Sad News About White House Workshop

[White House Workshop]

As some of you already know, my husband, Brian, died suddenly at the end of March at Frimley Park Hospital, which is why you have not heard from him in a few months. I cannot tell you what caused his death exactly, as we are awaiting PMs and an inquest.

I want you to know how much he enjoyed this forum, and the support it gave him in one of his favorite ways to relax and be productive at the same time. He learned from you, and I thank you.

Your moderators have been very helpful to me in deciding what to do with all of Brian's tools - much to my own surprise, I think I may start to use them myself - Everyone in the family has one of Brian's treasured boxes, and I have the desk I am sitting at now, and more.

There are so many wonderful pieces of furniture, boxes and other objects on display in this forum. Keep up the good work, and thanks again, from me and I'm sure from Brian, too...

Ruth

PS For those of you who enjoy geocaching, there is a memorial for Brian at this location: GC1CKT4.

 

[Blister]

So sorry to hear the sad news

I know how you feel I lost my father on 25/6/08

I do hope you can have a go in the workshop , and you already know you only have to ask and the answers are all hear :wink:

Best wishes

Allen

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Dear Ruth,

I am so sorry to hear your sad news.

My condolences to you and your family.

Kind regards,
Neil

 

[PowerTool]

You have my deepest sympathy - I lost a friend on Monday (suddenly),still trying to come to terms with it.

Same as Allen said,I hope you stay around and join in.

Andrew

 

[wizer]

Blimey, what a shock. My thoughts with you.

 

[CHJ]

Condolences to you and yours Ruth, it would be a fitting tribute to Brian if his enthusiasm has resulted in a new interest for yourself.

 

[Paul Chapman]

That's very sad news, Ruth

It's nice that you and the family have many of the pieces Brian made. I hope you are able to use his tools - if you need any advice or help, just ask.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Vormulac]

My heartfelt condolences to you and everyone who knew Brian.
What a shock

 

[woodbloke]

Ruth - much sympathy with your loss.
If you decide to start to use Brian's tools and equipment then that would be great, there are a huge number of knowledgable people on the forum, well versed in all aspects of our hobby, so if you ever need to know anything, you know where to find us all - Rob

 

[gidon]

That's very sad news Ruth.
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Cheers
Gidon

 

[Pete W]

Deepest sympathy, Ruth - very sad news, indeed.

As others have said, it would be wonderful if you were able to continue Brian's work and allow 'White House Workshop' to live on.

Pete

 

[Gill]

Brian was a popular, friendly and helpful contributor to the forum. We're all the poorer for his departure. My condolences to you and your family, Ruth.

It's good to hear that his enthusiasm for woodwork has been passed on.

Gill

 

[mailee]

I did wonder what had happened to his posts. Very sorry to hear this news. All my thoughts are with you, he will be sadly missed.

 

[Shadowfax]

Very sorry to hear that news, Ruth.
Best wishes to you for now and do stay in this particular UKW loop if you can.
I hope things appear better very soon.

SF

 

[skipdiver]

Although fairly new to the forum and not really knowing of Brian,my thoughts go out to you and yours.Sincere condolences.

 

[Smudger]

My sincere condolences for your sad loss.

 

[SketchUp Guru]

I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Brian's work when he posted new pictures. I'll miss that.

My thoughts go out to you and your family.

 

[joiner_sim]

I didn't know Brian as I'm not a regular forum user, but as everyone else has said, my sympathy is with you. Take care, Simon.

 

[TrimTheKing]

My sympathies Ruth. As said before, it would be great to see Brian's tools creating more, with you at the tiller.

Take care

Mark

 

[Shultzy]

My sympathies as well, I hope you keep his BM warm as well as his tools.