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Condolences to his family. Always sad to lose a loved one.

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Happy Holidays 'round the world!

Always willing to contribute, and sharing a piece of himself. That was our cyber1call.
For those of you who knew him as Steve: I can only imagine the emptiness. I am sorry for your loss.

Thank you, friend, and farewell!

Cyber1call's post were almost always positive, astute and valuable in one way or another. Whether he was seeking information, contributing information or just adding to the conversation. He was one of the guys who you felt you'd made a bond or connection with here on the forum. His later life rise in interest in TT was inspiring. I found his stories of his TT-enabled weight loss and coaching to improve in the game at his age very admirable. He was quite obviously a clever man who had made quite an experience of life through business and other sports (skeet shooting is one I recall he spoke of). It is sad that his TT journey has been cut short as I'm sure there was more he still wanted to do. I think he was expecting to be wheelchair bound soon and was looking forward to that challenge - I'm sure he'd have become a wheelchair EJ too I'm just sorry he didn't get to follow that challenge and still be with us to tell us about it. If he could be as large as life on the forum, I'm sure he was larger than life with his family and will be sadly missed by them. So my heart and condolences go out to them. We will miss you Steve, may you Rest in Peace.

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I'm always in the dark, but the Dark sheds lights upon everything!! Beauty is only pimple deep! Beauty is in the eye of the pipholder!
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S/U 2: Blade: Bty Gergely . FH Black Hexer+ 2.1 . BH Red GD Talon
S/U 3: Blade: Bty Gergely . No rubbers...thinking of adding Red Dtecs and Black Rasant
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A sad loss, always a positive contributor and a positive outlook.I too loved the avatar. He obviously had a lot of health issues to deal with but never dwelt on them, chosing to take the positive route instead. Goodbye Steve, rest well.

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FH Tibhar Evolution MX-P Max
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185g

My condolences to all his relatives...

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It's strange how we find a connection and build a community here. Steve was always someone who helped maintain those connections and he was rarely shy of being a major part of this community. He was one of the smart ones, you know, who always considered his thoughts before he posted. And he usually had plenty to say in that smart, considered way of his. He will surely be missed.

Return to the Mother, Steve. Rest in peace.

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Weapon 1: Andro Kinetic Supreme Hinoki/Zylon OFF-; Andro Hexer HDs (FH 2.1/BH 1.9)
Weapon 2: Ross Leidy 'Smokey'; Friendship 729-5s
Club1: Daylesford - since 2010
Club2: Ballarat - since 2011
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I have added cyber1call to out Memorial Page, so that his friendship and contribution will always be remembered. If anyone would like to suggest any changes or additions to the wording, please let me know.

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I remember cybercall posting about going to be a wheelchair player. It is sad that I did not realize that he was even sicker than I realized. I know his loss to his family is great, but his loss to OOAK forums and his club mates brings a sadness to my heart.

As I often say "you never know".

My condolence to Steve's family.

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I've read what you wrote on the memorial page Haggisv and I think its perfect as it is. I think it would also be nice if you could post something on the Charlotte TTC facebook page from the forum sending our condolences to his club. I think given the connection with MNNB's blog and all, it would be appreciated by them. What do you think?

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I'm always in the dark, but the Dark sheds lights upon everything!! Beauty is only pimple deep! Beauty is in the eye of the pipholder!
S/U 1: Blade: Bty Gergely . FH Black Andro Rasant 2.1 . BH Red Tibhar Grass Dtecs
S/U 2: Blade: Bty Gergely . FH Black Hexer+ 2.1 . BH Red GD Talon
S/U 3: Blade: Bty Gergely . No rubbers...thinking of adding Red Dtecs and Black Rasant
Aussie Table Tennis Shop / Aussie Table Tennis Facebook Page / Equipment Review Index / Read my Reb Report Blog: click here.

Thanks Reb!

Yes, very good idea !

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Setup1: Re-Impact Smart, Viper OX, Victas VS 401 Setup2: Re-Impact Barath, Dtecs OX, TSP Triple Spin Chop 1.0mm Setup3: Re-Impact Dark Knight, Hellfire OX, 999 Turbo
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Farewell cyber1call... I remember you as one of the nice people around OOAK. We will miss you...

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Enjoy the game. It is a never ending learning experience once you play and keep the ball on that 45 sq ft of space or should I say half of that space.

Condolences to Steve's family.

Bulldog

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seeing all stories told by his close friends make me touched and drop tears while reading stories of his struggle with his illness, yet he still got the strongest will I've ever known to continue living to his fullest.

my deepest condolences for mr. Willis's family...

Hope his deeds will inspire us to be a better person whatever happens...

Have a nice trip back home mr. Willis...

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Back to 7 ply allwood, no more composites for now

Hurricane 3 Neo

Still looking for some short pips with the softest sponge available, preferably something with a LOUD speed-glue-effect sound

Whack and Loop for eternity

I've passed the information about this thread and the Memorial Page to his family and the Charlotte TT club (his club) Facebook page.

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