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Dougwe


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It is with great sadness I let you all know that my very good friend ROCKYLIZARD John, passed away early yesterday (Friday) afternoon after a very short battle with cancer. 

John and his Wife Julie called in to Townsville where I am as we speak to say hi. As they left John put his arms around me and said goodbye. I now know why. It's normally just a hand shake.

John has requested no funeral. 

DOUG



-- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 7th of July 2019 05:40:04 PM

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Bill B


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Very sad news and condolences to his family.

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It is great sadness of the passing, he up there looking over us with no more pain.

He will be remembered by all forum readers.

Please pass our condolence to Julie  Reg & Lynn



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I never met him personally but always enjoyed his thoughts,his comments and his polite manner in either starting or responding to topics. I was fortunate enough to receive a few direct responses from him and always appreciated his help.

Just makes me stop and think about just how important the present really is.

 



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Another good one gone, never met the Man but from what I've read on this forum He would have been a good bloke to know, My condolences to His family & friends. Joda. (John.)

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RIP John (Rockylizard)

It was my pleasure to have met you

He appeared to be exactly how I had pictured him, from reading his posts, on this forum, a polite Gentleman

Unfortunately for me, I met him only the once, very briefly at Greens Lake, in March of this year

Condolence to his family, and also to his many good friends



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Oh no. I enjoyed his input on here. Strop n i Had a good time with him in sale. Rip lovely man. Condolences to his family. Regards. Rocket n strop.



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I am very sad to hear that. I always felt he wanted the best for the forum and the people he tried to assist.

I know I will miss his input greatly, and send his family my sympathies and condolences.

Goodbye Rocky!

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Very sad news Doug.

 

RIP John



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I too am shocked - have just received his pre-arranged email advising of his death. John was the first nomad I met. I posted on here to say I was at Longreach 7 years ago and John called in to say hello. We kept in touch and met a couple of times over the years, and emailed each other at times. A lovely and very interesting man. I never did get to Sale to see him and meet the family.
Farewell Rocky. You thoughtful advice will be sadly missed on this forum.


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My condolences to his Wife, family and friends, Doug.  Only met him once, but he seemed to be a lovely, genuine human being.  Sorry I won't get to meet him again.

Sheba.

 

 

 



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I am so sad to learn, may he rest in peace. 



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Very sad news. My Condolences to his family

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The six best doctors in the world are sunlight, rest, exercise, diet, self-confidence and friends. 

I am sure that John would have visited all of the above six.

We have lost another friend, as he is now on another journey.

God bless his family.

jay&Dee



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Condolences to Rocky Lizards family.
Great contributer to this and other forums.
Enjoyed his posts.

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Always enjoyed and looked forward to his posts RIP Rocky.

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So sad to hear this news, Doug. I wish I had the chance to meet him as he came across as a genuine bloke, eager to help anyone or point them in the right direction. Seems he left this world in his own way, on his own terms, and I guess you can't ask for too much more. My condolences to his family, he will be sorely missed on this forum.

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Condolences to his family and friends. 

Even though I didnt know him, he seemed like a very nice, helpful and genuine person. His comments and help on this forum will be missed, as with his presence amongst family and friends.

Alana



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Sad news indeed, Rocky Lizard was one of the Grey Nomads stalwarts, he will be missed.

My condolences to his family and friends.



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Condolences to Rockys family I too enjoyed his input although I never had the pleasure to meet him.
I looked up his profile on here , it would seem he has achieved his stated ambition.
Rest In Peace Rocky .

Gday...

Retired in Dec 2008, bought the van, sold the house and settled into living the nomad lifestyle. In May 2010 bought the LR Discovery 3 to better tow the van. I do occasional harvesting/farm work for the interest and the extra fitness level I gain. Love photography, bushwalking, reading and writing.

I hope to do this until I die - or fail to have sufficient mobility to hitch and/or unhitch the van.

John

Well played Rocky .

Woody n sue

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RIP Rocky Lizard. Our sincere condolences to his loved ones.

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Adios Rocky.one of the good guys. Heartfelt condolences to the family.

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Condolences to the family, his informed posts will be missed

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Sorry to hear that Rocky Lizard has passed on.....sincere condolences to the family. Another great one gone.

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We had our differences but, like me, I don't think he took any of it too seriously.

Travel well John.



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Some may remember him by his avatar.



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I would just like to add my heartfelt condolences to John’s wife, Julie, his family, and his many friends. To say he will be missed on these pages is a massive understatement. Rockylizard joined the Grey Nomads forum way back in 2009 and, in that time, made nearly 10,000 posts. His knowledge, his kindness and his positivity helped and inspired countless fellow travellers.  We will miss him. RIP Rockylizard. 



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Rest in peace John.

We will miss your posts.

Condolences to your family.

Joe and Co.



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So sorry to hear the sad news, will be missed. Enjoyed his posts and the valuable information he passed to us all.

Ge.

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rest in peace rocky, you were one of the good ones
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