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Passing of an old sailor
TimReynaga
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 02:27 PM UTC
My stepdad, Gilbert Grotheer, inspiration for my build of the USS Duluth in 1/700 scale on Model Shipwrights several years ago, passed away this afternoon at the age of 89.

Thank you again for your service, and rest in peace Gil!
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 02:51 PM UTC
Tim,
My deepest condolences on your loss. Thank you for your service sir.
John
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 03:00 AM UTC
My deepest sympathies to you, Tim.
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 12:51 PM UTC
Tim,

Sorry for your lost.

Mark
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 01:16 PM UTC
Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 03:10 PM UTC
My condolences Tim on your family's loss. May he always be remembered for his service.
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 03:41 PM UTC
Fair winds and following seas.
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 06:51 PM UTC
My deepest condolences, Tim.
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2020 - 03:26 AM UTC
Hi Tim,

My deepest condolences,

Joe
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2020 - 04:31 AM UTC
Tim,

my deepest condolences for your loss. That's very sad.

Jan
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2020 - 11:54 AM UTC
Ahoy Tim

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Your family are in our prayers and thoughts at this tough time.

Cheers


Sean
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2020 - 11:58 AM UTC
Sorry to hear of your loss Tim - another of the greatest generation has moved on .
How fortunate we are to have been raised by them . I hope he had a wonderful life and that you and your family can find some peace and happiness.
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 01:11 AM UTC
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Rest in peace Mr.Grotheer.

C.
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 03:20 AM UTC
Sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace
JPTRR
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 03:42 AM UTC
Tim,

So sorry for your loss.

Sincerely, Fred
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 04:14 AM UTC
Rest easy shipmate!
TimReynaga
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Posted: Monday, May 04, 2020 - 09:04 AM UTC
Thank you all for your kind responses about my stepdad! I showed this string to my mom, and she was touched by the support offered by you guys from all over the world during this difficult time.

Thank you!

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Posted: Monday, May 04, 2020 - 09:29 AM UTC
My condolences on your families' loss.


JoeP
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Posted: Monday, May 04, 2020 - 09:46 AM UTC
That's very sad news, Tim

Sorry to hear of your loss
RedDuster
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Posted: Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 07:30 AM UTC
Hi Tim,

Apologies for being a bit tardy in responding, Very sorry to hear of loss mate.

Kind regards

Si
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