Late yesterday I received confirmation of the very sad news that someone I wargamed with on a regular basis – Roger Barnes – had died suddenly on Sunday 23rd December. He was a stalwart member of Wargame Developments, a regular attendee at COW (the annual Conference of Wargamers), and a member of the Jockey's Field Irregulars.
I did not know Roger well other than as an enthusiastic fellow wargamer and excellent dinner companion, but I do know that he was a highly respected member of the fencing fraternity, and served as chairman of the South East Region and Surrey County Fencing Union as well as being a member of the Streatham Fencing Club.
I did not know Roger well other than as an enthusiastic fellow wargamer and excellent dinner companion, but I do know that he was a highly respected member of the fencing fraternity, and served as chairman of the South East Region and Surrey County Fencing Union as well as being a member of the Streatham Fencing Club.
ROGER BARNES
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
As one of Roger's longer-standing friends, I was immensely saddened by the news. The editor of the Nugget has asked me to pen a tribute to Roger, which I have done.
ReplyDeleteThe funeral will be in his family home area, the Wirral. Date is not finalised, but is currently looking like mid-January.
David Bradbury
I am sorry to hear of the loss of a wargaming friend, something I have experienced myself.
ReplyDeleteCan you pass on my condolences to Rogers family and friends.
David Bradbury,
ReplyDeleteRoger's unexpected death was tragic and I am sure that your tribute will reflect the feeling of loss that we are all experiencing. I am sure that the editor and I can make sure that copy is sent to Roger's family when it has been published.
Bob
Jim Duncan,
ReplyDeleteThank you for you kind words. I am sure that all of Roger's friends will pass them on to his family.
Bob
Indeed very sad news, I also have lost gaming companions. My most sincerest condolences to Rogers family and friends
ReplyDeleteDon M,
ReplyDeleteThank you for you kind words. I will pass your condolences on to Roger's family.
Bob
It's always tough to lose a friend. I lost a very good wargaming friend just six months, so I sympathize with your loss.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear it, RIP.
ReplyDeleteLead Legion,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sympathy. It is much appreciated by everyone who knew Roger.
Bob
Francis Lee,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sympathy. It is much appreciated.
Bob