Universal Love R.I.P Thaihawk

[Goldhawk]

Sad News. Will be missed here on our board.

I'm sure he'll be watching from above.

 

[Goldhawk]

Just thought i would share this conversation i had with Thaihawk back in Feb 2018.


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Thaihawk
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JoinedAug 13, 2006Posts16,054Likes19,417LocationThailandAFL ClubHawthornOther TeamsBox Hill Hawks.
Feb 28, 2018


G'Day John,

I have lived here since 1997, after being made redundant at the end of 1996, and unable to find work in either Melbourne or Perth - too old at 58.
Changed profession from finance to teaching and taught English as a second language at a Thai university until I retired in 2012. Still tutored a couple of students last year.

If you asked me if I had any intention of returning to Australia this time last year, the answer would have been emphatically no, but circumstances have changed and my wife has stage 4 cancer, so my future is uncertain.

We don't live where there are many tourists, but there are many yanks and poms in our town and a few other aussies. It is a very quiet and relaxed lifestyle, at about 1/3rd of the cost of Australia, so living on a pension here is not difficult. Get to watch all the footy too.

All the best,

Mike.

Hawks- part of my extended family.

 

[Blaze Storm]

RIP mate

 

[TAITA]

Such a very nice man who was wise enough about the ways of the world to know that building something great doesn't just happen, it takes patience and perseverance - perhaps Hawthorn taught him that and he in turn taught us.

We will miss him for his insight that only those that lived can provide and for his optimism and fervour for the future.

We will be sad and miss such a passionate member of the Hawthorn family but we also celebrate the life of a great Hawthorn person.

May he rest In peace - a life lived well.

On SM-N960F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[libbylou]

RIP Thaihawk.

 

[Buzz Hawk]

I was just wondering the other what had happened to Thaihawk, as I used to enjoy reading his posts.
Sad news, my condolences to his family.
Rest In Peace sir.

 

[jr4jane2004]

Toast to Thai Hawk. Will be greatly missed, rest in peace mate.

 

[The_Axeman]

I’m saddened by this news.

RIP Thaihawk, you were one of my very favourite posters.

I always got the sense when reading his posts that the man behind them was a very relaxed, optimistic and funny guy who was very content with his life. I always enjoyed how much he appreciated my preseason training reports.

Condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

 

[kirbatron]

Very much echo the thoughts posted.

I always enjoyed reading & hearing from him.

RIP Thaihawk - you are missed.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

I don't post much during the off season and probably didn't know Thaihawk as well as some of you so was unaware that he was ill or that he had lost his wife recently. Fair to say this news has knocked me sideways a bit You just always expect people to be around...

 

[Crankyhawk]

R I P Thaihawk

Thank you so much for sharing what you experienced of the early struggles with our mighty hawks, from those who have only known the good times.

 

[Franko Armani]

Always enjoyed his posts - had a great tone - measured, rational and passionate and a tone of contentment. We are only able to walk this glorious earth a short time, so like ThaiHawk, best choose your football team carefully (or grow up near a great one!).

 

[ralphwiggum]

RIP Thaihawk.
A beloved statesman of our board, will be sorely missed

 

[OneEyedHawk]

RIP Thaihawk. Was a class act, and I loved hearing his tales from yesteryear.

Hope his family read this thread and see how valued he was around here.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

For some reason, he seemed to like my posts. Not many did.

I'll miss seeing his notifications

 

[tige19]

Bloody hell, just seen this.. the guy was a true gentlemen, never judged or belittled me even when I was crude, obnoxious or just being a twat.

God bless old boy

 

[lethalselbow]

Very sad news. Always enjoyed his input.

R.I.P Thaihawk

 

[Hawkinspired]

Just stumbled across this bad news. Loved his stories from the early days. Will be missed. RIP old friend.

 

[rjslcM]

Having been on these forums on and off for over a decade; there was a large period early on when I read posts without reading who posted it. His posts were different though, and always made me pay attention. Loved his stories. Always imagined him to be streaming Hawthorn games, content with life, lush jungle in the background.

Thanks for everything.

 

[BaliHawk]

well played Thaihawk. R.I.P. with the all other Hawk greats mate.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[grumbleguts]

Does Hawthorn know? Sure whoever kept the official hawthorn account on BF will know of Thaihawk. Maybe someone should let the club know.

 

[Alley oops]

RIP Thaihawk. I enjoyed his even handed and empathetic posts.

 

[burnside5]

Sad news indeed, I always enjoyed reading Thaihawk posts, such wonderful insights into our club's history.

R.I.P.

Just saw this post and sincere condolences to Thaihawk's family and friends. You will be missed!

 

[A Cut Above]

I'm terribly saddened to hear this news having enjoyed Thaihawk's posts immensely, and will really miss having him around. My thoughts go out to his family and I hope he enjoys watching our next Premiership from wherever he is now. RIP Thaihawk and thank you for so many fantastic Bigfooty posts.

 

[Cyril says]

Shared a love of Hawks and Thailand (my first daughter born in Bangkok). Great guy to talk footy with. Will miss him and thanks for giving notice here to the sad news. RIP.