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  • 2012-07-16 19:59:31
    Re: Aaron James Gage - 1971-2012
    Board » In memoriam
    Aaron

    I am so shocked, that I cannot find words, yet I must. I feel crippled by sadness, and tears run down my face as I write this.

    Thankyou. With your help, I learnt very quickly how to sail successfully in SOL. You helped me to understand how to be in the rat-pack, not just by following one of the leaders, but by making decisions for myself.

    I wondered why you had not moved forward from the start on your last race. I wondered why I had not seen you online, why you were absent from races. You were a constant presence, and it is sorely missed.

    Your willingness to help us newbies to sail better, your advise to help us learn how to be better sailors IRL, your willingness to take time out of your busy life to chat on skype. Your wonderful SOLing tools. Your passion.

    So many people live their lives in desperate mediocrity, but not you Aaron - you lived your life with passion.

    As a mother, my heart goes out to your mother. To loose a child is just wrong . . . and to loose a son with your passion for life, unimaginable.

    My condolences to your family Aaron, for your loss must be felt very keenly indeed.

    Blessed be my friend
    May fair winds and following seas be with you always.
    Merran

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