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Rastus Passed Away

Discussion in 'Off Topic - All other stuff here' started by RaceRay, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. RaceRay

    RaceRay Administrator Staff Member SimAxe Beta Tester

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    Sadly, one of our forum members, Rastus, passed away earlier this year, he was 90. (Yes 90 - Not a typo!):(
    Rastus was one of the Sydney, NSW based sim fanatics and was active with the Aussie members and further afield on this forum
    A true gent on the forums and proof, if any were needed, that you are never too old to pick up a screwdriver and soldering iron.



    if you like to you can send your condolence messages below:
  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My condolences to @Rastus family, it is a sad time but the mesure of any life is how fully it is lived and @Rastus certainly did that.
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  3. Doctor Kruntz

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    Of course, I did not know him personally but it was and remains an example for all of us... when passion is true there are no limits!
    Rest in peace @Rastus.
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  4. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    oh no so sad RIP @Rastus and condolences to his family.
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  5. cfischer

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    What a cool guy. Race in peace and much respect.

    -Chris
  6. mariano68

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    Rest in peace @Rastus !
    Condolences to his family, looks like he had a good and long race.
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    best wishes to the family -Heaven just got a new angel !
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    Archie Eternal tinkerer

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    We only chatted a few times on forums and via PM, but I was staggered when I found out his age via a forum post. He was always eager to learn about the others sims on here. See - You really are never too old!!

    If @Rastus has taught us one thing, the only time we will stop tinkering with these things is when we are no longer around too!!

    RIP @Rastus
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    My condolences to @Rastus family, from Chile.
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    Rest in peace @@Rastus !
    Condolences to his family :(
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    Rest in peace
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    my deep condolences to his family... it can sound just like a "frace" but, now he es for shure in heaven, he is not just fine, he is doing grate!, friends and family members we all sufer the sadness of not having him around... but, he is doing grate, and he will welcome us in heaven sooner...

    God bless his family and friend.

    fer
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    Rest in peace
  18. Mu-KwangKim

    Mu-KwangKim Run, Run, Run SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    I express my deepest condolences.

    I hope you went to a good place.
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    Rest in peace
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    Rest in peace @Rastus
    Condolences to his family:(