Friday, October 14, 2016

The Great Blue Bear now on his way to the summerlands.

Emperor vs Elector readers, one of the originators of this group blog, Jeff aka Blue Bear of Saxe-Bearstein has passed away.

Jeff had been in hospital since July and moved to Hospice care in late September.

October 2, 2016 at 7:52 pm Pacific time, Jeff started on his journey to the summerlands.

a pictorial memorial for Jeff
On October 13, 2016 there was a celebration of life for Jeff and we all recounted many tales from the past 20 years.

Saxe-Bearstein shall be going silent as was Jeff's desire.  There is no reason to stop posting here and continuing a game-filled conversation.
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18 comments:

  1. David CookeOctober 15, 2016 at 4:10 AM

    Very sad news.

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  2. Prince LupusOctober 15, 2016 at 7:46 AM

    So long Jeff. You'll be missed.

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  3. Jaye WileyOctober 15, 2016 at 9:56 AM

    What a great guy. He will be missed.

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  4. BezzoOctober 15, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    Although my knowledge of him was fleeting I am sorry to hear he is no longer with us. We are an aging breed and the loss of another stalwart is a blow. If there is a destination after this may he bask in the warm sunshine of eternal afternoon.

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  5. GalliaOctober 16, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    God Bless you Jeff and thanks for everything.
    Respectfully,
    Bill P>

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  6. Graham COctober 17, 2016 at 12:46 AM

    sad indeed, God bless.

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  7. PhilOctober 17, 2016 at 1:52 AM

    Farewell Bluebear Jeff.
    Thank you for the contribution you made to the hobby.
    Rest in peace.

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  8. Steve-the-WargamerOctober 17, 2016 at 4:55 AM

    You guys need a yearly game on the anniversary of his passing.. the very best way to remember his legacy I would say??

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  9. tiddersOctober 17, 2016 at 4:59 AM

    Very sad news, he will be missed

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  10. A JOctober 18, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    So sorry to learn of Jeff's passing. He's rolling dice with the greats in wargamers' Valhalla.

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  11. SoldadetsOctober 19, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    As posted on his Saxe-Bearstein blog, sad to know.

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  12. cturnitsaOctober 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    So sorry to hear of the passing of a great gamer. Seemed like a really nice guy, from his blog/web presence. Hopefully I'll sit cross the wargaming table with him in the heareafter.

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  13. Capt BillOctober 25, 2016 at 8:05 PM

    All of Beerstein is in mourning!!!

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  14. William ButlerNovember 23, 2016 at 4:56 AM

    very sorry to hear of his passing

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  15. JiminhoDecember 5, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    I'm very late to hear of these sad news. Farewell, Jeff, and many thanks for the welcome to this friendly place that he extended to me. My condolences to his family and those close to him.

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  16. David MorfittDecember 28, 2016 at 4:07 AM

    So very sorry to hear this.

    Farewell.

    David.

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  17. Geordie an Exiled FoGDecember 4, 2017 at 3:35 AM

    Best Wishes
    Mark

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  18. PhilOctober 20, 2018 at 11:52 PM

    Sorry to read this...
    Best,
    Phil.

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