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It is with great sadness to have to inform you that Robin Sword passed away on May 1st.
Jeera enquired about Robin earlier today and I remember Footers messaged me about him recently as well. I hadn't heard from Robin since late March and he wasn't feeling so good so after Jeera posted earlier I emailed Robin and didn't get a reply. Fearing the worst I then emailed his wife Gillian and she just contacted me to tell me of the bad news.
Robin has had Leukaemia since I have known him which is only a few years but he seemed to be stable. I don't know much about Leukaemia and we never spoke about it too much so I didn't know the full prognosis.
Gillian informs me that the first chemo went well but then the cancer came back and there was nothing they could do.
I can't say I knew Robins whole life story as we only knew each other for a relatively short time and he used to pop and see me while I was at work in Norwich, usually sporting some snazzy headwear and often driving his BMW 3 wheel motorbike.
Robin would either talk about Ipswich Town, Socialism or oil or gas pipelines. Most times we met up the conversation would steer on to some or other pipeline he was tasked to organise, usually under a mile of snow or having to deal with corrupt or useless officials.
Anyway Robin, it was a pleasure to have known you and thoughts go out to Gillian and the family.
The funeral is tomorrow at Waveney Cremation 11.00.
It won't be a religious service and it will feature some Deep Purple and Pink Floyd.
Gillian has requested that I let her know what his TWTD friends say but I shall send her a link of course.
“Hello, I'm your MP. Actually I'm not. I'm your candidate. Gosh.”
Boris Johnson canvassing in Henley, 2005.
One of the nicest posters in TWTD history. He really tried to help me when I was looking for a new job and frequently sent me links to various businesses. He also sent me plenty of links about the EU and the Tories! We exchanged lots of good natured PMs over politics and the world in general.
I only had a few direct dealings with him, but seemed like a decent chap and keen to help others. I quite liked that he'd sometimes post something a bit daft, but always react in good spirits when he got some stick for it. Plenty on here could benefit from that laid back approach.
Please pass on my regards to Gillian.
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I was born underwater, I dried out in the sun.
I started humping volcanoes baby, when I was too young.
Sincere condolences to Robin Sword's family, I exchanged a few Private Messages with him over the years and would like to think he found me supportive but, as always when someone passes, I realise now I could have said so much more.
So sorry to read this news. No9 was someone whose views I completely respected - always balanced, never inflammatory, often informed. twtd will be much the poorer without him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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Robin Sword, AKA No9, AKA Fred has passed away on 20:33 - May 31 with 3554 views
It's nine years near enough since the Dalai Farmer snuffed it, I remember that because it was the same weekend The Roses came back playing live in 2012. I used to finish work at 11ish and get hammered and come on here back in the day and there was only me and him around at 2 in the morning, I used to post music I know he'd hate and leave a pithy comment about just to draw him out.
Robin Sword, AKA No9, AKA Fred has passed away on 20:33 - May 31 by Melford
It's nine years near enough since the Dalai Farmer snuffed it, I remember that because it was the same weekend The Roses came back playing live in 2012. I used to finish work at 11ish and get hammered and come on here back in the day and there was only me and him around at 2 in the morning, I used to post music I know he'd hate and leave a pithy comment about just to draw him out.
July 1st
“Hello, I'm your MP. Actually I'm not. I'm your candidate. Gosh.”
Boris Johnson canvassing in Henley, 2005.
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