Simon King: Rest in Peace

[Fred Bonney]

Not certain if it's knowledge on here but I've just picked up on facebook that FM contributor and specimen hunter Simon King passed away yesterday following a battle with cancer.

Rest in Peace Simon.


http://www.fishingmagic.com/fm-feat...ishing/16654-big-chub-one-over-the-eight.html

 

[terry m]

Dreadful news, truly tragic.

 

[barbelboi]

Tragic, I noticed that Simon hadn't posted for a while......maybe Bob H could add something?

RIP Simon
Jerry

 

[dorsetandchub]

Didn't know the gentleman but rest in peace, Sir

 

[flightliner]

Sad, very sad. RIP.

 

[beerweasel]

Sad news indeed.
R.I.P Simon.

 

[Judas Priest]

Shocked. A very good contributor.

RIP Simon and condolences to his Family

 

[bennygesserit]

Condolences to his family his contributions were always worth reading

 

[binka]

That's very sad news and I can only echo the sentiments expressed by others, condolences to his family, friends and all that knew him.

R.I.P Simon.

 

[chub_on_the_block]

Very sad. A knowledgable and successful contributor to FM.

 

[S-Kippy]

That is very sad news. Only knew Simon through FM but he came across as a top bloke.

 

[chav professor]

Knowledgeable and generous.... Rare qualities. Very sad news. 2013 has been a terrible year. R.I.P. Simon.

 

[laguna]

Very sad news, RIP special K

 

[Peter Jacobs]

Truly sad to have lost another very knowledgable contributor

R.I.P. Simon K

 

[Neil Maidment]

Very sad.

I only knew of Simon from FM and really enjoyed his take on his fishing, particularly those big chub which I found fascinating. A fine angler who could also write very well indeed.

RIP Simon.

 

[Steve Pope]

I can only echo what has been said and my thoughts are exactly the same as those of Neil.

Another huge loss in a most devastating year of loss for angling.

RIP Simon.

 

[tesco value]

RIP Simon.

I met him once on the banks of Fishers Green, a warm and friendly guy. And his articles on fishing the Lea system for those incredible chub were excellent reading.

 

[cliveb]

Hi guys, as secretary of the Osprey SG I wanted to say that Simon, as was his way, wanted news of his illness kept quiet. But it was still a shock to the few of us that knew how quickly the end came.

I fished with him a few times and had a great respect for his angling prowess and dogged attitude that saw him capture many specimen fish.

He was a smashing bloke and will be sorely missed.

I'm sure Bob H add his thoughts at some time.

RIP Simon.

 

[Bob Hornegold]

Thanks for your kind words about Simon.

He was a Great bloke and a friend.

I have written a tribute to Simon which is now up on the features board.

Bob H

 

[FishingMagic]

Bob's tribute may be found HERE