Sad news - passing of Gary Allum, aka HOG

[lancer]

I was shocked, stunned and saddened to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and sympathies are with HOG's family. I deeply admired his work on here and was lucky enough to meet him, albeit briefly, at the Hendon show and got to shake his hand, quite a privilige! Hail and Farewell and my the gods of modelling reserver a place in thier pantheon for you!

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

I knew of HOG from his posts.
I never knew him personally.
My day is diminished by his passing.
My life is enriched by his memory.

JimB,
10th July 2009

I'm good with words,but mine pale in comparison to what Jim has written so I'll unashamedly attach my thoughts to his.

Ian

[nev]

Is there any chance that some of the SIG members from round his neck of the woods might be able to collect some of his models to display at Telford as a memorial?

I know space is limited, but I would happily not bring anything to display if it helped to create the space to show off his talented works.

[Martin H]

Hog wasnt a sig member Nev, but I for one have no objection if it is possible to pull off

[Radish]

That's shocking news. I feel really sad.
My condolences of course.

[kitbasher]

Sincere condolences to Hog's family.  I lost my own father last month and so can understand what they must be feeling.   

[philp]

I have opened a quick Poll in The Whiffies section asking for your help in picking which category to rename "The HOG Memorial Award for..."

Please vote here.

[ysi_maniac]

I knew of HOG from his posts.
I never knew him personally.
My day is diminished by his passing.
My life is enriched by his memory.

JimB,
10th July 2009

I'm good with words,but mine pale in comparison to what Jim has written so I'll unashamedly attach my thoughts to his.

Ian

I am not good with words, above all in English. So ... me too.
My condolences.
Carlos.

[Doc Yo]

 I'm still kind of new here, but I've seen the man's work, and know we're poorer for his passing. My condolences
to his family.

[Archangel]

All of you have said pretty much what I would have already. Sad news all around and my condolences to the family.

[AeroplaneDriver]

A very sad part of real life intruding on our madhouse. 

Condolences to Gary's family and friends.  We lost a talented modeler, they lost a lot more.

[sotoolslinger]

I am just devastated. I never got to meet Gary but we PM'd and e mailed back and forth and had a mutual admiration society going on. I did some models in very, very off white  specifically for Hog and used him as characters in some of my back stories.
He was truly one of the greatest.
I hope you find peace in the clearing at the end of the path.

To Gary's family : My my wife and I mourn your loss but truly celebrate Gary's life and talent.

[lancer]

Hog wasnt a sig member Nev, but I for one have no objection if it is possible to pull off

How about giving him a  posthumous membership?? He was 'one of us' after all

[kitnut617]

I had a look at Gary's gallery, it seems a bit sparse.  Maybe one of the 'mods' could sort out a few of his other pics and drop them in there for everyone who hasn't seen his work to admire.

Robert

[Son_of_HOG]

The Allum family would like to express our appreciation to everyone who has kindly responded here, on the passing of our Gary.
The overwhelming, generous comments, heartfelt words of condolence, and fond memories have been a comfort to us during this extremely difficult time.Its true- when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. We are glad that Gary seems to of inspired many of you, filling you with ideas or encouraging your own creative energy.
'Friends are like the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up. Sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes its just enough to know they are standing by'. quote: Elizabeth Foley.
We wish to thank everyone for 'standing by', especially the moderators who made this tribute possible.
The Allum family.