vladi Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 07/01/2024 at 12:17, malumbu said: This is generally to celebrate lives not have a pop at people once they have left this mortal coil. Only celebrate? Don't you mean commemorate? Death should only be "celebrated" if it's the demise of someone demonic such as Hitler or Stalin. Surely the thread is a platform for discussing the deceased's character, merits, achievements and failings plus many other things etc, etc. We all know they died before anyone has even posted it on EDF RIP, so why limit the thread to posting the record of their passing. We don't all share the same views. Let us express our feelings freely. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1652530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 In deed, I use the terms interchangably- no doubt wrongly - but celebrating a life rather than their departure. Not have a pop at someone. Pilger was a great journalist, but at times got it wrong, perhaps more in later life. Camilia Batmanghelidhjh was exonerated. www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/09/the-hidden-life-of-camila-batmanghelidjh-why-was-her-exoneration-so-widely-ignored Not sure why you had to make a couple of jibes. Was it the time or place? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1652534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) "Jibes" is far too strong a noun to describe my mild but subtle observations. They were intended ( with a wry smile) to prompt a reader to investigate further. Both Pilger and Batmanghelidhjh undoubtedly were well intentioned and fully committed to their aims. I was impressed in many ways with Batmanghelidhjh's caring and benevolence however she was never a capable administrator or manager. Her legacy would have garnered more acclaim if The Kids Company had a competent manager in charge. I am less accommodating for Pilger. You were correct in mentioning that he got it wrong in later life. He was flawed character. Check out PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions But I could be wrong on both counts, but then I don't read the Gruniad. Edited January 16 by vladi Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1652626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Roy from the Archers, his character is currently soldiering on. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/jan/04/ian-pepperell-obituary He was recognised as bringing in more raunchy plots into the soap opera Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1653494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTime Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Carl Weathers Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1654482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTime Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Steve Wright, just 69 and an all round top bloke. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1655761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadNun Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Alexy Navalny. Sadly, we will never know how, or the extent of the awful things that happened to him. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1656044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 A true hero and a man with principle and courage. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1656085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTime Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 John Savident has bought the farm. I said farm. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1656796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Ian Amery (born 1944, aka "Tich" from Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich who had hits with such numbers as:- Hold tight! Save me, Bend it!, Zabadak!, The legend of Zanadu, Last night in Soho, The wreck of the Antoinette Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1656856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Dave Myers of Hairy Bikers Dave was born in Barrow-in-Furness, where his father worked as a foreman in a paper mill. He attended Barrow-in-Furness Grammar School for Boys, where he had an inspirational art teacher, Mr Eaton. He went on to earn a fine-art degree at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a master's degree in art history The first motorcycle Myers bought was a Cossack Ural Mars Mk III, with a sidecar, when he was a student. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1657578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Totally shocked to learn of the death of Dave Myers, only 66, Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1657590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Akira Toriyama The Japanese manga artist and character designer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1658642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy23 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Michael culver Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1659402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenijenjen Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Steve Harley, 73 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1659611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Maurice Bembridge, professional golfer. Maurice Bembridge - Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1660564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Joe Kinnear, football manager with an interesting career Joe Kinnear - Wikipedia Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1661890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy23 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 O j Simpson Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1662236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Not someone that I will miss Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1662239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy23 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Agree 👍 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1662298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Frank Field - a decent politician. Frank Field, Baron Field of Birkenhead - Wikipedia Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1663638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Bernard Hill - actor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Hill Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1664923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Sir Tony OReilley - a real character Tony O'Reilly - Wikipedia Anthony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading businessmen, 1936-2024 (ft.com) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1666310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Who remembers Frank Ifield? Frank Ifield - Wikipedia 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1666674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladi Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Peter Oosterhuis the golfer, died aged 75 last month. He attended Dulwich College and learnt to play golf at the Dulwich and Sydenham golf course. Full summatry:- Peter Oosterhuis - Wikipedia Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/19/#findComment-1667892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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