Andyfletch RIP :(

[Crossy]

It is with deepest regret that I have to announce the sudden and totally unexpected death of my close friend Andy Fletcher (andyfletch).

Andy suffered a massive heart attack on sunday morning only hours after his final post on ThaiVisa, sadly he died before reaching hospital.

My heart goes out to his partner Nid and all the family and friends he leaves behind.

Rest in Peace my dear friend.

[ovenman]

Very sorry to hear about Andy's passing. I didn't cross paths with him on ThaiVisa too often, but I always enjoyed his posts whenever I did. My condolences...

[suegha]

Oh wow, his avatar always made me smile. He was a fun guy, we had many laughs in the jokes section.

My condolences to his family.

[guardian]

Though I don't really remember reading any of andyfletch's postings, my heartfelt condolences to his family.

[taxexile]

my condolences to all who knew him .

its always sad to hear of the death of a forum member , even though they are only known by their user name , whether you have agreed with them or fought with them on the forum , you build up a mental picture that you think might be that person , and you come to know them.

rip andyfletch.

[Insight]

Sorry to hear that Crossy. I used one picture in one of his more recent postings as an avatar in MSN.

RIP.

[Kan Win]

Andyfletch

Rest in Peace

Kan Win

[Thaddeus]

Though I don't really remember reading any of andyfletch's postings, my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Same here.... I never met Andy or had any forum conversation with him.... but from his last postings he sounds like a chap I could have happily shared a beer with .... please pass on my condolences to his family.

Edited November 2, 2006 by Thaddeus

[Old Croc]

Always friendly and helpful on the forum and loved to post a joke for all to enjoy. Far to young to go.

RIP Andyfletch.

[tuky]

On behalf or tv.com we are sorry to see a valued member of not only our online community, but also the the real world community pass away.

Our thoughts are with Andy's family and friends.

[Donz]

Poor fella, he wasnt very old too. Only in his mid 40's

[Jai Dee]

RIP Andyfletch.

Sad to see the passing away of one of ThaiVisa's more helpful members.

Condolences to his family.

[LaoPo]

I'm so sorry Crossy, to hear about the sudden death of your friend. What a shock it must have been for you, his family and other close friends.

My deepest sympathy.

He must have been a fun guy and let's remember him with one of his last posts....

this one: on August 20th 2006.

May he rest in piece and with respect:

LaoPo

[TRIPxCORE]

Oh my God, that's terrible! I'm very sorry.

On to a better place Andy.

[Simmo]

From profile.

Birthday 27 July 1962

Only 44 yrs old?? That's very sad.

[dvk1951]

You can bet that he is continuing his Piglet Jig amongst the silver lined clouds of his new home.

TV has lost a member but not the memory. Condolences to all who knew him.

DIP (dance in peace)

Edited November 3, 2006 by dvk1951

[wamberal]

Very sad when somebody passes away in what should be the prime of their life.

Have an annual medical check-up, people.

[Tywais]

I found the title under his Avatar "Coming home" very poignant and sorry to hear about this. Will add my condolences to the friends and family also.

[Explorer]

RIP

[Scott]

My deepest condolences to friends and family.

[Jockstar]

So sorry to hear that. I once had the pleasure of sharing a beer or 2 with him at a Thaivisa party. A nice guy and funny. Rest in peace.

[ilyushin]

Really sorry to hear about Andy. RIP and my condolences to family and friends.

[kmart]

My condolenses to his family and friends. I joined here too late to know him, but always empathise with another expat. RIP m8.

[Jockstar]

Still hard to believe it. Just shows, it can come to anyone at any time. Again RIP Andy. Top bloke. I'll have a beer for you tonight.

[dgoz]

44 is young for a heart attack. Did Andy have a problem before with his heart or was it totally unexpected?

I'm approaching that age and it makes me think about making some lifestyle changes.

Was Andy a big lad? Did he drink a lot?

[Jockstar]

44 is young for a heart attack. Did Andy have a problem before with his heart or was it totally unexpected?

I'm approaching that age and it makes me think about making some lifestyle changes.

Was Andy a big lad? Did he drink a lot?

He wasnt really what you would call a BIG lad. I do know he liked a few beers or 10. Best to see what Crossy has to say as he knew him better than most. RIP

[rio666uk]

My Condolences - RIP Andyfletch

[alexth]

Very sorry to hear about this. My sincere condolences to friends and family. RIP Andyfletch

[elsie]

My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

RIP.

[Thai-Spy]

We'd like to add our condolances and respectfully suggest to the OP (or another of the departed's real-life friends) that he could be of great service to the family. If they aren't computer savvy, perhaps you might offer to help them sort out the deceased's electronic and online affairs. This could include:

- Maintaining electronic communications with overseas family.

- Notifying other online communities of the death.

- Changing the account details for any online banking or brokerage.

- Making printouts of any important files relating to relationships or finance.

And (not meaning to cast any unwarranted aspersions) generally clean-up any files that might leave an unfavorable impression of the departed.

We'd also suggest that steps be taken to permanently preserve the hard-drive's content by burning the files to CD or another method. If the family are computer neophytes they could accidentally delete something that may be crucial in the future.