Old Croc Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I have just received news of the passing of John Ward who was posting here as GungaDin. I became worried as he had been off line for a week or two and I asked Crossy, who lives nearby, to check his house. He confirmed he had been found by neighbors a couple of days ago having passed away in bed. He had not been well for sometime with lung problems from a lifetime of smoking, and had suffered a broken leg some years ago which had never healed properly. After several years in Australia (living in a garden shed!) he returned to Thailand the place he loved, a couple of years ago, to live out his time. Tragically it was all too short. I've recently moved to Phuket and he had plans to ride his bike down here to spend a week or so with me. Sadly, I will now never meet the close friend I have known on skype for 5 years. He was formerly a moderator on ThaiVisa and well known to older members here as Udon. His sometimes gruff personality saw a falling out with some here and he disappeared for a while before returning as GungaDin. He was also known on other forums as Troppo747 and Blackie. RIP John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Indeed sad, it seems that he had been gone for some time when another of his acquaintances became worried and the police were asked to break in to his house on Friday. John, whilst being well known as a miserable old scrote (his words), will be missed, it's always sad when someone has to die alone. His affairs are being handled by the Australian Embassy who will be getting in contact with his ex-wife and daughter in the UK. RIP Mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Very sorry to hear this. Good person. Phil Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP Gunga Din. I for one will certainly miss you. I am going to Chiang Mai tomorrow and hoped to see you there. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 My condolences to the family, friends and posters who will miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I am sorry to hear of this too. I have had a little telephone contact with John and though I have not met him in person wish I had. He was a person who really cared for people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Goodbye GungaDin, it's sad to read you passed away, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 May he rest in peace. My condolences to all his loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I read his posts always they were nice to read. I don't know him for real but he looked like a real nice person. I normally don't post in these kind of threads but he is the exception. Rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Good bye John. I will remember you as the cantankerous but helpful old bugger you were. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Rest in peace Udon, we had a great time on Thai Visa when you where around. Sawadee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Bye GungaDin, rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP. I also do not normally post on threads like these but only last month he sent me a very nice PM with some good suggestions on motorbikes. This is quite a shock actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersachsclub Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Sorry to hear this. RIP Tiger/Sachs Club - Mbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Very sad. RIP John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Very sad news- I had no idea he was in poor health- he came across online like someone who was healthy and full of life. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I almost met Gunga last year when we had planned to go and buy some plants for his garden from one of my suppliers but at the last minute he couldnt make it due to his leg problem I seem to remember. Farewell Gunga!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifftastic Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 So sad to hear he died alone. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LickersPhuket Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP John, He had hoped to soon come and visit me at my new bar in Kata, He was a good guy and visited me many times in my bangkok bar..... had a few beers and Cod, Chips and Mushy Peas with me and put the world to rights. Take care mate................ Have a safe journey. D & L and all the girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 R.I.P. Gunga Din Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 We arrive alone and we go out alone. Mai phen rai, He is in a much better place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonobo Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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