About Tom Stormcrowe.
03-22-15, 07:46 PM
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I just finished speaking to his mom and she wanted me to tell you that (in her words) " Tom had recurring pneumonia, and had an unidentifiable bacterial infection which became septic. He was in a comatose condition most of last week and his kidneys and liver shut down."
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03-22-15, 07:56 PM
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He will be missed.
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03-22-15, 08:14 PM
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Rest in peace.
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03-22-15, 08:16 PM
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I'm very sad to hear this. I was pulling for him to the end. He was like a father to Bike Forums. We all lost someone important. But my heart goes out to his Mom and the rest of his family.
Thank you Tom.
Thank you Tom.
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03-22-15, 08:24 PM
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Favorable roads Tom. You will be missed.
03-22-15, 08:34 PM
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Sad to hear.
03-22-15, 08:54 PM
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99% of us here never met Tom but like many, I felt like I knew him better than I know others here on the forum. What he shared was always genuine and well thought out. He will be missed.
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03-22-15, 09:35 PM
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I am really sorry to hear this. I admired Tom for his humor, weight loss efforts and skills at the smoker.
He will be missed.
He will be missed.
03-22-15, 09:45 PM
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Two things really stand out about him - the number of people whose lives he touched and his courage.
03-22-15, 10:24 PM
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Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Stormcrowe.
03-22-15, 10:33 PM
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Thanks for what you did for our community, Tom
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03-23-15, 12:25 AM
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I don't cry much about people dying, but I am in this case.
Tom was a fair and firm person. He negotiated this particular ship, BikeForums, through some stormy times, and displayed that fairness and firmness on many occasions. Some just didn't like the way he commanded his ship, here and in his personal life, and moved on; they aren't missed whereas Tom will always be.
Vale Tom Stormcrowe.
Tom was a fair and firm person. He negotiated this particular ship, BikeForums, through some stormy times, and displayed that fairness and firmness on many occasions. Some just didn't like the way he commanded his ship, here and in his personal life, and moved on; they aren't missed whereas Tom will always be.
Vale Tom Stormcrowe.
03-23-15, 03:45 AM
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Sad news. His contributions to bicycling have been internationally appreciated.
03-23-15, 04:20 AM
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Tom wrote his own epitaph:
Out fishing with Annie on his lap,
a cigar in one hand and a ginger
ale in the other, watching the sunset
And I think this picture epitomises the man:
(stolen from the tribute thread in P&R)
Out fishing with Annie on his lap,
a cigar in one hand and a ginger
ale in the other, watching the sunset
And I think this picture epitomises the man:
(stolen from the tribute thread in P&R)
03-23-15, 04:49 AM
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Some day we will all lose the battle. I just hope to do so with even half the courage and dignity. Tom, may you rest in peace. Tom's family, may you savor the memories of a good man as you grapple with your loss. You and Tom are in my prayers.
I'll be digging out my black jersey & riding it for the next month.
I'll be digging out my black jersey & riding it for the next month.
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03-23-15, 06:12 AM
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Ride On Tom..
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03-23-15, 07:56 AM
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RIP Tom, may God bless
03-23-15, 07:59 AM
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So sorry to hear of this loss. For the newer members of BF, I'd love to hear more about Tom's life and your experiences with him. I can see in the respect he has here that he had quite an impact on many.
03-23-15, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Deal4Fuji
So sorry to hear of this loss. For the newer members of BF, I'd love to hear more about Tom's life and your experiences with him. I can see in the respect he has here that he had quite an impact on many.
03-23-15, 08:30 AM
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Heard about this last night and been struggling to come up with the words to adequately describe Tom and my respect for him. Not sure that I possess those words. Tom was one of the most gentle and humble members of our forum and was one of the members I wanted to meet in real life. Even when life was at it's most challenging for him, Tom met it with grace and courage, on his terms. Early on in my tenure here, I played Secret Santa and paid for a lifetime membership for Tom. Not sure if he ever knew that. This was not the sort of thing I did at the time, but Tom's story, his grace, his kindness and his intelligence were immediately evident and when he posted about not being able to afford a membership, it just felt like the right thing to do. I do not come here as much as I once did, but Tom was one of the reasons that I stayed as long as I did and that I kept coming back. Rest in Peace sir. We are all better for having known you and we are all diminished by your departure.
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03-23-15, 08:30 AM
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Rest in peace.
03-23-15, 08:38 AM
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RIP, Tom. I remember reading about his weight loss from cycling. I even showed my dad his story in hopes that it would/will light a fire under him. This was when I started riding to lose weight back in 2007/2008ish. Such an inspiration, and someone I will never forget. Whenever I see Tom's posts on this forum I think "oooh I wonder what Tom has to say!", even though I've never met the guy. If someone can find his post about losing weight that would be great! I'd like to read his story again.
My condolences to Tom's family. What a great guy. :-(
My condolences to Tom's family. What a great guy. :-(
