Nan Report post Posted March 8, 2020 It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of one of our much loved and respected member of the ircop team Picker aka Smiley. He passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home, with his wife by his side. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 29, 1943 and he served his country in the U.S. Army with over 23 years of service and served tours in Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, along with their children and grandchildren. R.I.P SmileyOne aka Picker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Report post Posted March 8, 2020 Rest in peace, my dear friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bella Report post Posted March 8, 2020 What a wonderful photo of Smiley. RIP! You will be missed BELLA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monicaslovely Report post Posted March 8, 2020 I Opened a Book By Julia Donaldson I opened a book and in I strode. Now nobody can find me. I’ve left my chair, my house, my road, My town and my world behind me. I’m wearing the cloak, I’ve slipped on the ring, I’ve swallowed the magic potion. I’ve fought with a dragon, dined with a king And dived in a bottomless ocean. I opened a book and made some friends. I shared their tears and laughter And followed their road with its bumps and bends To the happily ever after. I finished my book and out I came. The cloak can no longer hide me. My chair and my house are just the same, But I have a book inside me. RIP Smiley xx Shonkamon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koach Report post Posted March 9, 2020 That's a very nice post MonicaIsLovely. I am sure Smiley would have loved it. We'll all miss him, he led our readers chats for a very long time and selected great stories for us. On top of that, he was a great oper to work along side with. R.I.P. Smiley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
