Farewell to an amazing pilot

**malachi** · 10-11-2022 22:03

My mom passed away last night after losing her battle with the lingering effects of cancer and heart problems. She was the hub of the wheel for our family and almost solely responsible for my love of board games. Although it's a hard time, the family is doing pretty well and doing our best to remember her in happier times. Here she is last Christmas, so proud to have ruthlessly shot down my Santa and reindeer using her favorite MvR Dr.I. Blue skies forever, Mom.

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**Biggles downunder** · 10-11-2022 22:42

My condolences Chris - to you and the whole family.

**Guntruck** · 10-11-2022 23:31

I am sorry for your loss, Chris.

**Hedeby** · 10-11-2022 23:58

Sorry to hear your news Chris

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 10-12-2022 00:13

Very sorry to hear your news Chris.
Cherish those fond memories of your mum always.
Rob.

**Dan-Sam** · 10-12-2022 00:49

Sorry to read it, Chris. It is obvious, even from your short text, she was very special. I wish her clear blue sky forever.

**Baxter** · 10-12-2022 01:44

Condolences to you and your family. She sounds like quite a character who will very much live on in your memory.

**flash** · 10-12-2022 01:53

Sorry to hear of your loss, Chris, my condolences to you and the family. She gave you the gift of gaming and precious memories, you can't get better than that.

**Boreas** · 10-12-2022 02:29

Your photo is a great way to remember your mum.
Condolences.

**camel crew** · 10-12-2022 02:54

Condolences to you and your family Chris.

**Rebel** · 10-12-2022 02:58

Many condolences to you and your family Chris.

**camelbeagle** · 10-12-2022 05:39

My condolences Chris. What a wonderful person. So sad to loose the awesome ones.

**CrashCraig** · 10-12-2022 05:48

So sorry to hear of your loss Chris. I remember the photo of your Mother from last Christmas very well. That photo put a smile on my face yet again.

**Baz** · 10-12-2022 05:58

Sorry to hear of your loss

**malachi** · 10-12-2022 06:56

Thank you all very much.

**Diamondback** · 10-12-2022 07:48

Condolences.

**Stumptonian** · 10-12-2022 11:29

Great pic of your Mom in action, Chris.
Blue Skies

**Vagabond** · 10-12-2022 22:18

Hi Chris, sorry to hear your sad news, there's no words that can really help at a time like this but the good memories of her will stay with you always. Any mum who can shoot down her sons Santa must have left you with lots of good memories.
Take care

**Flying Helmut** · 10-13-2022 05:37

Many heartfelt condolences to you, Chris.

Your Mom sounds like a real card!

Treasure those fond memories.

**malachi** · 10-13-2022 06:57

Thanks for the kind words, all, they are much appreciated. She will be missed and treasured

**Zoe Brain** · 10-13-2022 07:33

Condolences. She must have been proud of you.

**ShadowDragon** · 10-13-2022 07:54

You and your family have my condolences, Chris. Take care.

**Windy Jack** · 10-13-2022 16:54

Condolences to you and your family, Chris.
As others have said, that photograph is a great one to remember your Mum by. It shows life, vitality, and a competitive spirit.

**hawkhurst** · 10-14-2022 12:58

very sorry to hear this my Condolences to you and your family

**Killer Moth** · 10-14-2022 15:13

Chris, I am so sorry to hear that. You and your family should be proud that, at least as recently as that brilliant photo was taken, she enjoyed her last days on earth with you all.

**Teaticket** · 10-14-2022 15:59

So sorry for this Chris. You were lucky and truly blessed to have her as your mom. We're all endebted to her for helping to bring you to us via boardgaming.

**malachi** · 10-14-2022 18:23

Thanks very much to all of you for the comforting words and encouragement. Playing games of all types has always been an important part of our family bonding and friendly competition. Mom will be missed for her ever-enthusiastic participation but we have many, many great memories of those times to hold onto.

For those of you who missed this short thread of some family games after the worst of the pandemic was passed: a few games with family