gparlin Posted September 2, 2018 Share #26 Posted September 2, 2018 This is truly a sad day, be in peace Garth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashdive Posted September 2, 2018 Share #27 Posted September 2, 2018 Such sad news. Garth was a real gentleman to deal with the hobby suffered a real loss with his passing. Thoughts and prayers with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmargulies Posted September 2, 2018 Share #28 Posted September 2, 2018 Another friend and forum member told me about Garth’s passing and I am just floored. I visited Garth fairly often while assigned as a reservist to Sector Lower Mississippi River in Memphis. Always loved visiting with him and KT, though it was really just me and Garth talking about the Coast Guard and drinking coffee. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog34 Posted September 3, 2018 Share #29 Posted September 3, 2018 I am so sorry to hear of this. I only had a few encounters with Garth but he was a stand-up and incredibly knowledgeable guy who was always friendly and amiable to me. God bless him and his family I am so sorry to hear of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted September 3, 2018 Share #30 Posted September 3, 2018 I have lost a good friend in Garth and am grief-stricken to know of his passing. Garth and I have been friends since the old AOL Militaria Message boards and I always looked forward to seeing Garth and Bruce at the shows. Bruce was a true gentleman and a scholar. He was also a hero having served as a Marine in Vietnam and as a Coast Guard helicopter pilot. Many men and women LITERALLY owe their lives to Garth Thompson. His focus, bravery, and never quit attitude were what made him a legend. My sincere condolences go out to his wife KT, the Thompson family, to Bruce, Mike K, and others who were close to him. We grieve together. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted September 3, 2018 Share #31 Posted September 3, 2018 This really sucks. Sorry to hear Garth passed away. My condolences to his family. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted September 3, 2018 Share #32 Posted September 3, 2018 God I hate cancer so much. We will miss you Garth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted September 3, 2018 Share #33 Posted September 3, 2018 Condolences to family. Wish i would've met him someday. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortaydc60 Posted September 3, 2018 Share #34 Posted September 3, 2018 Absolutely shocked. Have known this gentleman for 30 years and consider him a friend. As everyone has mentioned his knowledge was the highest and his candor and honesty was always welcome. Just learned of his passing 5 min ago so it is not fully set in. Leaving for ASMIC and expected to see him and enjoy his company. He will be missed. Taken too soon and will always be remembered. Your friend Mort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwanneetrader Posted September 3, 2018 Share #35 Posted September 3, 2018 I remember him attending some of the old Florida shows. Always nice. Cancer takes so many too soon. RIP Good wishes to family. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted September 3, 2018 Share #36 Posted September 3, 2018 Wow....this is indeed sad news. I didn't have many interactions with Garth but I read his posts and comments diligently. What a loss to his family and to this community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted September 3, 2018 Share #37 Posted September 3, 2018 My condolences to Garth's family and friends, including those here that knew him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzemke Posted September 3, 2018 Share #38 Posted September 3, 2018 This is shocking and sad news, and my condolences to his family. I aways considered Garth to be a friend and his table was always a great place to hang out at the SoS. He will definitely be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2018 Share #39 Posted September 3, 2018 Wow....I am so sorry to hear this! He was a truly fine man and brilliant collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted September 3, 2018 Share #40 Posted September 3, 2018 Sometimes, by losses, we more appreciate the presences - and miss them all the more... Rest peacefully, Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted September 3, 2018 Share #41 Posted September 3, 2018 Here's a photo of Garth and his lovely wife KT. I always teased Garth about being grumpy, but anytime he even mentioned KT, a smile would come over his face. God bless you Garth! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted September 3, 2018 Share #42 Posted September 3, 2018 My condolences to the family. RIP Garth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted September 4, 2018 Share #43 Posted September 4, 2018 Sad, great guy and asset to the forum: RIP. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter42 Posted September 4, 2018 Share #44 Posted September 4, 2018 His family will be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted September 4, 2018 Share #45 Posted September 4, 2018 So sorry to hear this. Prayers for Garth and his family. Had done a few deals with him and he was always a good guy to do biz with Also enjoyed his forum contributions. Truly a sad loss. RIP Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaOps Posted September 5, 2018 Share #46 Posted September 5, 2018 Terribly sad news at the passing of a decent bloke. I had the pleasure of meeting Garth at the SoS and he was kind enough to provide some collecting advice that was greatly appreciated. RIP mate. The collecting community will greatly miss your wealth of knowledge. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted September 6, 2018 Share #47 Posted September 6, 2018 Very sad news. Prayers for him and his family. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted September 7, 2018 Share #48 Posted September 7, 2018 Very sad news. RIP Garth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militbuff Posted September 8, 2018 Share #49 Posted September 8, 2018 I’m so sad to hear this. I had corresponded with Garth through the forum for many years. I finally had a chance to meet him at the last SOS and it was a real pleasure. I had hoped to see him again today at the ASMIC convention in Dayton. He was a real straight shooter and honest as the day is long. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted September 8, 2018 Share #50 Posted September 8, 2018 Sad news, prayers and condolences to Garth's family. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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