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Neil Bone - RIP

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NickH

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This just came to me...very sad indeed.

NEIL BONE (1959-2009)

It is with deep regret that I must advise subscribers that a message has

been received from Gina Bone via Storm Dunlop indicating that Neil Bone

died last night. The editor had only had a lengthy telephone

conversation with Gina yesterday morning and had also spoken with staff

at St. Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester suggesting the future was, sadly,

very uncertain for Neil.

When I visited him at Basingstoke Hospital earlier, he had been

extraordinarily cheerful despite having only just gone through some

rigorous treatment and I was full of admiration for his exceptional

courage in handling such challenges.

Neil had been a subscriber to 'The Astronomer' for a very long time and

had often helped the editor in investigating all manner of general

queries relating to observational sightings and in particular meteor and

fireball observations.

Storm Dunlop has advised us in a telephone call from Gina that Neil is

to be buried at Apuldram Church where Neil and Gina got married, with a

service and committal there and a subsequent service at the chapel that

Gina attends on the other side of Chichester. No date is known yet, of

course.

We extend our sincere condolences to Gina and family.

Guy M Hurst

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Doc

Doc

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What a great loss both for his family and the astronomical world.

To have your life cut short at only 50 is very sad indeed and my feelings go out to his family and friends.

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661-pete

661-pete

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A very sad day, really tragic to lose such a distinguished mover in the field of astronomy at such an early age. I knew nothing about the man until I read the thread concerning his article, which arose on this very forum last November. I think I have learnt something about his passion, his dedication, his commitment, since then!

I think the single, sensitive and very moving post which he made on this forum as a member, should stand as a fitting tribute to him.

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gary1968

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Although I never knew much of Neil other than the recent posts on SGL I did have a good deal of respect for the man.

I would also like to offer my sympathies to Neils family and friends, he will indeed be missed.

Gary

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Bruce MacDonald

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I heard about this last night, and very sad news it was. I had a few dealings with Neil in his capacity as director of the BAA Meteor Section and he came to give a talk to the WAS a few years ago. He was always helpful and knowledgeable.

Neil lived long enough to see a minor planet named after him (7102) - a better accolade I think than any OBE and one which he deserved for his work for UK amateur astronomy.

I have sent my condolences to his widow via Guy Hurst at The Astronomer.

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