Popular Post RangersMedia 35,961 Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 Hi All, It gives me great sadness to announce the passing of one of our own, Ben (@ben51 / @GabrielTomato / @Clemdog) yesterday. As you may have been aware from his posts on it on this board, Ben has been battling his demons for a period of time and sadly yesterday he succumbed to them. We are devastated to lose Ben. He was a funny, caring and intelligent young man who has been lost to the world far too soon. I know many people on this board knew Ben in person and will be very upset by this. Please hold your nearest and dearest close to you. Please reach out if you are struggling and please also ask people in your circle if they are struggling. Use the Mind Matters section as openly as you want to - something that Ben was a huge advocate of. Until we meet again, Ben 🫡 💙 davekerrthebear, MurrayWilson, alibali59 and 110 others 113 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aird 3,853 Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 Shit. That's terrible and a massive shock, I had read his post in the other thread. I didn't know him personally but awful news. RIP. ayrshireranger, scottyscott1963, Bobby Hume and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
demise 3,581 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Terrible news.. RIP.. Bobby Hume and HG5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaudrup 5,575 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Unbelievably terrible. I don't have words for this. Fucking hell. ayrshireranger, HG5, Bobby Hume and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbt1548 1,866 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Extremely sad news, thoughts for him and his family and friends. RIP HG5 and Bobby Hume 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 23,280 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 So sorry for RM as a community but especially for those who knew him personally. He’ll be sadly missed. 😔 surfsup2, HG5, Bobby Hume and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,842 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Awful news , heart breaks for his nearest and dearest HG5 and Bobby Hume 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,113 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 RIP Ben 😢 Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal72 12,317 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Wow, the forum genuinely won't be the same. Sleep easy Ben/Tomato To absent friends 💙🫡 Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
superallysbears 7,852 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Sorry to hear this, RIP 💙 Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,695 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 That's awful news . So sorry for his family and those close to him . Really am shocked by it . Bobby Hume and scottyscott1963 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BlueSuedeSambas 54,540 Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 I’m beyond devastated at this news. A great poster, a great Ranger and above all else, just an all round great guy. What a miss you are going to be, Ben. 💙🫡 blaudrup, Bobby Hume, J-Maestro and 27 others 30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mond 5 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 So so sad. Thoughts are with his friends and family ❤️ Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave30 8,766 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Fuck sake, only knew the guy from his posts on here, seemed like a good genuine bloke, RIP man. Sorry for the loss to his friends and family. Bobby Hume, HG5 and 32Blue 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MarcusDa Beasley 1,048 Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 Really sad to hear this, thoughts with his friends and family. His GabrielTomato username brought a smile to my face every time I saw it on here. RIP Ben. surfsup2, LiverpoolBlue, Negri's lovechild and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,489 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 No!!! That's shocking news. RIP Ben, your troubles are over now. I hope everyone in here that is struggling opens up to someone. Its maybe reactionary, but even PM me if it helps. Not always great at advice but am a good listener. Look after each other!! Bears r us, Bobby Hume, HG5 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 72,231 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Gutted. Rest easy, Ben x Bears r us, Bobby Hume and Bluekev 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledWeegie123 1,275 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 RIP Ben :( Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,452 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 That’s horrific news. RIP Ben. Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumloyal 15,164 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Aw shit, I only knew him on here but I can relate to his struggles. Rest easy lad, your fight has been fought and you'll be missed. Bobby Hume, Bears r us and scottyscott1963 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,664 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Fucking horrible news. Place will be a lot worse off without him. Rest in peace, my fellow bear. Bears r us and Bobby Hume 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruithunter 128 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookWorm 4,273 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 A cracking guy and terrific mod on the forum, will be sadly missed. Rest peacefully Ben. Gutted at this news and only knew him from this site. Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Badger 8,866 Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 I didn't know Ben much on a personal level, but I've interacted at some level almost daily for >5yrs in running this forum together. He had taken up so much of the slack with managing the day to day as I disengaged a bit with running RM due to life. He put hours every week into keeping this place going. I'm greatful for that. On hearing this news this evening I just feel numb. All I can offer is heartfelt condolences to those who knew him, and just ask the question, why? On behalf of everyone involved in keeping this site running. Thanks Ben. alibali59, cstamomusa, CR3 and 32 others 35 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso1872 26 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Oh man that's horrible news 😢 Thoughts and condolences to his friends and family Rest easy Ben Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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