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Thread: Gambit/James Rawling of London
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JoyfulNoise & Parrot OKief
Ship's pirate
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![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif) James
Sarah, Family and friends. God grant you strength in mourning and celebration of Gambit's life.
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Craigmaddie
c/o The Pickwick Club
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
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![[Tear]](graemlins/tear.gif)
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Looking forward to my rock moving closer again.
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Chap
Shipmate
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I met Gambit at Spike's birthday party. Our converstations have been among the highlights of each my trips over to London.
Lord, comfort all those who mourn.
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Comfort the hurting; Feed the hungry; Clothe the naked.
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seasick
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I met him a couple of times. A great guy.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
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Persephone Hazard
Ship's Wench
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Thank you everyone. I met Sarah and James's parents last night. Understandably, she hasn't been able to get on the Ship to see this thread or any PMs anyone may have sent her, but she was pleased to hear how many people have sent their love and prayers. They really do appreciate it.
If anyone has any questions-ANYTHING they want to know-PM me or speak to me on MSN (persephone297@hotmail.co.uk) and I will do my best to answer them. If I can't, I am in touch with Sarah and will get the answer to you somehow.
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A picture is worth a thousand words, but it's a lot easier to make up a thousand words than one decent picture. - ken.
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Erin
Meaner than Godzilla
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How awful.
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation;
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
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Matrix
Shipmate
# 3452
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words fail me.
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Maybe that's all a family really is; a group of people who miss the same imaginary place. - Garden State
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Caz...
Shipmate
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be near you.
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Legodude_uk
Protector of Zebras
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Sir Kevin
Ship's Gaffer
# 3492
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We only knew Gambit as a loyal and thoughtful shipmate on the boards, but Zeke (my wife) and I shall miss him.
So untimely.
![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif)
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If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Writing is currently my hobby, not yet my profession.
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Suze
Ship's Barmaid
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' You stay here and I'll go look for God, that won't be hard cos I know where he's not, and I will bring him back with me , then he'll listen , then he'll see' Richard Shindell
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Gracious rebel
Rainbow warrior
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Somehow I managed not to notice this thread until today. ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
I am very sorry to hear this sad news. I met him once in August, little knowing that one so young and full of life would be taken so soon. Love and prayers for all his family and friends, may God uphold them at this time.
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
# 473
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The last few posts on this thread are rather poignant given the circumstances. For we are indeed having a Devon meet sometime in January, but one expected guest will be missing.
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norma
Apprentice
# 10769
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I'm one of James' many acquaintances from King's College London. Many of us saw him in his usual lively spirits on Friday evening, so it's particularly shocking to know that it suddenly all ended. He was a dear friend to many, and a man I once loved very much. James was first and foremost the life and soul of the party: witty, fun, intelligent and well-informed, he was always excellent company; but he was also gentle and tender. People often say that friends are the most important thing, and should take precedence over worldly concerns; I believe James may have grasped and lived this in a way very few ever do. He developed heart failure when he had just turned 21, and has lived with it for over 6 years; he bore the fear, pain and frustration with grace and quiet courage. It is devastating that something he lived with so well should claim him like this. He was much loved, and will be sorely missed.
O light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.
We seem to give them back to Thee, O God, who gavest them to us. Yet as Thou didst not lose them in giving, so we do not lose them by their return. Not as the world giveth, givest Thou, O Lover of souls. What Thou givest, Thou takest not away, for what is Thine is ours also if we are Thine.
And life is eternal and love is immortal, and death is only an horizon, and an horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
Lift us up, strong Son of God, that we may see further; cleanse our eyes that we may see more clearly: draw us closer to Thyself that we may know ourselves to be nearer to our loved ones who are with Thee. And while Thou dost prepare a place for us, prepare us also for that happy place, that where Thou art we may be also for evermore.
Bishop Brent
God bless you, James.
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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That was lovely , Norma. Thank you for your thoughts and memories.
I actually did a search on his last posts, too,(as mentioned up the thread) and sure enough, pretty much all of them were located somewhere in All Saints in reference to a meet.
Often there crops up discussions as to whether Ship of Fools constitutes a community. Well, I would guess that in order for it to be a community, you have to make it a community. Gambit certainly seemed to be working at that. Bless him for it.
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Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Trisagion
Shipmate
# 5235
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Requiescat in Pace.
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ceterum autem censeo tabula delenda esse
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Curious
Shipmate
# 93
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Erin - you are missed more than you could know. Rest in peace and rise in glory - to provide unrest in the heavenly realms.
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Eanswyth
Ship's raven
# 3363
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He was the first Brit Shippie I met. Hubby and I dropped in on a Croyden shipmeet but were the first there. After sitting there for a few minutes wondering if we were in the wrong place a charming young man with a fag and a pint leaned over and asked, "Did I hear you mention Ship of Fools? I'm Gambit." It was the start of a lovely evening.
Rest in peace.
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Anna B
Shipmate
# 1439
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May he rest in peace and rise in glory
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daisymay
St Elmo's Fire
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Here's our website:
St John's, Hyde Park Crescent.
Buses nearby are 6, 7, 15, 23, 36, 18, 16, 205, 414.
That other one is very interesting - recommending some very expensive venues...
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Flickr fotos
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sophs
Sardonic Angel
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Can I just check when the funeral is?
I make it Wednesday 19th Jan, or Monday the 19th December - just wondered as I'd like to go.
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daisymay
St Elmo's Fire
# 1480
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It's supposed to be in December...
We may hear in church tomorrow and if so I'll pass it on....
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Flickr fotos
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kingsfold
Shipmate
# 1726
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I've only just caught up, and am lost for words.
Gambit.
May God be with you, and with those who mourn your passing.
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I came to Jesus and I found in him my star, my sun.
And in that light of life I'll walk 'til travelling days are done
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Rowen
Shipmate
# 1194
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God be with Gambit ... and his family.
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"May I live this day… compassionate of heart" (John O’Donoghue)...
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Androet
Shipmate
# 4133
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That's terrible. I remember how friendly he was to me when I came to my first shipmeet.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Thinking of you.
Androet
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Where knowledge cannot go, imagination ventures. (Brian Aldiss)
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ChrisT
One of the Good Guys™
# 62
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My thoughts and prayers are with James' family and friends. He will be missed by many.
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
# 862
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((((((eyeliner))))))
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Looking forward to my rock moving closer again.
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Tubbs
Miss Congeniality
# 440
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Only heard about this today via a mutual friend. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
For James and all those who knew and loved him May the Lord bless you and keep you, May he lift his face to shine upon you and give you peace.
Tubbs
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welsh dragon
Shipmate
# 3249
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By the way, does anyone have the time of the service yet, or even whether it is morning or evening?
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rosamundi
Ship's lacemaker
# 2495
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quote:
Originally posted by welsh dragon:
By the way, does anyone have the time of the service yet, or even whether it is morning or evening?
I was speaking to Eyeliner last night on messenger, and she said she thought that it would be at 2pm, but I don't think that's definite.
Deborah
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Jester
Shipmate
# 10692
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I met Gambit at the Herts shipmeet. A really nice guy who brought so much fun to the meet.
May God be with his family and friends
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bopabeth
Apprentice
# 10787
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Hi Sarah,
I knew James from Kings and last saw him on Friday night at Advent Carols. I can't believe that he has gone- we will miss him. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Bethan
xx
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Ultraspike
Incensemeister
# 268
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Just reading about this now, and so saddened. I always admired his efforts to keep the London shipmeets going and enjoyed reading his posts about Lambeth.
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Dave the Bass
Shipmate
# 155
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quote:
Originally posted by rosamundi:
I was speaking to Eyeliner last night on messenger, and she said she thought that it would be at 2pm, but I don't think that's definite.
Is anyone in a position to confirm this yet?
And, assuming this is the right time, is anyone interested in meeting beforehand for lunch, or afterwards for tea (or something stronger)?
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daisymay
St Elmo's Fire
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I think that time may be the hope - but so far the time has not been able to be fixed. Sarah said that she would let us know and I've asked the church to let me know asap so that I can pass on the info.
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Dormouse
Glis glis – Ship's rodent
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I didn't know James/Gambit, but reading all these messages I wish I had.
Prayers for all who loved him, Shipmates or IRL.
It seems like the world will be a poorer place without him.
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Emma Louise
Storm in a teapot
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave the Bass:
quote:
Originally posted by rosamundi:
I was speaking to Eyeliner last night on messenger, and she said she thought that it would be at 2pm, but I don't think that's definite.
Is anyone in a position to confirm this yet?
And, assuming this is the right time, is anyone interested in meeting beforehand for lunch, or afterwards for tea (or something stronger)?
yes.....
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rosamundi
Ship's lacemaker
# 2495
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Lunch would be good. I'm not sure about afterwards as it's work's Christmas party on the evening of the 19th, and I may have to disappear to get changed.
Deborah
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Sarah Wickham
Apprentice
# 10760
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Thank you for all your messages - your thoughts, prayers and support are very much appreciated.
I just wanted to confirm details for James' funeral/thanksgiving
Monday 19th December 2005
1pm at the West London Crematorium, Harrow Road, London NW10
2pm at St John's, Hyde Park Crescent, London W2
There will be refreshments after the service of thanksgiving at St John's, to which all are welcome.
Everyone is welcome at both or either service - but if you have to choose, please try to choose the thanksgiving service at St John's!
James would have preferred donations to be made in lieu of flowers - we suggest the British Heart Foundation would be an appropriate charity.
With all good wishes
Sarah
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TonyK
Host Emeritus
# 35
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Thank you Sarah. Prayers continue for you, the family, Eyeliner et al.
Plan to be at the 2:00pm service.
Will go along with any reasonable meeting of shipmates afterwards.
Donation to British Heart Foundation will follow.
[edited to add final point]
[ 14. December 2005, 22:15: Message edited by: TonyK ]
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ebeth
Shipmate
# 4474
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Would it be appropriate and not too complicated to set up a single donation to the British Heart Foundation that all shipmates could contribute to? Or is it better that we make individual contributions in James' memory?
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Emma Louise
Storm in a teapot
# 3571
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im not going to be able to make it after all, ive got a medical appt i cant change :S doh.
My love and prayers to you all there though.
emma xxx
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