member skunkprince has passed away

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FREDMAYCOIN

·Feb 10, 2023

OF love to Tom & family. RIP

 

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Dan S

·Feb 10, 2023

My condolences to Tom's family. May his memory be a blessing.

 

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watchyouwant

·Feb 10, 2023

wagudc

Anyone know the origin of Tom's handle? Was he a fan of skunks? If so he would enjoy this photo of one of my favorite visitors to my backyard.

Treat them kindly. One of them will be Tom.

 

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Shabbaz

·Feb 10, 2023

Terrible to hear. Unfair to die so young. I will remember Tom as one of the wayward members of omega forum with a present opinion but a heart of gold. At least, that's how he came across to me. Condolences to those who knew him better.

 

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Jones in LA

·Feb 10, 2023·Not in LA anymore.

Very sad news, his presence on the Forums will be definitely be missed.

 

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Hipp

·Feb 10, 2023

I didn't know Tom but found a lot of his posts and past threads helpful, RIP legend.

 

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TrboDieselPwrd

·Feb 11, 2023

My deepest sympathies to Tom’s family and friends. It’s going to be strange and sad to not be able to listen to his point of view. Reading his posts and seeing how respected he was something I really appreciated about OF.

 

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Peemacgee

·Feb 11, 2023·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

RIP Tom and sincere condolences to his family.

He was a stalwart of the forum.

A man of strong opinions but quick to help others, with a wealth of knowledge that will be missed.

57 is no age at all and certainly makes you take take stock.

 

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Gav1967

·Feb 11, 2023·Tend not to fret too much

I barely knew Tom but relished his contrarian attitude which often provided a counterpoint to more mainstream views expressed by others.

He often made me question my opinion and think more deeply about subjects. We could disagree regularly but he was always there to help.

RIP skunkprince

 

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sheepdoll

·Feb 11, 2023

Not what one likes to read when returning to read the forum before bed.

Condolences to all those affected.

 

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JimInOz

·Feb 11, 2023·Melbourne Australia

Peemacgee

RIP Tom and sincere condolences to his family.

He was a stalwart of the forum.

A man of strong opinions but quick to help others, with a wealth of knowledge that will be missed.

57 is no age at all and certainly makes you take take stock.

I echo those sentiments.

We're all going to go at some stage, but knowing that doesn't make it any easier.

 

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padders

·Feb 11, 2023·Oooo subtitles!

This surely can’t be so? He was his usual self when posting here on Thurs am, slightly spiky always interesting. If it is true he’ll be sorely missed.

 

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padders

·Feb 11, 2023·Oooo subtitles!

wagudc

Anyone know the origin of Tom's handle? Was he a fan of skunks? If so he would enjoy this photo of one of my favorite visitors to my backyard.

Skunkprince was in fact Tom's second username, prior to that he was known as VetPsychWars. He changed handles not to deceive but because he felt that the old name attracted the wrong attention. This is in fact against forum policy but the powers that be looked the other way with Tom since he wasn't up to no good. He was just as helpful (and occasionally irritated) under that older guise as more recently and many may remember him under that name.

Interesting and helpful guy. It would have been good to have had a chat over a beer.

Edited: Feb 11, 2023

 

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cristos71

·Feb 11, 2023

Terribly sad news. I too always enjoyed his posts. RIP.

 

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140dave

·Feb 11, 2023

Ahh that sucks. Tom was a constant presence in my OF life for the past few years. Condolences to his family, on and off line.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Feb 11, 2023

My deepest condolences to his family.

 

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Tony C.

·Feb 11, 2023·Ωf Jury member

I have nothing to add to the eloquent members who knew Tom better. He will indeed be missed here, and I offer my condolences to his friends and family.

 

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Zapatta

·Feb 11, 2023

Sad news, Tom rest in peace!

 

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lillatroll

·Feb 11, 2023

Sorry to read this. Condolences to his friends and family. RIP SkunkPrince.

 

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UWG

·Feb 11, 2023

I am very sorry to read about his passing.
My condolences to his family and friends.