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Devo1956
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A very good friend of some of the members, George Downey. I had an e mail from his son Will, I have been trying to contact George for a while. It turns out George has been in hospital since July of this year. Will wrote he was not too well, I have asked Will if I could visit George. So I am waiting for a reply.
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Buster121
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Thanks for the update Dev, I have tried several times to contact him but never any reply now we know why, I wish him a speedy recovery and if you do get to see him give him my regards
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Murray
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:( I'm very sad to hear that.
George is a very long time member. If you you see him, Devo, please send my best regards.
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Andy
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I wish him all the best. I spoke to him a few times over the years and went to see him a couple of times at his and he has been to mine a couple of times. You brought him once Devo if I remember rightly. He bred me my first winner when I came back into the sport and got to know him through this forum.
Get well soon George.
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Diamond Dave
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Ahh, I didnt realise who it was you were talking about as I didn't know his sir name.
I too would like to wish him a speedy recovery.
Its also nice to put a face to the avatar. Although I don't know him personally, I am sure I have seen him around maybe at marking or some of the shows.
Get well soon George.
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Devo1956
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I will pass on any more information, on the recovery of George. His son Will, will keep me updated.
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Buster121
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Devo1956 wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2026 11:00 am I will pass on any more information, on the recovery of George. His son Will, will keep me updated.
That's good mate
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Hope he's well soon Devo all the very best to George
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Devo1956
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Just a update on George, Nothing much has changed health wise, social services are now involved and assessing his care needs with the plan to place him into a care home. Unfortunately he is considered to have complex care needs so there are limited options available, but his son Will, is pushing for something close by.
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Buster121
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So sorry to see this, hope they find him somewhere Safe where hopefully he will make some form of recovery
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