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I posted this originally yesterday morning in the NH Farewells section, but I'm not sure many people read it, so I thought I should also post in in the main forum. I'm mindful that a large number of our members only occasionally look in at this time of the year, so there's more chance of it being seen. Unfortunately I have to share the bad news that one of our own passed away last weekend.
Roger 'Diamond Geezer' Hunter had a fall at home a while ago which lead to some complications, and he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, and unfortunately he went downhill fairly quickly.
He was an absolute stalwart organising competitions for us and sharing snippets of news. The work he put in to the competitions was completely selfless, gaining noting in return, and they provided a great deal of fun and interest for us all.
Roger lived in Cheltenham and if you were anywhere near the racecourse there was a reasonably good chance you'd bump into him. Because of his wife's health they had both been shielding for the last couple of years, and the pandemic deprived him of his first love. Which was racing and everything attached to HQ. It was rare for him to miss a days racing at Cheltenham until the March 2020 Festival when the pandemic first struck.
Remarkably Roger never gambled. Never had a single penny on any horse. He loved the sport for the sport. He was born and raised in Cornwall, and 'moved north' when he became involved in racing stables, and he retired to the Cotswolds living the dream.
He was a lovely man that's gone way too early. And I feel very sad right now. Rest In Peace Roger.
Roger 'Diamond Geezer' Hunter had a fall at home a while ago which lead to some complications, and he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, and unfortunately he went downhill fairly quickly.
He was an absolute stalwart organising competitions for us and sharing snippets of news. The work he put in to the competitions was completely selfless, gaining noting in return, and they provided a great deal of fun and interest for us all.
Roger lived in Cheltenham and if you were anywhere near the racecourse there was a reasonably good chance you'd bump into him. Because of his wife's health they had both been shielding for the last couple of years, and the pandemic deprived him of his first love. Which was racing and everything attached to HQ. It was rare for him to miss a days racing at Cheltenham until the March 2020 Festival when the pandemic first struck.
Remarkably Roger never gambled. Never had a single penny on any horse. He loved the sport for the sport. He was born and raised in Cornwall, and 'moved north' when he became involved in racing stables, and he retired to the Cotswolds living the dream.
He was a lovely man that's gone way too early. And I feel very sad right now. Rest In Peace Roger.
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