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John "Tipster" Consterdine (Read 3525 times)
Aug 26th, 2003 at 4:41pm

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This is probably the hardest post I've ever had to write here at SimV, but I was informed earlier this evening by another one of our members here and I regret to inform you all that John "Tipster" Consterdine has passed away.

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I know those of us who's lives John touched will be deeply upset by this tragic news, and our thoughts will be with his family.

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Reply #1 - Aug 26th, 2003 at 4:45pm

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This is incredibly sad news. He was one of the most well-trusted and well-respected members of this forum. I haven't been around for as long as a lot of people on here, but I think we'll all agree that he'll be very sadly missed by all of the Flight Sim community, and especially at SimV. His Baron panel was simply marvellous, and I just can't believe that he's no longer with us.

Hopefully he's flying that Baron around up high somewhere, looking down on us all and having a wonderful time.
 
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Reply #2 - Aug 26th, 2003 at 4:53pm

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I am dumbfounded. 

The few times I chatted with him on MSN, I could tell right away that he was  giving, kind, and all-round great gentleman.

This is truly tragic.

This is a sad day and great loss for the FS community.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
 
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Reply #3 - Aug 26th, 2003 at 5:34pm

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My god . . . this is tragic.  I have no idea what I could write to make this better, but I guess I should just tell what I remember of Mr. Consterdine.

When I first showed up here nearly a year ago, Tipster, Ozzy and a few others were the assets that I used to gain all my knowledge of the FS world.  As things stand now, due entirely to the help of those like John, I am able to provide the same services they have provided for me in the past.

You'll be missed FS Tipster.  God Speed, Good Flying . . .
 
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Reply #4 - Aug 26th, 2003 at 7:38pm
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I can hardly believe this. I am literally stunned and so saddened by this news.

I never met John but this is part of a message I received from him on 3rd June, the day before he disappeared.

"Roger thanks for the encouraging words. I've no doubt that things will eventually take a turn for the better. It would be difficult for them to get any worse!   

I hold on to a philosophy I've had since I was a child:

There is a ratio of bad things to good, that goes on in the world. It's pretty much fixed. So if I'm having a bad day (week/month/life), someone else is having a good one as a result.

It's probably all bull**** but it makes me feel better LOL"

John, I wish I could have done more to help in your time of need. I guess your philosophy says a lot about you. Even in your time of trouble your contributions did so much to help others and make their lives better.

I can think of no finer epitaph than the words you wrote to me.

Goodbye friend.
 
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Reply #5 - Aug 26th, 2003 at 8:58pm

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what a sad news.......I'm really sad now...Tipster has made our life pretty easier....some good stuff and info.....
RIP Tipster.....
 
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Reply #6 - Aug 26th, 2003 at 10:58pm

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All of us feel privileged to have known John.

It's strange how someone you've never seen and never spoken to can become such a friend.  When the only thing you have in common is a few tips and jokes about a hobby.

John was a rare person for this time.  Always ready to give, never asking.

He will be sorely missed.
 
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Reply #7 - Aug 27th, 2003 at 7:41am

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That's sad news indeed. What can I say? John was one of those ppl who took this program, stared into it's eyes and asked 'what can I really do with this?' It's these kind of efforts that expand the knowlege base of casual users such as myself. I do hope that when one passes on to the 'other' world the virtual Baron 58 is replaced with a shiny new real one, complete with the fresh leather scent in the cabin and less than 10 hours on the Hobbs Meter.

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Reply #8 - Aug 27th, 2003 at 10:10am

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So sad to hear this news. My condolences to the family. What a shame for our community, he will be greatly missed.
 
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Reply #9 - Aug 27th, 2003 at 12:43pm

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OMG!! Sad

jeez. . .i am not sure what to say or think. . . .man!

He made such an impact on us here I hate to think how much it impacted people who new him off the internet.

May your journeys be easy up in the clouds my friend. . .RIP


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Reply #10 - Aug 27th, 2003 at 1:09pm

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he was a great person and will be missed by everyone who knew him and those he helped.
this world has lost a truley special person and i can only send out my condolences to his family, and its  still difficult to really believe we have lost him, we will all miss you friend, and hope you save us all a seat in your baron up there mate.
Rest in peace my friend
 
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Reply #11 - Aug 27th, 2003 at 7:06pm

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Please tell me this is a joke....

I only knew John through this forum and he was such a great person to deal with. You know, I never thought of he passing away and i think no one here did. He will get internet again and come visits us. Unfortunately he couldn't and a part of him will always be in these forums.

He was a great man and even though we didn't have the privilige to meet him in person we talked with him about our hobby.

I do hope there is a baron up there Sad

This is trully sad indeed its hard to believe
At first I though of he is coming soon since Ozzy is posting about him to find to my dismay is the complete opposite.
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Reply #12 - Aug 27th, 2003 at 8:48pm

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I am truly shocked and saddened by this news.   Cry John helped create my website out of his kindness.  He was on of the greatest simmers I've met and he will truly be missed. 

My prayers go out to his family and especially his Children.  They have a great father.

My condoences,

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Reply #13 - Aug 28th, 2003 at 12:50am

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hmm... I have never heard of mr. Consterdine but any news of this sort is very depressing...
My condolences go out to him and his family
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Reply #14 - Aug 28th, 2003 at 11:58am

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my thoughts and prayers to the family
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