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I've not been on here for a long time, hadn't seen this.
Gerry, you were opinionated and argumentative, and did alot of shouting but you were also very helpful and part of the furniture on here.
I was expecting to see you still at it, well it seems not to be.
RIP and Condolences to your friends and family.
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In reply to Post #150
I’m off camping soon using the Vango airbeam tent I bought from him .
First have a trip to Belgium 🇧🇪 with a mat I also purchased from him .
He cost and saved me a fortune in the time I knew him .
Met him personally a few times a true character that are disappearing from our beloved pastime .
Couldn’t imagine Gerry shouting “ get on the twg and spomb the granny out of it “
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I went fishing at my local club water the last few days.
Personal issues had meant first time in 2 years.
Having a beer and pottering around the swim Last night it occurred to me.
That I was using the Nitecore headtorch that he recommended.
I had cooked on he stove he recommended about 20 years ago
I weighed my fish using the Tripod he recommended to me.
And I slept on the shiitest bedchair I've ever had in my days.
Oh well O.G can't win them all.
Thinking of you at least RIP mate
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Come back to the forum after a long time away and can’t believe this news. Rest in peace old geezer. You were a pioneer on this forum!
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RIP Gerry, only just seen this 
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Sad news. RIP Gerry.
Thank you from someone who constantly benefited from your linkypoos over the years.
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Boxing on tonight gerry old pal... I'm sure you will be looking down...
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Sad new rip Gerry he was always willing to help hope you are fishing in the big pond above.
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In reply to Post #143
Thanks Jamie 👍
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from the magazine -
"It is with deep regret I announce the passing of my father Gerry Giles on Thursday 3rd of October 2024.
He spent over 5 years fighting like a warrior to keep going, always facing every day and challange with strength and determination and his sense of humour never left him. Even now he will be up there looking down laughing his ******** off at me, after he told me to post an announcement on FaceBook to let all his friends know when he had “ kicked the bucket “ ( his choice of words, not mine lol ), sadly he never gave me the password or his phone pin number so i have spent last 36 hours looking for a way get in, and i have finally done that via an old email address on an old device that was still linked and i guessed the password to, Cheers dad you couldn’t of made it more difficult if you tried lol
My father was an old school kinda guy, that had to excell at everything he did, he was a G1 ham Radio Operator, An expert carp fisherman and a keen Metal detectorist. He excelled at everything he attempted in life.
He was loved by so many people and will be very much missed, I have forgiven you mate for giving me the CB Radio handle Skidmark was a was about 6 years old and he let me talk on his CB whilst we are at The Great Dorset Steam Fair along with his friends Dennis and Audrey and where we met the legendary Fred Dibnah for the first time. Memories that i cherish and will never ever forget.
Thank you, dad, for being more than a father, you were a bloody good mate to, always giving advice on how to deal with situations in life. I thank you all for being such great friends to my father. R.I.P Dad"
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In reply to Post #140
Just clicked the link and the article has been removed 👎
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In reply to Post #140
Most appropriate use of the words linky-poo ever. 
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Not sure if anyone has seen this obit in freeline magazine
Haven’t seen it posted anywhere.
Page 126-127
https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=ODg8850123
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In reply to Post #136
Gerry was a top guy. Very sad news.
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Not been on here in ages. Just seen this thread.. Knew OG only had a short time left, but even so its a bit of a shock to hear he has passed away..he was a massive contributor to this & the old Cemex forum where iirc he was less ' constrained' than on here !! RIP OG. Thank you for helping me among others to spend but save on all those bits via the linkypoos. Belated sympathies & condolences to the family
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Rip Gerry
Carp forum legend
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Sad news, RIP
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In reply to Post #131
RIP GERRY
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Sad news and a loss to the forum as well as his family and friends. Rest well, Gerry.
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In reply to Post #128
I haven't been on here for a while and have only just seen this .So sad to hear the news . Rip fella .
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Rip Gerry, you were a wealth of knowledge, really enjoyed your posts and advice, sad times.
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R.I.P Gerry, I will always remember the chats we had in the past, you will be sadly missed by all that knew you and will be a great loss to this Forum.
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Long live the memories..
Rest in peace...
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RIP Gerry we never met but you came across large as life through the forum rest easy old fellah
Michael
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Rest In Peace at that great carp lake in the sky Gerry
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Sad news, even more so for those close to him.
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In reply to Post #121
RIP Gerry.
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In reply to Post #120
LOL, some things should remain unknown.
Old school is as old school was. I wonder what 'name' she went under ?
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The wife and I were just talking about our blow up tent that we bought from Gerry .
Whilst erecting the tent for the first time we found a crusty old pair of knickers in a side pocket .
I was never sure if they were worn by Gerry or one of his lady friends .
He never wanted them posted back,
One of a few purchases from Gerry .👍👍
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I just saw this, very sad news. He was a very active and helpful member for many, many years, legendary for his 'Linky Poos. ' He will be sadly missed by this forum for sure.
See you on the other side fella. x
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Hi All
God seems to be hoarding all the good ones at the moment...
Rip Gerry, I learnt a lot from you over the years
Best
Jon
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I've only just seen this, I don't tend to look at the top of the pages.
The Forum won't be the same without Gerry, a very sad loss. Hopefully he's by the side of a lake somewhere doing what he loved the most.
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In reply to Post #112
Love it. Linky Poo
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In reply to Post #113
How very sad... We were lucky he shared so much of his experience
RIP Gerry
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In reply to Post #1
Rest in peace old chap.
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I spent some time last night creating the 'Linky Poo' code to help people put links into their posts.
If you are on a PC you will need to do Control-F5 to force a refresh of the cache (otherwise the old weblink code will still be used)
Once done, if you wanted to link to something you enter the web address
e.g.
http://www.ford.com
Then completely select the web address and hit the >> button to the left where it says Web Link.
This should then take your web address, make it into a link, and prefix the link with LINKY POO™
e.g.
LINKY POO™ http://www.ford.com
I need to do more work on it to neaten it up (and no doubt there will be exceptions where it doesn't work and I need to debug it).
I also need to put in a word or two about Gerry somewhere to remind us where the LINKY POO term came from
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Such sad news to hear that Gerry has passed.
RIP Linkypoo and thank you for all your help over the years.
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such a shame, he saved everyone on this forum money at some point
Surely the bargains share the knowledge thread should be named after him now.
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry.
The forum will be a different place without your input.
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RIP Gerry. Always enjoyed his posts and always found him very helpful, seemed like a great person. Very sad news
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In reply to Post #106
Rest in eternal peace my old friend.
I missed his passing as I was in France fishing where Gerry and I spent quality time together over the years.
A great bloke and funny as fook.
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In reply to Post #105
Sorry to hear of Gerrys passing - I live local and dealt with him on multiple times and helped move some pieces on for him in recent times - lovely old boy with many a story to tell and always good for a bargain
RIP pal
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In reply to Post #104
Rip gerry
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RIP Gerry. Will miss the tongue in cheek replies to posts and the famous linkypoo. Live life fellas , you just don't know
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In reply to Post #99
very sad news.
Never knew Gerry - but hes from my neck of the woods and i talked to him on here from time to time.
Was a great character on the forum.
RIP mate.
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RIP old fella you will be greatly missed xx
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In reply to Post #97
Very sad, RIP OG.
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RIP Gerry
Like many others, he cost me a fortune with the links but also saved a pretty few pennies with his discounts
Hope you're sat around the big lake in the sky mate!
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RIP Gerry
Always enjoyed your posts
Condolences to your family and friends
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RIP old mate, you will be sadly missed and remembered how bravely you handled everything
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In reply to Post #1
Rest easy Gerry.
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That Taplow (?) brace shot, complete with roll up, another era.
RIP old geezer.
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RIP mate, you will be sadly missed.
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RIP OG thanks for all the tips and links
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In reply to Post #89
Such sad news what a great guy he was a wealth of knowledge
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RIP fella.Gave me some great advice.And always happy to help.
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Only just spotted this thread.
There's not much I can say that's not already been said.
A great guy. Very knowledgeable and we communicated most days on WhatsApp
Recently he created a WhatsApp group with a bunch of his contacts in...most of whom I didn't know as they were people from his past or lived near him.
On that group I mentioned that I would like to write a long overdue feature for the forum, links. I said I would like to brand the feature "Linky Poo" - in his memory.
Those of you that know me will realise this feature isn't likely to happen overnight as I prefer fishing to coding, but I am putting this 'out there' to ensure I keep my promise and get it done.
RIP Gerry
I will think of you (along with other friends I have lost) as I gaze at the stars whilst fishing.
If any of the Carp Gods are within earshot, please point me out and let them know I need all the help I can get mate....those extra bites will be appreciated
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry, thoughts and prayers for all your family and friends
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RIP Gerry. I’ll think of you every time I turn on my Nitecore NU25, use my Bulin T4 copy or any of the other gear I’ve bought on your recommendations on here over the years
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RIP Gerry.
Your recommendations cost me a fortune but balanced with all the savings. A forum great.
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Very sad news RIP Gerry
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RIP Gerry, you will be missed
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RIP Gerry
What a true gentleman and a treasure trove of information
I have countless items of tackle in my armoury thanks to advice from the man himself
This forum will be the poorer for his passing. I only hope someone will pick up his mantle and carry on
Truly gutted 😞
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In reply to Post #1
Very sad news, RIP
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In reply to Post #1
Terrible news. A real helpful forum member.
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Rest in peace Gerry, thanks for all your forum help
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RIP Gerry. Prayers for your family.
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In reply to Post #73
Oh dear. Rest in peace Gerry
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Very sad news, will miss your links. RIP.
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry
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In reply to Post #68
Rip gerry
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In reply to Post #68
RIP Gerry !
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry,
Sad news such a good member of the forum
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In reply to Post #66
RIP Gerry
Great guy and contributor to the Forum (just don’t mention dressing up in camouflage clothing on ferry’s) 
You will be missed
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RIP Gerry, you will be missed by a lot of people.
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Gutted
Rest in Peace Gerry
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In reply to Post #64
shame, such a helpful chap, thoughts go to his family
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Very sad news. RIP Gerry.
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Sad news. Condolences to family and friends.
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Very sad news. RIP Gerry
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RIP Mr Linky Poo.
One of the good guys.
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Very sad news, Gerry’s cost me a small fortune over the years with his ‘linkypoos’ for things I didn’t know I wanted, RIP Oldgeezer, you will be sorely missed.
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry - Top geeza and forum God
Bought and sold a few items off and to Gerry over the years; met him a few times but never fished with him . . .very easy to talk to (we yakked for hours about past experiences / peeps we both know / lakes we've both fished) before parting with the goods!
May you be forever be dangling for the fish of your dreams!
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RIP life is so cruel sometimes. Thoughts with family and close friends X
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This is sad news . RIP Gerry
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I only went to France fishing once and met Gerry on the bank, nice bloke.
RIP Gerry.
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry x
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Although we never met face to face, we got on so well, we often communicated with each other over messenger, FB, etc.
Our last little 'chat' was just over a week or so ago, he was fading fast but was still the old Gerry we all knew and loved, he had asked someone to buy a few bird feeders and fat balls so he could watch the birds feeding through the window at the hospice he was in.
RIP me old mate, we'll all miss ya, but you have left us with some very fond memories.
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Very sad news. RIP Gerry
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Gerry once SHOUTED at me on a forum post, didn’t know that was a thing until then. Met him at a show after that and found him a genuinely nice guy and very knowledgable. This place will be poorer without him. RIP OG
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RIP old boy I’ll miss your Facebook rants and dirty messages , sleep tight mate , god bless ❤️
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It is sad news RIP Gerry you will be missed by a lot of people
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Rest in peace sir, I've had a few bargains following your tips, you had a good heart
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Not once did Gerry moan to me he was very poorly...his words were to me I've beat the medics prognosis once and I will do it again...what a humble guy and a true warrior who was English and proud...
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Sad news.
Rest in Peace Gerry.
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RIP Oldgeezer.
What a great contributor to this forum. Only knew him on here and I will miss his helpful posts and private messages. Good to hear that he was surrounded by people close to him.
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Rest in peace Gerry..thoughts are with your close family and friends..
You'll be missed on here for sure...
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In reply to Post #30
Rest in peace , cost me some pennies with them links bless him
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Rest In Peace OG.
Takes a special bloke to have so many run ins with so many people and yet be universally well respected and well liked!
A one off who will be sorely missed.
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R.IP.Gerry. My thoughts are with family and friends.
We will miss you
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Oh dear, sad news. Bless you Gerry RIP. Old school
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You will be sadly missed.
I have many items of tackle that can be attributed to your contributions on this forum.
Rest in peace, Gerry.
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Rest in peace gerry your in a better place 🙏
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As sad as I’ve been for someone I have only met on the internet. Those old pics and stories, condolences
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RIP Gerry you cost me a Bob or two with your links ect and will be missed
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Such sad news, I hope his passing was peaceful. Gerry will be missed by all.
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Gerry used to drive me nuts on occasions but what a legend……..
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So sad to hear the news.
He helped me out with so many links to the perfect item.
RIP 😞
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In reply to Post #1
Sorry to hear this, RIP Gerry, you were a fantastic member of this forum , I always valued your opinion and bought numerous bits of kit on your advice. Rest easy .
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In reply to Post #17
R.I.P Gerry. My thoughts are with family and friends at this sad time.
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry,
As most on here have already alluded, you will be greatly missed for what you’ve contributed to the forum and wider fishing community over the years, there will be few if any that won’t have benefited from your “linkypoos” and smiled at your unswerving attention to detail even in face of what lay ahead of you.
Rest in peace.
Tel
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In reply to Post #1
I am very sorry to hear this, such sad news, R.I.P.
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In reply to Post #1
Like many on here I only knew him through the forum but that news has genuinely upset me. So sorry to hear and condolences to all his family and friends.
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R.I.P Gerry, A sad loss for the forum and the wider fishing community.
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Sad news, I didn't know Gerry outside the forum. Hope he was able to enjoy his last fishing trips, and was comfortable in his remaining days.
RIP Gerry
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So sad. Rest easy Gerry.. 
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How sad will miss our conversations re boxing .
R.I.P. Gerry.
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RIP Gerry
Will miss your posts on here especially the ones in CAPITAL LETTERS 
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R.I.P my old friend gonna miss your wealth of information on here...also your messages everyday which would lift anyone's mood...
Your not suffering now pal and see you on the other side...such a sad loss...
My thoughts are with all your friends and family...
I will raise a glass for you and keep on watching the boxing which you so loved...
Goodbye for now but not forever...
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry. Gone too soon.
Thank you for the links and the memories that you shared.
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In reply to Post #1
RIP Gerry ❤️
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Didn't know Gerry outside of his posts here but hope his final days/weeks were comfortable. Have donated to his just giving, wonder can that post be pinned?
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In reply to Post #1
Gutted,will be greatly missed.R.I.P Mr Linkypoo
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Life’s just too short
RIP Gerry
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Gerry passed away this morning. He had so many friends on here, and in fishing in general.
He was such a strong man.
RIP mate xxx
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