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Our deepest condolences to Royd and the rest of the Tolkien Family

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Jan 29 2015, 10:21pm

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We've just heard the sad news of the passing of Royd's brother Mike who has been battling ALS (Motor Neurone Disease).

Royd posted this moving tribute to his brother on his Facebook page.

On Wednesday morning, my loving, handsome, devoted brother, Mike, peacefully passed away.
From the moment he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease/ALS he faced it head on, clenched his fists and battled. He took my breath away every single day with his strength and courage.
For 4 years I've been strong while silently weeping, now I've lost the comfortable feeling that he'll be around forever and I'm heartbroken.
Every part of me, everything around me, anything I ever did and will ever do is connected to him and I desperately miss him. I've lost my friend and my reason and I will never be whole again.
I was privileged to have the honour of being his brother.
From everyone here at theonering.net, our love, prayers and best wishes are with you.

(This post was edited by Silverlode on Jan 30 2015, 4:00am)


Kim
Valinor


Jan 30 2015, 3:56am

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May I add my condolences to the Tolkien family on their loss.

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Aragorn the Elfstone
Tol Eressea


Jan 30 2015, 4:14am

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If by chance there are any members of the family reading this, you all have my condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Unsure

"The danger with any movie that does as well as this one does is that the amount of money it's making and the number of awards that it's got becomes almost more important than the movie itself in people's minds. I look at that as, in a sense, being very much like the Ring, and its effect on people. You know, you can kind of forget what we were doing, if you get too wrapped up in that."
- Viggo Mortensen


Kimi
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Jan 30 2015, 4:57am

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Farficom
Rivendell


Jan 30 2015, 6:50am

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My condolences to the entire Tolkien family. [In reply to] Can't Post

It is always tough when you lose someone, but perhaps doubly so when it is a family remember. May he rest in peace... and bask in the love of his loved ones on the other side.


BlackFox
Half-elven


Jan 30 2015, 10:23am

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Such sad news! [In reply to] Can't Post

I'll add my condolences to his family and friends.



Lindarielwen
Bree


Jan 30 2015, 1:47pm

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I'm so unhappy...I will pray for his soul!

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dormouse
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Jan 30 2015, 1:53pm

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Peace to him and condolences to the family... [In reply to] Can't Post

... and what a beautiful tribute that is from a brother.


Riven Delve
Tol Eressea


Jan 30 2015, 1:55pm

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My sincere sympathy goes out to the Tolkien family. May they receive comfort.


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Otaku-sempai
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Jan 30 2015, 2:29pm

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R.I.P. Michael George Tolkien (1943-2015) [In reply to] Can't Post

Our own condolences also go out to Michael Tolkien's family, friends and colleagues.

"The Great Scaly One protects us from alien invaders and ourselves with his fiery atomic love. It can be a tough love - the “folly of man” and all that - but Godzilla is a fair god.

"Godzilla is totally accepting of all people and faiths. For it is written that liberal or conservative, Christian or Muslim or Jew, straight or gay, all people sound pretty much the identical as they are crushed beneath his mighty feet."
- Tony Isabella, The First Church of Godzilla (Reform)


dernwyn
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Jan 30 2015, 4:48pm

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It was several months ago that I first heard that Mike had ALS, and it grieved me that any descendant of Tolkien would be stricken by this terrible disease. He's been often in my thoughts.

My condolences, prayers, and gentle "hugs" to all his family and friends, and especially Royd - it is a difficult time, when someone you love must sail West!

Can anyone confirm, if this is him sitting next to Royd, starting at the 0:30 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBlRbrB_Gnc


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grammaboodawg
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Jan 30 2015, 5:22pm

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I've always been so moved by the devotion between these extraordinary brothers. I pray for Peace for them now.


I'm so sorry....




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Me85
Rivendell

Jan 30 2015, 5:36pm

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RIP Mike.
For anyone who hasn't seen the ALS ice bucket challange of Royd and Mike..the ending is so cute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU-t1djx8T8


Me85
Rivendell

Jan 30 2015, 5:39pm

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i dont think the year is correct [In reply to] Can't Post

I believe Mike younger than Royd and he's about 40 I think.


geordie
Tol Eressea

Jan 30 2015, 5:43pm

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Michael George is the son of JRR's second son, Michael Hilary Tolkien. I'm glad to say that Michael George is still with us.

Royd's beloved brother was born in 1975.

My heart goes out to his family.
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Otaku-sempai
Immortal


Jan 30 2015, 5:59pm

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Correction! [In reply to] Can't Post


In Reply To
R.I.P. Michael George Tolkien (1943-2015).



Michael Tolkien, born 1975. My apologies for the mistake.

"The Great Scaly One protects us from alien invaders and ourselves with his fiery atomic love. It can be a tough love - the “folly of man” and all that - but Godzilla is a fair god.

"Godzilla is totally accepting of all people and faiths. For it is written that liberal or conservative, Christian or Muslim or Jew, straight or gay, all people sound pretty much the identical as they are crushed beneath his mighty feet."
- Tony Isabella, The First Church of Godzilla (Reform)


Eruvandi
Tol Eressea


Jan 30 2015, 7:17pm

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I'm so sad to hear this news. I remember when Royd did the Ice Bucket challenge, how he did all these extra silly things like wearing a dress and eating chilli peppers because Mike had asked him to and he knew it would make him happy. You could feel the love between them in that video. I'm so sorry Mike has passed away, but I'm comforted that he isn't suffering anymore. I pray for peace and healing for Royd and his family. Mike will be missed.Frown

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Bursting inside us we cannot contain
Your love will surely come find us
Like blazing wild fires singing Your name.

God of mercy sweet love of mine
I have surrendered to Your design
May this offering stretch across the skies
And these Halleluiahs be multiplied"

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Lindarielwen
Bree


Feb 3 2015, 12:37am

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Brethil
Half-elven


Feb 4 2015, 5:59pm

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