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Title: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: APAT 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.

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Russell Highton, RIP.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: technolog on January 16, 2008, 23:03:36 PM

My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: GiMac on January 16, 2008, 23:51:23 PM

Condolences to his family and friends.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: CrizzyConnor on January 17, 2008, 00:05:43 AM

My condolences...

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: MAIR 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

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: kinboshi 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.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: biffa85 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.  

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: HaworthBantam 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.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: Ant1966 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.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: dirama on January 17, 2008, 12:00:03 PM

My Condolences to the Family.  May his soul rest in peace

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: ThinkerJE 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.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: Chelsea 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

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: George2Loose on January 20, 2008, 12:20:00 PM

vgg Russell.

Title: Re: Russell Highton, RIP
Post by: Bodddders 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.