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Anthony Warlow
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That's awesome.
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John Byrne
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"Hulme", incidentally, was my mother's maiden name. Didn't think I could really get away with calling him "Frank Byrne"!!Marilyn was the name of Dad's chief secretary at City Hall.
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Kevin Brown
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Yes. Dad was the Canadian Government official who brought Mac Hudson "into the fold" in ALPHA FLIGHT. ************************************* "Frank" was your father's first name, was "Hulme" your mother's maiden name or just a name you thought up? EDIT: Gah, JB was reading my mind as I was typing that out....
Edited by Kevin Brown on January 13 2011 at 1:15pm
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Brian Miller
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That's awesome!
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Nathan Greno
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HA!
I had no idea! That's fun, JB :)
What was your dad's reaction to seeing himself in a comic book??
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Benny Hasa
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I am truly sorry for your loss and I wish you all the best. Thank you for sharing these stories with us.
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John Byrne
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One week today. Cremation was yesterday. Memorial service Tuesday.
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Joe Smith
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John,I am a creative type person, I tend to cope through the arts. When a close friend passes on, I will either write a song, or draw a picture. I don't know WHY exactly. I just do it. We all cope in different ways, so, is there a channel you travel during tough times such as tomorrow? Sincerely hoping this isn't too prying a question, Joe
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John Byrne
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| Posted: January 16 2011 at 1:03pm | IP Logged | 9
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We all cope in different ways, so, is there a channel you travel during tough times such as tomorrow?•• The Byrne family has always been very pragmatic about death. We don't hide from it, we don't disguise it. We accept it as a fact of life. So, with my father having definitely lived a full and mostly happy life, I don't have any real "coping" to do. It's all about moving on.
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Wayde Murray
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My deepest condolences on your loss, sir. I've been away and just now "heard" the news of your father's passing. An odd thing to say, perhaps, but this thread has made me smile several times...the stories you tell about your father are full of warmth and gentle humour. Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Ted Pugliese
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I can't believe I missed this. I am so sorry for your loss, John. My
deepest and most sincere sympathies and condolences from all of us.
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Tony Midyett
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| Posted: January 16 2011 at 10:18pm | IP Logged | 12
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This thread has been touching in so many ways. I am really glad to be a member of this forum.
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