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Russell Highton, RIP
« on: January 16, 2008, 21:48:58 PM »
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the death of APAT member Russell Highton, on Sunday last. 

Russell attended many APAT events with his son Paul, and will be remembered by many for his fair play, love of the game and great humour, fittingly demonstrated through his parting comment to Rowena Colclough at the last Irish Amateur Poker Championship.

[youtube=320,240]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUCRtT1kdTA[/youtube]

Our condolences to his wife and family.



Russell Highton, RIP.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2008, 23:03:36 PM »
My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2008, 23:51:23 PM »
Condolences to his family and friends.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2008, 00:05:43 AM »
My condolences...
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2008, 02:42:02 AM »
Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear of Russell"s passing.  Paul my thoughts go out to you and your family.

I was so very fortunate to spend time with you both in Walsall and sat beside him for most of our time in the tournament.  It was a true pleasure to have met him and talk poker hands and strategy. A true gentleman and such great company.

Mary
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2008, 09:18:52 AM »
Very sad news.  Thoughts are with his family and friends.  Lots of good memories I"m sure.

RIP.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2008, 09:18:52 AM »
My thought are with the family.  I never met the gentleman, but that seems to have been my lose.  
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2008, 09:34:29 AM »

Played on the same table in Dublin for a short time. A gentleman who will be sadly missed.

My condolences.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2008, 10:21:58 AM »
Very sad news indeed,my thoughts are with his family.

As is the case with a lot of APAT members its difficult to put names to faces,But i had the privelage of speaking to Russell at the Luton event last year without knowing who he was.We had a chat about football/poker for a good 30mins prior to the event starting at the bar.A warm genuine man and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2008, 12:00:03 PM »
My Condolences to the Family.  May his soul rest in peace
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2008, 20:00:52 PM »
This is very sad news.

I was seated next to Russell at Luton and bumped into him and his son at other APAT events.  Always friendly and smiling.  A true gentleman.

My thoughts go out to Paul and the rest of his family.

RIP.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2008, 23:57:24 PM »
My Condolences to the Family. Lucky enough to play at a couple of APAT events with Russell. ALLWAYS a gent
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2008, 12:20:00 PM »
vgg Russell.
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Re: Russell Highton, RIP
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2008, 12:43:33 PM »
Just like to add my condolences to Russell"s family and friends.

I didn"t have the pleasure of locking horns with Russell at an Apat event, which looks like my lose. R.I.P.
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