Ian Smith (ims101)

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Ian Smith (ims101)

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Sorry to be the bearer of sad news but Ian died on Saturday. We don't know all the details but he was hit by a train.

Don't know really what to say other than its especially tragic for his family

Rest in peace Ian.
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What terrible news ... :(
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That is indeed terrible news, I was looking forward to seeing Ian and Rita at the photo weekend in April...

Thanks for letting us know Mark.

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WHAT !!! That is tragic news, I am in Shock !!

Thank-you Mark for breaking the news, I realise that couldn't have been an easy thing to do. My heart goes out to his family.....I really do not know what to say, a really nice guy...a very sad day.


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Don't know what to say. Terrible news. RIP
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Thanks for posting Mark. I was struggling to know what to say.
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Bloody Hell, only spoke to him last week. Completely lost for words. RIP Ian
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Incredibly sad, thoughts are with his family.
cheers, Mike.

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Extremely sad news, RIP Ian.
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shite !! What terrible news :shock: :(

Thoughts are with his family .

He'll be missed.

RIP Ian :(
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RIP Ian.
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only met him the once, but was a really nice guy; my thoughts go out to his family
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Holy f***. Don't believe it. Welling up.

I was just organising a beer with him on Friday :( :( :( :(

RIP mate
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Horrible news ... RIP Ian and my thoughts go out to the family :(
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