According to posts on other websites -
Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), died on Saturday 28/08/2010.
Ian was the founder of FS-Shipyards, and a former supporter of both The ODG Project and FREEflow.
Ian Thatcher was an extremely prolific developer of flight-sim content,
across nearly all aspects of the platform.
To such an extent that most simmers who download,
possibly have at least one of his products installed,
yet are unaware, as he'd published them under a series of assumed identities.
e.g.
As Gerrish Gray - Various tree enhancement packages
As Andy Weir - Various terrain-meshes and landclass packages.
Over the years Ian has supplied hosting to many developers and groups,
providing an incubator environment for their projects,
and often doing so out of his own pocket.
I am, and always will be, extremely appreciative
of all the assistance Ian so generously provided -
- To me personally, specifically in configuring, hosting and supporting fs-odg.com
- In configuring, hosting and supporting all the fs-groups domains
- And for all his contributions and advice.
Our condolences to his wife Tracey, and his family.
Ian will be greatly missed.
Paul Donnelly
(BASys)
Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), R.I.P. 28/08/2010
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Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), R.I.P. 28/08/2010
I've never felt so frustrated....... died so frequently/spectacularly/or needlessly....... yet had so much fun, in a long time.
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Re: Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), R.I.P. 28/08/2010
How very sad.
My condolences,
Mark
My condolences,
Mark
Re: Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), R.I.P. 28/08/2010
Very sad news indeed. Like many I didn't know Ian, but used many of his pieces of work on trees and meshes. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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Re: Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), R.I.P. 28/08/2010
So sad
My thoughts and condolences to his family
My thoughts and condolences to his family
Garry
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Re: Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), R.I.P. 28/08/2010
Sad news indeed.
My deepest condolences to his family
Kind regards
John
My deepest condolences to his family
Kind regards
John
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