ALL MEMBERS - can I direct your attention here?

[B_2_B]

As a lot of you don't venture into Soapbox, please take a moment to read these threads, and join us at 6pm for a ten minute silence.

This kind of news just puts everything into perspective, and puts the silly arguments we can have on here to shame.
RIP once again, and thoughts with Gabriel and family xx

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=423901
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=423909
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=423929

 

[ThePony]

My goodness, that is terrible. Sleep peacefully walkingman. My thoughts with his family.

 

[3DE]

It is really sad

A 10 minute silence could be difficult and result in a war. Can we not have a mass posting and see if we can bring down the server in his honour?

 

[B_2_B]

I think there's absolutely no reason for it to be a problem!
If people don't wish to do it, don't.
I don't think anyone expects everybody on the forum to do it, and to start an argument with anybody who posts during the ten minutes would just totally spoil the real meaning behind doing it.
It's just an opportunity for those who want to, to stop and think for a moment.

 

[3DE]

I don't think anyone expects everybody on the forum to do it, and to start an argument with anybody who posts during the ten minutes would just totally spoil the real meaning behind doing it.

This is HHO we are talking about here... Nice idea though

 

[B_2_B]

I know where you're coming from, I just like to think in these circumstances people might just be able to keep a sense of decency for a while.

 

[Clannad48]

jUST BUMPING THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE TOP

 

[Kokopelli]

Maybe just before the start of the silence post another thread as a warning its about to happen.

And perhaps write that if people don't want to get involved in it no arguing- or something along those lines

 

[tickety_boo]

I don't go in soapbox. Thank you for posting that.
What a horrific thing to happen. Thinking of his wife and family.

 

[Natch]

It is really sad

A 10 minute silence could be difficult and result in a war. Can we not have a mass posting and see if we can bring down the server in his honour?

The posts in SB all include requests that it doesn't turn into a bunfight if anybody should post during that 10 minute slot.

I can just imagine TFC's hysterics at the suggestion that we try to bring down a server 2 days before Christmas!

Tankey and I are quite hopeful that it might even act as a re-boot, a timely reminder that there is more to life than argueing on here.

 

[Vetwrap]

Two days before Christmas, it really does put everything in perspective, doesn't it.

So tragic.

 

[Hedgewitch13]

Bump...

 

[sprytzer]

We all have a candle tucked away somewhere im sure, so why not light a candle in his memory this evening.....

 

[Natch]

Bumping...

 

[Scotts]

I didn't know Walkingman but my condolences go to his family at this very sad time. x

Bumping this ...

 

[monkeybum13]

Thank you for posting this in NL.

What a sad thing to happen.RIP.

 

[kiritiger]

**bump**

 

[Tormenta]

I have just arrived back in the house stressed and fed up and feeling sorry for myself after being stuck in a broken down car for 4 hours and not getting the last of my shopping done. This has just shocked me back out of my own selfishness. So sad, I shall certainly join you in observing the ten minute silence on here.

 

[jaypeebee]

Peace be with him and his family at this sad time.

 

[Cadfael&Coffee]

I don't post all that often on here, but I most definitely will join in.

What a crying shame :-( RIP

 

[miss_bird]

very sad, hope people can take the 10 mins to think about the real world out their and not just their little bubble.
makes all the silly squabbles on here seem rather pathetic really

 

[BlairandAzria]

Well done everyone, nothing we can do is ever going to bring him back, but it was a lovely gesture. Over 600 people registered in, and virtual silence for over ten minutes.

I didnt know walkingman but it is such a tragedy. Gabriel my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight and over the festive period. There is a church over the road from my work, i will light a candle and say a prayer for your husband when i leave. My deepest condolences and sympathies at this terrible time. Rest in peace walkingman.

 

[B_2_B]

Yes, very heart warming that it went so well

 

[DaisyDoll]

How tragic, especially at this time of year. All my thoughts are with Gabriel and her family.
RIP
x

 

[ladyt25]

I hadn't read about this and wasn't online earlier anyway. How awful that someone was feeling this low they felt this was their only way out. It's just unimaginable reallly. RIP