Tom Box a Tribute
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Tom Box a Tribute
I have just heard through the grapevine that Tom Box (ex Streamline) died yesterday. I understand that he had a bad stroke. This is truly sad news. Does anyone have any details? I have tried to contact Annie without success.
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Yes It was mercifully quick.
Nigel (Tom) Box was one of life's good guy's, and I am proud to have known and worked with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his familly.
PM if you wish more details.
Nigel (Tom) Box was one of life's good guy's, and I am proud to have known and worked with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his familly.
PM if you wish more details.
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Tom (Nigel) Box
Hi Fred, hope your well.
Yes I,m afraid i've just cheked the company website and discovered the sad news regarding Tom (Nigel). He had a massive stroke last Monday I believe and had been in an induced coma ever since, unfortunately he died at about 16.30 yesterday. I like many had fond memories of Tom as most of my line training on the Shed was with him and I am deeply saddened by this tragic news.
R.I.P Mate.
Yes I,m afraid i've just cheked the company website and discovered the sad news regarding Tom (Nigel). He had a massive stroke last Monday I believe and had been in an induced coma ever since, unfortunately he died at about 16.30 yesterday. I like many had fond memories of Tom as most of my line training on the Shed was with him and I am deeply saddened by this tragic news.
R.I.P Mate.
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I just got the news as well.
Tom did my line training when I joined Streamline. Great guy, good teacher and wonderful fun on "night stops".
My thoughts are with Annie and the kids.
Tom RIP.
Tom did my line training when I joined Streamline. Great guy, good teacher and wonderful fun on "night stops".
My thoughts are with Annie and the kids.
Tom RIP.
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Rest in Peace mate.
Tragic news. I knew Tom from the early days of Streamline. Some of my most memorable flights as an F/O were with Tom. He was a great guy with a great attitiude towards flying and a wonderful sense of humour. My thoughts are with his family.
Ash.
Tragic news. I knew Tom from the early days of Streamline. Some of my most memorable flights as an F/O were with Tom. He was a great guy with a great attitiude towards flying and a wonderful sense of humour. My thoughts are with his family.
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Deeply saddened to hear the news.
Like a few others here, Tom did some of my line training in the old shed,
he was never short of a quick gag or comment to put a new hire at ease.
He made going to work at night in the shed a pleasure !!
Only the good guy's get taken early !
Thoughts to his Family.
Like a few others here, Tom did some of my line training in the old shed,
he was never short of a quick gag or comment to put a new hire at ease.
He made going to work at night in the shed a pleasure !!
Only the good guy's get taken early !
Thoughts to his Family.
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Feel priviledge to have known Tom all these years. He was a fantastic guy to be down route with . One of those characters that makes aviation worthwile. Remember being in the bar with him and a few other not so long ago and to have a fantastic time , that's what I will remember from Tom.
You will be sadly missed mate, RIP
My thoughts to the family and specially Annie.
Ufly
You will be sadly missed mate, RIP
My thoughts to the family and specially Annie.
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Ah Yes spent a good few nights down line with Tom. Always had a good laugh and a great time. Always made the Christmas knees up. Lets hope we can all get together to give Tom a good send-off.
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Cant believe it terrible news i have nothing but great memories from my days flying the shed with Tom a great guy and great fun.
My thoughts to the family.
RIP Tom you will be greatly missed.
My thoughts to the family.
RIP Tom you will be greatly missed.
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Top Man.
Tom Box was rare..an honest, hard-working and kind man who thought more for others than he did for himself...he put his family, his friends and his colleagues first. Those of us who knew him thought the world of Tom Box. The world is now a poorer place without his smile and his friendly presence.
We miss you, mate.
We miss you, mate.
Tom
Firstly sincere sympathy to Annie and family.
I like others that knew Tom was very shocked and saddened by this so horrible news.
I met Tom during my Shed days and flew many sectors with him on the DHL757.
I have many happy memories of his personality, the way he would listen then reply with words of wisdom and always encouragement.
Ive had many a fab trip with him the most notable being a Prague sunday evening around Xmas time last.
God rest you Tom, keep an eye on me as I cruise around. I will always remember your smile.
Cya Bud
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I like others that knew Tom was very shocked and saddened by this so horrible news.
I met Tom during my Shed days and flew many sectors with him on the DHL757.
I have many happy memories of his personality, the way he would listen then reply with words of wisdom and always encouragement.
Ive had many a fab trip with him the most notable being a Prague sunday evening around Xmas time last.
God rest you Tom, keep an eye on me as I cruise around. I will always remember your smile.
Cya Bud
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Very sad news.
I did some trips with tom some years ago , still saw him in the crewroom one in a while but we didn't fly together anymore.
A very cheerful person who was a pleasure to have around.
God Speed Tom, you will be missed
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I did some trips with tom some years ago , still saw him in the crewroom one in a while but we didn't fly together anymore.
A very cheerful person who was a pleasure to have around.
God Speed Tom, you will be missed
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Funeral Details
Dear All,
On behalf of my Mum (Annie) and family we would like to thank you all for your kind words and support. I would also like to thank you for sharing your memories of Dad with us all.
Tom's funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th.
The arrangements are as follows:
12:45pm
A short service at St. Marys Church, Market Place, Atherstone, CV9 1EX
1:30pm
Heart Of England Crematorium
Heart of England Way
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 6WZ
Following his wishes we will finish at The Bull Inn, Witherley on the A5 just outside Atherstone. This would be the most important part in his eyes as I'm sure many of you would agree. The family extends an open invitation to attend any part or all of this day and welcomes anyone who would like to share memories of him with us all.
Family flowers only by request please, any donations may be sent to M.G Evans and Sons Funeral Directors, Long street, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1AX Telephone 01827 713240.
Please feel free to pm me (Phil) for anything further.
On behalf of my Mum (Annie) and family we would like to thank you all for your kind words and support. I would also like to thank you for sharing your memories of Dad with us all.
Tom's funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th.
The arrangements are as follows:
12:45pm
A short service at St. Marys Church, Market Place, Atherstone, CV9 1EX
1:30pm
Heart Of England Crematorium
Heart of England Way
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 6WZ
Following his wishes we will finish at The Bull Inn, Witherley on the A5 just outside Atherstone. This would be the most important part in his eyes as I'm sure many of you would agree. The family extends an open invitation to attend any part or all of this day and welcomes anyone who would like to share memories of him with us all.
Family flowers only by request please, any donations may be sent to M.G Evans and Sons Funeral Directors, Long street, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1AX Telephone 01827 713240.
Please feel free to pm me (Phil) for anything further.
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First details.
Funeral Tuesday 9th, Atherstone Church at center of town opp. market, 12.45. Cremation follows nearby at 1330, then back to designated hostelry to toast Tom's life. Friends welcome.