old military engraved ash tray for him to stub out his butts; we fed him good ol' meat an' taters for which he thanket us. But there was a troubling side of him that led to his downfall. I need not expound on that, but for that he would still been around. I miss him terribly, we had awesome discussions, arguments (in the purest sense of the word) about worldly events. I gave him merry hell for what happened with him in Australia as I was speaking with Max Hedges. Sorry, guys, I tend to ramble about the great times I had with"Jif".
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08-12-10, 03:43
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MLF World
Sad news to hear of Geoff's passing. He's built a great website that has bought many people together from around the world. RIP.
Wayne Henderson
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08-12-10, 04:22
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obituary
source: http://www.canadianobituaries.com/Ab...-obituary.html
WINNINGTON-BALL, Geoffrey Arthur - Peacefully in the presence and comfort of his family on Sunday, December 5, 2010. He is survived by his children, Shawn and Ashley, his sister Marguerite Stanciu of Indianapolis, his step-mother Eileen of Uxbridge and his dear friend Tim Scott. Geoffrey spent much of his life working to preserve the memory of Canadian soldiers who fought overseas in WWII and will be remembered for his efforts and dedication. A reception will be held in Scarborough on Saturday, December 11th. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre Grant A Wish Program would be appreciated.
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08-12-10, 04:54
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TIme
I will miss his occasional emails,
I will miss knowing he is there, behind the web site, I will miss not having met him. I will put the poppy back on my lapel for a bit. ...At the going down of the sun and in the morning.... JD
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