flw13
Lance Corporal
Working on volume 2, Garden Kriegspiel
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Post by flw13 on Jul 4, 2022 21:22:50 GMT
I was sad to learn last week that Len Cooksey had died. Len was a true enthusiast, and a great supporter of Funny Little Wars in its early years.
He created the Ivanhoe series of resin toy soldiers, including the very fine 4.7" naval gun crew, and was a regular at Plastic Warrior and the London show.
Sadly, his illness took hold about six years ago and he was unable to travel. He was bravely looked after by his wife, and supported by friends and died in a nursing home a few weeks ago.
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Post by Mike Blake on Jul 5, 2022 8:14:22 GMT
That is sad news. He tried to get a midlands toy soldier show going too but it never picked up eno support. Nice guy, always helpful, wry sense of humour. During his illness he said to me at a Birmingham show - "I don't remember who you are, but I know I like you"
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Post by macscrooge on Jul 6, 2022 7:52:47 GMT
A sad end for an immensely likeable chap. Before his illness took hold I acted as his bag carrier and sometimes driver for several of the London and Birmingham shows - they were always entertaining days out.
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Post by tradgardmastre on Jul 6, 2022 14:19:07 GMT
I am sure he as sent me figures etc in the past accompanied by very nice letters or notes.
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