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[leilana]

To whom it may concern,
It's with deepest sadness that I write this post, I regret to tell you that my step-dad (username GoldCard) has passed away suddenly last night. I know how much everyone here meant to him and he had lots of friends here and had been posting here for many years. After having to inform people in real life, it suddenly dawned on us that all of his friends here wouldn't have any other way of knowing what had happened unless one of us could register and post here and we felt that he would have liked us to let everyone know. I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forum (not that you are likely to have such a section for this news). We will be checking this thread if and when we can as I know it will bring a lot of comfort to my mother to hear from anyone who knew and was friends with Bill on here, I know he came on and posted most nights. I don't really know much else to say, we are still in shock, he was only 50 years old.
Any comments are appreciated just to know that there are people on here who knew and loved him as we did here.
Thankyou, Judy x (step-daughter of GoldCard)

[Futtocks]

That's awful news. He was a good bloke and will be very much missed.

Daniel

Edited by Futtocks, 14 February 2011 - 05:07 PM.

[l'angelo mysterioso]

To whom it may concern,
It's with deepest sadness that I write this post, I regret to tell you that my step-dad (username GoldCard) has passed away suddenly last night. I know how much everyone here meant to him and he had lots of friends here and had been posting here for many years. After having to inform people in real life, it suddenly dawned on us that all of his friends here wouldn't have any other way of knowing what had happened unless one of us could register and post here and we felt that he would have liked us to let everyone know. I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forum (not that you are likely to have such a section for this news). We will be checking this thread if and when we can as I know it will bring a lot of comfort to my mother to hear from anyone who knew and was friends with Bill on here, I know he came on and posted most nights. I don't really know much else to say, we are still in shock, he was only 50 years old.
Any comments are appreciated just to know that there are people on here who knew and loved him as we did here.
Thankyou, Judy x (step-daughter of GoldCard)

judy first of all thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about this tragedy.
secondly this is the most distressing of news,Goldcard was a lovely guy and very popular with everyone on here.
It isn't for me to speak for everyone on here, but my heart really does go out to you and your family, and you know where we are.
chris westwood

[Amber Avenger]

I'm really sorry to hear this utterly dreadful news, and I feel awful, but it must be nothing to what you and your family are going through, Judy, so my thoughts are with you at this time.

I never met him, but just going on what he posted on here he was genuinely one of the most interesting, knowledgeble posters on here. Even if I didn't agree with his posts, it was never hard to see where he was coming from. It may seem trivial at this moment in time, but I'm greatful he kept things like the Stupid Questions League going, when it looked like it was going down the pan - that's always been one of the most enjoyable aspects of the forum for me.

Thank you for letting us know at what must be a dreadful time for you.

RIP Goldcard, mate

Chris

Edited by Amber Avenger, 14 February 2011 - 02:32 PM.

[terrywebbisgod]

Awful news.
He was one of the most honest and genuine posters on here.
RIP mate

[gingerjon]

This is absolutely awful news. Goldcard was one of the warmest and most genuine posters on here. I hope that reading what people say here gives you some comfort and it is genuinely meant.

RIP.

[Johnoco]

That's terrible news. My sincere condolences. I'd echo all the above posters and feel gutted for you and yours. RIP.

[Bedford Roughyed]

Sorry for your loss.

Never met the guy, but his posts added greatly to the community on here. He seemed happy with starting his new job. We will miss the news on Duckville.

RIP

[Padge]

Very sad news indeed.

He was a great bloke with a great sense of humour and a real love of his rugby, he will certainly be missed on here and I am sure he will not be forgotten.

We were lucky enough to meet him face to face and have a beer and a laugh with him.

Thanks Judy for letting us all know, it must be a heartbreaking thing to have had to do. You have our deepest sympathy.

R.I.P Goldcard.
Dave & Sharon

[paley]

That is dreadful news. I have enjoyed his posts over the years and he always came across as a great bloke. I am genuinely upset by this news, thanks for letting us know Judy, you have my deepest sympathy.

RIP Goldcard, you were a good un.

Jonathan

[getdownmonkeyman]

I'm not one for posting on matters like this, as I don't feel I know people well enough. But, Goldcard was a genuinely funny fella and this place will be a poorer place for his absence.

My condolences to you and the rest of his family.

[WearyRhino]

Very, very sad news.

RIP.

Mark

[Stevo]

That's such sad news - he was a top bloke, and his (sometimes world-weary!) humour lightened many threads on here.

RIP.

Stephen

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Simply awful news - I, like many others on here, actually took time to read his views as he was rarely confrontational, and frequently fair.

RIP Big fella and to the family.....many many condolences

[amh]

Thank you Judy for letting us know. Sincerest condolences to you and all Bills family and friends.

I never met Bill, but we had a few pms (personal message chats)as well as the public threads/posts. He returned to the board a while back, and I recall how well he was welcomed back by all those who knew him from the years he had posted previously. As you can imagine, there are people from all types of backgrounds, beliefs, places etc etc and some you get along with, some you don't, some you hardly notice, some you really respect etc

I really respected Bill. Always came across as good humoured, friendly, a great RL fan and all round genuine good bloke. I wish I had met him.

Maggie

[GURNER]

I am genuinely stunned, thank you for taking the time to make this post in what must be a terrible time for you all Judy. I was lucky enough to have met him at a game for pre match drinkies (the time he tried to sell my stepson to the local pond life for £5 still makes me chuckle). I know a few people on here that spoke to Bill when he was in hospital and know it made his time there more bearable. He loved his kids and worried for them in the troubled times.

sincere condolences to you and his family

Iain

[westhuller]

Very sad news. My thoughts go to family and friends.
Rest In Peace.

Pete

[Mumby Magic]

Firstly thank you Judy for being incredibly thoughtful at such a sad time. We know we are not high on the list of immediate concerns at this tragic time, and that for you to do this has touched us all immensely.

It is easy to say this but Goldcard was one of my favourite posters and felt is pain when he stated he had personal issues and felt he was amongst friends here.

I hope he has found peace.

My thoughts are with you and your family Judy,

RIP

Goldcard

Edited by Mumby Magic, 14 February 2011 - 05:14 PM.

[Leeds Wire]

Oh no, what tragic news. I'm so sorry for all your family and everyone who knew him.

He was a top bloke - strange how this is just an internet forum and unlike some people on here I never met him, but Bill posted in such a familiar and honest way that you felt like you knew him as a friend.

I know he was missed on here for some time and only reappeared recently, posting regularly and seemingly delighted to be back in the land of the Wire. Such a shame he's gone.

The rugby league family has lost another good man.

RIP

Mark

[timtum]

God rest you goldcard.


Tim