sheila

I'm sorry to report that Roger Sheridan- our own rogeruktm (uktrainman elsewhere) has left us on his last and longest journey.

I can only hope he's still following his own route, speaking to the strangers he meets, and bringing them the pleasure he brought to ma and many others.

MelJ

Sheila, I was so sorry to hear this. Even though he was special to many of us I know he held a very special place in your heart, in particular. When he was traveling I always thought of him channeling Bill Bryson. I'll miss him. So sad...

cigalechanta

don't know Roger but anyone who died that is mourned by someone is needing our attention.

bettyk

I remember roger. So sorry to hear this.

swisshiker

Peace and comfort to his family.

lincasanova

I am always deeply saddened when we are notified of a poster's passing. Never met the majority of them, but they have been a part of my waking hours of entertainment and will be missed. Condolences to his family.

carolyn

Thanks for letting us know, Sheila.

Nikki

Oh dear, that is sad news indeed.

uhoh_busted

I like to think of him watching the whales from his lovely retirement home in California, as he planned his next train trip into Scotland. What a sweet man he was.

NanBug

Very sad, he seemed like a very interesting guy. I remember his many posts on riding trains and public transport in the UK -- I've saved quite a few of them for future reference.

P_M

That is very sad, thanks for the notice sheila.

historytraveler

Sad news indeed. Rodger was one of my favorite posters. I always enjoyed hearing about his train trips. Rodger had a penchant for traveling to places other than the "must sees and must do", preferring the less traveled road and a more intimate experience with the local culture. Rodger was, IMO, a traveler rather than a tourist. I will miss him as I'm sure many others will also.

scotlib

rogeruktm

Thank you for the note, Sheila.

I dreaded the news as soon as I saw the topic name, but I am grateful for news of a Fodorite whose reports allowed me to enjoy my own adventures using UK trains.

Please add my condolences to his family.

hetismij

Very sad news. He will be missed here.
My condolences to his family, and to all his friends.

irishface

Sad news indeed. I will miss his travelogues off the beaten path.

P_Peppington

Good-night sweet Prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

P-P-P, you know me.

yk

sheila, thanks for letting us know. I've always enjoyed roger's trip report around the UK via trains.

billbarr

Oh no, that is such sad news. His attention to detail was amazing and his reports a joy to read. He had the extraordinary skill of making you feel you were part of his adventure. I so well remember one report of his train travels around the Scottish borders and north of England. It was a masterpiece. Thank you Sheila for letting us know.

MelJ

Sheila, I hope you're copying this thread for Julie. I think she'd love to know Roger is remembered so fondly.

jahoulih

Thank you for letting us know. I remember how much I enjoyed reading of his journeys to Hadrian's Wall and other places. My condolences.