+Firth of Forth Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Some of you will remember that 'Billy Twigger', aka Ewan, suffered serious injuries after falling from a cliff on the Isle of Bute in September 2006. He has been in hospital more or less constantly since then. I am sorry to report that he died today around noon. Those of you who were lucky enough to meet him will remember what a fantastic person he was, as well as what a fantastic cache placer he was too! His father asked that I pass on this sad news to the geocaching community. Edited May 31, 2009 by Firth of Forth Quote
+Stokesy Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Sadly I never met Billy, but despite this I've been following his story through these forums. Sad news indeed. Quote
Deceangi Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 The thoughts and hearts of my family and myself go out to Ewans Family Dave Quote
+The Wombles Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 So sorry to hear this news, our thoughts are with Ewan's family. Quote
+GAZ Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 So sorry to hear this sad news, my thoughts are with Ewans family at this time. Quote
+dino-irl Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Oh Boy Like many I never met him but had followed his story through here and find it very sad that someone obviously so well loved has passed away. It makes the way I spent today playing with my two young boys all that more precious and I hope that Ewan's family have similar memories to keep them going now Quote
+dibbler69 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 A sad day indead. My thouoghts are with his family. Quote
+Haggis Hunter Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I hope that Ewan's family have similar memories to keep them going now I am sure they have! I have had the honour of meeting Ewan several times. He was one of those people that whilst you were in his company you were happy and smiling, he was infectious. I have a few good memories, that just thinking about them has put a smile on my face. He is already sorely missed. Quote
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I am extremely sorry to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with Ewans family at this sad time. Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Sad day indeed. Peace my geocaching brother. Quote
+Happy Humphrey Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks for letting us know. It's so sad that things didn't work out after what looked like being a good recovery. Quote
+studlyone Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 A very sad day indeed, we followed his progress through here and its sad to hear of his demise. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his familly and friends at this sad time. Quote
+DesG Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I had the pleasure of meeting Ewan at the 3rd Annual Scottish Cache Bash in May 2005 and he was truly a wonderful chap. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Des & Bren snerdbe Quote
+Simply Paul Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Not unexpected news, but still shocking, and very very sad. I never had the pleasure of meeting Ewan, but the circumstances of his accident and subsequent passing make the situation all the more tragic. I can only hope his family and friends are bearing up in this terrible time- My thoughts are with them. RIP 'Billy'; you'll be missed. Quote
+Stuey Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks Sally and Dave for keeping us all up to date with initial progress, and now this sad news. It's tragic news. I intend to visit Billy Twigger's cache zone one day so I can pay homage to him and find some caches in the areas where he placed them. Quote
+Topsy's Team Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I am new to geocaching, but I have followed the recent threads on Ewan's progress. My thoughts go out to his family. Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Very sad news indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sorrowful time. Quote
+Matrix Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 As many have said I never met Billy but he was obviously highly thought of by those that had so a sad loss indeed. Sympathies to his family and friends Quote
+Pharisee Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Truly a sad day.... I met Ewan on a number of occasions and had the pleasure of logging most of his early caches on Bute. He was a grand guy and a gentleman. My thoughts go out to his family. Quote
+The Biffas Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Very Sad news. Our Condolences to all his Family and Friends. Noel and Sandra. Quote
markandlynn Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 <insert sad smiley> Thoughts and condolences to his family and to all the others who knew him markandlynn Quote
+G Force Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Very sad news regardless of how expected it might of been. Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet Ewan but am sure I would of enjoyed meeting him as I have been fortunate enough to find a few of his caches. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and thanks Sally for letting us know. Quote
+Andy33 Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Very sad news, my thoughts are with Ewan’s family. Quote
RuideAlmeida Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Rest in Peace, Billy!!!!! Fill the paradise with awesome caches for us to find, when our day as come. Quote
+Bambography Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Such sad news. What can I say that hasn't already been said? I too never met Ewan but have followed news as it comes through. Although following recent reports this wasn't unexpected it doesn't make it any easier to hear. Its sad to hear that this came from playing a game we all love and enjoy. My thoughts are with everyone that knew him. Quote
+Globetrotter.uk Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks for letting us know, and though I never got to meet him. I know he was a gentleman and friend and one of the well loved Geocacher. My prayer go to his family Quote
+maxkim Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 So sorry to hear this sad news, our thoughts and prayers are with Ewans family at this time. Quote
+Madyokel Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Very sad to hear this news.. Our thoughts are with all of his friends and family. Quote
+windswept Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Very sorry to hear the bad news. Although we never met, we talked by email when he was caching round Boroughbridge some time ago. Our condolences to the family. Russ and Maureen. Quote
+Team Vorvik Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 We are extremely sorry to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with Ewans family at this sad time and those cacher's who were fortunate to know him and have found caches that he hid so we can all enjoy this our hobby/obsession. Rest in the arm's of heavenly angels. Quote
+scottiebear Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with Ewans family. We did a few of his caches whilst up in the Highlands in January and by far they have been our favourite. Quote
+Tricky Vicky & Mickey Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Very sad to hear about Billy Twigger and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time. We have had the privilege of finding a number of his caches on our trips to Scotland and remember them all as being highlights on our travels. Quote
+Scotsbob Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Won't be able to make the funeral today, met Ewan once maybe twice, my best memory of him will be this log from Oh!Beehive (GCW39Y) THIS IS A COMPLETELY IRRESPONSIBLE PLACE TO PUT A CACHE There. I've said it! I was stung twice as I replaced the box (well as I threw it back into the bush!) I had bees all over me and managed to pull one out from below my collar before it got its stinger into me too!! It was real agony for about an hour. I've never been stung before. Not by a bee, nor a wasp or anything else because I've always done what my mother told me, and stayed away from hives. I ran all the way home and told my mum. She's going round to see your mum! Had me rolling on the floor. RIP Ewan Quote
+Eclectic Penguin Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 My condolences. I had a conversation with someone last weekend where Billy Twigger's accident came up in the conversation in our small event cache in Pembrokeshire on the 30th, the very first time I've actually talked to someone about it outside this forum. My thoughts are with his family at this time. Quote
+Original A1 Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Terribly sad news, something I only read recently was likely to happen. The username rang a bell with me. I travelled to the West Coast a couple of weeks ago and it turns out I downloaded a heap of his caches onto my GPS but didn't have time to do them all. Two I particularly want to return to do are Soldier's Road and The Haunted Lane, but perhaps most appropriately, one I did find was The Rest and Be Thankful. If anyone doesn't know this special part of Scotland, it's well worth a visit. I looked a little further and saw that BT was due to have participated in a memorial cache event in September 2006 that he'd organised, but was unable to I think because of the fall. Those who attended have logged a moving account of their day on Schiehallion, the mountain which wrecked my knee nearly a decade ago. It is supposed to be the mountain of witches and obviously has its own magic ways. I hope BT is looking down over that and the rest of the country he obviously loved so much. RIP. Quote
+lizzardman Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 Sorry to hear the news. I have been to Bute and although I never met Ewan, had the pleasure of doing quite a few of his cache. Our thoughts to go out to his family. Quote
+Wadders Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 Thanks Sally and Dave for keeping us all up to date with initial progress, and now this sad news. It's tragic news. I intend to visit Billy Twigger's cache zone one day so I can pay homage to him and find some caches in the areas where he placed them. RIP Billy, never met you, but it will be a privilege to find and have a log on one of your caches. My best wishes to your family at this terrible time. Quote
+Coppers Lot Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 How terribly sad. Our thoughts are for him and his family. Cat princess and Coppers Lot Quote
+flipflopnick Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 I met Ewan only once. But he left a memorable impression. So much so when publishing a cache I always put parking info for Ewan. Recently went for some of his hides. My thoughts are with his family. Quote
Bryan Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I am really sorry to hear the sad news. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Quote
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