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sheila Jun 28th, 2011 01:46 PM

A sad loss
 
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 Jun 28th, 2011 02:04 PM

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 Jun 28th, 2011 02:04 PM

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

bettyk Jun 28th, 2011 02:15 PM

I remember roger. So sorry to hear this.

swisshiker Jun 28th, 2011 02:24 PM

Peace and comfort to his family. ((f))

lincasanova Jun 28th, 2011 02:27 PM

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 Jun 28th, 2011 02:50 PM

Thanks for letting us know, Sheila.

Nikki Jun 28th, 2011 03:39 PM

Oh dear, that is sad news indeed.

uhoh_busted Jun 28th, 2011 04:35 PM

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 Jun 28th, 2011 05:26 PM

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 Jun 28th, 2011 05:55 PM

That is very sad, thanks for the notice sheila.

historytraveler Jun 28th, 2011 06:05 PM

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 Jun 28th, 2011 06:08 PM

((F)) 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 Jun 29th, 2011 01:24 AM

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

irishface Jun 29th, 2011 04:46 AM

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

P_Peppington Jun 29th, 2011 10:25 AM

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

P-P-P, you know me.

yk Jun 29th, 2011 12:17 PM

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

billbarr Jun 29th, 2011 02:48 PM

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 Jun 29th, 2011 03:24 PM

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

jahoulih Jun 29th, 2011 05:41 PM

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.


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