"Good Night Admin and Thank you" (Announce)
by slowhands 
, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, June 21, 2012, 07:38 (4531 days ago)
another continuation http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=37299
Thank you all
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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>
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by cmfenton , Ferndown, Dorset, Saturday, June 23, 2012, 09:32 (4529 days ago) @ slowhands
For Admin
We never met, now never will
On land or sea or Ruardean Hill.
We were not Forest born you see,
Manchester him, Black Country me.
But Forest roots are deep and strong
And draw us back where we belong.
On David's site, you may have found
Of those who toiled underground
To raise a family of eight
or more - not now a very common state.
Watkins, Cowmeadow, Marfell, Meek,
Whichever name it is you seek
You'll find it here and so much more
So thanks to him who's gone before.
Words no more then here from me,
But simply - Admin - R I P
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by Pollycat76 , Saturday, July 07, 2012, 12:20 (4514 days ago) @ cmfenton
I think this poem sums up the thoughts of the many thousands who have been very grateful for all the hard work that David put in to build this wonderful site. I certainly feel a little part of me belongs to The Forest of Dean.
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by Sue Nelms , Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 21:38 (4525 days ago) @ slowhands
Have been a bit pre-occupied so have not visited too much recently but I think this website is amazing so thank you to everyone who contributes and helps others. Thank you especially to David for havin the vision. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
David Watkins 1948 - 2012
by ellieperry , Wednesday, July 04, 2012, 01:15 (4518 days ago) @ slowhands
Wow, I've been off the grid for awhile and I'm truly saddened by the news of David's passing. He helped me so much when I first became a member. Logistics keeps me from his memorial, however I will be there in spirt.
Ellie Perry
Seattle, WA
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by wyerunner , Friday, July 06, 2012, 16:30 (4515 days ago) @ slowhands
Thank you slowhands for letting us know of David's passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
Wyerunner
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by changeringer , Friday, July 06, 2012, 17:00 (4515 days ago) @ slowhands
The Forest of Dean Family History website sets the standard for others to follow. I shall be eternally grateful to David for his vision and enthusiasm. Without this site my research into my Forest ancestry would have encountered many more brick walls.
I am pleased that I was able to complete some transcriptions for the site and found David's encouragement invaluable. He'll be greatly missed.
Tony Williams (in exile in deepest, darkest Northamptonshire).
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by Scott Shuster , Houston, Texas USA, Friday, July 06, 2012, 17:29 (4515 days ago) @ slowhands
This is terribly sad news. I have been associated with this wonderful web site for many years, and David was always there to lend a hand and answer a multitude of questions.
During the time I was participating in the transcription project, David probably got tired of hearing from me... :-)
A true friend of The Forest. Rest in Peace, my friend. You will be missed.
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Scott Shuster
Houston, Texas USA
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by holly , Friday, July 06, 2012, 18:35 (4515 days ago) @ Scott Shuster
Only just saw this post. My condolences to his family.
Nos da a diolch yn fawr iawn.
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Have just heard the news.
R.I.P. Dave
Jim
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by beav2012 , Adelaide, South Australia, Saturday, July 07, 2012, 12:33 (4514 days ago) @ unknown
Thank you for your wonderful vision and the help that you have gave me.
R.I.P