VALE-----COLBATMAN.

**gully_raker** · 07-03-2014 16:47

It is my sad duty to advise that Col passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday.
His son Craig phoned me last evening with the news.
Craig said he had read the tributes from the Forum to Col & I will give Erica a copy that I printed out to take up today expecting to be able to give them to Col.
At least I got to visit him Tuesday & tell him about an arrangement I have made with Keith that you will all hear about shortly.

R.I.P Col & Blue Skies Forever!

**Strangely Brown** · 07-03-2014 17:02

**Diamondback** · 07-03-2014 17:41

Vaya con Dios.

**7eat51** · 07-03-2014 19:28

R.I.P. Col.

Peace be upon you, Baz. I am sorry for your loss of a good Friend.

**billingspike** · 07-03-2014 19:35

God speed ,in my prayers.

**Naharaht** · 07-03-2014 20:28

My condolences to his family. Rest in Peace.

**Blauer Baron** · 07-03-2014 23:25

I am very sad to hear one of us has passed away. My condolences to all who knew Colbatman here and his family and friends.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 07-03-2014 23:29

. Col may you look over us all in our endeavours.

**Archidamus** · 07-04-2014 00:45

Rest in peace Col. My condolences to his family and friends

**Zoe Brain** · 07-04-2014 00:52

Is there anything we can do for his family? Or for you, who have done this sad duty and lost a friend.

**Flying Helmut** · 07-04-2014 02:42

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 07-04-2014 03:25

May you rest in peace Col, until we meet again one day in the wide blue yonder.
Rob.

**Guntruck** · 07-04-2014 04:25

**richard m schwab** · 07-04-2014 05:38

**Sulring** · 07-04-2014 07:17

My condolences to his family and friends, Baz.
May Col finally be at peace after his terrible ordeal.

**Willi Von Klugermann** · 07-04-2014 07:24

Rest in Peace Col.

**Boney10** · 07-04-2014 08:49

My sincere condolences to Col's family and friends

**Jager** · 07-04-2014 09:37

**csadn** · 07-04-2014 10:11

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**flash** · 07-04-2014 10:48

Sorry to hear that Baz, my condolences to Erica & Craig and thanks to you for keeping us advised.

**pflanzer** · 07-04-2014 12:24

You and his family have my condolences. RIP Col.
Tony

**prymus** · 07-04-2014 13:21

Very sorry for your loss, and for the family of what I can tell from the folks who knew him, a very fine gentleman.

**milcoll73** · 07-04-2014 15:53

please extend my condolences to family and friends. i glad it was peaceful.

**gully_raker** · 07-04-2014 16:58

Originally Posted by Zoe Brain

Is there anything we can do for his family? Or for you, who have done this sad duty and lost a friend.

Thanks for your kind offer Zoe but you have more than enough on your own plate at present.
We have something happening on the Forum shortly & I will be offering more of Cols Nexus aircraft for sale in the near future but we need Erica & Craig time to get everything organised re funeral etc.

**grumpybear** · 07-04-2014 17:17

**Tommy Z** · 07-04-2014 17:30

Condolences, Thoughts & Prayers.

May He Rest in Peace. Blue Skies.

**FarEast** · 12-09-2014 12:34

Very sad news.

and raise a glass in his honor.

**BobP** · 12-09-2014 12:40

Somehow I missed this but just received a medal in his honor. Lost my dad in July so I understand how his family feels. Please accept my late condolences. Remember his life as I do my dads.

**hawkhurst** · 12-09-2014 12:44

Rest in peace Col. My condolences to his family and friends

**FarEast** · 12-09-2014 13:01

Guys, not sure if you saw but there is a Raffle in his honor.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/con...emorial-Raffle

**BobP** · 12-09-2014 13:08

Saw the raffle and made my contribution to a very worthy person.

**Blackronin** · 12-09-2014 14:07

Just bought my raffles.

R.I.P Col & Blue Skies Forever!

**Flying Helmut** · 12-09-2014 15:08

Raffle tickets bought.

R.I.P. Colbatman

**grumpybear** · 12-09-2014 15:09

Raffle tickets bought. R.I.P.

**tusekine** · 12-09-2014 15:37

Raffle tickets bought. RIP Col.

**Biggles downunder** · 12-09-2014 18:04

Raffle tickets purchased - blue skies mate!

**FarEast** · 12-09-2014 18:13

Originally Posted by Biggles downunder

blue skies mate!

Brings this to mind, the scene in Porco Rossa where the dead airmen join their comrades.

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**HotleadColdfeet** · 12-09-2014 18:34

Originally Posted by BobP

Somehow I missed this but just received a medal in his honor. Lost my dad in July so I understand how his family feels. Please accept my late condolences. Remember his life as I do my dads.

I lost my grandpa this January after a long bought with pancreatic cancer, so I can empathize with you.

Bought my raffle tickets this morning. His family is in my prayers. RIP Col.

**OldGuy59** · 12-09-2014 18:36

Raffle tickets bought.

I did not have the pleasure of knowing the Col, but I know too well the issues of moving. I've had to move 11 times in my military career, not to mention my life as a base brat. I hope my contribution helps.

Blue Skies, Col. Best wishes to Erica and Craig.

**Willi Von Klugermann** · 12-09-2014 19:03

Raffle tickets purchased. S! Col

**Marechallannes** · 12-09-2014 22:35

I'm in.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-09-2014 23:54

Originally Posted by Marechallannes

I'm in.

Ditto.
Rob.

**Dowters** · 12-10-2014 01:08

**Zoe Brain** · 12-10-2014 16:44

Raffle tickets bought.

**Captain Chum** · 12-10-2014 22:37

Chipped in on the raffle.....My condolences to his family.

**FarEast** · 12-10-2014 22:52

I sent this story over to my friend and game designer Mark Rivera and he was deeply impressed by the community spirit here and posted a link up on his blog and twitter feed.

http://rivcoach.wordpress.com/2014/1...morial-raffle/