Poptom: A Speedguide member has passed

Neil King · Post by **Neil King** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:38 pm

I just want to let everyone know that Poptom passed away on Saturday. I know he hasn't been posting much lately, but he had been really weak the last few months. He liked this forum a lot and he spoke highly of the members.

http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=176806

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:44 pm

I'm speechless, really.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:53 pm

Wow.

I kinda wondered if something was up. We hadn't even see him browsing the site for some time.

To let you know, he was a popular member of this forum.

I had a lot of respect for him and he'll be missed for sure. My sincerest condolences go out to his family.

Thank you for droping in and letting us know.

downhill

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:53 pm

Thats too bad, he was a cool dude. Ballsy guy to come out and type up all the **** going on with him and cancer.

Prey, crack another 40oz

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:01 am

:40oz:

WOW, this is horrible news! Was totally NOT expecting this! He's a cool mofo! RIP Pop!

Faust · Post by **Faust** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:03 am

very very sad. one of the few people who i looked at as a genuine person...... a rare trait to find on the net.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:27 am

I really do dislike cancer.

Neil King, what is your relation to Poptom, if I may ask?

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:46 am

sad... he was a nice guy..seemed to have a good spirit to him from reading his posts.

fixationdarknes · Post by **fixationdarknes** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:03 am

That's really sad. Tom will surely be missed.

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:07 am

God bless him.

Neil King · Post by **Neil King** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:11 am

brembo wrote:I really do dislike cancer.

Neil King, what is your relation to Poptom, if I may ask?

I am his grandson.

I just got done reading his cancer thread, and wow, you guys are awesome. He was right to speak highly of everyone.

Thanks everyone for your replies.

ace · Post by **ace** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:11 am

This is some really sad news.

Poptom was a very nice person who will be greatly missed here.

RIP Poptom.

thepieman · Post by **thepieman** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:53 am

Sorry for your loss Neil. He was a good man.. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Pie

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:14 am

Not sure what to say...

RIP PopTom

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:50 am

I'm so sorry Neil. Just the other day I was thinking of him and other members that haven't posted. This is shocking news.

As John stated I too went to Tom for some behind the scene advice in the past. He sure will be missed.

RIP Poptom

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:09 am

Thanks for the great picture. It isn't always fun to be old, but he made the best of it. I hope I can do as well.

Kip

David · Post by **David** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:16 am

Neil,

My heartfelt sympathies for your loss.

david (aka nepenthe)

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:17 am

Sorry for your loss Neil...he was a very well liked and respected member on our boards.

He had quite the collection of toy trucks also, didn't he? After seeing that picture of him..the tee shirt...it's making me think of a pic he posted on toy trucks lined up on a bookshelf or something.

RIP Pomtom.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:33 am

Oh man!! I so sorry Neil. My deepest sympathies to you and the entire family.

RIP Tom.

-Chris

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:13 am

A good man. He'll be missed by many. He'll be in my thoughts. RIP PT

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:16 am

I am very sorry for your loss Neil King. Poptom was a very good man and he will be greatly missed.

fastchevy · Post by **fastchevy** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:29 am

Very sorry to hear the news. Everyone in your family is in my prayers.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:41 am

Can't do much but echo the sentiments of everyone before me. I am sorry for your loss Neil.

man, just imagine the beer truck collection he'll put together now

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:09 am

Neil King wrote:I just want to let everyone know that Poptom passed away on Saturday. I know he hasn't been posting much lately, but he had been really weak the last few months. He liked this forum a lot and he spoke highly of the members.

http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=176806

very sad news indeed

I wish all the best for his family.

*take care Poptom*

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:34 am

Sad news indeed Neil

My condolences to you & your Family Neil. He was an asset to the forum and well liked by all. His presence here will be missed.

--

regards

minir

Post by **Philip** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:43 am

Very sad news, he'll be missed by many of us. My condolences to you and your family Neil.

Think · Post by **Think** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:53 am

It sounds like he went out with a good fight and strong spirit. My prayers are with you.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:56 am

God Bless Him!
Prayers out to you and your family.
He will be missed.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:58 am

I just sent him a PM last Monday, asking how he was doing...

He hasn't been around much the last year due to his condition, however, he was still in our thoughts, and always will be...

My condolences to his family and friends as I know it is a great loss to all, including us, his cyber family...

RIP, PoppaTom, RIP

koldchillah · Post by **koldchillah** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:19 am

Ouch... We've all lost a great man. I'm so sorry to hear about this, Neil, my condolences go out to you and your family.

Poptom, RIP.. It was an honor exchanging posts with you over the past 4 years that I've been here on the Speedguide forums. I will continue folding for the cause in your honor. You can count on that old pal.

RIP.

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:20 pm

I'm so sorry. He will be missed (and remembered).

TinyTim · Post by **TinyTim** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:42 pm

Sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences to you and your family--I will miss reading his posts.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:31 pm

Dang, he is a good man.

To Tom (raises whiskey, drians whiskey)

My condolonces to the family. It won't be heaven for Tom if they don't have broken things for him to fix up there, well at least tinker with.

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:54 pm

Farewell Tom.
Hope your next life will be as fulfilling as you made this one.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:02 pm

It’s so sad to loose such a nice person. I know he goes to a better place, and in doing so, will make that place better. Rest in peace Tom.

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:39 pm

omg

I'M so sorry to hear that.
My condolences to you and your family Neil.

RIP Tom

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:45 pm

Wow, Just Wow,
May your family's pain be to a minimum.
I pray for you and your loss
R.I.P
Poptom

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:08 pm

I was just thinking about him the other day.

G-IcE · Post by **G-IcE** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:26 pm

May he rest in peace,condelences to the family.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:33 pm

Our condolences Neil to you and yours.
Tom was a very respected and liked member here.
He was always gracious and his thoughts and insight in any discussion was always welcome and respected.
He touched many on here and if he was half the person in life as he was on here then the your family lost a wonderful man.
I pray that his passing was peacfull for him and your family

~Memories live on~

Respectfully
Teirney and Chris